Ron Kenoly

Ron Kenoly is an American worship leader, singer, and songwriter who became one of the most recognized figures in contemporary gospel and praise-and-worship music, particularly through his live worship albums recorded in congregational settings. His work is characterized by an accessible, uplifting style that blends gospel, pop, and R&B influences, designed to be sung along with and used in church worship services.

Kenoly rose to prominence in the 1990s with a series of live worship recordings that became staples in churches, featuring songs like «Jesus Is Alive», «Ancient of Days», «Anointing Fall On Me», and «Lord Be Glorified». His music emphasizes communal praise, with call-and-response structures and full-band, choir-backed arrangements that reflect his mission of creating an environment for what he describes as the manifest presence of God.

His catalog, including songs such as «Whose Report Shall You Believe» and «For The Lord Is Good», has been widely used in worship settings across denominations, and his influence extended the reach of contemporary praise-and-worship music beyond traditional gospel audiences into broader Christian music circles.