Andrew Ripp

Born on August 24, 1982, in Palatine, Illinois, Andrew Ripp began his career in the national music scene as a songwriter. He contributed to Ryan Cabrera’s album, “You Stand Watching,” and his songwriting work has appeared on various Billboard charts, including the Hot 100, Top 40 Mainstream, Pop 100 Airplay, Pop 100, and Hot Digital Songs charts. He released his debut album, “Fifty Miles to Chicago,” in January 2008, co-writing and co-producing it with Randy Coleman and enlisting Dan Lavery as producer. The album featured collaborations with notable musicians like Pete Maloney, Will Hollis, and Eric Heywood. In 2008, Ripp attended the annual “Fool’s Banquet” songwriters gathering in Tulsa, Oklahoma, hosted by the Hanson brothers, alongside artists such as Pat McGee and Jason Mraz.

Ripp’s career progressed with his second album, “She Remains the Same,” released in September 2010, which broke the top 100 on the Billboard new artists chart. This album was produced by Dave Barnes. In late 2011, he released the Christmas EP, “Light of Mine.” His third album, “Won’t Let Go,” released on April 16, 2013, via Be Music & Entertainment, was produced by Grammy Award winner Charlie Peacock. This album included singles “Cool Ya (Nobody Loves You Like I Do)” and “Falling for the Beat,” with the latter being featured on the TV show “House of Lies.” Ripp also released an acoustic record, “Simple,” in January 2014, featuring acoustic versions of tracks from “Won’t Let Go” and a cover of Justin Timberlake’s “Mirrors.” In 2020, Ripp received a Grammy Award nomination for co-writing the song “Rescue Story” for Zach Williams. His single “Jericho” achieved significant success, topping Billboard’s Christian Song chart and reaching number one on Christian Airplay and Hot Christian Adult Contemporary charts in 2021. His song “Fill My Cup” also achieved similar chart success in 2022.

Throughout his career, Ripp has maintained an active touring schedule, sharing stages with artists such as Andy Grammer, Parachute, Ben Rector, and Sara Bareilles. In 2009, he toured Europe and the Middle East for U.S. troops through Armed Forces Entertainment. He also hosted two seasons of “Words at the Well” on K-Love On Demand, a live recording series featuring Christian songwriters. His most recent works include the album “Evergreen,” released in 2021, and upcoming album “The Mercy Room” in 2025.