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Christian Music You May Have Missed

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September 16-22, 2026

Every week, our Christian Music You May Have Missed series takes a little time to look beyond the biggest names and most familiar songs to uncover music that deserves to be heard. There are so many talented Christian artists creating meaningful, beautiful, and sometimes wonderfully unexpected music, and we love finding those hidden gems and sharing them with you. This week, we have 10 songs and 5 albums we would love to put on your radar—so take a listen, discover something new, and maybe find a few new favorites along the way.

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Franni Cash – “Jesus All Along”


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Sometimes a song comes along that feels less like a performance and more like someone simply sharing what they have learned along the way. “Jesus All Along” by Franni Cash has that kind of feeling. With a gentle, heartfelt approach, Franni reflects on the realization that Jesus was present through every season—even the moments when His presence may not have been obvious at the time.

What makes the song especially meaningful is the perspective that comes with looking back. There are seasons when we wonder where God is, only to discover later that He was there all along. Franni captures that realization in a way that feels personal and reassuring rather than overly complicated.

If you haven’t spent much time listening to Franni Cash, “Jesus All Along” is a beautiful place to start. It’s the kind of song that invites you to slow down, listen closely, and perhaps think about the moments in your own life when you can now look back and recognize that Jesus really was there all along.

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Anne Elise – “Changing”


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There’s something refreshingly honest about “Changing” by Anne Elise. The song speaks to the reality that following Jesus isn’t about arriving at some perfect version of ourselves overnight. It’s about allowing God to work in us, little by little, as He changes our hearts, our perspective, and the way we live.

Anne Elise brings a thoughtful and personal quality to the song, making its message feel less like a lesson and more like a reflection on the process of becoming who God has called us to be. Change can be uncomfortable, and sometimes we may not even recognize how far we’ve come until we look back. “Changing” captures that idea in a way that feels relatable and encouraging.

If Anne Elise is a new name to you, “Changing” is a great introduction to her music. It’s a reminder that God is still working in us, even when the process feels slow—and sometimes the most meaningful growth happens quietly, one step at a time.

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Holly Brand – “Enough For Me”


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“Enough For Me” by Holly Brand is the kind of song that brings a simple but powerful truth into focus: Jesus is enough. In a world that constantly encourages us to look for fulfillment in more—more success, more recognition, more possessions, or more of whatever we think might make us happy—this song turns our attention back to the One who truly satisfies.

Holly Brand delivers the message with a sincerity that makes it easy to connect with. Rather than trying to make faith complicated, “Enough For Me” centers on the peace that comes from knowing that we don’t have to have everything figured out when we have Christ. There is freedom in realizing that our circumstances may change, but the One we place our trust in remains the same.

If Holly Brand isn’t already on your Christian music playlist, “Enough For Me” is a great song to discover. It’s a beautiful reminder that sometimes we spend so much time searching for what we think we’re missing that we overlook the One who has been enough all along.

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Josh Grove – “I’m Done Running”


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There’s a point in many people’s lives when running from God, from our past, or even from the person we know we’re meant to become simply becomes exhausting. “I’m Done Running” by Josh Grove captures that turning point—the moment when we finally stop trying to get away and begin turning back toward God.

What makes the song compelling is the honesty behind its message. None of us have to look very far to find things we wish we could have done differently, and sometimes our instinct is to keep moving rather than face them. But there is something powerful about surrendering that struggle and realizing that we don’t have to keep running. Josh Grove gives that realization a heartfelt musical voice, making the song feel personal and relatable.

“I’m Done Running” is a great reminder that it’s never too late to turn around. Sometimes the first step toward something new isn’t figuring everything out—it’s simply deciding that you’re done running and ready to let God lead the way.

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The Slower I Go feat. Brooklyn Summer – “Love Made a Way”


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There’s a beautiful simplicity to “Love Made a Way” by The Slower I Go featuring Brooklyn Summer. The song centers on the idea that when we couldn’t find a way forward on our own, God’s love made a way. It’s a message that feels especially meaningful because it points away from our own ability to fix everything and toward the grace that meets us right where we are.

The collaboration with Brooklyn Summer adds another dimension to the song, giving it a warm, expressive quality that helps the message come alive. Rather than feeling like a complicated theological statement, “Love Made a Way” feels like a personal reflection on what it means to recognize God’s love in the middle of our own limitations, struggles, and uncertainty.

“Love Made a Way” is one of those songs that invites you to stop and remember where your hope really comes from. Sometimes we spend so much time trying to create our own way forward that we forget the greatest way has already been made for us through God’s love.

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Victory House Worship – “Returning”


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“Returning” by Victory House Worship carries the feeling of coming back to what matters most. There are times when life pulls us in a hundred different directions, and we can gradually find ourselves farther from God than we intended to be. This song captures that moment of turning our hearts back toward Him.

There’s something especially meaningful about the idea of returning. It reminds us that God isn’t asking us to pretend we’ve never wandered or to have everything figured out before we come back. We can simply turn around. The song creates space to reflect on God’s faithfulness and the invitation to draw close to Him again.

“Returning” is a beautiful addition to our Christian Music You May Have Missed list, particularly for anyone who has ever felt the need to reset, refocus, and find their way back to God. Sometimes returning isn’t about going somewhere new—it’s about coming home.

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Grace Graber – “Jerico”


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“Jericho” by Grace Graber takes its inspiration from one of Scripture’s most recognizable stories—the walls of Jericho coming down. But the song reaches beyond the biblical account to speak to the walls we encounter in our own lives: the obstacles, fears, doubts, and circumstances that can seem impossible to overcome.

What makes the song especially encouraging is the reminder that some walls don’t come down because we finally become strong enough to knock them over ourselves. We bring them to God and trust Him with what we cannot change. The story of Jericho has always been a picture of faith and obedience, and Grace Graber brings that familiar story into a setting that feels personal and relevant.

“Jericho” is a great song to put on when you need a reminder that an obstacle isn’t necessarily the end of the story. Sometimes the walls in front of us look far too big to move—but God has never been limited by the size of the wall.

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Ellie Holcomb – “Flowers For No Reason”


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“Flowers For No Reason” by Ellie Holcomb is a beautiful reminder that some of the sweetest gifts in life are the ones we don’t necessarily expect. The title itself paints such a lovely picture—flowers given simply because someone wanted to show love, with no special occasion or reason required.

Ellie has a wonderful ability to take an everyday image and connect it to something deeper, and this song invites us to notice the unexpected ways love and grace show up in our lives. Sometimes we get so focused on what we think we need or what we’re waiting for that we miss the small gifts that are already surrounding us.

There’s something wonderfully comforting about “Flowers For No Reason.” It encourages us to recognize and appreciate those unexpected moments of goodness—and perhaps to become the person who gives a little unexpected encouragement or kindness to someone else. Sometimes a gift doesn’t need a reason; sometimes love itself is reason enough.

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Matthew West – “Younger Me”


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“Younger Me” by Matthew West takes a reflective look at the person we used to be—the mistakes we made, the things we worried about, and the lessons we had yet to learn. There’s something deeply relatable about looking back at our younger selves and wishing we could offer a little encouragement from the perspective we have today.

Rather than simply dwelling on the past, the song points toward the grace that can be found in knowing that God was present through all of it. The things that seemed so overwhelming at the time didn’t define the whole story. With the benefit of hindsight, we can sometimes see how God was shaping us through experiences we didn’t understand when we were living them.

“Younger Me” is a song for anyone who has ever wished they could go back and talk to their younger self. We can’t change yesterday, but we can look back with grace, appreciate how far we’ve come, and trust God with the chapters that are still ahead.

