Rudy Nikkerud

Michael Rudy Nikkerud (born 13 March 1983), known professionally as Rudy Nikkerud, is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer in the Planetshakers band.[1][2]

Rudy Nikkerud
Rudy Nikkerud performance at Liberty Christian Center
Rudy Nikkerud performance at Liberty Christian Center
Background information
Birth nameMichael Rudy Nikkerud
Born (1983-03-13) 13 March 1983
Adelaide, Australia
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresContemporary worship music, contemporary Christian music
Occupation(s)Worship leader, singer, pastor
Instrument(s)Vocals, acoustic guitar ,bass guitar
Years active2000–present
LabelsPlanetshakers Ministries International

Biography

Rudy Nikkerud studied music and earned a BA from the University of Tasmania, Australia. At 16, Rudy dedicated his life to serving Jesus after a life-changing encounter with God at a Planetshakers conference.[3] Later he moved to Melbourne, where he became part of Planetshakers Church at its inception.[4] Rudy currently serves as a pastor in the Planetshakers Church and is also a worship leader of the Planetshakers band.[5][6][7][8]

Personal life

Rudy Nikkerud married Chelsi on 1 November 2010 and together they have a daughter named Aria Lorraine.[9]

Discography
See also: Planetshakers § Discography
  • 2018: I Am Loved – Sound of Praise (feat. Rudy Nikerrud).

References
  1. "Rudy Nikkerud | Credit | AllMusic". All Music. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  2. "Planetshakers Releases "All" Featuring 30,000 Voices In Manila". Hallels News. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  3. "Rudy Nikkerud". Planetshakers. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  4. "Rudy Nikkerud – Lead Vocalist". Daystar. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  5. Jason Law. "How do you see your wounds? — Pastor Rudy Nikkerud of Planetshakers". Malaysia's Christian News Website. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  6. Michael Fowler (2 March 2020). "Secretive cult behind the Korean coronavirus outbreak has branches in Australia". The Age. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  7. GJ Gonzales. "Planetshakers: More Than Just A Band". City News. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  8. Christine Thomasos (14 July 2017). "Planetshakers Australia Ministry Celebrates 20-Year Legacy With Band's New EP". The Christian Post. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  9. "Chelsi Nikkerud – Background Vocalist". Daystar. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
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