Ron Kenoly began singing in a Baptist
church in his hometown, Coffeyville, KS, and after spending time
working in the Air Force and raising a family, he became a successful
charting singer in the early '70s in Los Angeles, but recommitted
his life to being a Christian in 1975.
Ron Kenoly is a Christian
worship leader 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.
Kenoly received his master's
degree in music at the College of Alameda in California, and
became a voice teacher. He began to lead praise & worship
services at a local Pentecostal church, and caught the eye of
Integrity Records, which signed Ron Kenoly to a contract. His
first album, Jesus Is Alive, was followed by the fastest-selling
praise & worship album ever, Lift Him Up. Both that album
and the next, God Is Able, were nominated for Dove awards. Kenoly
has also released Sing out with One Voice, and in 1995 passed
the one-million mark in total sales. In 1996, he released Welcome
Home, his major label debut; Majesty followed two years later,
and in 1999 Kenoly returned with We Offer Praises. Dwell In
the House appeared in spring 2001. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
