Renowned Gospel Icon Ron Kenoly Dies at 81
By Derrick Solomon | Tuesday February 3, 2026 Fort Lauderdale, Florida A Global Worship Pioneer Ron Kenoly, born December 6, 1944, in Coffeyville, Kansas, rose to international prominence as one of the most transformative figures in modern worship music. His energetic, choir-driven praise style and Scripture-rich songs helped redefine congregational worship across continents, influencing churches throughout Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Americas. Kenoly’s breakthrough came with the 1992 live album Lift Him Up, which became one of the fastest‑selling […]