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Charity Gayle – “In The Presence Of The King”


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“In The Presence Of The King” by Charity Gayle is a worship song centered on the simple but profound invitation to draw near to Jesus. There is something powerful about stepping away from the noise and distractions of everyday life and remembering that we are in the presence of the One who holds everything in His hands.

Charity Gayle has a gift for creating worship music that feels both personal and congregational, and this song carries that same sense of reverence and openness. Its message encourages us to bring our hearts before God just as we are, whether we’re coming with joy and gratitude or with burdens we don’t quite know how to carry.

“In The Presence Of The King” is a beautiful song to simply sit with for a while. Sometimes we don’t need to find the perfect words or have all the answers. We just need to pause, turn our attention toward Jesus, and remember that there is peace in His presence.

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💿Albums

Franni Cash – Here I Am


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Franni Cash’s Here I Am is an album that feels like an honest invitation to slow down and pay attention to what God is doing in the middle of everyday life. Rather than trying to make faith seem distant or complicated, Franni brings a personal, heartfelt perspective to songs that explore surrender, trust, identity, and the presence of God.

What makes Here I Am particularly interesting is the sense of openness behind the title itself. “Here I am” can be a simple response, but it can also be a powerful statement of willingness—to listen, to follow, and to allow God to work in our lives. The album gives Franni room to explore that idea from different angles while maintaining a warm and accessible sound.

If Franni Cash is an artist you haven’t discovered yet, Here I Am is a great place to begin. And after hearing “Jesus All Along,” which we’re also featuring in this week’s Christian Music You May Have Missed, you may find yourself wanting to spend a little more time with the rest of the album.

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Cory Asbury – Outsing The Angels


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Cory Asbury’s Outsing The Angels is an album that leans deeply into the heart of worship. The title itself sets the tone, bringing to mind the idea of joining the heavenly chorus and responding to God’s goodness with everything we have. Across the album, Cory’s passionate and expressive approach to worship gives these songs a sense of intimacy while still feeling big enough to sing along with.

What makes Outsing The Angels worth spending some time with is the way it moves between personal reflection and wholehearted praise. There are moments that feel quiet and contemplative, alongside songs that invite a much more enthusiastic response. Together, they create an album that isn’t simply about listening to worship music but about allowing the music to turn our attention toward God.

If you’re looking for an album that feels genuinely worshipful and gives you plenty of room to pause, reflect, and praise, Cory Asbury’s Outsing The Angels is one to add to your listening list. It’s a great example of the kind of Christian music we love discovering and sharing through Christian Music You May Have Missed.

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Jaye King – All God, Not Me


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Jaye King’s All God, Not Me says a lot about its message simply through its title. At its heart is the idea of taking the focus off ourselves and putting it where it belongs—with God. In a culture that so often encourages us to build our own platform, chase recognition, and make everything about ourselves, that’s a message that can be surprisingly refreshing.

The album explores that theme through a personal expression of faith, pointing toward humility, surrender, and giving God the credit for what He is doing in our lives. It’s a reminder that our stories aren’t ultimately about how impressive we can make ourselves look. Sometimes the most meaningful thing we can say is simply, “This isn’t about me.”

If you’re looking for Christian music with a clear message of surrender and humility, All God, Not Me is worth a listen. It’s exactly the kind of album that can make you stop for a moment and think about where you’re putting your attention—and who deserves the glory.

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For KING & COUNTRY – The Most Beautiful Colours


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The Most Beautiful Colours from for KING & COUNTRY is an album that invites listeners to see life through a different lens. The title itself suggests beauty, diversity, and the many different shades that make up our experiences—and that idea gives the album a natural sense of wonder and reflection.

Known for their cinematic production and emotionally expressive songwriting, for KING & COUNTRY bring that same energy to this project. The songs explore faith, love, relationships, struggle, hope, and the beauty that can be found even in imperfect circumstances. There’s a sense throughout the album that life isn’t meant to be viewed in just one dimension.

If you enjoy Christian music that combines a big, polished sound with meaningful themes, The Most Beautiful Colours is an album worth exploring. It’s another great reminder of why we enjoy digging a little deeper to find music that might not already be sitting at the top of your playlist.

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Set For The Fall – I Said What I Said


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Set For The Fall’s I Said What I Said is an album that has been getting plenty of attention and credibility within the Christian music world, and it’s easy to understand why. The band brings a heavier, harder-edged sound to the table, making this a very different listening experience from much of what you’ll find on Christian radio. If your musical tastes run toward rock, metal, and music with a little more weight behind it, this is an album worth checking out.

At the same time, I Said What I Said is an interesting example of how broad the Christian music landscape has become. Set For The Fall isn’t necessarily trying to sound like a traditional Christian band, and that’s part of what makes the album interesting. Their music exists in that space where the artists’ faith is clearly part of the picture, while the music itself isn’t necessarily built around the conventions of contemporary Christian music.

And that’s exactly why we wanted to include I Said What I Said in Christian Music You May Have Missed. You don’t have to put every artist into the same musical box to appreciate what they’re creating. If you enjoy heavier music—or you’re simply curious about some of the different sounds coming from artists connected to the Christian music community—Set For The Fall is definitely worth discovering.

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🔍Monday Memories

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Southern Gospel Lessons

I was raised on Southern Gospel music. My mother once sang in a Southern Gospel quartet that actually received radio airplay in Atlanta, and several of my friends grew up as part of what became known as the Gaither music world. So I suppose Southern Gospel has always had a special place in my heart. But as I look back at some of those songs today, I realize they were doing more than providing a soundtrack to our lives. Many of them were quietly teaching us something about God, about faith, about eternity—and sometimes, about ourselves. So for this Monday Memories, I’d like to revisit a few of those Southern Gospel songs and the lessons they still have to teach us.

“God’s Got A Bigger Thing Going On”

Greater Vision


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“God’s Got a Bigger Thing Going On” by Greater Vision is one of those songs that seems to get more meaningful the more times I hear it. Its message is a powerful reminder that I’m usually seeing only a small piece of the picture, while God sees the whole thing. When circumstances don’t make sense, when my plans don’t work out the way I expected, or when I simply can’t understand what God is doing, I can remember that He always has a plan—and He always knows best. That’s why I’ve adopted this song as one of the FishWorship Theme Songs. I want it to be a reminder, for me and for FishWorship, that even when we can’t see what’s ahead, God can.

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“Daddy Sang Bass”

Gaither & Dailey & Vincent


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“Daddy Sang Bass,” as performed by Gaither & Dailey & Vincent, reminds me of something that can be easy to overlook when we talk about Christian music: there is something almost magical about people singing together. A song can bring generations together, turn a room full of people into a community, and somehow make us feel like we belong to something bigger than ourselves. There’s just something special about hearing voices blend together—especially when those voices are singing about things that matter. That’s one of the reasons I love Southern Gospel music. It doesn’t just give us songs to listen to; it gives us songs to sing together. And sometimes, there may be no better way to experience the wonder of music than to hear a whole room full of people singing the same words, at the same time, with the same joy.

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“The Old Gospel Ship”

Gaither Vocal Band, Russ Taff, & Vestal Goodman


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“The Old Gospel Ship,” as performed by the Gaither Vocal Band, Russ Taff and Vestal Goodman, is a classic Southern Gospel gem that brings a smile to my face while delivering a message that is anything but small. Beneath all the energy and joy of this performance is a simple reminder of the hope we have in salvation. The imagery of climbing aboard that old Gospel ship points us toward a destination far beyond this life—a reminder that, as Christians, our journey has a destination and our hope rests in something much bigger than the circumstances we see around us. Songs like this are one of the reasons Southern Gospel has endured for generations: they can make you smile, make you want to sing along, and at the same time remind you of what matters most.

