| Rudy Nikkerud | |
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| Birth Name: | Michael Rudy Nikkerud |
| Birth Date: | 13 March 1983 |
| Birth Place: | Adelaide, Australia |
| Origin: | Melbourne, Australia |
| Instrument: | Vocals, acoustic guitar,bass guitar |
| Genre: | Contemporary worship music, contemporary Christian music |
| Occupation: | Worship leader, singer, pastor |
| Years Active: | 2000–present |
| Label: | Planetshakers Ministries International |
| Associated Acts: | Planetshakers |
Michael Rudy Nikkerud (born 13 March 1983), known professionally as Rudy Nikkerud, is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and former singer in the Planetshakers band.[1] [2]
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 served as a pastor in the Planetshakers Church and was also a worship leader of the Planetshakers band until 2024.[5] [6] [7] [8]
Rudy Nikkerud married Chelsi on 1 November 2010 and together they have a daughter named Aria Lorraine.[9]