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Ryan Benjamin Tedder (born June 26, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is the co-founder and frontman of the pop rock band OneRepublic, and has a concurrent career in production and songwriting for other musical acts.

Tedder's production and songwriting work has been proved commercially successful. "Apologize", performed by his band OneRepublic, "Bleeding Love", performed by Leona Lewis, and "Halo", performed by Beyoncé, were each produced by Tedder and remain among the best-selling singles of all time. In early 2014, Billboard named him "The Undercover King of Pop" and featured him on the magazine's cover.[2] He is a three-time recipient of the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for his credits on Adele's 21 and 25, and Taylor Swift's 1989. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) reported Tedder's productions to have sold 450 million cumulative units worldwide.[3] He also served as a co-producer for the 2018 reality competition series Songland.

Early life and education

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Ryan Benjamin Tedder[4] was born to musician Gary Tedder and Marlene Watrous, a schoolteacher.[5] He grew up in an extended family of missionaries and pastors in a Christian church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[6][7] He began learning to play the piano at the age of three via the Suzuki method. He practiced piano in exchange for candy corn from his father. His father would put the candy out of reach at first and then on a grand piano for him to eat. His mother knew nothing about secular music.[6]

Ryan Tedder started singing at the age of seven.[8] He was a self-taught vocalist who at twelve secretly began imitating his favorite artists including The Beatles, U2, Peter Gabriel, Stevie Wonder, and Sting. Tedder commented, "I sang for two hours a day every day of my life until I was eighteen."[6] He continued to perform musically during his adolescence through church, school, and personally formed groups.[9]

He attended schools in Jenks, Oklahoma, a suburb of Tulsa, and Deer Creek, Oklahoma north of Oklahoma City. Then he transferred to Colorado Springs Christian School in Colorado Springs for his senior year and graduated from there.[10][11] There he met and became friends with future OneRepublic bandmate Zach Filkins on their soccer team at Colorado Springs Christian School. He attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa and graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and advertising.[12]

Career

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Early career

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Tedder worked as a waiter and a shop assistant at Pottery Barn before securing an internship at DreamWorks SKG in Nashville, Tennessee, where he sang on multiple demos. He produced demos for songwriters and labels, charging $300 to $400 a track.[6] Tedder claims that DreamWorks offered him his first publishing deal shortly after his arrival; however, he was intent on pursuing a career as an artist, and his first venture in that arena came via a different route altogether.

At the age of twenty-one, Tedder competed in a singer-songwriter competition and was selected by NSYNC artist Lance Bass as one of five finalists to perform on a one-hour special on MTV, performing original material in front of millions of viewers.[13] The prize for the winner was a music contract with Bass's now-defunct management company, Free Lance Entertainment.[13] The contestants performed live and were then rated by the judges and by the audience, with the highest-scoring artist winning the contract. Tedder's performance of one of his songs, "The Look", received the most votes from the judges and fans, and he won the competition; however, a contract with a recording label was not finalized and no album was released.[13] Tedder later revealed that the record and publishing deal he was offered "wasn't real. It was just a bunch of hype that didn't turn into anything".[14]

Producing and writing

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One year after winning the MTV competition, Tedder caught the attention of the hip hop producer Timbaland.[15] Tedder commented that he was with Timbaland from 2002 to 2004 to develop as an artist while producing for other artists at the time.[14] Tedder's work crossed many musical genres (ranging from hip hop, R&B, rock, pop to dance) and he has had chart successes in both America and the United Kingdom with some artists. Tedder met producer Morten Schjolin in 2005, doing various collaborations for Tattoo's second album. In June 2007, Tedder signed a worldwide publishing administration deal with Kobalt Music Publishing. The deal included Tedder's new works and all songs not performed by OneRepublic.

Tedder is the writer of the song "Apologize", performed with OneRepublic. The song broke the US Top 40 Radio Airplay Record with 10,331 plays in one week. It was the number-one most played song for five months until May 7, 2008, when Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love", a song co-written and co-produced by Tedder, broke the record previously set by "Apologize", with 10,665 plays in one week.[16] "Bleeding Love" was the best-selling single of 2007 in the United Kingdom, topping the UK charts for seven weeks. It was the fastest-selling CD of 2007 receiving the most radio airplay worldwide before its US debut.[17] The song also earned a Best British Single award nomination at the Brit Awards in February 2008 and reached number one in over 35 countries.[17] Tedder and co-writer Jesse McCartney received an ASCAP award for writing "Bleeding Love". Tedder is also credited for writing the treatment for the second music video that was filmed for the US release of "Bleeding Love". It also earned a Record of the Year nomination at the February 2009 Grammy Awards.[18]

