Influence Music

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,^[1] 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,^[2] 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.^[3] 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^[4]
• Larry James Walker II ^[5]
• Evan Craft^[6]
• Christine Di’Clario^[7]
• Mack Brock^[8]
• Lindy Cofer^[9]
• Jonathan Traylor^[10]
• Sean Feucht^[11]
• Meredith Andrews^[12]
• Propaganda^[13]
• Voices of Hope Children’s Choir^[14]

Discography

Live albums

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

References

1. ^ "Worship". Influence Church. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
2. ^ "Influence Music | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. June 9, 2018. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
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5. ^ "Long Live The King (Live At The Grove)", 2023-07-14, retrieved 2023-08-07
6. ^ "Gloria, Honor, Poder", 2022-04-22, retrieved 2023-08-07
7. ^ "Selah", 2022-04-22, retrieved 2023-08-07
8. ^ "Coming Home", 2022-08-19, retrieved 2023-08-07
9. ^ "ASK - Live At The Grove", 2023-07-14, retrieved 2023-08-07
10. ^ "10,000 Armies - Live", 2021-06-04, retrieved 2023-08-07
11. ^ "Coming Awake", 2022-01-07, retrieved 2023-08-07
12. ^ "Breathe - Acoustic", 2018-11-30, retrieved 2023-08-07
13. ^ "Soil And Sky - Interlude", 2020-01-24, retrieved 2023-08-07
14. ^ "Rebels Finale", 2020-01-24, retrieved 2023-08-07
15. ^ "Influence Music Chart History: Top Christian Albums". Billboard. June 9, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
16. ^ "Influence Music - Independent Albums". Billboard. June 9, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
17. ^ "Touching Heaven - Influence Music". Spotify
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19. ^ "Influence Music - Live at Church: Mixtape, Vol. 2 Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic", retrieved 2023-08-08
20. ^ "Influence Music - Ages [Live] Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic", retrieved 2023-08-08
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23. ^ "Influence Music - Mistakes Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic", retrieved 2023-08-08
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25. ^ "Influence Music - Touching Heaven: Electric EP Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic", retrieved 2023-08-08
26. ^ "Influence Music - Ages En Español Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic", retrieved 2023-08-08
27. ^ "Influence Music - An Influence Christmas Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic", retrieved 2023-08-08
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29. ^ "Influence Music - Proud Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic", retrieved 2023-08-08
30. ^ "Matt Gilman, Influence Music - Long Live the King [Live at the Grove] Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic", retrieved 2023-08-08