Ryan Tedder
Singer-songwriter and producer; OneRepublic
Born
June 26th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American singer-songwriter, pianist, and music producer, gained recognition as the lead vocalist of the band OneRepublic. The band released hit singles including 'Apologize,' which received a Grammy Award nomination and became a global success. Tedder also collaborated with various artists across genres, contributing to works by names like Beyoncé, Adele, and Taylor Swift. In addition to songwriting and performing, he has worked as a producer for multiple successful projects within the music industry, enhancing his reputation as a prominent figure in contemporary music.
Led OneRepublic to worldwide success with 'Apologize'
Produced tracks for artists like Beyoncé and Adele
Won multiple songwriting awards, including a Grammy nomination
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