Helping you find music you love, and get to know the people behind it. Mainly CCM (contemporary Christian music) with a little bit of pop and a touch of country mixed in, The Song Behind exists to serve you. We want to help you find your new favorite track or the background music for any occasion going on in life. We do the work of sorting through the world of music so you don’t have to. Music speaks to people in a way nothing else can, so what is it saying to you?
By providing guides, artist profiles, playlists, and new release summaries, we seek to inspire you to be your best self. Music is powerful, so let’s utilize it.
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September 20, 2025Claire Leslie (23) is a worship leader/Christian artist who grew up in a close knit family in San Antonio, Texas. She was introduced to music through her family who had Christian music always playing in the background.
Claire Leslie (23) is a worship leader/Christian artist who grew up in a close knit family in San Antonio, Texas. She was introduced to music through her family who had Christian music always playing in the background.
She began singing for fun in her room, but was encouraged by her brother to share her gifts with others. She learned piano and began playing keyboard for her youth group when she was 14. She then began posting covers on social media.
In 2024, she was signed to Capitol CMG and she now lives in Nashville. She writes catchy pop tunes, with honest lyrics about her life as she walks alongside Jesus. Her aim is to point people to Jesus, and focuses on encouraging people to be their original self, not copying the status-quo. Her music is relatable, authentic, and joyful.
Claire’s debut EP released in March 2025, and her first full-length album is currently in the works.
https://www.claireleslie.com
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birthday:
label: Capitol CMG
Playlist
Vulnerable
Magnetic
Light Up
Legacy
People Watching
Point of View
Ceiling Fan
Now What?
Scared
Passenger Seat
Twenty Something
Falling At The Thought Of You
Original
24/7
Thank God I’m Not Alone
Bonus
Color (Grant Leslie) (2019)
Run To The Father (Women Who Worship) (2025)
whisper and the wind (b+CL version) (2025)
Thank God I’m Not Alone (From Claire’s Phone) (2025)
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September 13, 2025Leanna Crawford (30) is an American Christian singer/songwriter known for her honest lyrics and relatability.
Leanna grew up in rural northwest Washington, loving the outdoors and nature. As the third of four kids, she was homeschooled and received her music business degree from Northwest University in Kirkland, WA. Journaling and storytelling are passionate pastimes. During a mission trip when she was 15, she felt a sure call to go into music as ministry, specifically to encourage young girls and women.
During a songwriting conference during her Junior year of college, she was called up to an open mic, where she performed in front of Matthew West, though at the time she didn’t know it. West later talked to her, eventually bringing her on tour, and was a large part of her early label/management.
During the 2020 lockdowns, she created a YouTube series called Leanna Loves designed to let people get to know her a little more and share other things she loves.
Leanna currently resides in Nashville, TN. She is married to Cody Zeller, an NBA basketball player.
https://www.leannacrawford.com/
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birthday: June 13, 1995
label: Provident
Playlist
Stars
Crazy Beautiful You
Write About It
Prince Charming
Fragile Heart
Work in Progress
Funeral
Photoshop
Mean Girls
Truth I’m Standing On
This Is What They Meant
Uncool
What You Can’t Forget
For Heaven’s Sake
Still Waters (Psalm 23)
I Know A Place
How Can You Not
Simple
Make It Through
Honest
Before I Knew Jesus
Weight of the World
Jesus Is
Both Sides
Vow To Be Yours
Looking For You
Rest
Every Day Here
Better Yet
But You Do
Borrow Mine
Bonus
Christmas Dreamin’
Angles We Have Heard on High (feat. Matthew West)
Mean Girls (with Jekalyn Carr)
Breath Of Heaven (Mary’s Song)
We Sing (Joy to the World) (Seph Schlueter)
Still Waters (Psalm 23) (Acoustic) (feat. Ben Fuller & David Leonard)
Jesus Is (Song Session) (with Essential Worship)
Great God of Compassion (Tenth Avenue North) (feat. Land of Color)
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September 6, 2025Joseph O’Brien (27) is a singer/songwriter originally from Brentwood, TN, who currently lives in Nashville. He grew up around music, and his Dad, Michael O’Brien, has been in full-time music ministry for 30+ years.
