Muscle Shoals, AL native, songwriter and dynamic vocalist Rachel Purcell releases the catchy, up-tempo song “New Name” at streaming and digital outlets worldwide from https://rachelpurcell.lnk.to/NewName. The single, along with Purcell’s soulful debut “Show Up,” will be featured on her first Centricity Music, six-song EP, Mercy & Me, set to release Aug. 1.

Produced and co-written by Andy Skib (Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Hunter Hayes), “New Name” continues Purcell’s passion for creating music that aligns with her most authentic self, showcasing her unwavering faith.

“A couple years ago, when God started leading me in a new direction musically, ‘New Name’ was one of the first songs I wrote,” shares Purcell. “I remember writing it in my kitchen, and the words and melodies felt like water I was trying to catch out of an open faucet. The song fell out so fast and resonated with me deeply. Since coming to belief in Jesus, I'm not a slave to the enemy's calls and tricks anymore, for I have been given a new name and a new identity in Christ. What an amazing gift.

“I took my lyrics and voice memos of melodies to my talented friend and producer, Andy Skib, and he helped me find the chords I was hearing in my head, bringing the song to life,” continues Purcell. “I hope it blesses you with a reminder of who you are in Christ.”

“New Name” Chorus:

My name’s “never forgotten”

My name is “finally free”

My name is “I’m adopted

By the Prince of Peace”

My name is “I belong to

A Holy legacy”

That’s written in a Book of Life,

I don’t answer to them foolish chains

Nah- nah- nah

I have been given a new name

(New name)

I have been given a new name

(New name)

Signing an exclusive, worldwide recording and publishing contract with Centricity Music last year, Purcell has also released her three-song, three-video Live from Muscle Shoals EP from the label. The EP features live performances of “Show Up,” “Have Church” and “You Must Not Know My God” recorded just down the road from where she grew up at Fame Recording Studios, which is known as the “Home of the Muscle Shoals Sound.” She had no idea she would one day follow in the footsteps of many of the iconic musicians who have recorded there.

For all the latest Rachel Purcell music, tour and more news, go to www.rachelpurcellmusic.com, YouTube and Instagram.

About Rachel Purcell:

Since releasing her debut single “Damage” in 2018, Muscle Shoals, AL native Rachel Purcell (fka Rachel Wammack) has been touted for her “powerful, soaring pipes” (Billboard) and her raw and honest storytelling. The rising star and dynamic vocalist was named one of Rolling Stone's “10 New Country Artists You Need To Know,” part of CMT's “Next Women of Country” and Bobby Bones’ “Women of iHeartCountry,” and deemed an “Artist to Watch” by Pandora, Entertainment Weekly and MusicRow. Featured in other trendsetting outlets like People, Taste of Country and Paste Magazine, Purcell has also performed overseas and shared stages with country music icons such as Trisha Yearwood, Rascal Flatts and Reba McEntire. Releasing “When I Say Amen” in 2020, co-written with Matt Maher, Purcell unveiled her depth and breadth both as a songwriter and a vocalist, foreshadowing her faith-inspired approach to music and fresh batch of songs being released this year.

About Centricity Music:

The No. 1 Billboard Top Christian Albums Imprint for three consecutive years, Centricity Music is an independent Christian music company based in Franklin, TN. Founded in 2005 with a commitment to artist development and stylistic diversity, its artist roster includes Andrew Peterson, Band Reeves, Bay Turner, Brandon Heath, Centricity Worship, Chris Renzema, Jason Gray, Jaye King, John Allan, Jordan Feliz, Katy Nichole, Lauren Daigle, Mack Brock, Natalie Layne, Rachel Purcell and Unspoken. Providing label and publishing services, Centricity is a family-owned organization. The committed work of its staff and artists has yielded successes such as Grammy Awards, Billboard Awards, Dove Awards, K-Love Fan Awards, and multiple Gold and Platinum Albums and Singles. For more Information on Centricity Music, visit https://centricitymusic.com/.

For more info on Rachel Purcell, visit the JFH Artists Database.

 

 

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