Tedder has written and produced singles with artists including Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, Adele, Birdy, Alsou, Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Leona Lewis, Jennifer Hudson, Alexandra Burke, the Backstreet Boys, Beyoncé, Monrose, and a number of songs with various rock acts in the U.S. and abroad.[19]

He worked with Jennifer Lopez on her 2007 single "Do It Well" from her album Brave. He worked with Kelly Clarkson on her 2009 album All I Ever Wanted, penning the songs "If I Can't Have You", "Impossible", "Save You", "Tip of My Tongue" and "Already Gone", which features vocals from Tedder. Tedder's work with Beyoncé earned him two Grammy nominations with Record of the Year for co-writing the song "Halo" and Album of the Year for I Am... Sasha Fierce at the 2010 Grammy Awards. Tedder worked extensively on Leona Lewis's second album, Echo, writing and producing several songs with her, three of which made the album, including the first single "Happy", "You Don't Care" which features vocals from Tedder and "Lost Then Found", which features OneRepublic. Tedder co-wrote and produced the song "Battlefield" from Jordin Sparks' second album of the same name. Tedder worked on American Idol season 8 runner up Adam Lambert's debut album, For Your Entertainment.

In late 2009, Tedder launched his own record company, Patriot Records. He signed My Name Is Kay, who released her debut EP through Interscope in 2012. "City Lights" by Nikki Flores was released in the fall of 2010 by Universal/Republic Records. Tedder also formed his own publishing company, Patriot Games Publishing, in 2009 in alliance with Kobalt Music Publishing Worldwide. He has a team of writers and producers such as Info, Noel Zancanella, and Brent Kutzle, cellist/bassist of OneRepublic. The Patriot team of writers and producers with Tedder are credited with "I Was Here" by Beyoncé, "Good Life" by OneRepublic, "I Just Had Sex" by The Lonely Island featuring Akon, "Lost Then Found" by Leona Lewis and OneRepublic, "Just a Guy" by BC Jean, "Count on You" by Big Time Rush featuring Jordin Sparks, and "And Then We Dance", from Australia's Got Talent winners Justice Crew.[20] In 2010, Tedder was featured on Far East Movement's 2010 hit single "Rocketeer".

Tedder had expressed interest in collaborating with Adele after they met at the 2009 Grammy Awards ceremony in February. He arrived four hours early to their first studio session. He composed the opening piano sequence and first few lines to what became the song "Turning Tables". Adele and Tedder arranged a second meeting and reconvened at Serenity West Studios in Los Angeles weeks later to write and record "Rumour Has It".[21] In an interview, Tedder recalled his astonishment at the singer's musical and vocal prowess after she completed the main vocals to the song in 10 minutes: "She sang it top to bottom, pitch-perfect, she didn't miss a note. I looked at the engineer then at her and said, 'Adele, I don't know what to tell you but I have never had anyone do that in ten years."[22] His work with Adele brought him a Grammy Award for Album of the Year at the 2012 Grammy Awards.

In 2011, Tedder worked with Demi Lovato for their third studio album, Unbroken. When talking about working with Tedder on the song "Who's That Boy" during a Spotify session named "About Unbroken", Lovato recalled: "He's a really funny and cool guy, we had a really great time in the studio." Lovato said that the track was "personally one of my favorite songs of the album." Furthermore, they added that they were "excited to say I worked with such a talented songwriter and producer."[23] Tedder later said, "Demi blew me out of the water vocally! I had no idea how good her voice is. She's one of the best singers I've ever worked with. Literally, that is good... I mean, she's a Kelly Clarkson-level vocalist. And Kelly has a set of pipes."[24] Tedder returned to work with Lovato in 2013 and 2015 for their fourth and fifth studio albums, respectively. He co-produced and co-wrote the single "Neon Lights" from Demi, while also penning the track "Wildfire" with Lovato for Confident.

Tedder composed a song for Vanness Wu, "Is this All" in Taiwan.[25] Tedder also worked with the group Big Time Rush in writing the single, "Music Sounds Better with U" off their second studio album, Elevate, and he proceeded to produce it. He co-wrote David Cook's "The Last Goodbye" from his second album.[26] He produced a song for K'naan titled "Better".[27] He also worked on multiple tracks for Jennifer Lopez's 2011 album Love?, one of the songs being "Clothes Off",[28] which did not make the album.