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“Turn Your Radio On”

Gaither & Ben Spear


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“Turn Your Radio On,” performed here by Gaither and Ben Speer, is one of those songs that takes me right back to the simple joy of making music. I’ve performed this song many times myself, so it has a particularly special place in my memories. There’s something wonderful about the idea that we can simply “turn our radio on” and be reminded of the music of Heaven—the kind of music that lifts our spirits, brings us together and points our hearts toward God. To me, this song is a celebration of the incredible gift of music itself and the way God can use a song to reach places that words alone sometimes cannot. And perhaps that’s one of the great wonders of Christian music: sometimes all it takes is a song.

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“Jesus Is Coming Soon”

Gaither featuring Buddy Mullins


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“Jesus Is Coming Soon” is another Southern Gospel classic that carries a message Christians have been singing for generations: our story doesn’t end here. In the middle of all the uncertainty and troubles of this world, this song points us toward the hope of our Savior’s return. I love the way Southern Gospel can take a truth that is both profound and eternal and turn it into something we can sing together with joy. We don’t know when that day will come, but we do know the promise—and songs like this one remind me to keep looking up, keep trusting God, and keep living with the hope that Jesus is coming again.

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“I Saw The Light”

Gaither featuring Russ Taff, Jessie Dixon & Stephen Hill


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“I Saw the Light” is a Hank Williams classic that has become a Southern Gospel staple, and it’s another song that has a particularly special place in my heart because I’ve performed it many times myself. But there’s a reason I’ve also adopted it as one of the FishWorship Theme Songs. At its heart, this song is about what happens when we move from darkness into the light of Jesus—and that is really what FishWorship is all about. Everything we do here, all the artists, songs, albums, stories and music we share, is ultimately an invitation. Maybe someone will find their way to FishWorship looking for a song, listen to something they’ve never heard before, and somewhere along the way discover something much more important: the love of God. If even one person comes to know and follow our loving God because they found their way here, then everything we do is worthwhile. Maybe they’ll come looking for music, and maybe they’ll leave having seen the light.

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“I’ll Fly Away”

Gaither Vocal Band, The Oak Ridge Boys & The Gatlin Brothers


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“I’ll Fly Away” is another Southern Gospel staple that has been sung by generations of Christians, and for me, it has always been a joyful reminder of the hope we have in our eternal salvation. There’s something wonderfully uplifting about the way this song looks beyond this life and toward the day when we will finally be home with our Savior. I’ve always loved pairing it with “I Saw the Light”—in fact, whenever I’ve performed “I Saw the Light,” I’ve always followed it with “I’ll Fly Away.” It just seems like the perfect combination: first we see the light, and then we look forward to the day when we’ll fly away. Together, these two songs capture so much of what I love about Southern Gospel music: simple words, joyful music and a message of eternal hope.

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“Family of God”

Gaither Worship & Maranatha! Music


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“Family of God” seems like the perfect song to bring these Southern Gospel lessons to a close. There is something wonderfully simple and beautiful about the idea that, through Jesus, we become part of a family that reaches far beyond the people we know or the places we call home. I love the warmth and joy in this song, because that is what I hope people will find when they come to FishWorship—not just great Christian music, but the love, hope and joy that come from knowing Jesus and being part of the Family of God. That is my hope and my prayer: that somewhere along the way, through a song or a story or simply something they discover here, someone will come to know the love of our Savior and experience the joy of being welcomed into His family.

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📖Hymn of the Week

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“How Great Thou Art” – Carrie Underwood

Every Sunday here at FishWorship, we take a moment to revisit one of the great hymns of our faith through our Hymn of the Week series. These are songs that have carried words of worship, comfort, and hope through generations, and yet somehow continue to sound just as powerful today. This week, we’re featuring a breathtaking performance of one of the most beloved hymns of all time: “How Great Thou Art” by Carrie Underwood. It’s a beautiful reminder that some songs never really grow old—they simply find new voices to help us hear them again.


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There are hymns that we sing because we know them, and then there are hymns that seem to make us stop and remember exactly why we sing. “How Great Thou Art” is certainly one of the latter. Originally written as a Swedish poem by Carl Boberg in 1885, the hymn eventually found its way into English through missionary Stuart K. Hine and became one of the most beloved expressions of awe and worship in Christian music. Its simple progression—from looking at the majesty of creation to contemplating Christ’s sacrifice and ultimately anticipating His return—gives the song a remarkable ability to feel both deeply personal and wonderfully enormous at the same time. Generations of Christians have sung it in churches, crusades, concerts, and around living-room pianos, and somehow those words still have the power to make a familiar song feel new.

Few artists have put their own unmistakable stamp on the hymn quite like Carrie Underwood. Faith has been a visible part of Carrie’s public life throughout her career, from the breakthrough of “Jesus Take the Wheel” to the many occasions on which she has spoken openly about the importance of her Christian faith. Rather than treating gospel music as something separate from her identity as an artist, Carrie has repeatedly described the hymns she grew up singing as foundational to who she is. When she created My Savior, that connection was at the heart of the project. Released in March 2021, the album brought together 13 traditional gospel hymns—including “How Great Thou Art,” “Amazing Grace,” “Because He Lives,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” and “Victory in Jesus”—in arrangements that blended country, folk, bluegrass, and gospel. Carrie co-produced and arranged the project with Grammy-winning producer David Garcia, assembling an extraordinary collection of Nashville musicians to help bring those songs to life.

And this was no ordinary studio project. The musicians involved read like a who’s-who of Nashville session talent: Southern gospel and harmonica legend Buddy Greene, ten-time CMA Musician of the Year Mac McAnally, gospel piano virtuoso Gordon Mote, guitarist Derek Wells, guitarist Tom Bukovac, drummer Fred Eltringham, acoustic guitarist and mandolin player Bryan Sutton, keyboardist Charlie Judge, bassist Jimmie Lee Sloas, and several other elite Nashville players contributed to the album. The result is an instrumental foundation that never tries to overpower the hymns. Instead, the arrangements give Carrie room to sing—and when that voice arrives, there is absolutely no mistaking who is in control of the room.

The performance we’re featuring this week came together in an especially memorable way. My Savior: Live From the Ryman was filmed at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium, appropriately known as the “Mother Church of Country Music,” and was presented as a virtual Easter concert on April 4, 2021. With live audiences largely absent because of the pandemic, Carrie brought the music to people around the world from one of Nashville’s most historic stages. The event included appearances by CeCe Winans on “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” Bear Rinehart of NEEDTOBREATHE on “Nothing But the Blood of Jesus,” as well as Buddy Greene and Mac McAnally. Donations connected with the livestream raised more than $112,000 for Save the Children.

Then comes “How Great Thou Art.” There is something almost perfectly appropriate about Carrie standing in the Ryman and singing a hymn this old, in a building with so much musical history behind it. She doesn’t need a complicated production to make the moment work. The arrangement gradually builds, Carrie starts with restraint, and then that enormous voice opens up on the chorus. By the time she reaches the climactic passages, the song has moved far beyond being a showcase for vocal ability. It sounds like worship. And that distinction matters, because the greatest versions of “How Great Thou Art” aren’t merely impressive—they make you want to stop listening to the singer and start thinking about the One they’re singing about.