Joseph first gained prominence in the music world by appearing on the 13th season of America’s Got Talent. After finishing in the quarter-finals of AGT, he attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, studying Commercial Music.
Joseph signed with Gottee Records in 2021.
Joseph is known for his funny personality, and skilled use of pop sounds and musical concepts while staying true to his values. His lyrics are authentic, cross-cultural, and relatable – because aren’t we all trying to hold onto the hope of love too?
Joseph, along with his friend, Coby James, hosted a podcast called the CoJo Show in 2022-2023. The podcast found social media success through its paradoxy – yet true – songs. One song was an ode to Steven Curtis Chapman, and ultimately gave both Joseph and Coby the chance to go on tour with Steven Curtis Chapman himself.
Joseph was featured as a special guest on the ’24 WinterJam tour. His latest release was a feature with Jordana Bryant on a song called “Out Of The Blue” about realizing how someone can add so much color to your vision. In May of 2025, He married his wife, Taylor, after a whirlwind romance.
https://www.josephobrienmusic.com/
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birthday: February 16th, 1998
label: Gottee
Playlist
(We Could Build a House)
The Average
Saved
Helpless One
Who’s This Man
Give Up On Love
Stages
Take Your Time
Growing Up
Camouflage
Down in My Heart (Joy)
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
like that you love me (feat. Kolby Koloff)
WON’T LET TOMORROW
I FEEL HOME
Out Of The Blue (with Jordana Bryant)
Bonus
Riverside (Original Soundtrack) (promotional for Riverside County Sheriff’s Office)
Here For You (Original Score) (promotional for Williston Police Department)
Holy Spirit Welcome (Reimagined)
Dare You To Move (Alive City)
Mighty to Save (Genavieve Linkowski)
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December 18, 2023A Collection of Christmas and Winter Classics we all know and love!
(songs are in no particular order)
Playlist
Breath Of Heaven (Mary’s Song) – Leanna Crawford
Grown-Up Christmas List – CAIN
Little Drummer Boy – for King & Country
The Christmas Waltz – Phil Wickham
That Spirit Of Christmas – Lady A
Somewhere in My Memory – Tasha Layton
O Little Town of Bethlehem – Kari Jobe
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) – Jamie Grace
The Christmas Song – Bryan & Katie Torwalt
Emmanuel, God With Us – Anthem Lights & Amy Grant
Mary, Did You Know? – Anthem Lights
Winter Wonderland – Blanca
Christmas Time Is Here – Brandon Chase & Taylor Manns
I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Caleb and Kelsey
Jingle Bells – Colbie Caillat
Silver Bells – Colbie Caillat
Auld Lang Syne – Colbie Caillat
White Christmas – I AM THEY
Tennessee Christmas – Jessica Willis Fisher
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas – Kim Walker-Smith
Wonderful Christmastime – Lady A
What Christmas Means to Me – Mandisa
Carol of the Bells – Pentatonix
The Twelve Days of Christmas (feat. Olivia and Audrey) – Sara Evans
Holly Jolly Christmas – Sarah Reeves
Let It Snow – Sarah Reeves
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year – Thomas Rhett
Sleigh Ride – Tori Kelly
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Riley Clemmons
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December 18, 2023Merry Christmas
(songs are in no particular order)
Playlist
Christmas Dreamin’ – Leanna Crawford
When Christmas Comes Around – Catie Hurst
Can’t Wait for Christmas – Cade Thompson
Celebrate Me Home – CAIN
Christmas Is Coming – CAIN & Mac Powell
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! – Natalie Grant
What Christmas Means to Me – Natalie Grant
Christmas This Year – TobyMac & Leigh Nash
Bring On the Holidays – TobyMac
Can’t Wait For Christmas – TobyMac & Relient K
All I Need For Christmas – TobyMac & Terrian
Christmas Time – Phil Wickham
White Christmas – I AM THEY
I Don’t Want Christmas to End – Zach Williams
Give Christmas Away – Tasha Layton
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Tasha Layton
Home for Christmas – Colton Dixon
Like A Child – Blessing Offor
Home for Christmas – Ryan Stevenson
Please Come Home for Christmas – Cochren & Co.
