LOS ANGELES (March 7, 2025) – Bethel Music’s Edward Rivera announces the release of his latest single, "NOT THE END” which is available now for streaming and download. Listen to the song here.

"Not The End” is a hope-filled anthem designed for those moments when life feels overwhelming. With its joyful melody and passionate lyrics, the song encourages listeners to persevere and hold on to hope, reminding them that if things aren’t good yet, it’s simply not the end of the story, and brighter days are on the horizon.

Says Rivera, “One of my favorite quotes from Bill Johnson is ‘God is better than we think, so we have to change the way we think.’ I couldn’t agree more. ‘God is good’—those three words are the filter through which I choose to experience life. And when things aren’t good, trusting in His goodness helps me rest in His redemptive, well-thought-out, good, and perfect plan. I wrote this song on a bad day to remind everyone that hope is louder than fear. It’s a song that lifts our spirits and instantly reminds us—better days are coming. It’s not the end!”

A Los Angeles native, Rivera joined the Bethel Music Collective in 2021 after years of extensive touring and experience with notable artists such as Christine D'Clario, Barak, and Maverick City Musica. The release of “NOT THE END” follows the heels of Rivera’s debut single “Nothing Else” as part of the Bethel Music Collective which served as an introduction to his heart for worship and the Gospel. "Not The End" continues his mission of spreading messages of hope and encouragement.

For more information about Edward Rivera, visit www.bethelmusic.com.

About Edward Rivera

Edward Rivera is a passionate worship leader and singer-songwriter known for his powerful voice and heart for reaching the lost. His musical journey began at 16, and by 17, he was leading worship with a focus on the marginalized and the unreached. After joining a traveling worship choir through LABI, Rivera went onto sing background vocals for various artists during a six-year touring career. In 2021, he joined Bethel Music, where he has since focused on creating music that encourages listeners to stay rooted in their faith and hope in Jesus.

About Bethel Music

Bethel Music is a worship movement pursuing the presence of God and capturing fresh expressions of worship out of Redding, California. Bethel Music has grown from a local church music ministry to an internationally renowned collective of songwriters, artists, and musicians. Brian and Jenn Johnson co-founded this movement in 2001 to raise up worshippers, take hold of their true identity, and pursue intimacy with God above all else. Since 2001, the Bethel Music collective has released 18 worship albums, including “Homecoming (2021),” “Simple (2022),” “Come Up Here (2023),” and most recently “Moments: Wait (2024).” Each album carries a unique theme and features some of the most well-recognized artists in the genre. In 2021, the label was nominated for 6 Dove Awards, and another 11 in 2022, spanning across categories like “Songwriter of the Year”, “Worship Album of the Year”, and “Inspirational and Rock/Contemporary Songs of the Year”. Since forming, Bethel Music has broken records, ranking in CCLI's top 25 songs since 2013. Their song “Goodness of God” has continually ranked as the top charted song since it was released in 2019. "This Is Amazing Grace" has ranked in the top 100 songs since 2014, "No Longer Slaves" since 2016, and "The Lion and the Lamb" since 2017. In addition, "Reckless Love" has appeared in the top 25 since 2018, and "Living Hope" in the top 10 since 2019. Hitting a new stride over the last few years, Bethel Music has continually ranked #6 in the top 10 radio market share. See more at https://bethelmusic.com/.

 

 

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