Of course, whenever someone delivers a truly great version of “How Great Thou Art,” there is one name that inevitably comes up: Elvis Presley. Elvis’s 1967 recording became one of the definitive versions of the hymn, and his performance earned him a Grammy for Best Sacred Performance. That is an incredibly high bar. But here at FishWorship, we’re willing to say something a little more personal: we think Carrie Underwood’s Ryman performance not only rivals Elvis’s legendary rendition—it surpasses it. Elvis brought tremendous power, emotion, and reverence to the hymn, but Carrie brings something uniquely her own: the voice of a modern country superstar, the musical instincts of a Nashville artist, and the unmistakable sincerity of someone singing a song that has been part of her faith since childhood. Whether someone agrees with our comparison is another matter, but after hearing Carrie reach that final chorus, we completely understand why this performance has become one of our favorite versions of “How Great Thou Art.”

And perhaps that’s the greatest compliment we can give it. More than a century after Boberg first wrote the words, more than half a century after Elvis put his unforgettable stamp on them, Carrie Underwood walked onto the stage of the Ryman Auditorium and sang them again. The hymn didn’t need to be reinvented. It simply needed to be sung—and Carrie sang it with the kind of voice that reminds us why “How Great Thou Art” has endured for generations.

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🏆Artist of the Week

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Every week at FishWorship, we shine a little extra light on an artist whose music has something worth hearing—and whose story is worth discovering. Our Artist of the Week isn’t necessarily the biggest name in Christian music; sometimes it’s an artist we’ve loved for years, and sometimes it’s someone whose music you may be hearing for the first time. This week, we’re turning our attention to Tasha Layton, an artist whose journey into Christian music is every bit as interesting as the music she’s making today. To get things started, here’s Tasha with one of her most powerful and personal songs, “Look What You’ve Done.”


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Tasha Layton’s journey to becoming the Christian artist we know today is anything but a straight line. Before her name became familiar to Christian-music listeners, Tasha was a South Carolina native who made it to Hollywood through American Idol and eventually spent about four years as a backup vocalist for Katy Perry. Living in Los Angeles and touring the world with Perry exposed her to enormous stages and an entirely different side of the music industry. Looking back, Tasha has described that period as something she once thought was a detour from her calling, but later came to see as preparation for what God had ahead for her.

One experience during those years particularly changed her perspective. While on a break from touring, Tasha spent a summer doing mission work in Kenya and South Africa. Returning to Los Angeles afterward, she found herself struggling with the contrast between the communities she had just served and what she experienced in Hollywood. After more than four years with Perry, she sensed that it was time for a new chapter. She stepped away from the tour and eventually took time for personal healing, including a season at a counseling facility in Colorado. Tasha has said that this period helped her confront longstanding insecurities about whether she was good enough as a singer or songwriter and gave her a renewed confidence in following God’s call.

When Tasha eventually relocated to Nashville, however, she wasn’t actually planning to become a recording artist. Her original ambition was to write Christian books. She had spent years around music, had studied at seminary and had experience as a worship leader, but the idea of stepping back into the spotlight wasn’t particularly appealing after her years with Katy Perry. Nashville nevertheless opened another door. She began teaching at the National Praise and Worship Institute at Trevecca Nazarene University and started writing songs with Nashville songwriters.

Then came another important part of the story: Keith Everette Smith. Tasha met the GRAMMY- and Dove Award-winning musician and producer after moving to Nashville, and the two eventually married. Their relationship became an important part of Tasha’s musical journey as they began writing and making music together. Tasha has explained that she initially had little desire to become an artist again, but Keith encouraged her to consider that perhaps God was calling her back to music—and that this time it could be done differently. That collaboration ultimately led toward the recording of her debut material and her signing with BEC Recordings.

That decision turned out to be transformative. Tasha’s breakthrough came with “Into the Sea (It’s Gonna Be OK)” in 2020, followed by “Look What You’ve Done,” which became one of her signature songs. Her 2022 debut full-length album How Far produced back-to-back No. 1 Christian hits with “Look What You’ve Done” and the title track, while “Into the Sea” had already established her as a significant new voice in Christian music. She also made her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2022 and subsequently expanded her ministry through worship music, books, speaking and touring.

And the story certainly hasn’t ended there. Tasha has continued releasing music, including the Life in Me project in 2025, and 2026 has brought another burst of new material, including “There Is a God,” “Whispers,” and her July release Meet Me in the Valley (I Surrender All). Her current work continues to combine the pop and worship influences that have shaped her musical journey with a very personal message of faith.

Perhaps that’s what makes Tasha Layton such an appropriate FishWorship Artist of the Week. Her story isn’t simply about going from one successful music career to another. It’s about a woman who had already experienced the biggest stages in popular music, stepped away from the spotlight, moved to Nashville intending to write books, discovered a new songwriting community, met the man who would become her husband and musical partner, and eventually found herself standing onstage again—this time singing songs about the God she had been trying to follow all along. “Look What You’ve Done” makes considerably more sense when you know the journey behind it.

Want to hear more from Tasha Layton? Visit her artist page on FishWorship and explore more of her music, story, and ministry.

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💾 AI Worship Discovery

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“I Will Call Upon the Lord”

Every Thursday, FishWorship takes a little detour into the unexpected with our AI Worship Discovery of the Week—songs that use artificial intelligence to explore familiar Christian music in new and sometimes surprising ways. This week’s discovery takes us back to the classic Christian rock sound of Petra, but with a decidedly different twist: a hair-metal rendition of “I Will Call Upon The Lord.” Whether you immediately recognize the song or find yourself wondering where those big guitars came from, give it a listen and see what you think!

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There was a time when “praise and worship” could mean something very different from what we might picture today. For countless teenagers gathering at youth meetings, retreats, church camps and Wednesday-night services, songs like “I Will Call Upon The Lord” were less about polished worship productions and more about everybody in the room singing together. Written by Michael O’Shields in 1981 and drawn heavily from Psalm 18, the song is essentially a musical declaration of faith: God is worthy to be praised, He is our Rock, and when we call upon Him, we are calling upon the God of our salvation.

And then there was Petra. Formed in 1972, Petra was one of the pioneering bands of Christian rock, helping establish the idea that the sound of rock music and a distinctly Christian message didn’t have to be mutually exclusive. The band became particularly influential among young Christians, bringing the energy, volume and attitude of rock music into a Christian setting. In 1989, Petra put “I Will Call Upon The Lord” on Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out, surrounding the simple worship chorus with the kind of guitars, drums and full-throated vocals that made Petra unmistakably Petra.

That history makes today’s AI Worship Discovery especially fun. Take a song whose message is already decades old, take the Petra association that helped make it part of the soundtrack of Christian youth culture, and then let AI crank the amplifier another few notches. What emerges is a full-on hair-metal interpretation that sounds like it could have wandered in from an entirely different musical era—yet somehow the heart of the song remains intact. The guitars may be bigger, the production may be louder and the style may be turned all the way up, but the message hasn’t changed.

And maybe that’s one of the most interesting things about AI music: it can change the clothing of a song without necessarily changing its soul. “I Will Call Upon The Lord” is still a simple, powerful declaration of trust in God. Whether it is sung by a youth group, played by Petra, or transformed into a glorious wall of hair-metal guitars, the invitation is the same: call upon the Lord, because He is worthy to be praised. And that’s a pretty great message to turn up to eleven.

If you enjoyed this week’s discovery, head over to our main AI Worship Discovery page and explore more songs where familiar faith meets the unexpected possibilities of AI.

