Music Minute - Joy Holden: Surrounded

 

Surrounded, the sound of patience, prayer, and perfect timing released by award-winning Christian artist Joy Holden pairs powerhouse vocals with heartfelt storytelling, delivering songs that lift, comfort, and inspire. Her music centers on the nearness of Jesus, reminding listeners they are never alone. What began as “pure joy” became an 18-month journey of letting God steer the ship, slowing down, and allowing the right songs and circumstances to arrive. She credits three-time Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning producer Barry Weeks, “the best of the best,” a rare heart-first engineer and music/vocal producer, whose goal was to honor God with excellence and who believed in her every step of the way. The result, under the wing of 40 Love Music label, is a collection of relevant, relatable, and fully baked songs centered on faith, gratitude, and the peace of divine guidance. The new music will debut at the National Quartet Convention (NQC) in Pigeon Forge, TN, to fans from all over the world and is available everywhere on music streaming and download platforms HERE. Southern Gospel radio promoter Jeff O’Neal of Heritage Communications, known for a strong track record at radio, has officially sent the single “Any Day Any Place Any Time” to stations. This marks the project’s first radio campaign release, introducing the song to programmers and audiences nationwide as the single begins its journey across Southern Gospel airwaves. The official video produced by Chandler Baucom is available to watch on her artist YouTube Channel HERE.

Produced by Chandler Baucom

Joy shared, “Every prayer whispered, every note played, and every lyric penned reflects a deep desire to create something holy and true. As these songs find their way into the world, my hope is that they carry light, healing, gratitude, and a reminder that with Jesus, we are never alone—and always surrounded by HIS unwavering love.” "Joy’s passion and talent are the driving force behind her success. This upcoming project, Surrounded, is filled with great songs along with her vocal power and great voice colored with character. It will be a huge blessing and a joy to all who hear it,” added Producer Barry Weeks.   Upcoming Tour Dates: 09-21-25 - NQC - National Quartet Convention - Pigeon Forge, TN 09-22-25 - NQC - National Quartet Convention - Pigeon Forge, TN 09-23-25 - NQC - National Quartet Convention - Pigeon Forge, TN 09-24-25 - NQC - National Quartet Convention - Pigeon Forge, TN 09-25-25 - NQC - National Quartet Convention - Pigeon Forge, TN 09-26-25 - NQC - National Quartet Convention - Pigeon Forge, TN 09-27-25 - NQC - National Quartet Convention - Pigeon Forge, TN 10-12-25 - Croft Baptist Church - Spartanburg, SC 10-26-25 - Friendship Baptist Church - Belmont, NC 11-13-25 - Clifton First Baptist Church - Clifton, SC Stay current with Joy Holden on her website, www.joyholden.com. You can also follow her on Facebook and Instagram and watch videos on the official artist's YouTube channel. Music can be found on all digital music platforms, including iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and Pandora for streaming and download HERE. About Joy Holden: Joy Holden is an award-winning Christian singer-songwriter from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Gospel enthusiasts have described her as a fresh, modern sound in Christian music with roots in Southern Gospel. A fan-favorite, Holden’s vocal style is edgy yet pure, rich, and soulful. Her music inspires through both song and story. As the artist reveals, “God has called me to help the broken and broken-hearted through music. I want to reach people. I want to encourage and invest. I believe Isaiah 61:1-3 is the call on my life.”As one preacher put it, Joy’s dynamic and powerful voice is “a high-energy anointing! Her great enthusiasm for JESUS is simply contagious! You must experience her songs live to grasp her superb talent!” Whether it’s from big stage theaters and concert venues such as Dollywood, Six Flags, Singing in the Sun, NQC, The Ark Encounter, or small country churches, the message and authenticity are consistent; Jesus is the why. The way. And the reason. It’s about that one person that needs to hear the message!“