Christy Nockels Releases The Thrill Of Hope To Critical Acclaim, Featured On WSMV's Today In Nashville, The Tennessean, American Family Radio And More

December 15, 2016

Nockels surprises entire LifeWay staff at annual Christmas Chapel

Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 15, 2016) - Upon a successful debut, Christy Nockels' first-ever Christmas record The Thrill Of Hope is receiving widespread praise from critics, citing the album as "the most original and inspired holiday album" and "a beautiful yuletide reminder." Along with features on WSMV's Today In Nashville, The Tennessean, American Family Radio, Moody Radio and more, Nockels made a guest appearance during LifeWay's annual Christmas Chapel services on Dec. 13 and 14. Surprising the entire LifeWay Christian staff, Nockels performed songs from her latest holiday release.

Left to right: President and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources Dr. Thom S. Rainer, Christy Nockels, Nathan Nockels

Read what critics have to say about The Thrill Of Hope:

"Perhaps the most original and inspired holiday album to come out of Nashville this year, gospel artist Nockels’ first Christmas album is fueled by joy and orchestral grandeur" - The Tennessean

"Without Jesus coming to earth, we would have no reason to dance and rejoice. The classics and Christy's original songs blend together on The Thrill of Hope to remind listeners in a powerful way just how important Christ is." - New Release Today

"Intended to be a personal listening experience, the intimacy and intricacy of the arrangements clarify this vision with beautiful takes on “O Come O Come Emmanuel” and “O Holy Night.” Christmas music fans will also appreciate a handful of newer songs to add to holiday catalog. What a beautiful yuletide reminder for all of us." - CCM Magazine

"Christy Nockels has pulled together a collection of classics and original songs perfect for the occasion. Though the instrumentals and arrangements are fresh and engaging, her powerful vocals make each song bright, joyful, and enjoyable to hear. The Thrill Of Hope is exactly as the title suggests - filled with excitement about the Savior and the hope He gave to the world when He came." - The Christian Beat

The Thrill Of Hope is available for purchase, HERE.

About Christy Nockels:
Christy Nockels is a worship leader/singer-songwriter who lives Nashville, Tenn. with her producer husband Nathan Nockels (Passion, Matt Redman, Laura Story), and their three children. Christy and Nathan toured nationwide for several years as the duo Watermark, recording four acclaimed albums together. In 2009, Christy released her first ever solo album, Life Light Up followed by a 2012 sophomore release Into The Glorious and a critically acclaimed live worship album Let It Be Jesus in 2015. With GMA Dove Awards to her name, Nockels' first Christmas project of her career, The Thrill Of Hope, is available now.

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Christy Nockels To Debut First Ever Christmas Record The Thrill Of Hope November 4

September 27, 2016

Self-funded project supported by hundreds

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2016) - Inspired to share her first Christmas album with the world, Christy Nockels will unveil The Thrill Of Hope on November 4. The Thrill Of Hope introduces Nockels' take on holiday classics mixed with original songs, including “Song In The Air,” “Wrap This One Up,” Amaryllis” and “Our Christmas Song,” penned originally.The album is steeped in scriptural references from Isaiah, Genesis, Micah and more, along with family memories as Nockels invited other family members to take part in the project as well. Nockels worked with husband Nathan Nockels (Passion, Matt Redman, Laura Story) to create the LP.

“’The thrill of hope’ I thought to myself…this story is worth telling, yet again,” shares Nockels. "My hope is also that someone will be sitting in traffic on a cold, winter night on the way home from work and literally be moved by the Holy Spirit that our King has come, that He’s with us now and He’s making all things new again. After all, that’s the thrill of hope!”

The three time GMA Dove Award winner self-funded the holiday project through the support of over eight hundred fans on her website. Offering items and perks availble for purchase such as handcrafted silver spoons, signed copies of the record and more, Nockels went above and beyond expectations, raising over 100% of the funding goal.

“It’s hard to put into words what it’s like to put your heart out there for everyone to see and say 'Can you guys help make this dream a reality?'" says Nockels. "My secret hope all along is that people will hear it and feel like they got to invest in unfolding, in a new way, the greatest rescue story of all time… Almost like commissioning a painting, I pray that people feel a sense of ‘I get to be apart of that!’"

For more information on The Thrill Of Hope, visit www.christynockels.com/christmas.

The Thrill Of Hope Tracklisting
1. The King Is Coming Prelude
2. Advent Hymn
3. O Come O Come Emmanuel
4. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing O Come Let Us Adore Him
5. Angels' Lullaby (Mary's Song)
6. Song in the Air (Featuring Chris McClarney)
7. Dance At Migdal Eder
8. Wrap This One Up
9. O Holy Night
10. Amaryllis
11. Silent Night (Holding Us Now)
12. Our Christmas Song Make Good Your Christmas Day
13. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
14. Joy To The World The King Is Coming

About Christy Nockels:
Christy Nockels is a worship leader/singer-songwriter who lives Nashville, Tenn. with her producer husband Nathan Nockels (Passion, Matt Redman, Laura Story), and their three children. Christy and Nathan toured nationwide for several years as the duo Watermark, recording four acclaimed albums together. In 2009, Christy released her first ever solo album, Life Light Up followed by a 2012 sophomore release Into The Glorious and a critically acclaimed live worship album Let It Be Jesus in 2015. With GMA Dove Awards to her name, Nockels will unveil the first Christmas project, The Thrill Of Hope, of her career in the fall of 2016.

