The globally renowned gospel musician reportedly died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a fact confirmed by several artists on social media.
American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter Ron Kenoly has passed away at the age of 81.
The globally renowned gospel musician reportedly died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a fact confirmed by several artists on social media.
Reacting to the news, Nigerian gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey paid tribute to Kenoly, calling him a generational inspiration.
“Dr. Ron Kenoly crosses to yonder side. Thank you for inspiring generations of psalmists like me. I grew up on these songs, and today others are growing up on ours. Thank you, sir,” Bassey wrote on Instagram.
Kenoly was celebrated for iconic worship songs such as Majesty, Righteousness, Peace & Joy, Anointing, All Honour, Sing Out, Lift Him Up, and Jesus Is Alive, many of which have shaped modern congregational worship around the world.
Born on December 6, 1944, in Coffeyville, Kansas, Kenoly rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s by leading large-scale live worship concerts that influenced churches globally, particularly in Africa.
His music career began after serving in the United States Air Force, with a major breakthrough in 1992 when Lift Him Up became the fastest-selling worship album of its time.
Another album, Welcome Home, produced by Tom Brooks, received critical acclaim and topped Billboard’s Contemporary Christian Music charts.
Ron Kenoly leaves behind a lasting legacy in gospel music, inspiring countless worship leaders, musicians, and believers worldwide through his sound, spirit, and enduring message of praise.
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