Ryan Tedder

Ryan Tedder, born on June 26, 1979, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the Grammy-winning band OneRepublic. Tedder is widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile songwriters in contemporary music, with a career that spans both performing and writing hits for some of the biggest names in the industry.

As the frontman of OneRepublic, Tedder has led the band to massive commercial success since their breakthrough single “Apologize” in 2007, which was remixed by Timbaland and became one of the most-played songs in radio history. The band has continued to deliver hits including “Stop and Stare,” “Good Life,” “Counting Stars,” and “I Ain’t Worried” from the Top Gun: Maverick soundtrack. OneRepublic has sold over 25 million albums and generated billions of streams worldwide.

Beyond OneRepublic, Tedder has established himself as one of the most in-demand songwriters and producers in pop music. He has written and produced songs for Adele (“Rumour Has It,” “Turning Tables”), Beyonce (“Halo”), Leona Lewis (“Bleeding Love”), Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, U2, Paul McCartney, and many others. He has won three Grammy Awards and has been nominated for numerous additional accolades. His songwriting catalog includes some of the best-selling singles of the 21st century.

Tedder’s business acumen extends well beyond music. He is an active angel investor and venture capitalist, with early investments in companies across the technology and consumer goods sectors. He co-founded the production company Patriots Entertainment and has invested in various startups. His combined income from OneRepublic touring and album sales, production fees, songwriting royalties, and investment returns has built his net worth to an estimated $30 million as of 2026.