“Nashville native Mary-Clair gives listeners a collection of well-crafted pop tracks with her 2025 debut album Enough. As themes of faith, real life and love flow throughout, many will find themselves relating to several of Mary-Clair’s songs and the heart behind them.” –Today’s Christian Entertainment “2026 Artists To Watch”

NASHVILLE, TN—June 12th, 2026: Contemporary Christian Music rising star Mary-Clair has announced the upcoming release of her newest original music, featuring CCM rapper Steven Malcolm, called “Rise Up,”out June 12^th via Nashville’s Vere Music. Recorded and mixed at Fleauxmotion, Franklin, TN, the song was written by Mary-Clair, Steven Malcolm and Tedd Tjornhom, and produced by Tedd T.

“’Rise Up’ is a summertime jam to listen to by the pool or dancing with your friends. It glorifies God and gives a listener an anthem to turn up when they need encouragement,” reflected Mary-Clair, adding, “Featuring Steven Malcolm, this song is guaranteed to turn your day around!” Listen HERE

Created in conjunction with Kanakuk Kamp’s annual Memorial Day Weekend event, “Rise Up,” this year’s event theme song,is a follow-up to the singer/songwriter’s 2025 “Kanakuk Song,” featuring Tinashe. 

In the midst of working on “Rise Up,” Mary-Clair headed to Chattanooga, TN, for a crowd-pleasing debut performance on May 16^th, at the 2026 Jfest Music, Arts and Lifestyle Festival, Tennessee Valley’s largestannual Christian Music festivalin Chattanooga.   Among songs showcased were streaming, fan and critic favorites, “Your Love,” “Homesick,” “Heaven in the Way,” “There’s a God,” “Enough” and “Never be the Same.”  Throughout the day, the multi-talented artist met with fans and fellow musicians.

Speaking extensively with WDEF-TV’S News 12 This Morning prior to show dayin a live appearance, Mary-Clair expressed her excitement, later saying, “Playing Jfest meant the world to me. It was my first big show as an artist, and I couldn’t wait for such a wonderful day,” adding “J103 was the first radio station to play one of my songs, so being there for Jfest was an honor and privilege for me, seeing some great music and putting on my first real show.  Watch HERE.

“There’s A God,” produced by Jeff Pardo, available everywhere, continues its momentum after the song’s initial release earlier this year. The Nashville-based star looks forward to more live performances throughout the summer where she will continue to entertain an ever-growing fan base with song favorites from her 2025 acclaimed Vere Music debut album, Enough.

The captivating video for “There’s A God” premiered during New Release Today’s 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards Show recently where Mary-Clair also received a nomination for Best New Artist/Group Song for “Your Love.” Shot in Nashville, the visually stunning yet minimalist performance clip directed by Evan Smith and Duncan Smith shows the singer as her most honest and authentic self. The acoustic-driven ballad has quickly become a fan favorite, earning placements on multiple faith-based playlists across Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify and more. Watch the “There’s A God” video HERE.

“’There’s A God’” is a song for someone who feels stuck or unsure of who they are,” Mary-Clair commented,adding, “it speaks to the quiet questions in the heart, assuring you that you are seen, known, and deeply loved by the Lord. Even in the uncertainty, this song will always remind you that there is a God, He has a plan for your life, and He hasn’t forgotten you!”

     
Mary Clair with Christian rapper KB (on left) and Mary-Clair greeting fans (on right).

“There’s A God” and “Falling” are among the many highlights found on Mary-Clair’s breakthrough debut album, Enough, available everywhere now via Vere Music HERE. Produced by 2x GRAMMY® Award-winning producer and songwriter Tedd T (Dolly Parton, for KING & COUNTRY, MercyMe), apart from “There’s A God,” the collection sees the gifted 22-year-old Nashville native forging her own distinctive vision of contemporary Christian pop on such recent hit singles as “Red Eye,” “Enough,” “Your Love,” and “Heaven In the Way,” the latter two joined by official music videos streaming now alongside additional visuals, “Story Behind the Song” videos, and more at the Mary-Clair YouTube channel HERE.

“The entire Vere team is thrilled to be a part of the release of Mary-Clair’s debut project, Enough. This has truly been a labor of love, working alongside Mary-Clair’s team of management, producers, and songwriters. The support from the DSP’s, radio, and the press has been a blessing. This record is amazing!,” says Vere Music President and Founder Rusty Harmon.

Nashville native Mary-Clair previously attended the Lionsgate major faith film sequel I Can Only Imagine 2 Nashville premiere and red carpet. The gifted singer/songwriter is portrayed in the movie by her sister Ruthie Brickell, holding a deeply personal connection to the project, and adding an intimate and heartfelt layer to the story behind one of contemporary Christian music’s most beloved anthems.

“I am so proud of my dad and all of my dear friends in the MercyMe family for the hard work and honesty they put into this film. It’s a true story of balancing hard times and blessings and learning how to find peace in both. I hope you can see this movie…and you might hear my name mentioned in a scene!” said Mary-Clair.

Mary-Clair attends the red carpet for I Can Only Imagine 2

ABOUT MARY-CLAIR:

Mary-Clair grew up in Nashville where she was moved to perform at an early age, thanks in part to her passion for such diverse artists as Michael Jackson, Queen, and Aerosmith, Christian rock icons DC Talk and Audio Adrenaline, and the more traditional gospel of CeCe Winans and the Gaither Vocal Band. By middle school, she was already getting serious about her calling, taking both voice and piano lessons while beginning to write songs in her journal. Her dreams began coming real in part thanks to Tedd T, one of Nashville’s most esteemed producer-songwriters, a chart-topping, multiple award-winner known for his groundbreaking work alongside such diverse artists as Celine Dion, Mutemath, Tauren Wells, and Lauren Daigle. Together they set to work crafting a singular creative approach that melds acoustic textures and symphonic backdrops to showcase Mary-Clair’s vocal power and deeply held faith.

Reflecting on her debut album, Mary-Clair has stated, “I made ‘Enough’ with young girls out there listening to the radio in mind.  I want them to know that it’s possible to listen to fun music and not have to give up certain values. These are songs that I poured my heart out into, and I just think that they are so timely in our world today, both musically and lyrically. Sometimes I listen to it and think, I can’t believe this is me. This is too good to be true.”

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