Check out the new concept album from Rusty Shipp!
Check out the new concept album from Rusty Shipp!

JFH Music News Report

Influence Music’s Melody Noel releases anthemic single “Closer Than I Know”

Out now, the lead single paves the path towards Melody’s debut Christian EP


Influence Music's Melody Noel Releases Anthemic Single, 'Closer Than I Know'


RSS Icon 

NEWS SOURCE: Influence Church
February 21, 2025

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. 

FOLLOW MELODY NOEL

Facebook // TikTok // Instagram // YouTube // Spotify

FOLLOW INFLUENCE MUSIC

Facebook // TikTok // Instagram // YouTube // Spotify



###




Leave a Comment

 

News Report Archives

[2025]
Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

[2024]
Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

[2001 - Present]
Visit our complete MUSIC NEWS ARCHIVE

 



Return to Main News Page

 

 

 

                 
Check out JFH's Lloyd in his first-ever childrens book!

Search JFH



This Friday, June 27, 2025
ALBUMS
7eventh Time Down We Praise You [BEC]
The Browns 25th Anniversary: Better Days Ahead [StowTown]
Franni Cash Wild Child - EP [Capitol CMG]
Matt Crocker interlude [Anotherland]
Jimmy Fortune Songs of an American Dreamer [Gaither]
Roxanne Grace Road Trip - EP [DREAM]
JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise The Live Reunion: Washington, DC [James Town]
Kutless The Seventh Seal - EP [BEC]
Evvie McKinney It Ain't Over - EP (independent)
Rusty Shipp Capsized Empire (independent)
SEU Worship A Forgiving God [Provident]
The Shimmering Carnelians The Doorway (Version 2.0) (independent)
We Are Messengers A Thousand Times - EP [Curb]

SINGLES
Anchor & Braille Rattlesnake - Single [Equal Vision]
ANTHNY imposter syndrome - Single [Provident]
Blanca Right On Time - Single [Curb]
Landry Cantrell & Elenee sunshine & rainbows - Single [DREAM]
Eddie Clark Never Content - Single [Syntax]
Colony House Atomic - Single [Roon]
Megan Danielle Preachin' To The Choir - Single [Provident]
Drea LP & OnBeatMusic Don't Try Me (DTM) - Single [Syntax]
ELI GABLE Glory Bound - Single [Capitol CMG]
Joseph Habedank Running to Me - Single [Daywind]
Lonnie Hunter Flow (Like A River) - Single [Uncle G]
Kashh Kade HELP - Single [Syntax]
KB x KEANU Keanu's Song - Single [Provident]
Tasha Layton Singing In the Dark - Single [BEC]
Tasha Cobbs Leonard The Hand That Keeps Holding - Single [Motown Gospel]
Claire Leslie Thank God I'm Not Alone (from Claire's Phone) - Single [Capitol CMG]
Tim Lovelace Celebration of America Medley (feat. Charlie McCoy) - Single [StowTown]
Lecrae Tell No Lie (feat. Jackie Hill Perry) - Single [Reach]
LO Worship The Perfect Love of Jesus - Single [Integrity]
Patrick Mayberry Thank The Lord - Single [Provident]
Michael Monroe John The Baptist (feat. Chris Renzema) - Single [Provident]
Alexander Pappas A Great Awakening / Un Nuevo Despertar - Single [Integrity]
PEABOD Summer in Seattle - Single [RMG Amplify]
Rave Jesus Walk On The Water Remix (From The Chosen) - Single [Provident]
The Rocky Valentines Nat Song - Single [Velvet Blue]
Tommy Royale, gio. Like Dat - Single [Capitol CMG]
Saints In Exile & Cutright My Dead End (ft. Jeannie Ortega, Luc DiMarzio, Jericko) - Single [Syntax]
Emilie Weiss Take Care (Studio Sessions) - Single [BEC]

DVD
Jimmy Fortune Songs Of An American Dreamer DVD [Gaither]

Next Friday, July 4, 2025
ALBUMS
Chad Cory America [DREAM]
Tenielle Neda The Way Of Love [Wings]

SINGLES
Christian Back Now - Single [DREAM]



For all release dates, click here!
 

Check out depositphotos for royalty free images