RILEY CLEMMONS NAMED A
PEOPLE MAGAZINE
“EMERGING ARTIST OF THE SUMMER”
"Godsend" Receives Critical Acclaim, Debuts at No. 1
2021/06/08.RileyClemmonsNamedEmergingArtistoftheSummerbyPeopleMagazine.asp NEWS SOURCE: PFA Media June 8, 2021
NASHVILLE, TN. – The immediate success of Godsend, the long-awaited sophomore album from multi-talented artist Riley Clemmons, has earned Riley the distinction of being named one of People Magazine’s “Emerging Artists of the Summer.” The bi-yearly list includes an exclusive array of artists on the rise and marks Riley’s first appearance with the outlet. In addition to the People Magazine feature, Riley spoke to American Songwriter and the Tennessean about the album and the message of hope she hopes to convey. Godsend debuted at No. 1 on the Christian Gospel iTunes Chart, making it her greatest debut to date. At the 2021 K-LOVE Fan Awards, Riley was nominated for Female Artist of the Year, making her the youngest nominee in the history of the show. Godsend is now available HERE
Riley Clemmons is a 21-year-old artist from Nashville, TN who has accumulated over 210 million global streams and 50 million YouTube video views since the beginning of her almost decade long career. After spending years honing her craft in writers’ rooms, Riley sky-rocketed onto the scene with her 2017 Capitol CMG debut single “Broken Prayers,” which has generated over 30 million global streams since its release. Her 2018 self-titled album debut quickly entered the Billboard Heatseekers chart, entering at No. 13. An accomplished composer, performer, producer, and recording artist, Riley draws inspiration from life experiences, blending musical influences ranging from pop to classic rock to create music that is as catchy as it is relatable. This fall, Riley will join Tauren Wells’ Citizen of Heaven tour as direct support.
This Thursday, February 19, 2026
SINGLES Marty Magehee Comin' Down - Single (independent)
This Friday, February 20, 2026
ALBUMS Chosen Road American Morning: Side A - EP [Thoroughbred] Elevation Worship SO BE IT [Provident] Justin Mitchell The Reset EP [Kingdom Impact] Lexly Nirvana 340° EP [Syntax] Ginny Owens Different Kind of Water (independent)
SINGLES 29:11 Worship, Zion Rempel And Is To Come - Single [DREAM] Paul Baloche Yes, We Believe - Single [Integrity] Holly Brand I Know Somebody - Single [Integrity] Chris Caro Reset - Single [Syntax] Aaron Cole Peace At Last - Single [Provident/Sony] Dex the nerd who loves Jesus Buckle Up - Single [Syntax] DOE Black Boy (feat. Jon Batiste) - Single [Provident/Sony] EJ Swavv Covenant Girl - Single [Syntax] Romy Fay Different But The Same - Single [Capitol CMG] Grace Graber Gratitude - Single (independent) Kelo & DreBeeze Da Godson Better Made ft. LXGENDXRYREG & VVS Big Rock - Single [Syntax] David Leonard Well Done - Single [Provident/Sony] Brooke Ligertwood Even Death On A Cross (feat. Abbie Gamboa) - Single [Capitol CMG] Jonathan McReynolds One Good God - Single [Capitol CMG] MYTCH Medicate - Single [Credential] Josiah Queen demons (feat. John Michael Howell) - Single [Capitol CMG] Heather Suzanne, Ian Austin Mad - Single [Ocean House] Hillside Recording Jesus You're Holy - Single [Ocean House] Limoblaze Way (feat. Jackie Hill Perry) - Single [Reach] Run51 Feels - Single [DREAM]
Next Friday, February 27, 2026
ALBUMS Jonathan Cain untitled EP [The Fuel] Amanda Janson Sinner to Saint [Pure Mosaic] Mainstream Worship Dwelling Place (Live) - EP [DREAM]
SINGLES Leanna Crawford & Seph Schlueter Water Into Wine - Single [Provident/Sony] F.L.O.G.I.C Selah - Single (independent) Freedom Church Holy Spirit (Great Things) - Single [DREAM] Glass Hearts Worship I Saw a Fire - Single (independent) Hulvey Automatic (feat. Connor Price) - Single [Reach] Michael Gabriel Monroe Heaven Sings Holy - Single [Provident/Sony] Tenroc Mourning 2 Dancing (feat. Tori Kelly & Jon Keith) - Single [Provident/Sony]