Nashville, Tenn. (September 18, 2026) — GRAMMY® winner and rising Curb Records artist Lloyd Nicks teases his debut album, Paper-Maché, due March 19, 2027, with the release of "Can't Take My Eyes Off Heaven," out today (9/18) — listen HERE.

Nicks is laser focused on faith on "Can't Take My Eyes Off Heaven." The retro-sounding throwback showcases the St. Louis native's soulful range across a choir-assisted anthem about holding the tension of inevitable challenges alongside an unshakeable view of eternity. Resolving to finish the race set before him, the newcomer finds courage in life's bend-or-break moments. He wrote "Can't Take My Eyes Off Heaven" with Micah Kuiper, Matthews Ntlele and Mike Curb. Kuiper and Kyle Williams produced the fresh recording, which is slated for his 2027 full-length project. Paper-Maché is available for pre-add, pre-save or pre-order HERE.

Paper-Maché pieces together a life that's known abuse, abandonment and grief, but also a transformed heart that's experienced the love of Jesus. Nicks' 12-track effort reveals an emotional storyteller and a devoted father who's trying to outrun generations' worth of pain for the sake of his children. His introductory set boasts a soaring vocal and an inviting array of R&B, soul, pop, Gospel and worship, as well as a personal version of his GRAMMY®-winning CeCe Winans' cut, "That's My King." The tracklisting for Paper-Maché also includes his current radio single, "A Little More," and his emotional ode to fatherhood, "Heal For You," which has already garnered more than 60 million impressions across his social platforms and was recently nominated for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year ahead of the 57th GMA Dove Awards. The annual awards show will take place in Nashville on Oct. 6, 2026, and is scheduled to air on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on Friday, Oct. 9.

Already a GRAMMY® winner, three-time GMA Dove Award nominee, and a co-writer on a Billboard Music Award winning song, Nicks signed a recording contract with Curb in 2025. His award-winning hit, Winans' "That's My King," remained at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart for an impressive 49 weeks.

Stream or purchase "Can't Take My Eyes Off Heaven"HERE. For more information, visit www.lloydnicksmusic.com; and learn more about his personal story HERE.

About Lloyd Nicks:

Lloyd Nicks is experiencing what some call an overnight success...that's taken 15 years. Lloyd has been faithful to his calling of bringing people together through his music and message, showing that we have more in common than what sets us apart. With several major successes — winning a 2025 GRAMMY® Award, co-writing a 49-week #1 single on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs Chart, co-writing a 2024 Billboard Music Award-winning song — his songs resonate with audiences far and wide.Since beginning his musical journey, Lloyd has become a prolific songwriter and talented artist, crafting songs that reflect the realness of being human — the highs and lows, joys and sorrows. His personal experiences — like grieving the loss of his mother at 26, and starting a family of his own — deeply shape his music, and his diverse community is reflected in his music that sounds like a soundtrack to our lives. Born in East St. Louis and raised in Cahokia, IL, Lloyd had a difficult childhood. With his father in prison for most of his life, he often felt unseen and unheard — until he was about 14. That's when he began to find his voice, both in sound and in purpose. Inspired by gospel greats like Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, and the Winans, he set out to give a voice to the voiceless. Through his Common Ground Initiative, he is now creating opportunities for others striving to learn about the music industry and the journey he took to get where he is now. Lloyd earned his undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance from Greenville University and later obtained a Master's in Management. His versatile artistry blends gospel, urban, and contemporary music, drawing listeners in with its authenticity and depth. Through his music, Lloyd leans into his perspective as a husband, father, friend, and pastor — all through the lens of someone who loves Jesus. Lloyd has been busy in the studio working on his Curb Records debut album, Paper-Maché, with songs from the album releasing across 2026. Lloyd's current catalogue of music is available wherever you listen to music. Lloyd proudly calls St. Louis his home, where he lives with his wife, Ashley, and their kids, Zoey and Dillan.

About Curb Records:

Celebrating over 60 years in business, Curb Records is the largest independently distributed record company in America. Owned and operated by Mike Curb and founded in 1964, Curb Records has achieved 435 number one records, over 1,500 Top Ten records and charted over 4,500 total records. With over a half century in operation, Curb Records has been influential in the careers of some of the biggest names in music, including: Tim McGraw, Hank Williams Jr., Rodney Atkins, Lee Brice, LeAnn Rimes, The Judds, Dylan Scott, Sawyer Brown, for KING + COUNTRY, Wyn Starks, Wynonna, Lyle Lovett, Francesca Battistelli, Big Daddy Weave, We Are Messengers, Natalie Grant, Jo Dee Messina, Hannah Ellis, Mo Pitney, Hal Ketchum, and Kelsey Hart, among many others.

For more info on Lloyd Nicks, visit the JFH Artists Database.

 

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