Lauren Daigle receives 2X RIAA Platinum® award plus two additional RIAA certifications, Centricity signs Rachel Purcell, Bay Turner, label re-launches imprint, Residence Music
Centricity Music Has Another Banner Year, Releasing Hit Singles, Six Full-Length Albums As Artists G
Lauren Daigle receives 2X RIAA Platinum® award plus two additional RIAA certifications, Centricity signs Rachel Purcell, Bay Turner, label re-launches imprint, Residence Music
The No. 1 Billboard Top Christian Albums Imprint for three consecutive years, Centricity Music reflects on a banner year that saw six full-length albums released, hit radio singles, and its artist roster receiving numerous awards and accolades, amidst other successes. The label and its dedicated staff continue to build upon a growing legacy of songs that are impacting music listeners globally.
Lauren Daigle is pictured receiving a plaque from her Centricity Music team commemorating the RIAA Platinum and Multi-Platinum certification of more than 10,000,000 combined copies of four singles from her album Look Up Child. (Photo credit: Ashley Wright)
A multiple Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) recipient, Daigle was additionally named a finalist for this year's Top Christian Artist, while first-time BBMAs finalist, Platinum-selling, Dove Award-winning Katy Nichole received a nod for Top Christian Album for her debut LP, Jesus Changed My Life.
Acclaimed albums Centricity Music released last year include Everything Good from RIAA Platinum-selling, Dove Award-winning pop recording artist and songwriter Jordan Feliz; The Ache from five-time GRAMMY®-nominated, eight-time GMA Dove Award recipient and Platinum-selling singer / songwriter Brandon Heath; This Is Holy from multi-Platinum songwriter and worship leader Mack Brock; IV from RIAA Certified Gold-selling Unspoken; Hello Human from cinematic, alternative-pop duo Apollo LTD; and Manna from dynamic, singer / songwriter Chris Renzema, which also received the GMA Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year.
Along with the albums, Centricity Music released several notable radio singles, including "When I Fall," the first single from Platinum-selling, Dove Award-winning Nichole's sophomore album (title and release date TBA). Clips of this song have been viewed more than 200 million times on TikTok alone and shared by over 100 thousand other creators on the social platform. Other significant singles include the Mediabase Christian Audience Chart No. 1 hit "Lead On Good Shepherd" from singer, songwriter and worship leader Patrick Mayberry and featured on his first full-length album, Wild Faith; "What He Says About You" from Unspoken's IV; and "Fragile" by soul-inspired pop singer/songwriter, worship leader, accomplished pianist and producer Natalie Layne that is a favorite on her acclaimed Centricity Music debut EP, Amen.
Centricity Music continued to demonstrate its impact on the Christian music scene, recently celebrating a remarkable achievement at the 13th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards. The label earned an industry-leading 15 nominations across various categories, recognizing the exceptional talent and artistry of its roster. Brandon Heath led the nominations with five nods, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Chris Renzema and Jordan Feliz each garnered multiple nominations, with Feliz competing for four awards, including Male Artist of the Year. Lauren Daigle's cross-genre influence was highlighted with nominations for Dance/Remix Song of the Year and the Mainstream Impact Award, while Mack Brock received recognition in worship categories. Unspoken also stood out with nods for Group of the Year and The Hook Award (Pop Album of the Year). Fans are currently voting in all 22 categories to choose the winners through January 24, 2025 at WeLoveAwards.com.
Intentional about signing, developing, and launching the best new talent the Christian music industry has to offer, Centricity Music announced exclusive signings of both Rolling Stone, People-magazine lauded songwriter and dynamic vocalist Rachel Purcell (fka Rachel Wammack) and America's Got Talent, BET's Sunday Best alum and singer/songwriter Bay Turner. Additional artist signings will be revealed in the coming months.
Re-launching imprint label, Residence Music, which features music from Act of Congress, North Point Worship, Will Carlisle, and several more artists, Centricity Music also released its children's book, Sparrows, from singer/songwriter Jason Gray and based on his popular award-winning song by the same name off his 2016 album, Where the Light Gets In.
For all the latest Centricity Music news and detail on its acclaimed artist roster, visit https://centricitymusic.com.