Christmas Must Be Something More – Taylor Swift
Joy – 1 Girl Nation
Wish List – 7eventh Time Down
Christmas Together – Jamie Grace
Nothing Like Christmas – Anthem Lights
Christmas Is Here – Anthem Lights
December We’ll Remember – Francesca Battistelli
Carolin’ – Francesca Battistelli
Heaven Everywhere – Francesca Battistelli
Christmas Is – Francesca Battistelli
Christmas Dreams – Francesca Battistelli
December 25 – Francesca Battistelli
Family Tree Caleb and Kelsey
Favorite Time of Year – Carrie Underwood
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day – Casting Crowns
It Must Be Christmas Time – Chris August
Happy Christmas – Colbie Caillat
Angles We Have Heard on High – Jamie Kimmett
Go Tell Em – Jordan Feliz
Once a year – Josh Wilson & Andrew Peterson
Almost Christmas – Josh Wilson
Beautiful – Kutless
Just Another Christmas – Laura Story
Christmas Lights – Love & The Outcome
Noel – Love & The Outcome
Christmas time Again My Friend – Mac Powell
It’s Christmas – Mandisa
We Need Christmas – Matthew West
Come On, Christmas – Matthew West
A Christmas To Believe In – Matthew West
The Heart of Christmas – Matthew West
Give This Christmas Away – Matthew West & Amy Grant
Giving Season – CeCe Winans
Miracle of Love – Chris Tomlin
What Christmas Means To Me (Oh, Holy Night) – Sanctus Real
More the Merrier – Sarah Reeves
The Greatest Gift – Sarah Reeves
California Christmas – Switchfoot
Hometown Christmas – Switchfoot, NEEDTOBREATHE, & JUDAH.
O Come, O Come Emmanuel/ O Come All Ye Faithful – Tori Kelly
Kid Again On Christmas – Tori Kelly
Joy to the World (Wondrous Love) – Rachael Nemiroff
Somebody’s Angel – Mandisa
The First Noel (Sing Noel) – Matthew West
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December 15, 2023Ready to go playlist of Christmas Carols and Hymns
(songs are in no particular order)
Playlist
Go Tell It On the Mountain – NEEDTOBREATHE
O Come All Ye Faithful – CAIN
Do You Hear What I Hear? – for King & Country
Hark the Herald Angels Sing – Phil Wickham
O Come O Come Emmanuel – Phil Wickham
Little Drummer Boy – Blessing Offor
Angels We Have Heard on High – 7eventh Time Down
O Holy Night – TAYA
Silent Night – Aaron Shust
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear – Anthem Lights
We Three Kings/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – Anthem Lights
O Little Town of Bethlehem – Brandon Heath
In the Bleak Midwinter – Brandon Heath
Away in a Manger – Brandon Heath
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – Francesca Battistelli
Joy To the World – Francesca Battistelli
The First Noel – Jess and Gabriel
Come Though Long Expected Jesus – Laura Story
What Child is This? – Mandisa
Crown Him (Christmas) – Chris Tomlin & Matt Redman
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December 11, 2023A fun holiday playlist utilizing various rhythms and themes.
(songs are in no particular order)
Playlist
Miss You At Christmas – Avery Anna
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – CAIN & Ben Fuller
Light of Christmas – TobyMac & Owl City
This Year for Christmas – Phil Wickham
This Christmas Eve – Ryan Stevenson
This Christmas – Cochren & Co.
