>> BREAKOUT SINGLE NOMINEES << >> 74 << >> 75 << In just seven weeks, Cory Asbury’s “Reckless Love” climbed to the top of the radio charts, solidifying its place as one of the biggest songs of the year. Part of the Bethel Music family, Asbury was most recently featured on the multi-artist “Outcry Tour.” The father of three serves as the worship pastor of Michigan’s Radiant Church. “reckless lOve” Cory Asbury WRITTEN BY CORY ASBURY, CALEB CULVER AND RAN JACKSON An anthem of courage, “Fearless” became Jasmine Murray’s ¯rst Top 5 single at radio. The song serves as the title track for her upcoming debut LP releasing June 15. The 25 year old has already spent time on the road with Mandisa and Danny Gokey, and she’ll join Mandisa and other strong female vocalists again this fall for the “Girls Night Out Tour.” “fearless” Jasmine Murray WRITTEN BY JASMINE MURRAY, JEFF PARDO AND TONY WOOD The title track of his debut album, Di erent, is the follow-up to Micah Tyler’s ¯rst multi-format No. 1 hit, “Never Been A Moment.” The Texas-native wrote “Dierent” from a place of insecurity, ultimately realizing our goal as Christ followers is to be dierent. The former youth pastor ¯rst caught the attention of fans when his hilarious “Millennials” video went viral. “different” Micah Tyler WRITTEN BY MICAH TYLER AND KYLE LEE Spotify named “Hills and Valleys” one of the most streamed songs of 2017. In addition, the popular track garnered Tauren Wells two GRAMMY® nominations. The former member of vocal group Royal Tailor performed the song on a 22-city tour opening for Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey in 2017. He also joined the Air 1 Positive Hits Tour last fall. “Hills and valleys” Tauren Wells WRITTEN BY TAUREN WELLS, CHUCK BUTLER AND JONATHAN SMITH The third single from We Are Messengers’ self-titled debut, “Point To You,” has become a staple at radio. We Are Messengers serves as the moniker for Darren Mulligan, the group’s frontman and primary lyricist. Mulligan joined the “K-LOVE Christmas Tour” in 2017, and he recently headlined the “Hope is The Message Tour” this spring. “point to you” We Are Messengers WRITTEN BY DARREN MULLIGAN AND SETH MOSLEY
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