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'''Ron Kenoly''' (born December 6, 1944) is an American Christian ], singer, and songwriter.
'''Ron Kenoly''' (born ], ] in ], ]) is a ] ] whose express mission is "to create an environment for the manifest presence of God". His musical style is one of jubilant praise and individual excellence on musical instruments. Although Ron himself does not play on any of his recordings, he leads comfortably with his voice and is always backed up by a team of world class musicians and a large choir.


He holds several degrees, including a music degree from ], a ] from Faith Bible College, and a ] of ] in ] from .<ref name="Powell_Fe">{{cite book |last=Powell |first=Mark Allan |title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music |year=2002 |publisher=Hendrickson Publishers |location=], ] |isbn=1-56563-679-1 |edition=First printing |pages=484-485}}</ref> His music career began following time spent in the ] ].<ref name="Powell_Fe"/> He was originally with a group called Shades of Difference, but family issues caused him to leave the group. His critical success came in 1992 when ''Lift Him Up'' became the fastest selling worship album to that point.<ref name="Powell_Fe"/> ''Welcome Home'' was also critically acclaimed, becoming ]'s "Top Indie ] album",<ref name="Powell_Fe"/> and winning a ] ] for "Praise and Worship Album" in 1997.<ref name="DOVE97">"". Published by the ]. Retrieved ]-].</ref> He was signed to ], but is no longer recording for them. He holds several degrees, including a music degree from ], a ] from Faith Bible College, and a ] of ] in ] from Friends International Christian University.<ref name="Powell_Fe">{{cite book |last=Powell |first=Mark Allan |title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music |year=2002 |publisher=Hendrickson Publishers |location=], ] |isbn=1-56563-679-1 |edition=First printing |pages= |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofco00mark/page/484 }}</ref> His music career began following time spent in the ] ].<ref name="Powell_Fe"/> He was originally with a group called The Mellow Fellows, but family issues caused him to leave the group. His musical career breakthrough came in 1992 when ''Lift Him Up'' became the fastest selling worship album to that point.<ref name="Powell_Fe"/> ''Welcome Home'' produced by ] was also critically acclaimed, becoming '']'''s Top ] album,{{citation needed|date=July 2018|reason=claimed to have been supported by Powell, but it does not mention the publication}} and winning a ] ] for "Praise and Worship Album" in 1997.<ref name="DOVE97">" {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061020022843/http://www.doveawards.com/history/browse.cfm?year=1997 |date=2006-10-20 }}". Published by the ]. Retrieved 2007-02-05.</ref> He was formerly signed to ]. Kenoly himself has only played on one of his recordings.


==Albums (Integrity Music)== == Biography ==
Kenoly was born and raised in Coffeyville, Kansas. He states that when his mother, Edith Kenoly, was pregnant with him, she would rub her stomach and pray "Lord let this one praise you."{{quote without source|date=July 2018}} He was interested in a musical career from a young age, later saying, "As a child I remember seeing ] and ] for the first time. I was so impressed as I watched two Black men grace a national stage. I knew right then that was what I wanted."{{quote without source|date=July 2018}}
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After graduating from high school in Coffeyville, Kenoly moved to ], California. He served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1968. During his Air Force career, Kenoly was a member of the Mellow Fellows, a top 40 cover band that toured military bases. After leaving the Air Force, he returned to ] to continue his music career.
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He sang demos of ] songs, including "]," for the Audio Arts label. The label also released Kenoly's first single, "The Glory of Your Love (Mine Eyes Have Seen)." He later signed with ]. The label's executives gave Kenoly the stage name Ron Keith, and he recorded R&B tracks including as "I Betcha I'll Get Ya," "Soul Vaccination," and 1975's "Can't Live Without You."
==External links==
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Kenoly and Candy Rae were the first act signed to George Semper's Inner City label. Semper remarked on their signing "The two of them came and sang the song at my house, and I knew straight away I wanted to sign them." Their single "Lovely Weekend", recorded in 1972 at Clark Brown Audio studio in ], Los Angeles sold nearly 200,000 copies.
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Kenoly later stopped recording secular music and spent four years attempting to get a gospel record deal. In 1983, he released his first Christian album, ''You Ought to Listen to This''. Kenoly eventually started leading praise and worship for other pastors such as ] and ]. This caught the attention of evangelist Mario Murillo, who introduced him to Pastor Dick Bernal, the founder of ] in ].
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Kenoly began working as a full-time Christian minister in 1985 as Jubilee Christian Center's worship leader, focusing on leading worship services. In 1987, he was ordained and installed as Music Pastor, becoming head of the church's music department. In 1993, Kenoly was named Jubilee Christian Center's Ambassador of Music. He began consulting churches across the United States on developing their music departments. In 1996, Kenoly received his Doctorate in Ministry of Sacred Music.

In 1999, Kenoly moved to ] where he continues to travel, speak, sing, teach and record. Kenoly has also written a few books, including one with Pastor Dick Bernal.