Magical Season – Savannah Outen & Anna Golden
This Christmas/Jingle Bells – Anthem Lights
Beautiful Christmas – Big Time Rush
Oh Santa! – Mariah Carey
Marshmallow World – Francesca Battistelli
What Christmas Means To Me – Danny Gokey
Snowflake – David Dunn
Christmas Love – Kyle Kupecky & Kelsey Kupecky
Let It Snow/Blue Christmas – Jess and Gabriel
First Christmas in Love – Jordana Bryant
We Three Kings – Paul Russell, Lecrae, & Abe Parker
I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Chris August
My Favorite Christmas – Ruby Jay
One Star – Ryan Stevenson
Sentimental – Sarah Reeves
Feelin’ Like Christmas – Sarah Reeves
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays – Tauren Wells
25th – Tori Kelly
North Star – Tori Kelly
All I Want For Christmas Is You – Juna N Joey
Santa Tell Me – Juna N Joey
Mistletoe – Justin Bieber
With You This Christmas – Why Don’t We
JOY! – Elevation Worship & ELEVATION RHYTHM
Can You See – Fifth Harmony
Christmas Tree Farm – Taylor Swift
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December 10, 2023Christmas songs all with a message of Christ and His redemption.
(songs are in no particular order)
Playlist
O What A King – Katy Nichole
The Greatest Love (Once in Royale David City) – Tori Harper
Go Tell It on the Mountain – Cade Thompson
What Christmas Is All About – Coby James
Light of the World – Lauren Daigle
I Still Believe In Christmas – Anne Wilson
I Believe – Natalie Grant
Heavenly Hosts – for King & Country
Glorious – for King & Country
Baby Boy (Live) – for King & Country
Manger Throne – Phil Wickham
Joy to the World (Joyful, Joyful) – Phil Wickham
Face of God – Phil Wickham
This is Christmas – Tasha Layton
Wonderful Gift – Naomi Raine
The First Christmas – Riley Clemmons
Christmas (What the World Needs) – Cochren & Co.
Behold – Phil Wickham & Anne Wilson
This Christmas – 7eventh Time Down
When Hope Came Down – Kari Jobe
Messiah – Kari Jobe
Hallelujah (He Has Come) – One Common
Born Tonight – Jamie Grace
Sweet Little Jesus Boy – Jamie Grace
For God Is With Us – for King & Country, Hillary Scott
God Has Come to Earth – Aaron Shust
Miracle of Christmas – Abby Robertson
Joy Unto the World – The Afters
Hark the Herald/O Come Let Us Adore Him – Bryan & Katie Torwalt
Emmanuel (God With Us Forever) – Bryan & Katie Torwalt
This Christmas – The Color
Ring Them Bells – Ben Fuller & Jonathan Traylor
Peace On Earth – Austin French
Glory – Big Daddy Weave
Christ Is Come – Big Daddy Weave
Joy! He Shall Reigh – Big Daddy Weave
Ring the Bells – Big Daddy Weave & Meredith Andrews
We Need Emmanuel – Brandon Heath
King of Kings – Brandon Heath
Baby Boy – Brandon Heath
The Night Before Christmas – Brandon Heath
Silent Night (Emmanuel) – Seacoast Music & Brandon Lake
Messiah – Francesca Battistelli
You’re Here – Francesca Battistelli
Away in a Manger (Our Humble King) – Caleb and Kelsey
Joy to the World (The Savior Is Here) – Caleb and Kelsey
Sweet Baby Jesus – Carrie Underwood
To Christ Be the Glory (Emmanuel) – Grace City & Chase Wagner
Lift Up Your Eyes – Danny Gokey
Hope Is Alive – Ellie Holcomb
Emmanuel, God Is With Us – Ellie Holcomb
From Ordinary – Jason & Charmaine Brown
Hope of Christmas – Jenna & Zoë
Behold – Bella Camp, Arie Camp, & Jeremy Camp
Joy To Our World – Jordan Feliz
Hallelujah Our King – Jordan Feliz
Christmas Eve – Jordan St. Cyr
The Wait is Over – Jordan St. Cyr
Jesus Is Alive – Josh Wilson
Christmas Changes Everything – Josh Wilson
Tell Me the Story of Jesus – Kim Walker-Smith
Behold Him – Paul Baloche & Kim Walker-Smith
This Is Christmas – Kutless
Love Is Here – Laura Story
The Wonder of Christmas – Love & The Outcome
The KingIs Here – Love & The Outcome
Emmanuel – Love & The Outcome
Jesus Christ Is Born – Mac Powell
Splendor of the Son – Mosaic MSC
Christmas Is All About You – Mallary Hope
Make Way – Matthew West
The Hope of Christmas – Matthew West
Because of Bethlehem – Matthew West
Leaving Heaven – Matthew West & Vince Gill
Unto Us – Matthew West
Here Is Our Christ – Chris August
This Christmas – Chris August
Come Now Our King – Chris August
Christmas Day – Chris Tomlin & We The Kingdom
Emmanuel God With Us (Live) – Chris Tomlin
Noel (Live) – Chris Tomlin & Lauren Daigle
He Shall Reign Forevermore (Live) – Chris Tomlin
His Name Is Wonderful – Chris Tomlin
All the World Awaits (Hosanna) – Chris Tomlin
I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day (Live) – Chris Tomlin
Adore (Live) – Chris Tomlin
Hymn of Joy (Live) – Chris Tomlin
Bethlehem (Live) – Chris Tomlin
Hope of Israel – Chris Tomlin
Shining – Sanctus Real
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November 7, 2023Connection – what all of us truly need.
