ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif. — Today, Influence Music artist and creative director Melody Noel released “Closer Than I Know,” the lead single off her highly anticipated debut Christian EP, "Back to Praise." Click HERE to listen and HERE to watch the lyric video.

Co-written with Midi Jones (Andy Grammer, Alessia Cara) and Benji Cowart (Maverick City Worship, Big Daddy Weave), “Closer Than I Know” is a heartfelt anthem reminding us of God's unwavering love and presence in our lives. The song is sure to captivate listeners with its uplifting lyrics, smooth beat and evocative melody.

“My prayer is that ‘Closer Than I Know’ becomes a reminder of how near our God is,” Melody expressed. “His presence is the confidence we can lean on every day.”

Melody’s next single, “So Good,” is set to release on April 11, accompanied by a pre-save link, paving the way for the full release of "Back to Praise" on May 2.

After many years in the secular pop world, collaborating with artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Melody felt a pull to dedicate her craft to Christian music. This divine calling led Melody to co-found Influence Music in 2017, where she was instrumental in creating the artist collective’s iTunes no. 1 and Billboard no. 2 album, “Touching Heaven” (2018).

To date, Melody’s music has amassed over 228 million streams across digital platforms. Guided by the timeless creed “Soli Deo gloria” — ”For glory to God alone” — Melody continues to write songs that inspire faith and encourage worship.

Listen to “Closer Than I Know” on all streaming platforms and stay tuned for more information on “Back to Praise.”

ABOUT MELODY NOEL

For Melody Noel, music is a life force. Born into a family of mariachis spanning across seven generations — with the earliest musician dating back to the 1870s — Melody forged her own path as the first to create music outside the Mexican folk genre. 

Melody began her journey in pop music as a member of teen girl group Runway MMC. This experience opened her eyes to the American music scene, working with the likes of Grammy Nominated Alex Cantrall (“Leave (Get Out)” by JoJo) and Brandon Howard (“I Ain’t Gotta Tell You” by Ne-Yo) for Runway MMC’s debut EP “Forever Yours” (2008).

Melody pursued higher education at NYU’s Clive Davis School of Recorded Music, graduating in 2014. Her class project, an EP titled “The Living Room Sessions,” sparked the interest of music publisher Imagem Music; they signed her soon after in 2012.

She continued her path as a songsmith in Los Angeles, toplining for songs such as “I Don’t Wanna Love You” (Casablanca Records/UMG) by Prince Fox, “In My Head (feat. Georgia Ku)” (Mad Decent) by Party Favor, and “Paper Roses” (Spinnin’ Records) by Kura.

In 2016, she co-wrote the single “Love Make the World Go Round” recorded by Jennifer Lopez and Lin Manuel Miranda. Released exclusively on iTunes, all proceeds were donated to those affected by the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Fla. The song peaked at no. 72 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and no. 9 on the Digital Songs chart.

After feeling the pull to write songs for something bigger than herself, Melody pivoted to the Christian music genre, establishing Influence Music in 2017. In 2018, Melody led the worship collective in creating iTunes no. 1 and Billboard no. 2 album “Touching Heaven.” Melody’s single “Mistakes” made it on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart for 20 weeks. She continues writing and performing songs that are utilized by churches globally.

To date, Melody’s songs have been streamed 228 million times across DSPs. From writing music for pop icons, film and television or local congregants, the banner Melody carries over it all is "Soli Deo gloria,” meaning “Glory to God alone.”

ABOUT INFLUENCE MUSIC

Prophetic, powerful and pertinent, Influence Music stands up in the face of darkness, bringing light, hope, encouragement and biblical truth through worship. The faith-based record label and artist collective established by Influence Church in Anaheim Hills, Calif., compassionately implores their listeners to remember the sovereignty of God and hold faith in His supreme power and character. Created in 2017, Influence Music has quickly become a noteworthy collective of worshippers in the Christian music market. Composed of artists Melody Noel, Whitney Medina, Anjin Teal and Zach Johnson, Influence Music is rooted in a purpose-filled desire to create a culture and language of worship for every person, both in and outside of the church, for the single purpose of bringing glory to God. 

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