In 2012, Tedder co-wrote "Good in Goodbye" for Carrie Underwood's fourth album, Blown Away, released on May 1, 2012. He produced tracks for Maroon 5's fourth album, Overexposed. Tedder co-wrote and co-produced the song "Satellite" for British band The Wanted which appears on their US album released on April 24, 2012.[29] He also worked on B.o.B's Strange Clouds, released in May 2012; he produced and co-wrote the single "So Good" and is featured on "Never Let You Go".[30] He also recorded vocal tracks for Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso's dance music track (which he also co-wrote), titled "Calling".[31] Tedder was featured on Gym Class Heroes' single "The Fighter".[32]

Tedder served as a judge for the 10th and 11th annual Independent Music Awards to support independent artists' careers.[33] In 2013, Tedder was a celebrity mentor during the second season of The Voice (Australia) for Delta Goodrem's team.[34] He then worked with Goodrem on "Heart Hypnotic".[35] Tedder was also an advisor of Adam Levine (frontman of Maroon 5), for his team from the fifth season of the reality competition show The Voice (U.S.). Tedder was also present on Birdy's second album, Fire Within.[36] In 2013, he also co-wrote and co-produced "XO" by Beyoncé, which was one of two lead singles from her self-titled fifth studio album.

Tedder wrote and produced the song "Ghost" by Ella Henderson, released on June 8, 2014.[37] In 2014, Tedder collaborated on writing and producing with artists such as Maroon 5 for their fifth studio album V,[38] and Taylor Swift for her fifth studio album 1989.[39] He has also produced and wrote for Ariana Grande's second studio album My Everything.[40] Tedder shares producing credits on U2's 2014 album, Songs of Innocence. It was also announced that he would be working with One Direction for their fourth studio album Four, and said that the song he had worked with them was titled "Got Away".[41][42][43] Tedder also collaborated with Mikky Ekko for his album Time.[44] In 2014, Tedder provided featured vocals for David Guetta's song "S.T.O.P." for his album Listen.[45]

In 2015, Tedder wrote "I Want You To Know" with Zedd and Selena Gomez.[46] He also penned "Flares" with The Script for their album No Sound Without Silence.[47] Tedder also co-wrote "Remedy" with Adele for her third studio album, 25,[48] and "Wildfire" for Demi Lovato's fifth studio album Confident.[49] Tedder also provided vocals for the song "Scars" by Swedish DJ Alesso, featured on his debut studio album, Forever.[50]

In 2016, Tedder featured on Cassius's song "The Missing" from their album Ibifornia.[51] He had also teased collaborations with both The Chainsmokers[52] and Echosmith via social media. Tedder produced "Happier" for Ed Sheeran for his third studio album ÷ (2017).[53] In 2017, Tedder began work with Camila Cabello for her debut studio album Camila, released on January 12, 2018. It was during songwriting sessions that Tedder came into the picture. They collaborated on songs such as "Into It". They also wrote a song titled "It Ain't Easy", which was later sold to another artist.[54] Tedder has opened up about what working with Cabello was like, stating that "[he] was so intimidated. She was so good." He added, "She's not only an incredible singer, but she's also the most talented young artist I think I've worked with songwriting in the longest time..."[54] In 2020, Tedder co-wrote "Bet You Wanna", a song by the girl group Blackpink featuring Cardi B from their debut studio album The Album.[55]

In January 2021, Tedder sold a majority stake of his music catalog for around $200 million to investment firm KKR.[56]

OneRepublic

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Tedder performing at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, November 2009
Main article: OneRepublic

In addition to producing, Tedder is the lead vocalist for the band OneRepublic. The six-member band consisting of Tedder, Zach Filkins, Eddie Fisher, Drew Brown, Brent Kutzle, and Brian Willett was formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2002 by Tedder and his high school classmate Zach Filkins.[57] The band gained further exposure when their 2007 single, "Apologize", was remixed and re-released on Timbaland's compilation album, Timbaland Presents Shock Value. The remix became an international chart-topper in the fall of 2007.[58] The song broke records after gaining 10,331 spins in one week. According to SoundScan, "Apologize" is the most legally downloaded song in US digital history with sales of over 4.3 million digital downloads in the US alone.[59] It is also the second best-selling song of the decade.[60] OneRepublic's debut album, Dreaming Out Loud, includes both the song's original version and remix with Timbaland, and was released on November 20, 2007, on Timbaland's Mosley Music Group imprint via Interscope Records.[61] The band had previously been signed to Columbia Records, and their album was due to be released in 2006, but got pushed to 2007. Tedder explained: "Crap happened. People got fired. Labels merged and politics abounded".[62] Subsequently, the band was released from their deal with Columbia, and they were signed by Timbaland in the summer of 2006 becoming the first rock band to be signed to Mosley Music Group.[62] Tedder has commented on the success of "Apologize", stating: "The toughest thing to do is write a hit song, but we had a hit song before we had an album... What has happened has been really strange and really great."[61] The band finished recording their second album, Waking Up, on August 25, 2009, and released the lead single "All the Right Moves" to radio and iTunes everywhere except Germany and Austria, where "Secrets" was released instead.[63] The album was released on November 17, 2009, in the United States. To date, the second US single, "Secrets" has reached over 2 million digital downloads, and the third single "Good Life" broke into the Top 10 on iTunes and multiple radio stations.[64]

