Social media has become a distant in all our lives. We use it to connect with friends, find information, read news, or watch funny videos. With sites like Instagram and TikTok growing even more popular, people are uploading more videos and looking for hope more than ever. Because of this, both artists and listeners are turning to Christian music to share hope, encouragement, and the message of Jesus through reels, stories, and videos online.
Here are 10 Christian songs that have recently gained popularity and gone "viral" on social media.
Elevation Worship - "Praise"
If you've been on the Christian side of social media anywhere in the past few months, you've probably already heard the chorus to "Praise" from the praise band Elevation Worship. The worship anthem has become more than just a song sung in churches, as it now empowers and uplifts believers to praise God in their everyday lives. It's a song of freedom and purpose in lifting Jesus with our lives that has reached millions.
Sarah Reeves - "Get Back Your Fight"
This cinematic song "Get Back Your Fight" from contemporary artist Sarah Reeves gained traction online when she shared a clip previewing the unreleased song on her profile. The reel quickly went viral online, connecting with listeners struggling with mental health and searching for honest hope. Sarah continued to post several reels with parts of the unreleased song, many of which received millions of views, before releasing the now-hit song.
Josiah Queen - "The Prodigal"
One of the biggest surprise hits in Christian music last year was Josiah Queen and the explosion of his song "The Prodigal." The indie Christian artist, already seeing a rapidly growing fanbase for his current folk sound and powerful lyrics, released his song in September 2023. It became an anthem for believers and youth worldwide to live boldly for Jesus alone in a world of distractions. Through social media promotion and fan support, Josiah crafted a song that now connects with millions and currently sits in the Top 50 songs on Spotify in the U.S.
Limoblaze - "Over"
Reach Record's latest signee, Limoblaze, is no stranger to creating popular music. The artist collaborated with Christian hip-hop (CHH) icon Lecrae in 2022 to create a remix of the praise band Maverick City Music's smash hit "Jireh," which went viral. The Nigerian artist has released his latest single, "Over," which is becoming yet another hit. The single, featuring worship leader Elle Limebear, has become an anthem of faith and victory for who God is to us and all that He has brought us out of. With its fun and powerful message, the song has recently reached trending status in many countries and continues to impact listeners now.
Leanna Crawford - "Make It Through"
"Make It Through" was not intended for release, but Lenna Crawford shared a song clip on her page, hoping it would reach her fans. The clip went viral, reaching many listeners with its encouraging, upbeat message of hope. The song was released shortly after and continued to inspire many listeners, especially young girls, with its trendy sound and connectable lyrics on not giving up.
Zauntee - "Hard Work God First"
Hip-hop artist Zauntee has been making waves in CHH and the Christian music industry. The artist, who first went viral in 2017 with his smash hit "God Taught Me," has connected with listeners and reached viral status again with the lead single of his upcoming album "Hard Work God First." With its catchy hook and bars, the song became the soundtrack to a movement of listeners to live their lives following Jesus above all else.
Stephen Stanley - "Whatever It Takes"
Christian pop/rock artist Stephen Stanley left his mark on the music scene in the past year. After releasing his fan-favorite album, Divided Frame of Mind, Stephen attracted a large fanbase of listeners with his alternate rock sound and vulnerable writing. The viral song "Whatever It Takes" perfectly exemplifies that. The song has reached countless people through reels of Stephen singing the chorus, which has inspired millions to pursue Jesus at any cost.
Allison Eide - "Love Who I Am"
One of the newest artists on this list, Allison Eide, is a contemporary indie artist whose music reaches far beyond what she imagined. She shared a clip of her song "Love Who I Am" on her socials, which quickly blew up online. Fans felt seen by her honesty and passion poured into this song, tackling the struggle of body image and insecurities. Allison's music has given listeners, especially young girls, an anthem to love themselves the way God made them and sees them.
Riders - "Call To Me"
Beyond what many people know Christian music to sound like, Riders brings bold lyrics on following and loving Jesus through lo-fi, electronic, and modern vibes. The California brother duo has gained a massive fanbase and is now considered one of the trendiest bands in Christian music. They released their debut album, spawning multiple songs that have gained traction on social media, including their current fan-favorite, "Call To Me." The song about falling in love with Jesus and choosing Him has reached millions of listeners with its powerful message and current sound.
Amanda Nolan - "For Such A Time As This"
Music artist Amanda Nolan released her second single, "For Such A Time As This," in October 2023. Since then, the song has grown and reached countless people for its message of the purpose God has given us in the life we live. The inspiring contemporary song even reached "trending status" on social media.
Bradden Ford is a Christian music junkie charged with maintaining NewReleaseToday's new release database of artists and releases. He lives just outside of Nashville, Tennessee.
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