Ryan Tedder
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Ryan Tedder was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and raised in a devout Christian household by an extended family of pastors and missionaries. His musical journey began at the age of three, when he started learning piano using the Suzuki Method. Encouraged by his parents—his father, a musician, and his mother, a school teacher—Tedder practiced regularly, often motivated by small rewards like candy corn.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 26 Jun, 1979
- Age
- 40 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Tulsa
- Education
- Oral Roberts University
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American singer-songwriter and record producer
- Net Worth 2021
- 145 million
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By the age of seven, he had begun singing and, at 12, started developing his vocal skills by mimicking artists he admired, including Sting, Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel, and The Beatles. Tedder practiced singing for up to two hours daily until he turned 18, performing in school groups, church ensembles, and other local acts.
Education and Formation of OneRepublic
In his senior year of high school, Tedder moved to Colorado Springs, where he met future OneRepublic bandmate Zach Filkins. The two played on the same soccer team and began collaborating musically. Tedder later attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations and Advertising. During his time at ORU, he began showcasing his own musical compositions, setting the foundation for his future career.
Success with OneRepublic
Ryan Tedder is best known as the lead singer of the pop rock band OneRepublic. The band gained widespread recognition with their hit single "Apologize," which was later remixed by Timbaland, further boosting its popularity. OneRepublic's debut album, Dreaming Out Loud, included a number of successful tracks and marked a pivotal moment in Tedder's musical career.
Songwriting and Production Career
In addition to his work with OneRepublic, Tedder has built a distinguished career as a record producer and songwriter. He has written and produced songs for a wide array of prominent artists, including Taylor Swift, One Direction, Westlife, Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Maroon 5, Beyoncé, Adele, U2, Madonna, and Paul Oakenfold. His most commercially successful works include "Halo" by Beyoncé, "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis, and "Apologize" by OneRepublic, all of which have become international hits.
Due to his consistent success behind the scenes in popular music, Billboard referred to Tedder as "The Undercover King of Pop" in 2014 and featured him on the cover of its magazine.
