Bethel Music announces the release of their dynamic new single, “If The Lord (Live).” Available today, alongside a live music video, the song features worship leader and songwriter, Zahriya Zachary. Listen to “If The Lord (Live)” here and watch the music video here.
Recorded live at the Cascade Theater in Redding, Calif., “If The Lord (Live)” is a joyful song of remembrance of all the Lord has done as we live our lives. Based on Psalm 34 (“I will praise the Lord at all times – His praise will always be on my lips”), the song leads listeners to praise the Lord at all times, with thankfulness, in response to the faithfulness of God and all that He does.
Says Zachary, “While recording this song I felt overwhelmed by just how good the Lord has been to me. I was filled with deep joy in remembering how much He has saved me from and how far I’ve come with Him.”
Born and raised in Spring, Texas, Zachary is one the newest member of the Bethel Music and currently leads worship in Houston, Texas, at The Woodlands Methodist Church. She believes that worship is the place where we belong, and her prayer is that she would help lead people to the feet of Jesus.
Bethel Music has been at the forefront of the worship music movement for over a decade, producing songs that resonate with believers worldwide. Their forthcoming compilation album promises to be a milestone project, featuring a collection of live worship songs that reflect its mission to create an atmosphere of worship that brings people closer to God. Fans can expect a diverse range of anthems from various Bethel Music artists, each contributing their unique sound and heart for worship.
About Zahriya Zachary Born and raised in Spring, Texas, Zahriya Zachary joined the Bethel Music collective in 2021. Although she didn’t come from a musical family, her love for music began at the early age of six while learning to play the piano. She began volunteering on her church’s worship team when she was a freshman in college, while the Lord was teaching her more about what it means to have a worshiper’s heart. Zahriya has appeared on several Bethel Music albums leading songs such as “Back To Life” and “Surrounded By Holy.” Most recently, she is featured on the collective’s newest single release, “If the Lord (Live).” Zahriya believes that worship is the place where we belong, and her prayer is that she would help lead people to the feet of Jesus. For more on Zachary, please visit: Instagram | YouTube
About Bethel Music Bethel Music is a worship movement pursuing the presence of God and capturing fresh expressions of worship out of Redding, California. Bethel Music has grown from a local church music ministry to an internationally renowned collective of songwriters, artists, and musicians. Brian and Jenn Johnson co-founded this movement in 2001 to raise up worshippers, take hold of their true identity, and pursue intimacy with God above all else. Since 2001, the Bethel Music collective has released 18 worship albums, including “Homecoming (2021),” “Simple (2022),” “Come Up Here (2023),” and most recently “Moments: Wait (2024).” Each album carries a unique theme and features some of the most well-recognized artists in the genre. In 2021, the label was nominated for 6 Dove Awards, and another 11 in 2022, spanning across categories like “Songwriter of the Year”, “Worship Album of the Year”, and “Inspirational and Rock/Contemporary Songs of the Year”. Since forming, Bethel Music has broken records, ranking in CCLI’s top 25 songs since 2013. Their song “Goodness of God” has continually ranked as the top charted song since it was released in 2019. “This Is Amazing Grace” has ranked in the top 100 songs since 2014, “No Longer Slaves” since 2016, and “The Lion and the Lamb” since 2017. In addition, “Reckless Love” has appeared in the top 25 since 2018, and “Living Hope” in the top 10 since 2019. Hitting a new stride over the last few years, Bethel Music has continually ranked at #6 in the top 10 radio market share.