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🎵Praise Song of the Week

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“Awesome God” – Michael W. Smith

Some praise songs have a way of reminding us, in just a few words, exactly who God is. This week’s Praise Song of the Week is one of those songs. Michael W. Smith’s “Awesome God” has become a beloved declaration of God’s power, greatness, and faithfulness, and we’re excited to share a live performance of this enduring praise classic with you. So turn it up, sing along, and worship with us as we celebrate an Awesome God!


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“Awesome God” is one of those songs that needs very little introduction. Written by Rich Mullins, the song has become a beloved declaration of God’s greatness, power, wisdom, and love. Michael W. Smith has made it part of his worship repertoire for decades, including his original Worship album released in 2001 and this spectacular reimagining on Worship Forever.

The performance we’re sharing this week comes from Worship Forever, recorded live before an audience in Nashville in 2021. Michael reimagined his landmark Worship album with a full symphony orchestra, creating a massive musical backdrop for these familiar songs of worship. “Awesome God” appears as the tenth track on the live album, and this performance captures the song on a truly grand scale.

There is something especially powerful about hearing thousands of voices, a tremendous band, orchestra, and choir come together around such a simple and enduring message: Our God is an awesome God. Rather than simply presenting the song as a concert performance, Michael turns the moment into a celebration of worship, allowing the music to build from a familiar praise song into something much larger.

So take a few minutes and experience Michael W. Smith’s “Awesome God” the way it was meant to be experienced—live, surrounded by an incredible group of musicians and worshipers. And if this performance makes you want to experience Michael’s music and ministry in person, be sure to check out Michael W. Smith Concert Tickets and see when he’ll be coming to a city near you.

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Christian Music You May Have Missed

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September 9-15, 2026

Welcome to another edition of Christian Music You May Have Missed, our weekly FishWorship feature highlighting Christian music that deserves a little more attention. Each week, we look beyond the songs and artists that are already dominating the conversation to uncover music that you may not have heard yet—or may simply have overlooked. Today, we’re exploring 10 songs and 5 albums worth discovering, with a mix of brand-new releases and current Christian music that we think deserves a place on your listening list. So whether you’re looking for something completely new or a great album you somehow missed, there’s a good chance you’ll find something here worth hearing.

🎵Songs Worth Exploring

Natalie Layne – “Still Running To You”


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Natalie Layne’s “Still Running To You” is a joyful, heartfelt expression of a faith that has remained steady throughout her life. Released September 9, 2026, as the title track of her new five-song EP, the song captures the idea of continually pursuing Jesus and recognizing His faithfulness along the journey. Rather than telling a story of walking away and finding one’s way back, Layne’s song celebrates the desire to keep running toward Him.

One of the song’s most distinctive elements is the way it incorporates the beloved hymn “Blessed Assurance.” The familiar hymn becomes part of a fresh, contemporary expression of faith, connecting Layne’s personal story with words that have encouraged generations of Christians. The result is a song that feels both familiar and new, with Layne’s warm, soulful musical style giving the timeless message a fresh setting.

“Still Running To You” is also a wonderful introduction to Natalie Layne for anyone who may not have discovered her music yet. Her sound draws from contemporary Christian music while incorporating elements of Gospel, R&B, jazz, and soul, giving her music a distinctive warmth and personality. With its joyful message and memorable connection to a classic hymn, “Still Running To You” is exactly the kind of song we’re happy to spotlight through Christian Music You May Have Missed.

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Cory Asbury – “Prodigal God”


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Cory Asbury’s “Prodigal God” is a powerful reflection on the extravagant grace and love of God. Released September 10, 2026, the song introduces a new chapter in Asbury’s music as he returns to worship-focused songwriting ahead of his upcoming album Outsing The Angels. With its emphasis on the character of God rather than our own ability to measure up, the song offers a compelling reminder of the depth of the Father’s love.

The title “Prodigal God” turns the familiar story of the prodigal son in an interesting direction. While the biblical parable centers on a son who leaves home and eventually returns, the song draws attention to the Father whose love is so generous that it can seem almost reckless. God’s grace isn’t something we earn by having everything together; He continues to pursue us, welcome us, and extend His love even when we don’t deserve it.

“Prodigal God” is a particularly fitting discovery for this week’s Christian Music You May Have Missed because it gives listeners an opportunity to hear a familiar artist in a fresh season of ministry. Asbury has been behind some of contemporary worship’s most recognizable songs, but this new release offers another heartfelt expression of his faith and his understanding of God’s grace. It’s a song that invites us to stop focusing on what we’ve done and instead remember the extraordinary love of the Father who is always ready to welcome us home.

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Rend Collective – “Runaway Heart”


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Rend Collective’s “Runaway Heart” is an energetic and joyful new worship song that captures the excitement of a heart continually drawn toward God. Released in September 2026 as the opening track of the band’s new The Evergreen Season EP, the song brings the Northern Irish group’s familiar folk-rock energy to a message about God’s enduring love and our desire to keep pursuing Him.

The song is a particularly fitting introduction to The Evergreen Season, a seven-song project built around the theme of God’s unchanging faithfulness. “Runaway Heart” leads listeners into that theme with an infectious sense of movement and celebration, while the EP’s other songs continue exploring what it means to trust God through different seasons of life. The project also brings together several songs that had already begun finding an audience, including “Evergreen,” “Do It All Alone,” and “Salt and Light.”

For longtime Rend Collective fans, “Runaway Heart” feels like a natural continuation of the band’s ability to make worship music sound joyful, communal, and unmistakably alive. For anyone who hasn’t paid much attention to the band lately, however, this is an excellent place to start. With its upbeat sound and encouraging message, “Runaway Heart” is a song that can put a little joy into your day while reminding us that God’s love remains constant through every season.

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Josh Baldwin – “The Stone Is Rolled”


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Josh Baldwin’s “The Stone Is Rolled” is a triumphant new worship song centered on the resurrection of Jesus and the hope found in the empty tomb. Released September 11, 2026, the song celebrates the finished work of the cross and the victory of Christ over death, while looking forward to the promise of His return. Baldwin has described it as an Easter song, but its message reaches far beyond one particular season of the Christian calendar.

At the heart of the song is the simple but world-changing truth represented by its title: the stone was rolled away, the grave could not hold Jesus, and everything changed because He rose again. That makes “The Stone Is Rolled” more than a celebration of a past event. It is a declaration of the living hope Christians have because Jesus conquered the grave. Baldwin’s worshipful approach keeps the focus on Christ’s sacrifice, resurrection, and authority.

“The Stone Is Rolled” also offers a preview of Baldwin’s upcoming album Worth Everything, scheduled for October 16. The ten-song project is built around simple, wholehearted worship, with songs of surrender, praise, and devotion inspired in part by the straightforward worship songs that shaped Baldwin’s early years of faith. For anyone looking for a fresh worship song with a message at the very heart of the Christian faith, “The Stone Is Rolled” is certainly worth discovering.

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Kim Walker-Smith – “Friends with the Fire (Isabella’s Song)”


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Kim Walker-Smith’s “Friends with the Fire (Isabella’s Song)” is a deeply personal worship song released September 11, 2026. The song is part of a series of recent releases from Walker-Smith that includes songs written as personal expressions for members of her family, giving this particular release an intimate quality that sets it apart from a typical worship single.

The song’s title points to the imagery of being “friends with the fire”—an invitation to draw close to God’s presence rather than simply observe it from a distance. That idea gives the song a sense of surrender and intimacy, encouraging listeners to embrace the presence of God even when encountering Him means being changed, challenged, or taken somewhere unexpected. Walker-Smith’s worship background makes her a natural fit for a song built around that kind of wholehearted pursuit.