Throughout 2012, the band made significant progress on their third studio album, Native. The album was released on March 26, 2013, to mostly positive reviews from music critics.[65] It became the band's highest-charting album to date, with the album being their first in the top 10, debuting at number four on the Billboard 200.[66] It sold 60,000 copies within its first week. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of the lead single "Feel Again", was donated to Save the Children's Every Beat Matters, a campaign to support training frontline health workers around the world.[67] On October 7, 2016, OneRepublic's fourth album Oh My My was released. It included the singles "Kids", "Wherever I Go", and "Let's Hurt Tonight", with the latter being released in December of that year.

On May 17, 2019, the band released the single "Rescue Me". On August 27, OneRepublic announced the single "Wanted", which was released on September 6. A promotional single, "Somebody to Love", was released on September 11.[68] On August 26 and 27, they performed at Red Rocks to a special first-ever collaboration with the Colorado Symphony with songs chosen and crafted with the orchestra, the band, and Red Rocks acoustics in mind.[69] On September 15, 2019, Tedder announced that the new album was to be titled called Human, and would be released in November 2019. "Rescue Me", "Wanted" and "Somebody to Love" are all scheduled to be on the album.[70]

On November 19, 2019, Tedder said that the album is planned to be released in spring 2020.[71] On January 22, 2020, Tedder announced over Instagram that the new album would be wrapped by March.[72] On March 10, 2020, the band announced their third single "Didn't I", which was released on March 13, 2020.[73] Human was announced on the same day to be set for release on May 8, 2020.[74] "Better Days" was released as the fourth single from the album on March 25, 2020, with all proceeds donated to MusiCares.[75] As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the band announced the release of Human to have been postponed to the fall of 2020.[76]

On May 5, 2021, the band released the song "Run" along with a music video. On July 1, 2021, they announced that Human would be released on August 27 and later on August 11, 2021, revealed the tracklist with 16 songs on the deluxe and 13 on the standard version. The album came out as scheduled on August 27 along with the single "Someday", along with a music video as well.

Tedder is a multi-instrumentalist. During OneRepublic's performances, he switches from singing lead vocals to playing guitar, bass guitar, tambourine, or piano. On occasion, he plays drums alongside the band's main percussionist, Eddie Fisher.[77]

Solo career

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In 2019, Tedder wrote and produced his solo single debut "Right Where I'm Supposed to Be" as the Official Song of the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in collaboration with Avril Lavigne, Luis Fonsi, Hussain Al Jassmi, Assala Nasri, and Tamer Hosny.[78]

Songland

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In 2019, it was announced that Tedder would be a mentor and producer-host on NBC's Songland alongside Ester Dean and Shane McAnally. The show aired for two seasons, with songs produced and written with Tedder being released in more episodes than compared to the program's fellow hosts.

Personal life

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Tedder is married to Genevieve, whom he met in college. They have two sons.[79] Tedder's cousins, Adam, Ashley, and Austin Clark make up the band Sons of Sylvia and were formerly in The Clark Family Experience. Tedder co-wrote their song "Love Left to Lose".[80] Although a Christian, Ryan Tedder has said that he does not want to be labeled as a Christian artist.[7]

Tedder has an appreciation for the culinary arts saying that he loves Iron Chef.[81] He became involved with Southern Hospitality, a restaurant co-created in 2007 by Justin Timberlake at Second Avenue in Manhattan, when it opened a second location in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan.[82]

Discography

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Tedder performing in 2011
Main article: Ryan Tedder discography
See also: OneRepublic discography

Studio albums with OneRepublic

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2008 Smallville Himself Episode: "Hero"
2011 Platinum Hit
2012 Smash Episode: "The Coup"
2013, 2020 The Voice Mentor for Team Adam Levine (season 5),
Episode: "Live Final Top 5 Performances" (season 18)
2017 School of Rock Mick Bronson Episode: "Don't Stop Believin"
2019–2020 Songland Himself Credited with being a judge and a producer
2021 California Dreaming Executive Producer, Writer, Soundtrack
2022 That's My Jam Himself Season 1, Episode 4 (Aired 01/17)
2022 Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin Reporter Episode: "Lebensabschnittspartner";
Soundtrack