== Discography ==

* 1983: ''You Ought to Listen to This''
* 1991: ''Jesus Is Alive''
* 1992: ''Lift Him Up with Ron Kenoly''
* 1994: ''God Is Able''
* 1995: ''Sing Out with One Voice''
* 1996: ''Welcome Home''
* 1997: ''High Places: The Best of Ron Kenoly''
* 1998: ''Majesty''
* 1999: ''We Offer Praises''
* 2001: ''Dwell in the House''
* 2002: ''The Perfect Gift ''
* 2005: ''Fill the Earth''
* 2005: ''Lift Him Up Collection''
* 2008: ''Powerful Hymns My Mother Sang''
* 2009: ''Solo Para Ti''
* 2010: ''Christmas with Ron Kenoly''
* 2013: ''Set Apart Is Your Name Yahuwah Vol.1''
* 2014: ''Set Apart Is Your Name Yahuwah Vol.2'' featuring David Hunter
* 2019: ''Kabiosi'' (live in London)

=== Songs ===

Songs written or co-written by Kenoly
* ''Jesus Is Alive'' (1991)
** "Jesus Is Alive"
** "Keeper of My Heart" with Kelly Husted
* ''Lift Him Up with Ron Kenoly'' (1992)
** "Hallowed Be Your Name" with Louis Smith
** "We're Going Up to the High Places"
* ''God Is Able'' (1994)
** "Our God Is Able (Rap)"
** "Use Me" with Dewitt Jones
** "Jesus Is Alive"
* ''Sing Out with One Voice'' (1995)
** "Joyfully, Joyfully"
** "Give to the Lord"
** "Welcome Rap"
** "We Dedicate This Time"
* ''Welcome Home'' (1996)
** "Go Ahead"
** "Heal Their Land"
** "I Testify Today" with Louis Smith
** "Welcome Home"
** "I Love To Love You Lord" with Louis Smith
** "Lord I Magnify" with Tavita Kenoly (wife)
* ''Majesty'' (1998)
** "Hallelujah to the King of Kings" with Renetha Muldrew
** "The King of Kings Is Coming" with Bob Ayala
** "Return To Righteousness America" with Don Moen and Tom Brooks
** "In Righteousness You Reign"
** "Hallelujah Reprise/Hallelujah Chorus (Hallelujah to the King of Kings)" with Handel, George Frederick and Renetha Muldrew
* ''We Offer Praises'' (1999)
** "We Offer Praises"
** "It Is Good"
** "Joshua Generation"
** "Plane Crash Testimony" (spoken word)
** "Broken Leg Testimony" (spoken word)
** "I Still Have Joy"
* ''Dwell in the House'' (2001)
** "Praise Him"
** "All The Way"

==Filmography==
* 2010 - '']''

==Personal life==
Kenoly met and married his first wife Tavita while he was serving in the military.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}} They had three sons during their 42-year marriage: Samuel, Ronald and Tony.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2005-09-24-kenoly24-story.html|title=MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE|first=Mark I. Pinsky, Sentinel Staff|last=Writer|website=OrlandoSentinel.com|date=24 September 2005 }}</ref> His cousin is American actor ]. Kenoly is currently married to Diana, a ] Ambassador, since November 24, 2014<ref>{{Cite web |title=Log into Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fronkenolyministries%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02f3afWw6oesbY735Jjz1ht8aiRFBwvq3SLXsV37u1iv8BuwCxxUdUKmhXu6YYrz3vl |access-date=2023-02-14 |website=Facebook |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Register |via=] |access-date=30 August 2023 |language=en |url-access=limited |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdianakenoly/}}</ref>

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Ron Kenoly
Born (1944-12-06) December 6, 1944 (age 80)
OriginCoffeyville, Kansas, U.S.
GenresContemporary worship music, gospel
Occupation(s)Worship leader, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1968–present
LabelsIntegrity
Websiteronkenoly.org
Musical artist

Ron Kenoly (born December 6, 1944) is an American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter.

He holds several degrees, including a music degree from Alameda College, a Master of Divinity from Faith Bible College, and a Doctorate of Ministry in sacred music from Friends International Christian University. His music career began following time spent in the United States Air Force. He was originally with a group called The Mellow Fellows, but family issues caused him to leave the group. His musical career breakthrough came in 1992 when Lift Him Up became the fastest selling worship album to that point. Welcome Home produced by Tom Brooks was also critically acclaimed, becoming Billboard's Top contemporary worship music album, and winning a Gospel Music Association Dove Award for "Praise and Worship Album" in 1997. He was formerly signed to Integrity Music. Kenoly himself has only played on one of his recordings.

Biography

Kenoly was born and raised in Coffeyville, Kansas. He states that when his mother, Edith Kenoly, was pregnant with him, she would rub her stomach and pray "Lord let this one praise you." He was interested in a musical career from a young age, later saying, "As a child I remember seeing Sammy Davis Jr. and Nat King Cole for the first time. I was so impressed as I watched two Black men grace a national stage. I knew right then that was what I wanted."

After graduating from high school in Coffeyville, Kenoly moved to Hollywood, California. He served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1968. During his Air Force career, Kenoly was a member of the Mellow Fellows, a top 40 cover band that toured military bases. After leaving the Air Force, he returned to Los Angeles to continue his music career.

