Ryan Ellis Performs National Anthem For The Annual Los Angeles Fire Department Valor Awards
2024 Grammy-nominated, Sony Music recording artist, Ryan Ellis, performed the national anthem at the annual Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Valor Awards, held Monday, November 13, at the iconic Los Angeles Dodgers stadium. VALOR 2023 honored members of the LAFD who earned the Medal of Merit, Letters of Special Commendation, and LAFD Unit of the Year Award.
Additionally, the Community Impact Award and the Foundation of the Year honor were presented to âthose who have stood steadfastly alongside the Department in supporting key programs and initiatives that have greatly strengthened [the Los Angeles] community.â
Ryan Ellis creates worship music that blends pop and R&B, yet, born in a generation that had access to all types of music, he sees no reason he canât bring all of these influences of sound and texture into the art he creates. âJust because itâs a pop song doesnât mean it canât have substance,â says Ellis. â
Just because itâs a Christian song doesnât mean it canât get people on their feet. Being asked if I want to be a pop artist or worship artist is like asking me if I want to be Filipino or white. Iâm both.â
Most recently, Ellis earned a 2024 Grammy nomination as co-writer of Maverick City Musicâs hit, âGod Problems.â He jumps back into the studio right after Thanksgiving to begin work on his full-length Provident/Sony album, penciled in for a mid 2024 release.