Awards and nominations

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Tedder has received three Grammy Awards out of eleven nominations[83] and an Asian Pop Music Award,[84] and has been nominated for one Golden Globe Award.[85]

Grammy Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 "Apologize" Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals Nominated
2009 "Bleeding Love" Record of the Year Nominated
2010 "Halo" Nominated
I Am... Sasha Fierce Album of the Year Nominated
2012 21 Won
Himself Producer of the Year (Non-Classical) Nominated
2015 Beyoncé Album of the Year Nominated
2016 1989 Won
2017 25 Won
2022 Justice Nominated
Montero Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2017 "Faith" Best Original Song Nominated
Asian Pop Music Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023 "The Girls" Best Arranger (Overseas) Won
2024 "Rockstar" Best Producer (Overseas) Pending

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Ryan Benjamin Tedder (born June 26, 1979) is an American , musician, and best known as the co-founder, frontman, and of the band . Tedder has built a prolific career writing and producing hits for major artists, including "Bleeding Love" for , "Halo" for , and contributions to Adele's albums 21 and 25. His work has earned him three for Album of the Year, along with numerous other accolades, establishing him as one of the most influential figures in contemporary . Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tedder was raised in a Pentecostal Christian family of missionaries and pastors in south Tulsa, where he began performing in churches and started singing at the age of seven. A self-taught musician, he learned to play piano at age three using the Suzuki method and developed his vocal skills by imitating favorite artists from age twelve. Tedder attended schools in the Tulsa suburb of Jenks until his senior year, when his family relocated to Colorado Springs, Colorado; there, he met future bandmate Zach Filkins in high school in 1996, and the two later co-founded OneRepublic in 2002. After graduating, Tedder moved to , at age 18 to intern at a management company, marking the start of his professional songwriting career. He later relocated to , signing a global publishing deal with Sony/ATV in 2003, which led to early production credits and his breakthrough as a songwriter. OneRepublic signed with Records in 2006 after gaining online buzz, releasing their debut album in 2007, featuring the global hit "Apologize" co-produced by . The band has since released six studio albums, including the 2024 effort Artificial Paradise, which debuted at No. 50 on the 200. Beyond , Tedder's songwriting and production credits span artists like , , and , with over 450 million units sold worldwide through his contributions. In 2019, he served as a mentor and producer on NBC's reality series. In March 2025, Tedder signed an exclusive worldwide publishing administration deal with Runner Music, and in July 2025, signed a new global record deal with BMG. He received the Honorary Music Award in January 2025 for his impact on music and advertising.

Early life and education

Childhood and family background

Ryan Benjamin Tedder was born on June 26, 1979, in , where he spent his formative years in a devout Pentecostal Christian household. He is the son of musician Gary Tedder and schoolteacher Marlene Tedder, part of an extended family involved in and pastoral work that emphasized faith and community. Tedder's early exposure to music stemmed from his father's piano playing and gospel influences at home, as well as participation in church activities, including singing in the choir starting around age seven. At three years old, he began piano lessons through the , receiving rewards like for practice, and later taught himself guitar and drums, honing his skills by imitating favorite artists. The family's relocation to , during Tedder's senior year of high school provided a new creative environment, blending his Oklahoma roots with fresh influences that sparked early collaborations.

Education and early musical influences

Tedder spent his senior year of high school at Colorado Springs Christian School in , after his family relocated there. It was during this time that he met guitarist , with whom he bonded over their mutual passion for music, laying the groundwork for future collaborations. Following high school, Tedder enrolled at in , where he pursued a degree in public relations and advertising, graduating in 2001. While balancing his academic commitments, he increasingly focused on music, performing in local churches and coffee houses as part of the university's vibrant . This period marked a turning point, as Tedder began writing songs more seriously, eventually winning a national songwriting contest. Tedder's early musical influences were shaped by his upbringing in a Pentecostal Christian family, where played a central role alongside his father's work as a . However, he was drawn to secular pop and R&B sounds of the early heard on local radio, as well as classic artists like , , and , whose melodic structures and harmonic approaches informed his initial songwriting style. Additional inspirations included and Sting, whose emotive rock elements resonated with his evolving artistic voice.