He sang demos of Jimmy Webb songs, including "Up, Up and Away," for the Audio Arts label. The label also released Kenoly's first single, "The Glory of Your Love (Mine Eyes Have Seen)." He later signed with A&M Records. The label's executives gave Kenoly the stage name Ron Keith, and he recorded R&B tracks including as "I Betcha I'll Get Ya," "Soul Vaccination," and 1975's "Can't Live Without You."

Kenoly and Candy Rae were the first act signed to George Semper's Inner City label. Semper remarked on their signing "The two of them came and sang the song at my house, and I knew straight away I wanted to sign them." Their single "Lovely Weekend", recorded in 1972 at Clark Brown Audio studio in Crenshaw, Los Angeles sold nearly 200,000 copies.

Kenoly later stopped recording secular music and spent four years attempting to get a gospel record deal. In 1983, he released his first Christian album, You Ought to Listen to This. Kenoly eventually started leading praise and worship for other pastors such as Jack Hayford and Lester Sumrall. This caught the attention of evangelist Mario Murillo, who introduced him to Pastor Dick Bernal, the founder of Jubilee Christian Center in San Jose, California.

Kenoly began working as a full-time Christian minister in 1985 as Jubilee Christian Center's worship leader, focusing on leading worship services. In 1987, he was ordained and installed as Music Pastor, becoming head of the church's music department. In 1993, Kenoly was named Jubilee Christian Center's Ambassador of Music. He began consulting churches across the United States on developing their music departments. In 1996, Kenoly received his Doctorate in Ministry of Sacred Music.

In 1999, Kenoly moved to Central Florida where he continues to travel, speak, sing, teach and record. Kenoly has also written a few books, including one with Pastor Dick Bernal.

Discography

  • 1983: You Ought to Listen to This
  • 1991: Jesus Is Alive
  • 1992: Lift Him Up with Ron Kenoly
  • 1994: God Is Able
  • 1995: Sing Out with One Voice
  • 1996: Welcome Home
  • 1997: High Places: The Best of Ron Kenoly
  • 1998: Majesty
  • 1999: We Offer Praises
  • 2001: Dwell in the House
  • 2002: The Perfect Gift
  • 2005: Fill the Earth
  • 2005: Lift Him Up Collection
  • 2008: Powerful Hymns My Mother Sang
  • 2009: Solo Para Ti
  • 2010: Christmas with Ron Kenoly
  • 2013: Set Apart Is Your Name Yahuwah Vol.1
  • 2014: Set Apart Is Your Name Yahuwah Vol.2 featuring David Hunter
  • 2019: Kabiosi (live in London)

Songs

Songs written or co-written by Kenoly

  • Jesus Is Alive (1991)
    • "Jesus Is Alive"
    • "Keeper of My Heart" with Kelly Husted
  • Lift Him Up with Ron Kenoly (1992)
    • "Hallowed Be Your Name" with Louis Smith
    • "We're Going Up to the High Places"
  • God Is Able (1994)
    • "Our God Is Able (Rap)"
    • "Use Me" with Dewitt Jones
    • "Jesus Is Alive"
  • Sing Out with One Voice (1995)
    • "Joyfully, Joyfully"
    • "Give to the Lord"
    • "Welcome Rap"
    • "We Dedicate This Time"
  • Welcome Home (1996)
    • "Go Ahead"
    • "Heal Their Land"
    • "I Testify Today" with Louis Smith
    • "Welcome Home"
    • "I Love To Love You Lord" with Louis Smith
    • "Lord I Magnify" with Tavita Kenoly (wife)
  • Majesty (1998)
    • "Hallelujah to the King of Kings" with Renetha Muldrew
    • "The King of Kings Is Coming" with Bob Ayala
    • "Return To Righteousness America" with Don Moen and Tom Brooks
    • "In Righteousness You Reign"
    • "Hallelujah Reprise/Hallelujah Chorus (Hallelujah to the King of Kings)" with Handel, George Frederick and Renetha Muldrew
  • We Offer Praises (1999)
    • "We Offer Praises"
    • "It Is Good"
    • "Joshua Generation"
    • "Plane Crash Testimony" (spoken word)
    • "Broken Leg Testimony" (spoken word)
    • "I Still Have Joy"
  • Dwell in the House (2001)
    • "Praise Him"
    • "All The Way"

Filmography

Personal life

Kenoly met and married his first wife Tavita while he was serving in the military. They had three sons during their 42-year marriage: Samuel, Ronald and Tony. His cousin is American actor Don Cheadle. Kenoly is currently married to Diana, a United Nations Ambassador, since November 24, 2014

References

  1. ^ Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First printing ed.). Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. pp. 484–485. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
  2. "Dove Award Recipients for 1997 Archived 2006-10-20 at the Wayback Machine". Published by the Gospel Music Association. Retrieved 2007-02-05.
  3. Writer, Mark I. Pinsky, Sentinel Staff (24 September 2005). "MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE". OrlandoSentinel.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. "Log into Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 14 February 2023. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  5. "Register". Retrieved 30 August 2023 – via LinkedIn.

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