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Brandon Heath Nearly Gave Up On Music Career Before “That’s Enough” Relit His Creative Fire

Five-time GRAMMY-nominated, eight-time Dove Award-winning Brandon Heath releases “That’s Enough” to radio following his sixth No. 1 hit “See Me Through It.” Both songs are featured on his first full-length, Centricity Music album, Enough Already, which likely would not have been written and recorded if it wasn’t for “That’s Enough” becoming the catalyst for new music.

In 2019, Heath was ready to be done with his career as an artist. One of the last remaining engagements on his calendar was an event with KLJY Joy 99.1 FM that the station broadcasted live. On a whim during the event, Heath played “That’s Enough,” a song that he had just written and planned to pitch to another artist to record.

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The next morning, the station replayed the song from the previous night and listeners began calling the station. When the song’s impact continued, KLJY’s Sandi Brown contacted Heath, telling him that he needed to be the one to record the song. This experience lit a creative fire in Heath that ultimately led to him signing a new record deal with Centricity Music and writing a set of songs that became Enough Already.

Leaning into the album’s central theme, the award-winning artist breaks down the core elements of belief in “That’s Enough,” reminding listeners: You are here. You are loved. God is good, and that’s enough. “When it gets down to it, the Gospel’s really simple,” Heath offers. “So when God asks us to have a childlike faith, I think He really means it.”

Brandon Heath – That’s Enough

“By now most of us have probably seen the meme conveying that ‘Adulthood is saying, ‘After this week, things will slow down a bit’ over and over until you die’,’” muses Kris Love, Centricity Music’s Sr. Director of National Promotion. “Every day, there’s a car breaking down, a kid with a project due, bills to pay, a house thing to fix, a doctor’s appointment to schedule, meals to make, laundry to fold. It just feels like so much weight to carry. ‘That’s Enough’ is a song that gives the listener a moment to catch their breath; to rest in the fact that they are loved by God.”

Releasing a concept video for the song and singing it last fall on the Grand Ole Opry stage and on Huckabee, Heath recorded “That’s Enough” with GRAMMY-nominated producer Jeff Pardo. He also recorded select Enough Already songs with GRAMMY-nominated producer Jordan Sapp plus Kyle Williams (We Are Messengers), Apollo LTD and Christian Hale while Doug WeierNick Rad and five-time GRAMMY-winner Dave Clauss mixed select tracks. He further co-wrote songs with Paul DuncanRoss KingJonathan SmithMallary HopeMolly Reed GraysonHeather Morgan and GRAMMY Award-winning Ran Jackson.

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Brandon Heath’s First Centricity Music Album, Enough Already Sparks No. 1 Hit “See Me Through It”

Five-time GRAMMY®-nominated, eight-time Dove Award-winning Brandon Heath released his first full-length, Centricity Music album, Enough Already, April 22. This week the acclaimed album sparks the No. 1 Billboard Christian AC radio hit, “See Me Through It,” and features eight more tracks that find Heath addressing faith-shaping questions and collaborating with multiple producers and songwriters.

Co-written by Heath, Kyle Williams (We Are Messengers), GRAMMY Award-winner Ran Jackson and Heather Morgan, “See Me Through It” encourages listeners that they are never alone in whatever life is throwing at them.

“Where could we hide from Him? He sees us in the dark,” Heath says of the song’s message. “He pursues us; He sees us, and He stays with us. No matter how lost we feel or how difficult things get, He sees us where we are, and He’s going to see us through it.”

“I owe a huge thank you to Christian radio and to the radio dream team @centricityradio for the dedication to get this one out to the masses,” adds Heath on Facebook. “My three-year-old told me yesterday in the car, ‘Daddy, sometimes when I’m sad, music makes me feel better.’ How true is that!?! So thankful that this music we make is helping people get through a tough time.”

Brandon Heath celebrates “See Me Through It” hitting No. 1 with Centricity Music and his radio team. Pictured (l-r) are: Grant Hubbard; Shimmy Chimento, Manager of National Promotion; Heath; Kris Love, Sr. Director of National Promotion; Chris Hauser; Caren Seidle, CEO; and Andrew Lambeth, Director of Sales & Marketing.
Brandon Heath celebrates “See Me Through It” hitting No. 1 with Centricity Music and his radio team. Pictured (l-r) are: Grant Hubbard; Shimmy Chimento, Manager of National Promotion; Heath; Kris Love, Sr. Director of National Promotion; Chris Hauser; Caren Seidle, CEO; and Andrew Lambeth, Director of Sales & Marketing.

Teaming with producer Williams to record “See Me Through It,” Heath also recorded select Enough Already songs with GRAMMY-nominated producers Jordan Sapp and Jeff Pardo plus Apollo LTD and Christian Hale while Doug WeierNick Rad and five-time GRAMMY-winner Dave Clauss mixed select tracks. He further co-wrote songs with Paul DuncanRoss KingJonathan SmithMallary HopeMolly Reed Grayson, Hale and Apollo LTD’s Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark.

