A beautiful hymn written by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette in response to the Orlando shooting: A hymn after the mass killings in OrlandoTo a Place of CelebrationEBENEZER 8.7.8.7 D ("Why Do Nations Rage Together")To a place of celebration filled with laughter, dancing, joy,Came such violent devastation — one man's efforts to destroy.God, we grieve for loved ones... Continue Reading →

My church is doing a Broadway series and yesterday's show was Rent.  The play is set in New York and lives in the shadow of HIV/AIDS. In service we sang "Seasons of Love" and reflecting on some of the lyrics today: "Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutesHow do you measure the lifeOf a woman or... Continue Reading →

The Heart of Worship On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 my mother and I went to MCC Baton Rouge to see Shawn Thomas in Concert. For those who don't know about Shawn, he is an openly gay Christian singer with a wonderful story and a heart for Christ. Shawn is a special friend of mine, he produced my first solo... Continue Reading →

April 2016 Song of the Month Title: Hosanna Author: Brooke Frasier of Hillsong United ...I see the King of Glory Coming on the clouds with fire The whole earth shakes The whole earth shakes... Brooke Frasier of Hillsong United wrote and recorded the original version of this song.  She expressed that the words just came... Continue Reading →

March 2016 Song of the Month Title: "This is my Season" Author: Bishop William Murphy III ...This is my season for grace for favor,This is my season to reap what I have sown... On Saturday, February 20 I attended "Get Yah Praise On" at the Audubon Zoo and what a great event! An afternoon of concerts... Continue Reading →

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February 2016 - Song of the MonthA Mighty Fortress is Our GodMartin LutherPublic DomainBased from Psalms 46, Martin Luther wrote this widely known hymn. This hymn dates back to somewhere between 1527 and 1529. It was translated into English around 1853.  Martin Luther has been credited with 36 hymns, this one being the most widely... Continue Reading →

Here is a song that I have come to treasure during this season of Lent. Its called "Lead Me to the Cross" and talks about bringing us to a place where we are focused on what Christ did for us. A place where we rid ourselves of selfishness and pride and remember the one who... Continue Reading →

I am a Barry Manilow fan, also known as a #Fanilow. I love his style - his music, his lyrics, his stage presence... I got tickets to see him in concert when he came here to New Orleans on January 29 and wow what a show!! Now let me say, I'm not a front row Barry... Continue Reading →

All I Have is Yours - First Recording with VocalsPeople have been asking me lately "Why don't you sing more?". I have been playing it off with "I created a hashtag #IOnlySingOnSundays". To be honest I don't think I have a great voice. Yes, I can sing, but do people really want to hear it?For... Continue Reading →

January 2016 "Song of the Month""We Three Kings"John Henry Hopkins, Jr.Public Domain  ... O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect Light...  In Matthew Chapter 2 Verse 1, it states that "..during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem..."... Continue Reading →

Tomorrow is Christmas Day!! Already!As we are in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season stop and take a moment to remember the real reason we celebrate Christmas; the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. From my family and I to you and yours, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!-Ryan 

The words of Mark Lowry:"One thing they couldn’t take from Mary was that she knew her Child was not ordinary.At the cross on Mount Calvary, while Jesus was dying, her silence was a great testimony to the fact of who he was and is. He said to them, ‘When you have seen me, you have... Continue Reading →

"Go Tell it on the Mountain" John W. Work Jr. 1907 Picture the bitter days of slavery... During this time on American plantations, black workers created a unique form of song - the Negro Spiritual. This form of music - originally unaccompanied by instruments, just the voices creating the sounds of beautiful harmonies - has been preserved and... Continue Reading →

Last night was amazing! A time of excitement, celebration and support!I want to thank everyone who came last night to celebrate! To those who purchased an album at the party or downloaded it digitally, thank you!Your support means everything!- Ryan What a great night! Thanks to all those who came out and supported the release.... Continue Reading →

Title: At the Piano With Ryan Lee LeJeune - Classic HymnsRelease date: Tuesday, Dec 8, 2015Check out my website for more info:www.ryanleelejeune.comMy first solo album is almost here! Title: At the Piano With Ryan Lee LeJeune - Classic Hymns Release date: Tuesday, Dec 8, 2015 Check out my website for more info. Link in bio.... Continue Reading →