Jonas Myrin
1981– · Sweden · Contemporary
Jonas Myrin was born in 1981 in Sweden and grew up immersed in both Scandinavian musical culture and Christian faith. He studied music formally before relocating to the United States to pursue a career in contemporary Christian music, where he became deeply integrated into the global worship music industry centered in Nashville, Tennessee. Myrin's compositional voice blends European melodic sensibility with the anthemic, congregation-focused style of the contemporary worship movement. He has collaborated extensively with some of the most prominent figures in modern worship music, including Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, and Hillsong Worship, co-writing songs that have achieved widespread use in churches across multiple denominations and continents. His work consistently prioritizes singability and theological accessibility, making his compositions well-suited for congregational worship. Among his most significant contributions is the co-writing of 'Holy Forever,' recorded with Chris Tomlin, and his collaborative work with Matt Redman on '10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord),' one of the most widely sung contemporary worship songs of the early twenty-first century. The latter won Grammy Awards and Dove Awards, bringing Myrin international recognition. He has also contributed to Hillsong recordings and written for various worship collectives. Myrin's legacy lies in his ability to bridge transatlantic worship traditions, bringing a distinctly European lyricism to the American contemporary worship market. His songs have been translated into numerous languages and are sung in Lutheran, Catholic, evangelical, and ecumenical contexts worldwide, demonstrating a rare cross-traditional reach.