Born in Illinois and currently residing in Tennessee, this viral TikTok sensation and music artist has garnered a huge fan base based on her hit single ‘In Jesus’ Name.’ Even prior to the official release of the song by her record company, the song is racking up tens of millions of views on TikTok and Instagram!
So let us explore the evident rise of this young artist Katy Nichole.
Early Beginnings
Nichole had gained the attention of the world after turning her song “In Jesus Name (God of Possible).” into a viral sensation. It became a soundtrack for millions on TikTok and Instagram even before its official release on digital and streaming outlets.
The song was a reflection of Katy’s own tragic beginnings and hurdles in life and the journey to hope and healing.
The song featured the likes of David Spencer and Grammy-nominated songwriters Ethan Hulse and Jeff Pardo as co-writers after Katy was contacted by music houses in the industry.
Katy says, “This song is one of the greatest gifts God could ever give me. I want to be a good, faithful servant to the Lord. I’m just grateful to be His vessel.”
The song had also topped Billboard‘s streaming-, airplay- and sales-based Hot Christian Songs chart. Specifically, on Christian Airplay, the song was marked in the 7th rank making it one of her many firsts in the top 10. In the leading weeks of March, it drew 6.1 million impressions according to Luminate.
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She told Billboard in an interview, “When I first wrote it, it was a different song. It was titled “God of Possible,” and I posted a little clip, which was the bridge of the song, to TikTok.
When that started to get traction, the label told me that I should go back in and re-record it as a full song.”
Tragic Moments
Talking about tragic beginnings, Nichole has openly addressed her lifelong fight with congenital scoliosis since she was diagnosed as an infant.
At the age of 14, she had her spinal fusion surgery which not only lead to years of depression and issues with body dysmorphia but also the solemn feeling of hopelessness.
According to her, after spending years with her diagnosis and then undergoing surgery to straighten her spine, sent her into “a bedridden mental and emotional spiral.”
After three years, Katy went back in for an operation to essentially remove the metal rods and screws that had been placed in her back.
Talking about the process, she remarked in an interview, “I go into the second surgery, and I come out of it, and the smoke cloud of depression was gone.
I encountered the Lord in that moment,” Katy remembers. “When I got my X-rays after surgery, my spine was actually straighter than when the rods had been in it. So when I say that God can do miracles, I mean it, because I’ve seen it.”
For some time after the life-changing surgery, Katy served as both an ambassador for the Shriners Hospitals for Children and as a volunteer for Musicians On Call.
Music and the fundamental power of healing in it have encouraged her to be a support for people with tough health challenges in life.
It eventually gave her a new direction not only in her music but also in life. Recently, Katy Nichole signed with Centricity Music as an artist in June 2021, after initially laying a claim to the spotlight by posting videos on social media.
She viewed music as a catharsis after a period of hopelessness and destitution. She summarized her career in the following words;
“There’s no story that doesn’t matter to God. Every story was written by Him, and He’s the greatest author of all time,” Katy declares. “God’s healed me, so I know He can heal someone else. I’m going to share my story and hope it will encourage others to go and share theirs.”
The singer has recently came out with her first studio album, claiming the rightful place of the best 2022’s breakout artist of Centricity Music.
The artist Katy Nichole released it as a self-titled piece on June 24 at numerous digital and streaming outlets everywhere.
The highly anticipated EP featured the No. 1 hit, “In Jesus Name (God of Possible),” as one of the singles. However, the current rising star of the show is her song, “God Is In This Story (Feat. Big Daddy Weave),” and three more tracks, which had been a product of her well of life experiences.
In an interview with Christian Bears, she asserted, “This EP is coming from a real, honest and not holding back anything place because I’m so unashamed to say the name of Jesus and to tell people how good He really is and how treasured by God they are,” says Nichole.
“I want people to know that my God is good even though my circumstances are not always good.”
She performed her songs from her EP live, making her Grand Ole Opry debut on June 18. After the performance, she received a rare standing ovation for a debut appearance to the thousands of attendees in the audience.
Along with her Opry debut, Katy Nichole was also featured for a performance at the K-LOVE Fan Awards where her song “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” was named “Worship Song of the Year.”
Katy Nichole had recently got the break of her life, with the feature as the Top 5 on the Billboard Emerging Artist Chart and being named a YouTube “Trending Artist On The Rise” for the music video of her hit single that has been streamed for nearly eight million times.
In an interview with Newswires, she celebrated her success in the following words, “I’m completely in awe of Jesus,” shares Nichole. “Over this last few weeks, I’ve played both of my dream venues, Red Rocks Amphitheater with Chris Tomlin and the Grand Ole Opry.
So many dreams that have been kept in my heart since I was about 11 years old have come true, and I’m beyond thankful right now…I’m honored that the Lord has given me this gift to share His mighty name with others.”
Conclusion
Katy Nichole found her calling in a shroud of pain and helplessness. Her music not only empowers her but also the millions of people who resonated with her message of hope and recovery. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for her.
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