The year is already well underway. We’ve seen some incredible releases from great bands and artists so far — and the best part? There’s still so much more to come. What excites me most is the anticipation of discovering new music set to arrive in the months ahead. If you’re wondering what’s on the horizon, look no further — here’s your winter music preview.
Jamie MacDonald -- Jamie MacDonald
Emerging artist Jamie MacDonald’s long-awaited self-titled debut album is finally here. Her music has been a hit since she entered the scene in late 2024 with her single, “A Million Chances.” She continued to shine in 2025 with multiple singles and collaborations with other Christian music greats, TobyMac and Lauren Daigle. A few standout tracks include “Left it in the River,” “Who He Is,” and “Won’t Let Go.” This is a strong debut album, and I look forward to hearing more from Jamie MacDonald.
We The Kingdom -- Dear Jesus
Contemporary Christian group We The Kingdom has a knack for blending great-sounding music with powerful, heartfelt lyrics, and they’ve done that again with Dear Jesus. The album features seven solid tracks, with standout songs like “Don’t Let The Darkness,” “Rescue Me,” and “Holiness,” featuring Christian music icon Chris Tomlin. This is an album you’ll want to listen to on repeat all year long.
Graham -- MOODSWINGS
Although this is Christian artist Graham’s first full-length solo studio album, he has released numerous songs over the past few years. As the album title indicates, these 15 tracks will take you through a range of moods. There’s a blend of mellow and upbeat, but each song features the emotional lyricism we’ve come to love about Graham. Standouts include “Enough For You,” “I’m Not Giving Up,” and “5 More Minutes.”
Trip Lee & Brag Worship -- For Your Glory
When you think of Christian artist Trip Lee, you probably think of hip-hop. This new chapter for Trip features more worship-style music and introduces the new worship collective, Brag Worship. Brag Worship encourages believers to boast in God, who He is, and what He has done. “For Your Glory” and “Draw My Eyes” are two of the songs that have already been released. The way hip-hop is blended with worship will set this album apart. This will definitely be an album you’ll want to pre-save.
NEEDTOBREATHE -- The Long Surrender
The Long Surrender marks popular Christian band NEEDTOBREATHE’s tenth studio album in their over 20-year history. This will be their first album since Caves in 2023, and after the departure of Seth Bolt, their former bassist. In an email newsletter announcing the upcoming album, lead singer Bear Rineheart noted, “This record’s different from any other because we didn’t set out to actually make one. I think the album actually found us at a time we really needed it.”
Limoblaze -- Solid Ground
Christian pop artist Limoblaze is back at it since his 2024 album Young & Chosen. His upcoming album, Solid Ground, includes eight songs, including the recently released “God Did It” and “Pray.” The energy of these two tracks is unmatched and probably offers a glimpse of what to expect from the other six. With his Afro-gospel and hip-hop signature sound, this album is already poised to be great.
Felicia Holt has been writing for NRT since 2024. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and children. She is a lifelong fan of Christian music and enjoys attending concerts, as well as spending time outdoors with a good book.
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