Blending a healthy mix of ready-made hits and deep cuts, the seeds of Heath’s new songs on Enough Already were planted in his backyard, a place where he has spent a good portion of time thinking, praying and mowing his steep plot of land that includes a small creek, a play set for his young daughters and a fire pit for the men’s group that meets at his house. Essentially, his backyard is the place where his current album grew.

Ironically, when the pandemic shut down touring in 2020, Heath spent an unexpected amount of time in other people’s backyards. He decided to play small, safe outdoor shows by invitation-only in select backyards across the country. These “Brandon in the Backyard” dates were so enjoyable that Heath is continuing the events, playing his new hits and fan favorites in backyards this summer.

Signed last year to both Centricity Music and Centricity Publishing, all the latest Brandon Heath music, tour and more news, can be found at: www.brandonheathmusic.comSpotifyFacebookInstagramYouTube and Twitter.

About Brandon Heath:

A Nashville native, Heath quickly won the hearts of listeners when he released his major label debut in 2006. Along with his GRAMMY nominations, an American Music Award nod and an Emmy Award, Heath has six No. 1 songs, including four Billboard Christian AC No. 1 singles to his credit: “See Me Through It,” “I’m Not Who I Was,” “Your Love” and the RIAA Platinum-certified “Give Me Your Eyes.” His eight Dove Awards include two consecutive Male Vocalist honors (2009, 2010) and a win for Song of the Year (“Give Me Your Eyes”). He has also been recognized as a top lyricist in his field with numerous songwriting accolades, including being named BMI’s 2014 Songwriter of the Year. Heath’s artistry and ability to connect with audiences have compelled wide media coverage across the nation to platform his story and music. Highlights include coverage in The New York Times, Billboard, PeopleThe Wall Street Journal, RelevantCBS Evening NewsThe Discovery Channel and as a presenter on the 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards.

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, Apollo LTD, Brandon Heath, Chris Renzema, Coby James, Cross Point Music, Jason Gray, Jordan Feliz, Katy Nichole, Lauren Daigle, North Point Worship, Patrick Mayberry, PEABOD and Unspoken. Providing label and publishing services, Centricity is a family-owned organization, and they like it that way. 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/.

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[Music] Enough Already – Brandon Heath

Five-time GRAMMY®-nominated, eight-time Dove Award-winning Brandon Heath releases his first full-length, Centricity Music album, Enough Already, today (April 22). Available now at digital and streaming outlets everywhere, the album features the No. 7 and climbing AC Indicator Billboard radio hit, “See Me Through It,” and eight more tracks that find Heath addressing faith-shaping questions and collaborating with multiple producers and songwriters.

A healthy mix of ready-made hits and deep cuts, Enough Already also exposes the singer’s hidden insecurities, like his ever-present struggle with feeling like he never quite measures up.

“It’s a real weakness for me, but I also realize there’s a lot of people out there who can relate to that. So I decided to kind of allow it to have more space in my life and to let it affect my songwriting,” Heath shares. “This has been a season of me rediscovering what I mean to God, and it has really just given me a lot of peace and a sense of belonging.”

This hard-won realization emboldens the title-cut that holds a lighthearted double meaning. “I don’t need anything or anyone else to tell me what I’m worth. God has already defined my worth. He already calls me son. He already recognizes me as redeemed,” Heath contends. “There’s really nothing in this world that could give me more meaning and purpose than what God already gives me.”

Leaning further into the Enough Already central theme, Heath breaks down the core elements of belief on “That’s Enough” while the autobiographical “He Is Not Worried” relies on Heath’s signature storytelling. Depicting a full circle moment from his childhood all the way back to the present day raising two kids of his own, the selection explores the way a father sets the tone for his family. The Gospel-tinged track asks a pivotal question that has become a personal compass for Heath: Is my Heavenly Father worried? The question is timely considering the fear that’s currently running rampant on a global scale.

“Things are crazy,” Heath concedes, “but it’s not the time to lose our head, throw up our hands and dig ourselves into a hole. It’s time to love our neighbor. That’s what God has called us to do — to love and see our neighbor, because I know they’re scared like I am. So I’m trying to be more in tune with the people around me and just find ways to say, ‘Hey, we’re loved. We’re not alone.’”

Teaming with GRAMMY-nominated producers Jordan Sapp and Jeff Pardo plus Apollo LTDKyle Williams (We Are Messengers) and Christian Hale for Enough Already, Heath also brought in Doug WeierNick Rad and five-time GRAMMY winner Dave Clauss to mix select tracks. He further collaborated with multiple songwriters, co-writing with producers Hale, Williams and Apollo LTD’s Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark along with Paul DuncanRoss KingJonathan SmithMallary HopeMolly Reed GraysonHeather Morgan and GRAMMY Award winning Ran Jackson.