For 17-year-old singer/songwriter, Andrew Cahill, that’s his desire. Andrew started taking music lessons at an early age, from piano to ukulele and guitar. Hailing from Boise, ID, he got into songwriting during the 2020 lockdowns, while everyone was in isolation even more than before.
After releasing a series of self-produced singles, Cahill released his debut album, “Vampire Summer”, in September of 2023. Featuring a soulful collection of songs filled with relatable emotions.
His hope is that his music will be something that people can connect with. By sharing his thoughts, experiences, and ideas through his songs, he wants people to realize we all feel the same. We all go through the same things. In the loneliest generation to date, he hopes to foster connection in the world. Musically, you can expect folk vibes with hints of rock and pop.
Andrew Cahill’s latest single, “LOVE” was released on October 29th, 2023.
https://www.andrewcahillmusic.com/
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label: Independent
Playlist
Tonight
Old Man
4 A.M.
Cross My Mind
Rainy Day
Campfire
We’re Gonna Be Ok
Through It All
The End
LOVE
Barefoot On the Sand
Bonus
We’re Gonna Be Ok (Sped Up)
Through It All (Single Version)
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May 30, 2023Kevin Quinn (26) is an American actor/singer with a unique way of blending Christian and pop.
Kevin Quinn grew up in Chicago with his family and twin sister, participating in various musical theatre ventures. After auditioning for season 12 of American Idol, he focused more on the acting side of entertainment, landing roles in Disney’s Bunk’d, Adventures in Babysitting, and Hallmark Channel’s A Christmas Love Story.
He starred in the Netflix film, A Week Away (co-written by Alan Powell, founder and former member of Anthem Lights), a faith-based musical about a troubled teen, Will Hawkins (Quinn), who has to choose between juvenile detention or Christian summer camp. During his time on set, his faith was reignited, while the movie also opened the doors back into music.
With a musical CCM/pop blend, he released several singles throughout the latter half of 2021, leading to the EP, It’s About Time, in January of 2022. He was on the 2020 WinterJam tour to publicize A Week Away and was back on the tour in 2022.
Since WinterJam, Quinn has worked on several projects including a short-season podcast on mental health as well as releasing a book of poems written during 2020. He is currently working on his debut album after a series of health-related issues and breaks. It will be exciting to see what will come next for Quinn, both personally and professionally.
https://www.kevinquinnofficial.com/
Instagram
birthday: May 21, 1997
label: Capitol CMG
Playlist
Wildfire
I’m Still Breathing
Over and Over
It’s About Time
More of You
Real Me
Learning To Let Go
Blessed
Rise Above
I’m Not There Yet
Way Up
Give You Up
Bonus
Tidal Wave (from Bunk’d)
Let’s Go Make A Memory (from A Week Away)
Good Enough (from A Week Away)
Dive (from A Week Away)
Place In This World (from A Week Away)
Big House (from A Week Away)
Awesome God/God Only Knows (from A Week Away)
Where I Belong (from A Week Away)
Best Thing Ever (from A Week Away)
Fuego Em Mi Interior (Wildfire in Spanish)
It’s About Time (Stripped)
It’s About Time (Dance Remixed)
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