Music News: Leslie Jordan unveils song inspired by deeply personal event
LESLIE JORDAN UNVEILS SINGLE INSPIRED BY DEEPLY PERSONAL LIFE EVENT
June 2 2023 – Nashville, TN – Leslie Jordan introduces “You Are With Me,” a deeply personal song written as her and her husband were journeying through the process of adopting their son in 2017.
Having served on staff and led worship at an eclectic church just south of Nashville for ten years, as well as comprised one half of the Grammy Nominated All Sons & Daughters from 2010-2018, Leslie is a seasoned artist with a multi-faceted depth in her creativity.
Written alongside her friend Sandra McCracken, who released a first version of the song in 2020, this single was inspired by the Valley of dry bones in Ezekiel 37 as well as the comfort announced in Isaiah 40, two scriptural passages that mirrored Leslie’s experience.
She describes her song as one of “desperation and vulnerability,” themes not always common in Christian contexts and yet inspiring for people to find language and permission to express their feelings, much like the Psalms do. The central message of “You Are With Me” is one of dwelling on the promise of God’s presence – the Helper promised by Christ – through which we are never alone.
“You Are With Me” announces a new project from the Nashville-based singer-songwriter.
Leslie Jordan
ABOUT Leslie Jordan is a creative artist living with her husband and son in Tennessee. She she comprised one half of the Grammy Nominated All Sons & Daughters from 2010-2018, served on staff and led worship at an eclectic church for ten years, is currently one of the Integrity Music Publishing staff writers, and co-founded the Nashville-based non-profit, The Fold, where she now serves as Executive Director.
Integrity Music is part of the David C. Cook family, a nonprofit global resource provider serving the Church with life-transforming materials. With offices in both the US and the UK, Nashville, Tennessee and Brighton, East Sussex, Integrity Music is committed to taking songs of substance to the local church and its leaders around the world. More information is available here.
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Kelly Meade is a lifelong music lover from upstate New York. She has served as a review writer, website & social media admin for Today's Christian Entertainment as well as guest host for our Kingdom Builder podcast since 2015. Kelly also enjoys spending time in nature surrounded by God's creation & crafting. One of her favorite verses is Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
