RILEY CLEMMONS NAMED A
PEOPLE MAGAZINE
“EMERGING ARTIST OF THE SUMMER”
"Godsend" Receives Critical Acclaim, Debuts at No. 1
2021/06/08.RileyClemmonsNamedEmergingArtistoftheSummerbyPeopleMagazine.asp NEWS SOURCE: PFA Media June 8, 2021
NASHVILLE, TN. – The immediate success of Godsend, the long-awaited sophomore album from multi-talented artist Riley Clemmons, has earned Riley the distinction of being named one of People Magazine’s “Emerging Artists of the Summer.” The bi-yearly list includes an exclusive array of artists on the rise and marks Riley’s first appearance with the outlet. In addition to the People Magazine feature, Riley spoke to American Songwriter and the Tennessean about the album and the message of hope she hopes to convey. Godsend debuted at No. 1 on the Christian Gospel iTunes Chart, making it her greatest debut to date. At the 2021 K-LOVE Fan Awards, Riley was nominated for Female Artist of the Year, making her the youngest nominee in the history of the show. Godsend is now available HERE
Riley Clemmons is a 21-year-old artist from Nashville, TN who has accumulated over 210 million global streams and 50 million YouTube video views since the beginning of her almost decade long career. After spending years honing her craft in writers’ rooms, Riley sky-rocketed onto the scene with her 2017 Capitol CMG debut single “Broken Prayers,” which has generated over 30 million global streams since its release. Her 2018 self-titled album debut quickly entered the Billboard Heatseekers chart, entering at No. 13. An accomplished composer, performer, producer, and recording artist, Riley draws inspiration from life experiences, blending musical influences ranging from pop to classic rock to create music that is as catchy as it is relatable. This fall, Riley will join Tauren Wells’ Citizen of Heaven tour as direct support.
This Friday, November 28, 2025
ALBUMS Seth Davey Words in the Wounds (independent) Emery White Line Fever (Remastered) - Disc Two (independent) Illustrate, Procyse In The Name (Remixes) [Polished Arrow] John P. Kee Throwback: An Evening with John P. Kee, Part 1 [Tyscot] Kelo The Healing Process 2: Grief [Syntax] No Vain Glory UNLEADED [Syntax] Jeannie Ortega Concrete Dreams [Syntax] Phil Wickham Psalm 8 - EP [Fair Trade] Calum Wood Christmas Songs from the Kitchen Table, Vol. 1 (independent)
SINGLES Ashes Awaken For You - Single [MTS] Ian Austin Simpler Times (feat. Heather Suzanne) - Single [Ocean House] Chris Caro & OnBeatMusic Flicker - Single [Syntax] Cutright Slide Thru - Single [Syntax] Mark Fonseca No Vacancy - Single (independent) Hillside Recording Unto Us - Single [Ocean House] Knaladeus & Braille Iron Sharpens Iron - Single [Syntax] Kemara Lynn Apply Pressure (feat. DKG KIE) - Single (independent) Oscar Nash Peace on Earth (feat. Jemimah Paine) - Single (independent) Saints in Exile & Cutright My Dead End (Orchestral Remix) ft. Jeannie Ortega, Jericko & Luc DiMarzio - Single [Syntax] Silent Reflection Erase - Single [Syntax] Tds Cam, De'Aris & Craig Watson, Wayne Klassik, & YAGIRLLAYC Prayers For My Enemies (Rapzilla Freshmen) - Single [Syntax] TUVÍ, Yung Drew & 1KChvcho One Hundred (Rapzilla Freshmen) - Single [Syntax]
VINYL John Schlitt The Christmas Project Vinyl [Girder]
Next Friday, December 5, 2025
SINGLES 29:11 Worship Glory Glory - Single [DREAM] Cleansing Of The Temple Mary Did You Know? - Single [Rottweiler] Heather Suzanne, Ian Austin Sleeping Child of Bethlehem - Single [Ocean House] Living Again Dive Into - Single [Ocean House] Seth Metoyer Flicker Of December - Single [Rottweiler/Broken Curfew] Run51 Good News (A Christmas Medley) - Single [DREAM]