MODERN WORSHIP PIONEER MARTIN SMITH RELEASES BRAND NEW ALBUM, JOY
NEWS SOURCE: Merge PR October 25, 2024
NASHVILLE, TENN. (OCTOBER 25, 2024) Modern worship pioneer, Martin Smith is back with his most defining solo material to date with the release of Joy, available today. Boldy speaking words of courage and authenticity into an age marked by increasing uncertainty, Smith explores what it could look like to embrace joy amid discomfort, disappointment, uncertainty, and more. Listen to the nine-song album, Joy, now.
Throughout his illustrious 20+ year music career, with more than 300M global streams to his name, Smith has delivered an expansive, congregational, earthy, and honest sound. This record unfolds like a procession march towards hope and will be a gift to the global church, encouraging every listener to face their reality with more joy than they’ve ever had before
"Making music should be fun. Especially when I have fewer records in front of me than behind me," shares Martin Smith. "You have to have a stronger conviction that it’s worth going through the process and that you believe you have something to ‘say’. After covid, a blanket of ‘sadness’ seemed to rest on everyone. My hope and prayer is that when you listen to this music you find the courage to break free from that. That you find the courage to dance again, to lift your head, to laugh at yourself, to find JOY again."
Martin Smith has penned many of the church's most loved songs while shaping the modern worship scene. The former frontman of the top-charting band Delirious? and multi-GMA Dove Award® winner has toured worldwide in his vast career, performing in arenas and stadiums to millions of people, including Glastonbury Festival’s main stage. He has also toured with Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams and most recently opened for Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes on their "The Blessing" European tour. Smith has also appeared in Nashville for both the "Worship Together" conference and at Bridgestone Arena for "The Send” conference.
Joy Track Listing
Joy My Joy In Everything I’ve Found Jesus 2024 (feat. Isabelle Brown) Garment Of Praise You Deserve The ApplauseI Will Always Love You Salvation Belongs To You Revival Town 2024 (feat. Elle Limebear) The Bones That Will Rejoice We Stand In Awe
ABOUT MARTIN SMITH: Martin Smith of Delirious is a modern worship pioneer who has made a global impact over the past twenty-plus years. His music sales have reached the millions, achieving platinum and gold status, alongside a collective of over 300M streams. His albums have consistently topped the charts, once holding the number-one position in the Christian music charts for eight consecutive months.
Nominated for numerous Dove Awards and winner of the 'International Act' award, Martin has performed in front of millions globally, touring across arenas and stadiums worldwide and delivering iconic performances at renowned events such as Glastonbury's main Pyramid Stage.
Martin gained cultural significance by touring alongside Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams, securing a presence on general market platforms like BBC Radio 1 and MTV. His mainstream success is underscored by seven singles landing in the top 40 of the UK charts. Additionally, he achieved critical acclaim, being featured on Billboard, Q Magazine, Amazon Music, and the LA Times.
Undoubtedly, his most significant contribution to music lies within the worship space, surpassing statistics as he has served as an inspiration to an entire generation of worship leaders, with his latest collaborations including Kari Jobe on ‘Holy’ and Brooke Ligertwood on ‘Lead me to the cross’.
A prolific songwriter, he has penned some of the church's most loved songs and shaped the modern worship scene. His songs resonate widely, with covers being performed daily across various social platforms.
This Monday, October 21, 2024
SINGLES Digital Vampire To Die Elsewhere - Single [Charon Collective]
This Friday, October 25, 2024
ALBUMS Sam Bowman Legend of Max - EP [DREAM] Hammock From the Void (independent) The Isaacs Praise & Worship: More Than A Hollow Hallelujah [Gaither] Sarah Kroger A New Reality (Deluxe Edition) [Integrity] Josh Lovelace SHELTERS [Stonycroft] Mac Powell I Love Jesus [Capitol CMG] Martin Smith Joy [Gloworks] Sunday Service Choir Go Tell It - EP (independent) Taking the Head of Goliath Futility of the Flesh - EP [Rottweiler] Tedashii Tis The Season - EP [Reach] Tigerwine Toil & Spin [Tooth & Nail] TKE3 Autumn Archives (independent) Various Artists DREAM Christmas Vol. 6 [DREAM] Various Artists DREAM Christmas Vol. 7 [DREAM]
SINGLES Anthem Edition Running - Single [Sonlite] Gabby Barrett I'll Be Home for Christmas - Single [Warner Music Nashville] Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham Love Of God (Live) - Single [Provident] Faith Worship Arts, Mainstream Worship Hark (Hear the Angels Sing) feat. Mainstream Worship, John Dreher, Sydney James - Single [DREAM] Forrest Frank Your Way's Better - Single [river house] JOHNNYSWIM Monte Carlo - Single (independent) Keith & Kristyn Getty Christus Victor (Amen) (feat. Cochren & Co.) - Single [Getty] Reece Lache’ 1 Of 1 - Single (independent) Lady Redneck Walk in Faith - Single (independent) Mainstream Worship Outside Your Love - Single (feat. Yanco) [DREAM] Leigh Nash Cry (feat. Villiers) - Single [Visionary] Jeannie Ortega Devil You CAN'T - Single [Syntax] Rusty Shipp Neck Breaker - Single (independent) Matt Sassano Violated - Single (independent) Sean Rodriguez It Is Finished (feat. Disciple) - Single (independent) Sidewalk Prophets Looking Up (feat. Megan Danielle) - Single [Curb] Sixpence None the Richer I Believe in Father Christmas - Single [Flatiron] EJ Swavv Fake Love & Fake Love (Live in Studio) - Single [Syntax] Uche Agu, Revival Today Worship I Will Make Room (feat. Ron Kenoly) - Single [DREAM] Vineyard Worship & Dreaming The Impossible Whatever's In Your Heart - Single [Vineyard Worship UK] Zane Walls Free - Single [DREAM] Denison Witmer Older and Free - Single [Asthmatic Kitty]
DVD The Isaacs Praise & Worship: More Than A Hollow Hallelujah DVD [Gaither]
Next Tuesday, October 29, 2024
SINGLES Pipe Bomb Hate Club - Single [The Charon Collective]
Next Thursday, October 31, 2024
ALBUMS Neon Horse Habit of Creature - EP [Velvet Blue Music]
Next Friday, November 1, 2024
ALBUMS AWZY Sinners and Saints - EP [DREAM] Forrest Frank Child of God (Deluxe) [river house] The Kingdom Heirs No Better Time [Sonlite] Skillet Revolution [Atlantic] Jim "Soni" Sonefeld Light of Joy - EP [Vere] John Van Deusen Anthem Sprinter [Tooth & Nail] Phil Wickham Hallelujah! It's Christmas! [Fair Trade]
SINGLES Dreamers The Reason - Multi-Single [DREAM] FYR FYTR So Simple - Single (independent) Michael Monroe Pour It Out - Single [Provident] Skye Peterson, Ben Shive Keep the Feast - Single [Getty]
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Digital Vampire To Die Elsewhere - Single [Charon Collective]
