GRACE + MAX SHINE A LIGHT IN THE
DARKNESS WITH ‘BETTER PLACE’
Single Proceeds To Benefit Crisis Intervention Organization TheHopeLine
2026/03/06.GraceandMaxShineaLightintheDarknesswithBetterPlace.asp NEWS SOURCE: Turning Point PR March 6, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Offering a vital reminder that “the world’s a better place with you in it,” acclaimed WieRok Records husband/wife duo Grace + Max return with “Better Place,” their second single of the year and most personal track to date. Written by the couple, the autobiographical ballad draws inspiration from the Hope they've found amidst Grace’s ongoing battle with depression.
On a mission to help others facing mental health struggles, Grace + Max are set to donate a portion of the proceeds from “Better Place” to TheHopeLine—one of the world's premiere resources for students and young adults in crisis.
“For the past 10 years, there hasn’t been a single day Grace hasn’t faced depression in some form,” Max Allard shares. “Yet through it all, the Lord has walked beside her. He has reminded her that what was meant for evil, He can use for good. He has never left her—and He never will.”
“I hold onto the truth that I am here for a purpose,” Grace Allard adds. “Life is worth fighting for, because Jesus died so that we may truly live. My story is just one of many, and that’s why we feel so strongly about ‘Better Place.’”
In addition to sharing their own experience via the song, Grace + Max have partnered with TheHopeLine to help others who are struggling gain access to an array of mental health resources. A worldwide leader in lifesaving crisis intervention, TheHopeLine’s live chat service is recognized as the country's #1 faith-based crisis line for students and young adults. Available 24-hours a day the free live chat is facilitated by a team of 52 highly trained Hope Coaches.
“TheHopeLine is proud to partner with Grace + Max as they share their music and their story with transparency and hope," says TheHopeLine's chief creative officer Jamison Statema. "TheHopeLine.com exists because everyone deserves to be heard and understood. When artists are open about their struggles, it often encourages others to reach out and take the first step toward hope.”
ABOUT GRACE + MAX Gifted songwriters whose signature harmonies hallmark their acoustic-driven pop sound, Grace + Max’s music showcases themes of love, redemption, and spiritual longing designed to resonate in both personal and corporate worship settings. With a shared desire to point listeners toward Jesus, Grace Korak Allard, a Texas-born singer/songwriter, and Max Allard, a multi-instrumentalist and writer from the Northeast, craft songs showcasing soul-stirring melodies, thoughtful lyricism, and harmonies that feel both intimate and anthemic.
ABOUT WIEROK ENTERTAINMENT GROUP WieRok Entertainment Group is a multi-faceted label and creative services hub based in Franklin, Tennessee, dedicated to empowering faith-based artists, songwriters, and producers. WieRok provides digital distribution, artist and label services, creative production, and collaborative development opportunities through initiatives such as the Writes & Bites community in partnership with the Gospel Music Association and other industry partners. Home to WieRok Records, Amplo Records, Wie3 Records, and the distribution channel WieRise Music, the organization continues to expand its impact across the Christian music ecosystem—helping artists and songwriters create meaningful, high-quality work that inspires audiences worldwide.
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