Travis Ryan Collins (born August 3, 1983), who goes by the stage name Travis Ryan, is an American

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ian. He released a studio album in 2012, ''Fearless'', with

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. He is most known for co-writing " We Believe" with Richie Fike, Matt Hooper. The song was popularized by the Christian band

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Early life

Collins was born as Travis Ryan Collins, Work ID No. 884171311 ISWC No. T9123646106 in

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on August 3, 1983, to a songwriter and worship leader father. Collins was an associate producer for

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. He later became a worship leader at

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, then at LifePoint Church in

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Career

He started his music recording career in 2012, with his first studio album, ''Fearless'', and it released on April 10, 2012, from

. Integrity Music released two of his musical compositions on May 13, 2016: ''Heartbeat'', his third EP, and '' Until My Voice Is Gone'', his first

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. In 2019, Phil Wickham released his album ''Living Hope'', for which Ryan co-wrote the song "My All in All."

Personal life

Travis Ryan Collins is married to Hayley, where together they have five children, three sons and two daughters.

Discography

Albums

* ''Travis Ryan'' (March 10, 2009 - Independent) * ''Fearless'' (April 10, 2012,

) Live albums * '' Until My Voice Is Gone'' (May 13, 2016, Integrity)

EPs

* ''Travis Ryan'' (July 23, 2008, Independent) * '' You Hold It All'' (August 28, 2015, Integrity) * ''Heartbeat'' (May 13, 2016, Integrity)

Songs

* " We Believe"

References

External links

Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Travis Ryan 1983 births Living people American performers of Christian music Musicians from California Songwriters from California