Influence Music is an American contemporary worship music collective and independent record label based in Anaheim Hills, California. The collective leads worship in weekend church services at Influence Church, as well as itinerate ministry across the United States.
History
Influence Music began in 2017 at Influence Church in Anaheim Hills, CA. The collective released one album independently, “Touching Heaven”, along with 3 singles “Proud”, I AM” and “An Influence Christmas”. Their debut album “Touching Heaven” landed Billboard Charts No. 2 Christian Albums chart, No. 8 on the Emerging Artists chart, and No. 1 Christian/Gospel genre album on iTunes. “Mistakes” Christian Radio Airplay charts, and “Spirit Lead Me,” peaked at position 38 Christian Billboard Hot Tracks. In 2018 Influence Music signed a distribution agreement with Capitol Christian Music Group and has since released other live and studio albums.
Influence Music's second live album “Rebels” was released in 2019 in conjunction with a short film of the same name. Their partnered with America’s Got Talent Semi-Finalists “Voices of Hope” on both the recording and the short film. Rebel’s was followed up with a Deluxe album that featured studio versions of several of the songs.
Their third full-length album “Ages” was the first to see CCLI success with “Glory, Honor, Power” and “10,000 Armies” reaching the top 500. The album featured Motown (Gospel) artist Jonathan Traylor.
On April 22, 2022, the collective launched its first project in Spanish entitled “Ages En Español” featuring Christine D’Clario and Evan Craft. On August 19, 2022, the worship group launched their second studio album “Before The Breakthrough”. This project included collaborations with Mack Brock and Kim Walker-Smith as vocalists.
On January 27, 2023, Influence Music launched a new brand entitled “Influence Music Kids” which aims to release Christian music for children. Their first EP was entitled “10,000 Armies” and featured Whitney Medina as the lead vocalist along with Influence Kids.
Pastor Phil and Tammy Hotsenpiller serve as the Co-Presidents of Influence Music and executive pastors of Influence Church. Melody Noel serves as the Vice President as well as worship leader and songwriter.
Members
Current
Melody Noel Whitney Medina Anjin Teal Zach Johnson
Former
Michael Ketterer Matt Gilman
Guests artists
Kim Walker-Smith Larry James Walker II Evan Craft Christine Di’Clario Mack Brock Lindy Cofer Jonathan Traylor Sean Feucht Meredith Andrews Propaganda Voices of Hope Children’s Choir
Discography
Live albums TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsUS ChristUSIndieUSLatinUSLatin PopTouching Heaven (Live) Released: May 25, 2018 Label: Influence Music Format: CD, download, stream26——Live At Church: Mixtape (Vol. 1) Released: 2020 Label: Influence Music Format: download, stream————Live At Church: Mixtape (Vol. 2) Released: 2021 Label: Influence Music Format: download, stream————ages (Live) Released: 2021 Label: Influence Music Format: download, stream————ages (Deluxe / Live) Released: 2021 Label: Influence Music Format: CD, download, stream————Long Live The King (Live at the Grove) Released: 2023 Label: Influence Music Format: CD, cassette, download, stream————"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.
Studio albums TitleDetailsRebels Released: 2019 Label: Influence Music Format: CD, download, streamTouching Heaven (Instrumental) Released: 2019 Label: Influence Music Format: download, streamREBELS (Instrumental) Released: 2019 Label: Influence Music Format: download, streamREBELS (Deluxe) Released: 2020 Label: Influence Music Format: CD, download, streamBefore The Breakthrough Released: 2022 Label: Influence Music Format: CD, download, streamBefore The Breakthrough (Instrumental) Released: 2022 Label: Influence Music Format: cassette, download, stream
Extended plays TitleDetailsMistakes - EP Released: 2018 Label: Influence Music Format: download, streamTouching Heaven - Acoustic EP Released: 2018 Label: Influence Music Format: download, streamTouching Heaven - Electric EP Released: 2019 Label: Influence Music Format: download, streamAges En Español Released: 2022 Label: Influence Music Format: download, streamAn Influence Christmas Released: 2022 Label: Influence Music Format: download, stream10,000 Armies - Influence Music Kids Released: 2023 Label: Influence Music Format: download, stream
Singles +TitleYearAlbumProud2017N/AChristmas Medley2017N/ASoli Deo Gloria (Sarmo Remix)2019Touching Heaven - Electric EPTouching Heaven (Sarmo Remix)2019Touching Heaven - Electric EPStronger (Live)2020AGES (Live)Prophesy (Live)2020AGES (Live)The Day That Christmas Came2020N/AGlory, Honor, Power (Live)2021AGES (Live)10,000 Armies (Live)2021AGES (Live)Devotion (Live)2021AGES (Live)Jesus (Live)2021AGES (Live)Coming Awake2022N/AGlory, Honor, Power (Studio Version)2022N/AGloria, Honor, Poder2022Ages En Español10,000 Ejercitos 2022Ages En EspañolStraight To Your Heart 2022Before The BreakthroughOf Great Courage2022Before The BreakthroughBy Your Spirit2022Before The BreakthroughASK2022Before The BreakthroughLong Live The King (Live At The Grove)2023Long Live The King (Live At The Grove)Coming Home (Live At The Grove)2023Long Live The King (Live At The Grove)Nobody Leaves The Same (Live At The Grove)2023Long Live The King (Live At The Grove)
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