Get Connected With Christy Nockels
www.christynockels.com

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Christy Nockels' Live Worship Album Let It Be Jesus Releases Today, Topping iTunes Christian Albums Chart

April 28, 2015

Nashville, Tenn. (April 28, 2015) — Christy Nockels' first ever live worship album Let It Be Jesus released today and rapidly climbed the iTunes Christian & Gospel albums chart, peaking at No. 1. Critics are calling the album "a must-have," (CCM Magazine) praising its "singable, memorable and fresh" songs. (Worship Leader)

Recorded live at Passion City Church in Atlanta, the album captured a night full of heartfelt worship, featuring several brand new worship songs along with a new recording of the familiar title track, "Let It Be Jesus."

With writing credits from Nockels along with some of the industry's most respected artists such as Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, Ellie Holcomb and Christy's producer husband Nathan Nockels, it's no surprise that critics are raving about Let It Be Jesus:

"In Let It Be Jesus, Christy Nockels sings with the ease and beauty of a seasoned singer, the passion of a worship leader focused on the presence of God and the authority of a songwriter whose words are bathed in Scripture."
– Worship Leader

"Nockels’ latest is another must-have for church leaders and congregants alike."
– CCM Magazine

"Nockels brilliantly put together a worship album that cohesively points to the theme of Let It Be Jesus."
– Breathecast

"Let it Be Jesus is loaded with melodic and worshipful songs speaking the Truth of the Word of God into the hearts of today's culture. This is sure to be one of the top worship albums of the year."
– NewReleaseTuesday.com

"Let It Be Jesus sweetly takes our attention away from (Christy) and fixes it squarely on the One she loves, with the hope that we come away wanting more and more of Him."
– Christian Music Review

"Let It Be Jesus" is a rich, thoughtful and worshipful experience led by one of the genre's best female leaders."
– Hallels

Watch Nockels talk about the heart behind Let It Be Jesus:

Let It Be Jesus is available now on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and more.

Let It Be Jesus
1. Freedom Song
2. My Anchor
3. Everything Is Mine In You
4. The Wondrous Cross
5. Let It Be Jesus
6. Who Can Compare
7. Jesus, Rock Of Ages
8. If You Never
9. Leaning On You, Jesus
10. Find Me At The Feet Of Jesus
11. Wonderful Name

About Christy Nockels:
Christy Nockels is a worship leader/singer-songwriter who lives in Atlanta, GA with her producer husband Nathan Nockels (Passion, Matt Redman, Laura Story), and their three children. Christy and Nathan toured nationwide for several years as the duo Watermark, recording four acclaimed albums together. In 2009, Christy released her first ever solo album, Life Light Up followed by a 2012 sophomore release Into The Glorious. Christy has played an integral role in the Passion Conferences since its 1997 inception, and she recently led thousands in worship at Passion 2015 in Atlanta and Houston. Along with her husband, she has led worship regularly for the past several years at Passion City Church in Atlanta, where she recorded her first live worship album Let It Be Jesus, available now.

Get Connected with Christy Nockels:
Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christy-Nockels/45996475052
Website // http://christynockels.com/
Twitter // https://twitter.com/christynockels
Instagram // https://instagram.com/christynockels/?modal=true

About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (Love Ran Red), Crowder (Neon Steeple), Matt Redman (Your Grace Finds Me), Christy Nockels (Into the Glorious), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move), and Passion (Passion: Even So Come). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit: www.sixstepsrecords.com.

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Christy Nockels Announces First Ever Live Worship Album, Let It Be Jesus, To Release April 28

March 16, 2015

Nashville, Tenn. (March 16, 2015) — Whether in arenas for Passion Conferences or in the auditorium of Passion City Church, Christy Nockels is known for leading thousands in heartfelt worship, and April 28 will mark the release of her first ever live worship album, Let It Be Jesus. Recorded live at Passion City Church in Atlanta, the album captured a night full of praise to God.

"I can't wait to release this offering and to share what a beautiful night this recording was," Nockels said. "Something so unforgettable happened as we worshipped Jesus together in wonder and remembrance."

The live album will feature several brand new worship songs along with a new recording of "Let It Be Jesus," which was previously included on Passion: Take It All.

As a featured leader at the Passion Conferences, Nockels recently led thousands of young adults in worship at Passion 2015 alongside Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Redman and more. Her performance of "My Anchor" is featured on Passion: Even So Come, an album recorded live at Passion 2015, set to release March 17.

Let It Be Jesus
1. Freedom Song
2. My Anchor
3. Everything Is Mine In You
4. The Wondrous Cross
5. Let It Be Jesus
6. Who Can Compare
7. Jesus, Rock Of Ages
8. If You Never
9. Leaning On You, Jesus
10. Find Me At The Feet Of Jesus
11. Wonderful Name

About Christy Nockels:
Christy Nockels is a worship leader/singer-songwriter who lives in Atlanta, GA with her producer husband Nathan Nockels (Passion, Matt Redman, Laura Story), and their three children. Christy and Nathan toured nationwide for several years as the duo Watermark, recording four acclaimed albums together. In 2009, Christy released her first ever solo album, Life Light Up followed by a 2012 sophomore release Into The Glorious. Christy has played an integral role in the Passion Conferences since its 1997 inception, and she recently led thousands in worship at Passion 2015 in Atlanta and Houston. Along with her husband, she leads worship at Passion City Church in Atlanta, where she recorded her upcoming live worship album Let It Be Jesus.

About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (Love Ran Red), Crowder (Neon Steeple), Matt Redman (Your Grace Finds Me), Christy Nockels (Into the Glorious), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move), and Passion (Passion: Even So Come). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit: www.sixstepsrecords.com.

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