Each week, FishWorship shines a spotlight on a Christian artist whose impact reaches beyond the music itself. From established voices to emerging artists finding their own place in Christian music, our Artist of the Week series celebrates those who bring something meaningful to the genre through their faith, creativity, songwriting, and unique perspective. Our goal is to introduce listeners to artists worth discovering and recognize the many ways Christian music continues to grow, inspire, and make a difference.
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This week, FishWorship is proud to spotlight Gracie Binion as our Artist of the Week—a singer, songwriter, and worship leader who is building a musical identity all her own while remaining rooted in a lifelong love for Jesus. The daughter of worship leaders David and Nicole Binion, Gracie began writing songs at just nine years old, and by age 16 had co-written “Hunger,” a worship song later recorded by CeCe Winans. Today, Gracie brings together heartfelt worship, contemporary sounds, and a willingness to explore beyond familiar musical boundaries. Her journey is a reminder that a strong foundation of faith can inspire new creative directions, and we’re excited to share the music and story of an artist whose voice is making its own mark on Christian music.
Before we dive into Gracie Binion’s story, take a moment to experience her music through these live performances of “Hosanna” and “Wild Rushing Wind,” recorded in Dallas, and discover the heart behind the voice.
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Gracie Binion: Finding Her Own Voice in Christian Music
Gracie Binion has been surrounded by music for virtually her entire life, but her story is about much more than growing up in a musical family. It is a story of discovering her own calling, developing a personal relationship with Jesus, and learning how to bring her faith and creativity together in a way that is uniquely hers. Today, Gracie is establishing herself as a singer, songwriter, and worship leader in contemporary Christian music, drawing from her worship roots while exploring new sounds, collaborating with other artists, and finding her place in the creative community of Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee.
Growing Up in a Musical Family
Born in McKinney, Texas, on October 22, 2002, Gracie grew up in a household where music and worship were central parts of everyday life. Her parents, David and Nicole Binion, are well-known songwriters and worship leaders whose ministry has taken them to churches, conferences, and worship gatherings around the world. Growing up alongside their ministry gave Gracie an early introduction to the power of music to bring people together and express faith.
Gracie began singing for her family as a toddler and started writing songs when she was around seven or eight years old. Her parents encouraged her musical interests, supporting opportunities to perform, develop her songwriting, and work with music professionals. By the time she was 11, she had already experienced songwriting sessions with producers in Los Angeles and conversations with Disney Channel Music executives about the possibility of a future in entertainment. A career in mainstream pop music was a genuine possibility, but Gracie ultimately felt drawn toward something different. Rather than pursuing that opportunity, she chose to return her attention to worship and serving in her church’s youth ministry.
That early decision offers an important glimpse into Gracie’s character. Although she had opportunities that many aspiring young musicians could only dream of, she recognized that success in the entertainment industry was not necessarily the direction she wanted to follow. Her musical gifts were important to her, but she was beginning to understand that the purpose behind those gifts mattered even more. Rather than simply pursuing a career, she wanted to discover what God was calling her to do with the abilities she had been given.
A Move to Nashville and a Deeper Walk with God
Although Gracie spent much of her childhood in the Dallas, Texas, area, Nashville was familiar territory. It was the city where she had been born, and it would eventually become an important part of her personal and professional journey. As she approached adulthood, Gracie felt led to return to Nashville to attend a ministry school and pursue her faith more intentionally.
The move represented more than a change of location. In an interview with NashvilleVoyager, Gracie described experiencing a life-changing encounter with the Lord during her first year of ministry school. She explained that her understanding of her purpose changed dramatically. Instead of centering her life on music, her gifts, or the possibility of being used in ministry, she began to focus on spending time with God and developing a deeper relationship with Him. That experience helped shape the perspective she continues to bring to her songwriting and worship today.
Gracie’s story is a useful reminder that a person can grow up surrounded by faith and still have a journey of discovering what that faith means personally. Being the daughter of worship leaders gave her an early foundation, but her time in Nashville helped her move beyond inherited traditions and develop her own convictions. Music remained an important part of her life, but it became an expression of a deeper relationship rather than the ultimate goal in itself.
It is a distinction that comes through in the way Gracie talks about her calling. She has expressed gratitude for the opportunities God has opened for her while emphasizing that those opportunities mean little if they take her away from Him. That outlook gives her music a foundation that goes beyond the pursuit of a successful recording career.
The Song That Introduced Her to a Wider Worship Audience
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One of the most significant early milestones in Gracie’s songwriting journey came when she was just 16 years old. She co-wrote the worship ballad “Hunger” with songwriter Mitch Wong, a collaboration that would eventually introduce her work to a much wider audience.
The song was first recorded on her parents’ 2018 live worship album, with Gracie participating as a guest worship leader. Its central message is a desire to know God more deeply and to develop a spiritual hunger that goes beyond simply attending church or singing worship songs. Rather than presenting faith as something that can be taken for granted, “Hunger” expresses a longing for a closer relationship with God’s presence.
In 2021, CeCe Winans recorded “Hunger” for her album Believe For It, bringing the song to an even broader audience. For a young songwriter, seeing a song she had helped create embraced by an artist of Winans’ stature was a remarkable milestone. It also demonstrated that Gracie’s writing could connect with listeners well beyond her immediate family and church community.
The story behind “Hunger” is particularly meaningful because it illustrates the relationship between Gracie’s early musical upbringing and her developing identity as an artist. She was drawing from the worship environment she knew so well, but she was also contributing her own words, ideas, and perspective. The song became an early indication that she had something meaningful to offer the wider Christian music community, both as a worship leader and as a songwriter in her own right.
