About Katy Nichole

ā€œIf I had one thing that I could say to people, itā€™s that God is a God of healing.ā€

Singer/songwriter, and new Centricity Music signee, Katy Nichole doesnā€™t make this statement lightly. Sheā€™s experienced supernatural healing in her own life. And her unwavering belief in Godā€™s ability to heal and the power of prayer have swiftly turned her into a viral sensation thanks to her debut single, ā€œIn Jesus Name (God of Possible),ā€ now sound-tracking millions of personal stories on TikTok and Instagram. The song, however, finds its genesis in Katyā€™s own narrativeā€”a miraculous story of suffering, hope, and ultimately, healing.

Long before TikTok was even a social platform, Katy was singing in her church choir. By 14, she was writing songs and leading worship. ā€œMy earliest memories of feeling the Lordā€™s presence were when I was singing and when I had a song in my heart,ā€ Katy recalls. ā€œSinging has always been that place for me where Iā€™m at my bestā€”itā€™s the best feeling ever.ā€

Despite her natural gifting and obvious passion for the art form, Katy headed to college thinking she would pursue a profession in the medical field, content to allow music to remain a hobby. ā€œFunny enough, after being certified as a medical assistant, doors started to close in that area; and they started to open in music. I began to think, OK, God, I think You see something different than what I wanted for my own life,ā€ Katy says. ā€œI think our desires are sometimes different than what God has planned for us. A lot of times, weā€™ll think itā€™s going to be a certain way, and then Godā€™s like, ā€˜Nope, this story is going to look a little different.ā€™ā€

Katyā€™s journey to a recording contractā€”one of those open doorsā€”also looks different than most. Her relationship with both music and God is inextricably intertwined with her path to health and wholeness. ā€œFor three years, I was in excruciating pain every single day,ā€ the budding artist reveals. ā€œAnd no one could tell me why.ā€

Eventually diagnosed with scoliosis, Katy underwent surgery when she was 15 to straighten her spine. Yet, the debilitating pain persisted. ā€œI was in so much pain that I couldnā€™t even get out of bed in the morning,ā€ she confesses. To pass the time, Katy tried her hand at writing pop music on her ukuleleā€”the first instrument she ever learned to play.

Upset over the persistent pain experienced post-surgery, the bedridden teen was sent into a mental and emotional spiral. ā€œDepression just took over like a smoke cloud,ā€ she shares. ā€œAt one point, I looked at a bottle of pills I was given, and I was like, ā€˜It would be that easy.ā€™ But I remember picking it up, and I heard the voice of God say, ā€˜Hold on. Iā€™m not done yet.ā€™ Every time I would hit that low point, I would hear that same voice.ā€

At the advice of a new doctor, Katy went back in for an operation to essentially remove the metal rods and screws that had been placed in her back to correct her scoliosis. ā€œI go into the second surgery, and I come out of it, and that smoke cloud was gone. I encountered the Lord in that moment,ā€ Katy remembers. ā€œWhen 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 Iā€™ve seen it.ā€

Her condition has also emboldened her to be an advocate for others facing health challenges. Sheā€™s served as both an ambassador for the Shriners Hospitals for Children and as a volunteer for Musicians On Call. Her healing, following her second surgery, however, did more than simply give her empathy for others; it gave her a new direction for her musicā€”and her life.

ā€œI stopped writing pop music and started writing to the One who has inspired me,ā€ Katy shares. ā€œI realized my songs were way better when Jesus was included.ā€

At the invitation of Josh Havens, lead singer for The Afters, Katy began leading worship at The Grove in Phoenix, Arizona, where Havens serves as a Worship & Arts Pastor. Havens saw something in Katy she couldnā€™t even see in herself at the time. She began writing, recording and posting her music online, which eventually led to landing a label home at Centricity Music.

When Katy posted a chorus of one of her songs on TikTok, the world soon saw all of the potential Havens recognized early on. In just a few short months, the song had been heard more than 80 million times. The track was undoubtedly resonating with people of all ages at lightning speed. There was just one problem: The fragment she shared on TikTok was just a chorus, not a full song. So, she decided to call in reinforcements and flesh it out.

Together with Ethan Hulse, Jeff Pardo and David Spencer, Katy crafted what is now the complete version of ā€œIn Jesus Name (God of Possible),ā€ an earnest prayer of healing and breakthrough she is humbled to sing over people. ā€œI believe in the power of prayer. Everyone needs prayer, and thereā€™s so much power in declaring that over someone,ā€ she says of the chorus inspired by one of her multiple journal entries that proclaims, ā€œI pray for your healing / That circumstances would change / I pray that the fear inside would flee / In Jesus name / I pray that a breakthrough would happen today / I pray miracles over your life in Jesus name.ā€

Penned in the midst of a global health crisis, ā€œIn Jesus Name (God of Possible)ā€ continues to resonate with listeners; itā€™s connecting with a universal audience because everyoneā€”regardless of their beliefsā€”is searching for healing and restoration in a weary, anxious and broken world.

ā€œThis song is one of the greatest gifts God could ever give me. I want to be a good, faithful servant to the Lord. Iā€™m just grateful to be His vessel,ā€ Katy says. ā€œItā€™s a wild thing to see where this song started and where it is now. Iā€™m so thankful for what God is doing. I am in awe of Him, truly.ā€

While her first single is a worshipful anthem ready-made for roomfuls of people to sing, it only reveals one facet of the multidimensional artist whoā€™s crafting songs for her debut album.

Itā€™s her story, however, that resounds as loud as the music itself. ā€œThereā€™s no story that doesnā€™t matter to God. Every story was written by Him, and Heā€™s the greatest author of all time,ā€ Katy declares. ā€œGodā€™s healed me, so I know He can heal someone else. Iā€™m going to share my story and hope it will encourage others to go and share theirs.ā€

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