“Friends with the Fire (Isabella’s Song)” is an especially interesting addition to this week’s Christian Music You May Have Missed because it gives listeners something more personal than simply another worship anthem. Kim Walker-Smith has been an influential voice in contemporary worship for years, but this new release reveals a more intimate side of her songwriting. For listeners who appreciate worship music that feels personal, reflective, and centered on God’s presence, this is a song worth discovering.

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Tauren Wells & Miles Minnick – “Second to None”


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Tauren Wells teams up with Miles Minnick on “Second To None,” a confident and energetic Christian track that combines Wells’ contemporary pop sound with Minnick’s Christian hip-hop style. The song is built around a message of confidence in who God has called us to be, encouraging listeners to step forward boldly rather than allowing fear, doubt, or the opinions of others to hold them back. Its upbeat production and strong rhythmic feel make it an especially accessible song for listeners who enjoy the more urban side of contemporary Christian music.

“Second To None” carries an unmistakably positive message, but its confidence is ultimately rooted in God rather than self-reliance. The song encourages believers to recognize the value and purpose God has placed within them and to live with the assurance that they don’t have to compare themselves with anyone else. That gives the song an uplifting quality while keeping its focus firmly on faith and identity in Christ.

The collaboration also makes “Second To None” an interesting discovery for FishWorship. Tauren Wells is already a familiar name to many Christian music listeners, while Miles Minnick brings a younger hip-hop perspective that expands the song’s reach. Together, they create something energetic, contemporary, and encouraging—a strong example of the variety found in today’s Christian music and a song well worth discovering if you haven’t heard it yet.

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Hopeful – “Everything Is Better”


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Hopeful.’s “Everything Is Better” is an upbeat celebration of the difference God’s presence makes in our lives. Released in 2026, the song centers on the simple but powerful idea that life is better when we align our hearts with God. Rather than presenting faith as something complicated, Hopeful. turns that truth into an accessible, joyful anthem about the goodness of life with Jesus.

The song carries a message of gratitude and renewed perspective, beginning with the image of waking up to God’s mercy and recognizing that each new day is a gift. That makes “Everything Is Better” feel less like a traditional worship song and more like a musical declaration of what happens when faith changes the way we see everyday life. Its positive outlook is infectious without losing sight of the source of that joy.

Hopeful. brings a distinctive sound to contemporary Christian music, and “Everything Is Better” is a good example of why this emerging artist is worth discovering. The song was also included on the group’s 2026 debut album, The Art of Letting Go, giving listeners an opportunity to explore even more of their music. As a current Christian song that may have escaped your radar, “Everything Is Better” is a fitting addition to this week’s FishWorship playlist.

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Tasha Layton & Ben Fuller – “Meet Me In The Valley”


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Tasha Layton and Ben Fuller come together on “Meet Me In The Valley,” a powerful song about encountering God in the difficult places of life. The collaboration pairs Layton’s soulful, expressive vocals with Fuller’s distinctive country-influenced Christian sound, creating a version that feels both worshipful and deeply personal. Although the song itself originated with Layton, this 2026 collaboration gives it a fresh perspective and introduces it to listeners through the voices of two artists with very different but complementary styles.

The valley is a familiar biblical picture for seasons of hardship, uncertainty, and spiritual struggle, but the song’s message isn’t simply that God will eventually get us out of those places. Instead, “Meet Me In The Valley” points toward the God who is already present there. That makes the song especially encouraging for anyone walking through a difficult season: we don’t have to wait until circumstances improve before we encounter God’s presence, comfort, and faithfulness.

This collaboration is also an interesting example of how a song can take on new life through another artist’s voice. Layton and Fuller bring different musical backgrounds to the recording, but both communicate the song’s central message with conviction. For Christian Music You May Have Missed, “Meet Me In The Valley” is a fitting discovery—a heartfelt reminder that even in the valleys we would rather avoid, God is still there waiting to meet us.

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Forrest Frank – “JESUS IS ALIVE”


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Forrest Frank’s “JESUS IS ALIVE” is a bold, energetic declaration of the most important truth at the center of the Christian faith. Released in May 2026, the song quickly became one of Frank’s biggest successes, eventually reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart. Its driving production and infectious energy make the song immediately accessible, but its message is remarkably straightforward: Jesus is alive, and everything changes because He conquered the grave.

What makes the story behind “JESUS IS ALIVE” particularly interesting is how the song became much bigger than a traditional single. Frank launched an open-verse challenge that invited other artists and fans to add their own verses, and the response was enormous. The challenge generated millions of views on social media and ultimately resulted in JESUS IS ALIVE VOL. 1, a 20-track collection featuring Frank’s original song alongside 19 different interpretations and collaborations.

At a time when Christian music can sometimes make its message complicated, there’s something refreshing about the simplicity of “JESUS IS ALIVE.” The song doesn’t need an elaborate explanation of the Gospel; it celebrates the resurrection with enthusiasm and invites listeners to celebrate along with it. That combination of an unmistakably Christian message, contemporary hip-hop energy, and an extraordinary story of how listeners embraced the song makes “JESUS IS ALIVE” an especially fitting current discovery for FishWorship.

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Steven Malcolm & Carly A Taylor – “Safe & Sound”


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Steven Malcolm and Carly Ann Taylor team up on “Safe & Sound (In Your Love),” a song about finding peace, security, and confidence in the love of God. Originally released in September 2025, the collaboration pairs Malcolm’s Christian hip-hop style with Taylor’s warm, country-leaning vocals, creating a blend that feels both contemporary and approachable. The song’s central message is reassuring: regardless of what circumstances may bring, there is a place of safety in God’s love.

The contrast between the two artists works particularly well. Malcolm brings an energetic rhythmic delivery, while Taylor adds a softer vocal presence that gives the song another dimension. Rather than treating faith as an escape from life’s difficulties, “Safe & Sound (In Your Love)” points listeners toward the confidence that comes from knowing God is with us through them. That makes the song especially fitting for anyone who needs a reminder that they don’t have to face life’s uncertainties alone.

Carly Ann Taylor is also an artist worth watching, making this collaboration a particularly good discovery for FishWorship. Her appearance alongside an established Christian hip-hop artist gives listeners an early opportunity to hear the distinctive voice and style that she is bringing to Christian music. For a song that may have escaped the attention of listeners when it was first released, “Safe & Sound (In Your Love)” is a fitting example of exactly the kind of music this weekly feature is designed to uncover.

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💿Albums Worth Exploring

Rend Collective – The Evergreen Season


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Rend Collective’s The Evergreen Season is a brand-new seven-song release that arrived September 11, 2026, bringing the band’s unmistakable combination of joyful worship, folk-rock energy, and heartfelt faith to a project centered on the unchanging nature of God. At just over 20 minutes, it’s an easy project to listen to from beginning to end, while still offering enough variety to make each song stand on its own.

The project opens with “Runaway Heart,” the energetic new song we’re also featuring in today’s collection of songs worth discovering. Other songs include “Evergreen,” “Do It All Alone,” and “Salt And Light,” giving the EP a mixture of celebration, reflection, and worship. The recurring theme of God’s faithfulness makes the title especially appropriate: while circumstances and seasons of life may change, God’s character remains constant.

For longtime Rend Collective fans, The Evergreen Season feels like a natural continuation of the band’s ability to make worship music joyful, accessible, and communal. For anyone who hasn’t kept up with the band recently, it’s also an excellent opportunity to rediscover what makes Rend Collective distinctive. With its fresh sound and encouraging message, The Evergreen Season is a worthy addition to this week’s five album recommendations—and a particularly fitting choice for Christian Music You May Have Missed.