Developing Her Own Sound
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While worship remains at the heart of Gracie’s musical identity, she is not interested in limiting herself to one particular style. Her music brings together elements of contemporary worship, pop, and alternative-influenced Christian music, allowing her to explore a broader range of creative expression while remaining grounded in her faith.
That creative independence is especially evident in her 2024 album, I Miss You. The project offers a more personal introduction to Gracie as a solo artist, with songs that explore spiritual longing, devotion, and the desire to experience God’s presence more deeply. The title track is particularly reflective, giving voice to the feeling of missing that closeness with God and wanting to return to it. Songs such as “Song of Songs” and “I Adore” further explore intimacy, love, and wholehearted devotion.
Rather than treating worship as a single musical formula, Gracie approaches it as an opportunity to express different aspects of her relationship with God. Some songs are direct declarations of praise, while others are more intimate and contemplative. This range gives listeners an opportunity to connect with her music in different ways and shows that her artistic identity is continuing to develop.
Her willingness to experiment also reflects a broader reality in Christian music today. A new generation of artists is finding ways to communicate timeless truths through contemporary production, personal songwriting, and musical influences that reach beyond traditional worship arrangements. Gracie is part of that movement, bringing her own experiences and ideas to a genre that continues to evolve.
Collaborations and Connections Across Christian Music
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Gracie’s career has also included opportunities to work alongside other artists and songwriters, building connections that span different corners of Christian music. Her early collaboration with Mitch Wong on “Hunger” was an important starting point, but it has been far from her only connection to the wider music community.
One notable collaboration is “GOODBYE YESTERDAY,” on which Gracie appears with Elevation RHYTHM. Featured on the group’s Victory Lap album, the song has a more energetic, contemporary sound than some of Gracie’s quieter worship material. Its message focuses on leaving the past behind and embracing the freedom and new life found in Christ. The collaboration demonstrates her ability to contribute to music aimed at a younger audience while maintaining a clear Christian message.
Gracie has also worked with singer and songwriter bodie, including touring with him during his 2025 spring tour. These kinds of opportunities provide valuable experience beyond the recording studio, allowing artists to connect with audiences in a live setting and learn from other musicians who are developing their own careers. They also help introduce Gracie to listeners who might first encounter her through another artist’s music before exploring her solo work.
Her collaborations are not simply a list of names attached to her discography. They reflect the interconnected nature of today’s Christian music community, where songwriters, worship leaders, producers, and performers often contribute to one another’s projects. For an artist building a distinctive sound, these relationships can create room to experiment, learn, and reach new audiences.
In June 2025, Gracie took another important step when BEC Recordings announced that she had joined its roster. The label highlighted her combination of pop influences and a passionate heart for worship. Gracie, in turn, expressed excitement about working with a team that supported her ideas and gave her room to pursue her creative vision. The partnership represented a significant opportunity for her music to reach more listeners while continuing to develop on her own terms.
Life in Franklin & Nashville
Today, Gracie is connected to the Franklin and Nashville area, a region that has become home to an extraordinarily diverse community of songwriters, musicians, producers, worship leaders, and recording artists. Although Nashville is internationally associated with country music, its creative landscape extends far beyond one genre. Christian music has a strong presence throughout the area, making it a natural environment for an artist whose interests span worship, pop, and contemporary Christian songwriting.
Franklin, just south of Nashville, offers a community in which musicians can build their lives while remaining close to the studios, venues, churches, and industry connections that make the region such an important center for music. For Gracie, this setting connects her personal life with the professional opportunities she has pursued since returning to Tennessee for ministry school.
Her life is also entering a new chapter beyond music. Gracie married Malachi Garmany on February 14, 2025, beginning married life while continuing to develop her career as a recording artist and songwriter. Balancing the demands of music with the experiences and responsibilities of everyday life is part of the journey many young artists navigate as their careers grow.
Gracie has described songwriting as an ongoing part of her life, with ideas and projects continuing to develop beyond any single album release. Her official website also provides access to her music, event calendar, and booking information, offering fans a way to follow her activities and find opportunities to hear her perform. Together, these elements paint a picture of an artist who is building a sustainable creative life rather than simply working toward one defining moment.
More Than the Music
What makes Gracie Binion an especially interesting artist to follow is the relationship between her musical ambition and her understanding of faith. She has grown up with a deep connection to worship, experienced the process of developing that connection for herself, and begun building a career that allows her to bring those experiences to a wider audience.
Her journey also illustrates why emerging Christian artists deserve attention. Not every meaningful contribution to Christian music comes from an artist who already has a long list of radio hits or a major national following. Some contributions begin with a song written in a bedroom, a worship moment in a local church, or a young songwriter discovering how to express something deeply personal through music. Over time, those moments can reach people the artist may never meet and encourage listeners to look at their own faith in a new way.
Gracie has already experienced some of those milestones, from co-writing “Hunger” as a teenager to collaborating with other contemporary Christian artists and releasing music that reflects her own creative direction. Yet her story is still unfolding. With a growing catalog, industry partnerships, and a home in one of the country’s most active music communities, she has opportunities to continue exploring what her artistry can become.
For listeners, that makes this a particularly good time to discover Gracie Binion. Her music offers both the familiarity of a strong worship foundation and the excitement of an artist continuing to find her own voice. Whether through the heartfelt message of “Hunger,” the personal reflections of I Miss You, or the energy of her collaborative work, Gracie invites listeners to experience Christian music through her own perspective.
As we celebrate Gracie Binion as this week’s FishWorship Artist of the Week, we invite you to explore more of her music, learn about the songs and albums that have shaped her journey, and follow her continued growth as a singer, songwriter, and worship leader. Visit Gracie Binion’s artist page on FishWorship to discover her featured performances, Essential Songs, Essential Albums, and more of the story behind an artist who is finding her own way to make a meaningful contribution to Christian music.
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