Career

Early career and breakthroughs

After graduating from Oral Roberts University in 2001 with a in and advertising, Ryan Tedder relocated permanently to , to launch his music career, having previously interned there during college. He secured an unpaid internship at DreamWorks SKG's publishing department, where he handled grunt work and began producing demos for songwriters and labels, charging $300 to $400 per track. To make ends meet, Tedder took on odd jobs, including working as a shop assistant at and as a waiter at . In 2002, Tedder moved to , arriving penniless and relying on a maxed-out to fund the transition. He continued demoing songs and hustling for opportunities as a songwriter and in the competitive scene, while supplementing his income with additional odd jobs. During this period, Tedder turned down an initial publishing deal from DreamWorks to prioritize his goals as a performer, marking an early risk in his professional path. Tedder's first significant breakthrough came through his involvement with his cousins' band, (formerly the Clark Brothers), whom he co-wrote and produced material for following their win on the 2007 reality show The Next Great American Band. The group's debut album was released in 2010 on , featuring the single "Love Left to Lose," which Tedder co-wrote and produced.

Songwriting and production work

Tedder's songwriting and production career gained significant momentum after signing a publishing deal with Sony/ATV in 2003, which facilitated his collaborations with major artists. His first major breakthrough came in 2007 when he produced and co-wrote Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love," a global No. 1 hit that has surpassed over 2 billion streams across platforms. Building on this success, Tedder co-wrote and produced several landmark tracks for prominent artists, including Beyoncé's "Halo" in 2008, which became one of her signature ballads. For Adele's album 21 (2011), he co-wrote and produced "Rumour Has It" and "Turning Tables," contributing to the record's massive commercial dominance; the album earned him a Grammy for Album of the Year in 2012. He continued this partnership on 25 (2015), co-writing and producing "Water Under the Bridge," which helped secure another Grammy for Album of the Year in 2017. In 2014, Tedder co-wrote Taylor Swift's "Welcome to New York" for her album 1989, capturing the energy of urban reinvention and aiding the project's pop pivot. As a , Tedder's work has generated over 420 million units sold worldwide, reflecting his influence across pop, R&B, and rock genres; this figure underscores his role in crafting hits that blend emotional depth with broad appeal. While much of his songwriting overlaps with OneRepublic's catalog, his external productions have independently shaped the soundscapes of multiple chart-topping releases. In , he sold a majority stake in his music catalog—including publishing and recorded masters for nearly 500 songs—to investment firm KKR in a deal valued at approximately $200 million. Tedder's recent endeavors include a global publishing deal he signed with his co-founded company, Runner Music, in March 2025, positioning him to nurture emerging talent while advancing his own projects. That same year, he produced material for McRae's third studio album So Close to What, with new tracks teased in November 2025, highlighting his ongoing adaptability to contemporary pop trends.

OneRepublic leadership

Ryan Tedder founded in in 2002, initially as a high school project that evolved into a professional pop- featuring Tedder as lead vocalist alongside bandmates , Drew Brown, , and . The group gained early online traction through , where their demos attracted significant attention, culminating in a 2006 signing to Timbaland's after winning a contest that caught the producer's eye. This deal marked as the first on the label, providing a platform for their mainstream breakthrough under . The band's debut single, "Apologize," released in 2007 as part of Timbaland's album , became a global phenomenon, topping charts in 16 countries including , , , and , while peaking at number two on the Hot 100. This success propelled their first studio album, , released on November 20, 2007, which featured the hit and established their signature blend of pop-rock and electronic elements. Subsequent albums built on this foundation: Waking Up arrived on November 17, 2009, introducing tracks like "All the Right Moves"; Native followed on March 22, 2013, with singles such as ""; Oh My My debuted on October 7, 2016; on November 5, 2021; and their sixth album, Artificial Paradise, on July 12, 2024, highlighted by singles including "" and "Runaway." As OneRepublic's leader, Tedder serves as primary songwriter, co-producer, and , often handling vocals, keyboards, guitar, and percussion during performances, which has shaped the band's cohesive sound across their discography. Under his direction, the band has achieved commercial longevity, with total exceeding 16 million albums worldwide. In recent years, OneRepublic has promoted Artificial Paradise through the Artificial Paradise Tour, which began in 2024 and extends into 2025 with dates across , , and .