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Natalie Layne – Still Running to You


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Natalie Layne’s Still Running to You is a brand-new five-song EP released September 9, 2026, and a wonderful follow-up to her 2025 debut album, All Joy. Recorded live in the studio with a full band, the project has a warm, organic feel that allows Layne’s soulful vocals and piano-driven musicality to shine. Across just under 16 minutes, she explores themes of faith, perseverance, belonging, and the continuing journey of following Jesus.

The EP opens with “BIG WORLD” and continues through “WHAT HE SAID,” “LOVED BY YOU,” and “YOU STAYED” before arriving at its title track, “STILL RUNNING TO YOU.” That closing song incorporates the beloved hymn “Blessed Assurance,” connecting Layne’s contemporary sound with a timeless expression of faith. The songs collectively reflect Layne’s desire to celebrate the stories of people who have continued walking with Christ over the course of their lives, including those who may sometimes wonder whether their quieter stories of faith are significant.

Musically, Still Running to You draws from Layne’s diverse influences, including ’90s Christian music, Gospel, jazz, funk, and R&B. The result is a project that feels distinctly her own while remaining accessible to a broad Christian music audience. For anyone discovering Natalie Layne for the first time through “Still Running To You,” this EP is a perfect opportunity to hear the bigger picture: five songs united by a joyful confidence in God’s faithfulness and the beauty of continuing to run toward Him.

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The Rock Music – Not Alone


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The Rock Music’s Not Alone is a brand-new eight-song worship project released September 11, 2026, marking another chapter for the Utah-based collective as it enters its third decade of ministry. Produced by Jordan Clark and Joel Pack, the project combines six original songs with two familiar favorites, creating a worship experience centered on God’s presence, grace, mercy, and faithfulness.

The album’s title captures its central message beautifully: whatever circumstances we may be facing, we are never alone because God is with us. Songs such as “Yearning Heart,” “Loved Me at My Worst,” and “Grace Will Come” explore that message from different perspectives, moving between personal vulnerability and confident declarations of faith. Those songs have also been singled out among the project’s strongest moments, highlighting the album’s emphasis on God’s grace meeting us in difficult places.

Not Alone is a particularly worthwhile discovery for anyone who enjoys contemporary worship but may not have encountered The Rock Music before. The project feels worshipful without being confined to one particular musical style, and its focus on God’s reassuring presence gives the entire collection a cohesive heart. For FishWorship, it’s exactly the kind of new Christian music we want to uncover: a fresh project from an established ministry that may not yet be on every listener’s radar, but has plenty to say to anyone who needs the reminder that we truly are not alone.

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Tasha Cobbs Leonard – TASHA Unscripted


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Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s TASHA Unscripted is an expansive new live worship album released September 11, 2026, bringing together 34 tracks recorded before a live audience in Atlanta. Rather than simply presenting a collection of polished studio recordings, the project is built around the spontaneity and freedom of a live worship gathering, allowing familiar songs to take on new arrangements and giving room for unexpected moments of worship to unfold.

The album revisits more than a decade of music from Cobbs Leonard’s remarkable career while bringing an impressive community of guest artists into the experience. William Murphy joins her on “Break Every Chain,” Jonathan McReynolds appears on “For Your Glory,” Mickey Guyton joins “The Church I Grew Up In,” Kierra Sheard contributes to “Fill Me Up,” and Karen Clark Sheard appears on “Put A Praise On It / Hallelujah.” Other collaborators include Israel Houghton, Travis Greene, Le’Andria Johnson, Dante Bowe, Jonathan Nelson, and more.

At more than two and a half hours in length, TASHA Unscripted is certainly a substantial listening experience, but its size is part of what makes the project so interesting. This isn’t simply an album to put on in the background; it feels like an invitation to enter into a live worship experience filled with praise, prayer, testimony, familiar songs, and spontaneous moments. For anyone who appreciates Gospel and worship music—or who simply wants to experience the powerful voice of one of today’s most influential worship leaders—TASHA Unscripted is an album well worth discovering.

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The Protest – The Protest


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The Protest’s self-titled album, The Protest, arrived September 10, 2026, marking the Christian hard rock band’s first full-length studio album since Legacy in 2019. Across its 12 tracks, the band brings its hard-hitting rock sound to songs focused on Christian renewal, spiritual growth, and the ongoing walk with God. For longtime fans of Christian rock, it’s an exciting return from a band that has been part of the scene for more than a decade.

And despite the band’s name, there is an important distinction worth making: The Protest has nothing to do with political or social protests. The album’s “protest” is better understood in the context of faith—a challenge to complacency and a call toward renewal, transformation, and a deeper relationship with God. The songs address the struggles, questions, and spiritual battles that can accompany the Christian walk while ultimately pointing listeners back toward faith and hope.

Musically, The Protest gives those themes a powerful setting. The band’s Christian hard rock approach provides plenty of guitars and intensity without sacrificing the spiritual substance behind the songs. That makes this a particularly good recommendation for FishWorship’s album list: it’s a reminder that Christian music encompasses far more than contemporary worship and Christian pop. If you’re looking for something heavier that still has something meaningful to say about following Christ, The Protest is an album worth discovering.

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🔍Monday Memories

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NewSong


There are certain Christian artists who have been part of my musical life for so long that it is hard to remember a time when I didn’t know their music. NewSong is one of those groups.

I first met the guys from NewSong at the very first AtlantaFest in 1987, which was held at what was then called Atlanta International Raceway. That first AtlantaFest, held June 17–20, 1987, was a pretty big deal in the Christian music world, and for me it became one of those events that I would remember for the rest of my life.

It wasn’t just because of the big-name artists who were there. My friends Sonny and Randy, who did the music at Metro Bible Study, were providing the fill-in music throughout the day between the major acts. So I got to see friends of mine involved in the festival while also meeting and hearing some of the Christian artists whose music I had been enjoying. NewSong was one of those groups, and it was also there that I met Carman for the first time.

Over the years, I ended up performing several NewSong songs myself. There were quite a few of their songs that I enjoyed playing, but my favorite has always been “Say Yes.” I performed that song a number of times, and it became more than just a song I liked listening to. It became a song that was part of my own musical life.


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And “Say Yes” eventually led to another interesting connection in my musical journey. A keyboardist friend of mine, who knew Mark Aramian, introduced me to him. Mark had produced the Say Yes album, and I ended up spending several sessions at his home studio working on keyboard music with him. I always thought that was pretty special. Here was a song I had come to love and perform, and that song ultimately led to me meeting and working with the very person who had produced the album it came from. Music has a funny way of connecting people who might otherwise never have crossed paths.

Then, several years later, I had another NewSong memory that has stayed with me. In the mid-1990s, I was on a singles retreat in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Eddie Middleton was there doing the music. Eddie was one of the original members of NewSong, so seeing him there brought another personal connection to a group whose music had been part of my life for years. By then, NewSong was already woven into a number of my own musical memories, and this was yet another unexpected place where those paths crossed.

Eddie passed away in 2021, so that Gulf Shores memory means even more to me now. Sometimes we don’t realize how significant an encounter is when it happens. It is only years later, when we look back, that we realize we were sharing a moment with someone who had been an important part of our own musical memories.

And if you want to see the NewSong I remember from those early years, take a look at this 1987 performance of “Arise, My Love.” There is something special about seeing these guys as they looked and sounded back then. For me, it is like opening a little window back into that era of Christian music.

NewSong has continued on through the years, even as the faces and lineup have changed. Eddie Carswell and Billy Goodwin have remained important parts of the group’s history, and NewSong has continued recording, performing and ministering to audiences. The group is still active today, carrying that NewSong legacy forward for a new generation.