The seeds of Heath’s new songs were planted in his backyard, a place where he has spent a good portion of time over the past year thinking, praying and mowing his steep plot of land that includes a small creek, a play set for his young daughters and a fire pit for the men’s group that meets at his house. Essentially, his backyard is the place where his next album has grown.

Ironically, when the pandemic shut down touring in 2020, Heath spent an unexpected amount of time in other people’s backyards. He decided to play small, safe outdoor shows by invitation-only in select backyards across the country. These “Brandon in the Backyard” dates were so enjoyable that Heath is making plans now to play his new hits and fan favorites at an additional 30 backyards this spring and summer.

Highlighting the tour on the nationally televised Huckabee show while performing both “See Me Through It” and “That’s Enough” before joining Will Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association for a livestreamed Good Friday event, Heath also has a standalone single, “Anywhere But Here,” featured in the independent film The Sound Of Violet in theaters next week.

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[Music] He Is Not Worried – Brandon Heath

Five-time GRAMMY-nominated, eight-time Dove Award-winning Brandon Heath releases new music with “He Is Not Worried,” which can be heard below. This track preview Heath’s upcoming album titled Enough Already, which is set for release on April 22. “He Is Not Worried” is available now to download or stream.

Like many of his most recent songwriting ideas, the seeds of for Heath’s new songs were planted in his backyard, a place where he’s spent a good portion of time over the past year thinking, praying and mowing his steep plot of land that includes a small creek, a play set for his young daughters and a fire pit for the men’s group that meets at his house. Essentially, his backyard is the place where his next album, due in 2022, has grown.

Ironically, when the pandemic shut down touring in 2020, Heath spent an unexpected amount of time in other people’s backyards. He decided to play small, safe outdoor shows by invitation-only in select backyards across the country. These “Brandon in the Backyard” dates were so enjoyable that Heath is making plans now to play an additional 30 backyards this spring and summer. Traveling with his family in an RV, Heath leads these events with his guitar; and more times than not, he’s completely unplugged.

“It’s been this new connection with my core fanbase, and it’s made me really excited about playing and how I play,” shares Heath.

Signed last year to both Centricity Music and Centricity Publishing, Heath is not only partnering with a new label, but is collaborating with songwriters he’s never written with before and producers with which he has not previously worked. Whether creating music with new colleagues or joining longtime friends, like recently with CMA award-winner Deana Carter on stage as she headlined the famed Ryman Auditorium for the first time, Heath brings his uncanny ability to both craft and then deliver songs to audiences around the world.

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“See Me Through It” is available now to download or stream.

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A Nashville native, Heath quickly won the hearts of listeners when he released his major label debut in 2006. Along with his GRAMMY nominations, an American Music Award nod and an Emmy Award, Heath has three Billboard No. 1 singles to his credit, including “I’m Not Who I Was,” “Your Love” and the RIAA Platinum-certified “Give Me Your Eyes.” His eight Dove Awards include two consecutive Male Vocalist honors (2009, 2010) and a win for Song of the Year (“Give Me Your Eyes”). He has also been recognized as a top lyricist in his field with numerous songwriting accolades, including being named BMI’s 2014 Songwriter of the Year.

“Another Song About Love” is available now to download or stream.

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[Music] Human Nature – Brandon Heath

Five-time GRAMMY-nominated, eight-time Dove Award-winning Brandon Heath releases “Human Nature” marking the first single from his exclusive, worldwide recording and publishing contract with Centricity Music. Available at digital and streaming outlets everywhere, the song goes for radio adds Aug. 13.

In just over three minutes, Heath explores in the timely track what happens when God’s sovereignty collides with our humanity.

“It’s about the brokenness we experience through separation,” Heath says of the song he wrote with Paul Duncan and Christian Hale. “When the Savior meets human nature, He redeems it all. We were made to be with God, and we’re made to be with each other. We’re not supposed to be alone.”

Heath says fatherhood has altered his viewpoint on the necessity of relationship and the way the Father loves us. “For me, sometimes I feel like such a burden to myself and to God, but my perspective’s changed as a dad. My girls, they’re my babies. I will step into the burden of parenting because I want to,” he shares. “So it was important for me to remind myself that I’m not God’s problem; I’m His child.”

Like many of his most recent songwriting ideas, the seeds of “Human Nature” were planted in Heath’s backyard—a place where he’s spent a good portion of time over the past year thinking, praying and mowing his steep plot of land that includes a small creek, a play set for his young daughters and a fire pit for the men’s group that meets at his house. Essentially, his backyard is the place where his next album, due in 2022, has grown.

Newly signed to both Centricity Music and Centricity Publishing, Heath is opening a fresh chapter. Not only is he partnering with a new label, but he’s collaborating with songwriters he’s never written with before and producers he hasn’t previously worked with. While almost everything in this season is different, one thing hasn’t changed, and that’s Heath’s uncanny ability to craft a song.

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