Solo projects and television involvement

Tedder ventured into solo music with his debut single "Right Where I'm Supposed to Be" in March 2019, which he wrote and produced as the official anthem for the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. The track featured collaborations with artists including Avril Lavigne, Luis Fonsi, Hussain Al Jassmi, Assala Nasri, and Tamer Hosny, blending pop and inspirational elements to celebrate unity and achievement. This release marked Tedder's first independent musical output outside OneRepublic, emphasizing themes of belonging and perseverance. In a July 2024 interview, Tedder revealed plans for his first full-length solo album, describing it as a long-contemplated project to explore more introspective songwriting after years focused on band and collaborative work. As of November 2025, the album remains unreleased, with Tedder noting a pivot toward high-profile features and productions amid his ongoing commitments. Tedder expanded into television as a co-creator, , and on-screen mentor for the series , which ran for two seasons from 2019 to 2020. The program showcased emerging songwriters pitching original tracks to established artists, where Tedder collaborated on refinements in , , and production to enhance commercial viability. Under his guidance, several songs achieved chart success, including Kelsea Ballerini's "Better Luck Next Time" from season 1, which debuted at number 1 on the chart and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Song. Beyond core productions, Tedder has contributed vocals to select tracks, such as his featured performance on ILLENIUM's "With Your Love," a progressive house single released on November 7, 2025, as part of the DJ's upcoming album Odyssey. His media involvement also includes soundtrack work, like the inspirational anthem for the 2019 Special Olympics, underscoring his role in event-specific music that amplifies global messages.

Personal life

Family and marriage

Ryan Tedder has been married to Genevieve Tedder, a photographer, since 2004. The couple met as college sweethearts at in . They have two sons: Copeland Cruz Tedder, born August 2, 2010, and Miles Tedder, born September 8, 2014. Tedder prioritizes work-life balance with his family, limiting OneRepublic's touring to 8-10 weeks annually to avoid burnout and ensure at home; the family frequently joins him on tours, including recent travels to and . As of 2025, Tedder and remain married with no public reports of separation or . Family experiences subtly shape the relational and emotional themes in Tedder's songwriting.

Business interests and philanthropy

In addition to his music career, Ryan Tedder has ventured into music as a co-founder of Runner Music, an independent company established in 2023 alongside industry executive Ron Laffitte. The venture focuses on nurturing songwriters and producers, securing deals with talents such as Ben Johnson and Grant Boutin, and achieving early successes including three top-20 hits and a advertisement placement by March 2024. In March 2025, Tedder signed a global deal with Runner Music for his own catalog, marking a significant self-investment in the company. Tedder's financial success is reflected in his estimated net worth of $145 million as of , primarily accumulated through songwriting royalties, production fees, and the 2021 sale of a majority stake in his to KKR, valued at approximately $200 million. His investments extend to commercial real estate and technology, with a focus on Nashville, where he resides and has pursued property ventures. On the philanthropy front, Tedder co-founded the Ryan & Genevieve Tedder Foundation in 2010 with his wife, supporting religious, educational, and charitable initiatives worldwide. The foundation has made contributions to disaster relief efforts, including a $25,000 donation to the Moore Public Schools Disaster Relief Fund following a 2013 tornado in . Through OneRepublic's Good Life Foundation, established in , Tedder supports global causes related to health, education, and equity, partnering with organizations like and participating in environmental initiatives such as the 2023 Earthshot Prize awards, which recognize innovations addressing climate challenges. The band's 2024 tour efforts included sustainability measures, aligning with broader commitments to reduce environmental impact during live performances.

Works

Solo Work

Ryan Tedder has released limited material as a solo artist, focusing primarily on his role with and songwriting for others. In 2019, he released the solo single "Right Where I'm Supposed to Be" as the official song for the . More recently, Tedder has ventured into featured collaborations and covers. In 2024, he released a single version of "Halo," originally written for . In 2025, he contributed vocals to "With Your Love" by , a melodic electronic track blending pop and EDM elements. Other 2025 releases include a of "Rocketeer" (originally a 2010 feature with ).

With OneRepublic

As the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for OneRepublic, Tedder has helmed all of the band's studio albums, which blend pop-rock with electronic influences. The debut album, Dreaming Out Loud (2007), included major hits like "Apologize" (featuring Timbaland), which topped charts worldwide, and "Stop and Stare." Waking Up (2009) featured "All the Right Moves," "Secrets," and "Good Life," earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. The band's third album, Native (2013), produced chart-toppers such as "Counting Stars" and "If I Lose Myself," with "Counting Stars" becoming one of their most streamed tracks globally. Oh My My (2016) included "Kids" and "Wherever I Go," emphasizing experimental production. Human (2021) highlighted singles like "Run," "Wanted," and "I Ain't Worried" (from the Top Gun: Maverick soundtrack). The latest album, Artificial Paradise (2024), features "Hurt," "Sunshine," and "Rescue Me."
AlbumRelease YearMajor Hits
Dreaming Out Loud2007Apologize,
Waking Up2009All the Right Moves, Secrets, Good Life
Native2013, , Feel Again
Oh My My2016Kids, Wherever I Go
Human2021Run, Wanted,
Artificial Paradise2024Hurt, Sunshine, Rescue Me