When I think about NewSong, though, I don’t just think about a band whose records I listened to. I think about meeting them at that very first AtlantaFest and seeing them many times during those years. I think about standing on stage myself and singing their songs, especially “Say Yes.” I think about Cheryl introducing me to Mark Aramian and the time I spent working with him at his home studio. And I think about unexpectedly running into Eddie Middleton years later on a singles retreat in Gulf Shores.

Some musical memories are really memories of songs. Others become memories of people. With NewSong, I got both.

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📖Hymn of the Week

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“All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name” – Avalon

Each week at FishWorship, we take a moment to revisit the timeless hymns of the Christian faith through our Hymn of the Week series. These songs have been sung by generations of believers, carrying messages of faith, hope, worship, and the unchanging power of Jesus Christ. This week, we turn to one of the great hymns of the church, “All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name,” in a memorable performance by Avalon. First published in the late 18th century, its message remains just as powerful today: the name of Jesus is worthy of all honor, praise, and worship.


“All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name” is one of those hymns that seems to grow more powerful with every generation that sings it. Written by Edward Perronet in the 18th century, the hymn calls believers to lift up the name of Jesus with reverence and praise. Its central message is wonderfully simple: Jesus Christ is worthy of our worship, and His name stands above every other name. More than two centuries after it was written, those words still provide a powerful reminder of why Christian music is ultimately about more than a melody or performance — it is about pointing our hearts toward Christ.

For this week’s Hymn of the Week, we’re featuring a beautiful version by Avalon, a group that became one of the most recognizable names in contemporary Christian music. Avalon brings a distinctly modern Christian music sound to this historic hymn without losing the sense of majesty that makes “All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name” so enduring. The result is a performance that connects the rich tradition of Christian hymnody with the sound of contemporary Christian worship.

There is also a personal reason this particular recording has a special place at FishWorship. It has been our founder’s favorite version of “All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name” ever since he first heard it playing over the ceiling speakers of a Christian bookstore shortly after the Avalon recording was released. Sometimes a song becomes memorable not simply because of the recording itself, but because of where we were and what we were doing when we first heard it. This Avalon performance has remained one of those songs for the FishWorship founder — a version that has continued to stand out all these years later.

That personal connection is also part of what we love about hymns. Christian music can meet us in very different places and at very different points in our lives, but a great hymn has a way of remaining with us. “All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name” has been sung in churches for generations, yet its message has never become outdated. Whether heard in a traditional church service, a Christian bookstore, a contemporary worship setting, or through a recording like Avalon’s, the declaration remains the same: all hail the power of Jesus’ name.

That is why this hymn belongs in the FishWorship Hymn of the Week series. We want to rediscover the songs that helped shape Christian music while remembering why these songs have endured in the first place. Beneath every arrangement, every musical style, and every generation of Christian artists is the same timeless message of faith. And in this case, Avalon gives us a particularly memorable way to hear that message again.

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25 Years Later: Remembering September 11, 2001

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There are some days you remember because they were happy. There are others you remember because something happened that changed your life. And then there are days that you remember because they changed the world.

September 11, 2001, was one of those days. And now, 25 years later, September 11, 2026, marks the 25th anniversary of that terrible morning.

My wife and I were living in the suburbs south of Atlanta at the time. I was working in IT for a luxury homebuilder in Atlanta, and it was a normal Tuesday morning at work. At least, it was normal until I received an email from my wife, sometime just before 9:00 that morning.

An airplane had crashed into the World Trade Center.

There wasn’t much information yet. We didn’t know what had happened or why. Like many people, I assumed it might have been some kind of terrible accident involving a small or private aircraft.

A few minutes later, my wife called me.

A second plane had hit the other tower.

I can still remember the tone of that phone conversation. Neither of us needed to say very much. Somehow, in those few moments, we both knew that the world was changing.

After that call, I walked around our office as the news continued to trickle in. Before long, the events in New York were all anyone was talking about. At one point, an Army combat veteran who worked in our department told us that someone had just told him a plane had hit the Pentagon.

Then came word that one of the towers had collapsed.

About a half hour later, we heard that another plane had crashed in Pennsylvania.

Then we learned that the second tower had collapsed.

The information kept coming, and each new piece of information seemed more unbelievable than the one before it.

At 11:00 that morning, I told my supervisor I was going to take an early lunch. At the time, my job allowed me to work half a day in the office and half a day at home, and I frequently took an early lunch and then finished the day from home.

I left the office and drove to Peachtree City, where my wife worked. We met at a Chinese restaurant where we frequently had lunch.

The drive there was when I first heard more of the details about Flight 93, the United Airlines flight that had crashed into a field in Pennsylvania.

By the time my wife and I sat down for lunch, the entire atmosphere was different.

The restaurant was full of people, but it was strangely quiet.

People were eating their meals, but very few were talking. Most of us were simply sitting there, processing what had happened that morning.

It was as though everyone in that restaurant understood that we had just witnessed something enormous and terrible together.

We were still trying to comprehend it.

In the days that followed, as devastating as September 11 had been, I also remember seeing some things that gave me hope.

I remember our president calling Americans to prayer and encouraging people to attend their houses of worship. At a moment when our nation was frightened and grieving, there was an unmistakable recognition that this was a time when people needed to turn to God.

I remember the patriotism that swept across America.

Flags seemed to be everywhere. People displayed the American flag on their homes, their cars and their businesses. Americans who might otherwise have had very little in common suddenly stood together as Americans.

And I remember the heroes.

In New York City, countless people demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness. Firefighters, police officers, emergency workers, military personnel and ordinary citizens put themselves in danger to help other people.

The same spirit was evident at the Pentagon, where people responded to the disaster by helping one another, regardless of rank or position. Some of our nation’s highest-ranking military leaders found themselves acting as first responders in the middle of the crisis.

That kind of courage says something about the character of a person.

September 11 showed us some of the very best of America in the middle of one of the darkest moments in our history.

It also reminded us that patriotism isn’t simply about waving a flag when things are going well. It is about remembering the people who sacrificed for the country we share, respecting the freedoms we have been given, and standing together when circumstances become difficult.

What happened on September 11 should never become just another date on the calendar.

We should remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives. We should remember their families. We should remember the first responders who ran toward danger while everyone else was trying to escape it. We should remember the passengers and crew of Flight 93 who fought back against the hijackers. And we should remember the countless people whose lives were permanently changed that day.

But I also think we should remember what happened afterward.

For a brief period, Americans remembered how much we had in common.

We remembered our neighbors.

We remembered our heroes.

We remembered our faith.

We remembered our flag.

And we remembered that being an American was something worth being proud of.

I hope we never need another September 11 to remind us of those things.

When I think about patriotic music, there are few songs that have become more closely associated with American pride than “God Bless the USA.”

And Jodi Essex does an amazing job bringing that message home.

So as we remember September 11, let’s remember the lives that were lost, honor those who gave everything to help others, thank God for those who demonstrated extraordinary courage, and remember the country that came together in the aftermath.

Let’s stand up.

Let’s honor our flag.

Let’s celebrate our country.

And let’s be proud to be Americans.


If Jodi Essex’s performance of “God Bless the USA” has introduced you to her music, I encourage you to take a look at more of what she has to offer. Jodi brings a bold Christian-rock sound and an equally bold faith to her music, with songs and albums that encourage listeners to stand firm, live courageously, and trust God. Visit Jodi Essex’s FishWorship artist page to discover more of her music.

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