Production and Songwriting Credits

Tedder has an extensive catalog as a and songwriter for other artists, often co-writing and producing hits that span pop, R&B, and rock genres. His credits emphasize emotional ballads and anthemic choruses, contributing to over 490 songs on platforms like . Selected notable credits include:
YearArtistSongNotes
2007Co-written and produced; No. 1 on
2008HaloCo-written and produced; peaked at No. 5 on
2011Rumour Has ItCo-written; from Grammy-winning album 21
2014Welcome to New YorkCo-written and produced; from 1989
2023greedyCo-written; 2023 hit
2024PlayCo-written; from Everything I Thought It Was
These selections represent high-impact collaborations, excluding OneRepublic work, and highlight Tedder's influence on contemporary .

Filmography and media appearances

Tedder has made significant contributions to soundtracks, primarily through songs written and performed with . The band's track "I Ain't Worried," co-written and produced by Tedder, was prominently featured in the 2022 blockbuster , where it underscored key action sequences and became a major hit on the film's official soundtrack. Similarly, "Let's Hurt Tonight," another Tedder-penned OneRepublic song, appeared in the 2016 drama , enhancing the film's emotional narrative about grief and loss. Other placements include "Ordinary Human" and "I Lived" in the 2014 dystopian , contributing to its thematic exploration of emotion and memory. In television, Tedder served as a guest mentor during the battle rounds of season 5 of The Voice in 2013, providing guidance to contestants on coach Adam Levine's team and drawing on his songwriting expertise. He later expanded his role on the series as its first in-house producer and songwriter, creating original material for the season's finalists. Tedder also co-hosted and judged the songwriting competition series as an executive producer for its first two seasons (2019–2020), collaborating with and to develop pitches from emerging songwriters for established recording artists. Tedder has appeared in documentary-style content related to OneRepublic's projects, including behind-the-scenes footage for the band's 2024 album Artificial Paradise, where he discussed the inspiration behind tracks like the Paris Olympics theme and the album's overall production process. In 2025, Tedder collaborated with EDM producer ILLENIUM on the single "With Your Love," released November 7 as part of ILLENIUM's album Odyssey; the track was promoted through podcasts, such as interviews on music outlets, and an official visualizer video highlighting its euphoric production.

Recognition

Awards

Ryan Tedder has garnered significant recognition for his songwriting and production contributions, earning three Grammy Awards, among other honors in the music industry. His Grammy wins include Album of the Year for Adele's 21 at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in 2012, where he served as a producer and songwriter. He also received the award for Adele's 25 at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in 2017 and for Taylor Swift's 1989 at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards in 2016, highlighting his pivotal role in crafting commercially and critically acclaimed albums. In addition to his Grammy successes, Tedder has received multiple accolades from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), including the ASCAP Pop Music Award for Song of the Year for co-writing with , performed by , at the 2009 ceremony. These ASCAP honors span from 2009 through 2019, recognizing his prolific output of hit songs across various artists. Tedder's work with has also been certified extensively by the (RIAA), underscoring the commercial impact of his music. For instance, OneRepublic's "Apologize" achieved 4× Platinum , denoting over 4 million units sold or streamed in the United States. Further international recognition came in 2023 when Tedder won the Asian Award for Best Arranger (Overseas) for his arrangement on 's "The Girls," from the soundtrack of Blackpink: The Game.

Nominations and honors

Ryan Tedder has received a total of 12 Grammy Award nominations across his career as a songwriter, , and performer. These include the in 2009, where he earned a for for co-writing and producing "Bleeding Love" by , as well as Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "Apologize" by . In 2010, at the , Tedder was nominated for for co-writing "Halo" by . He received a for , Non-Classical at the in 2012, recognizing his work on multiple projects including Adele's album 21. Additional nominations came in 2022 for Album of the Year for his production contributions to Lil Nas X's Montero, and most recently, in 2026 for Best Dance Pop Recording for producing "Just Keep Watching" from the F1 soundtrack by . Beyond the Grammys, Tedder has garnered other notable nominations for his production and songwriting. In 2008, OneRepublic's "Apologize" earned a nomination at the , highlighting the track's impact as a breakthrough hit. More recently, in 2024, he was nominated for Best Producer (Overseas) at the Asian Pop Music Awards for his work on LISA's "Rockstar," co-produced with Sam Homaee. Tedder's broader honors reflect his influence in songwriting and music production. In January 2025, he received the Honorary for his impact on and .

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