Singer/songwriter Benny DiChiara, lead singer of the Christian rock band Empowered, releases his most personal and powerful single yet on Friday, September 3rd. A tribute to his late father, “I’ll Meet You There (Daddy’s Song)” is as poignant as it is inspiring and accessible to anyone who has experienced grief and loss. The song is available on Spotify and other streaming services starting today, Friday, September 3, 2021.
The ambient intro and first verse create space for the lyrics to hit home before launching into a lush, hopeful, and dynamic pop-rock chorus, courtesy of DiChiara’s impassioned vocals. The driving percussion and bright guitars highlight the recurring refrain, “I’ll meet you there,” reminding listeners that eternity awaits and the promise of restoration is real for those we love and lose.
“After my dad passed away from cancer in October 2020, initially there was this ‘sting.’ The confusion, some anger, the loss,” says DiChiara, who co-wrote the song with producer Mikey Howard (7eventh Time Down with Love Journey Music). “Oh, for God’s sake! He steps in and gives us hope and joy in the midst of it all! I knew my dad was going to heaven because he accepted Jesus as his Savior. So I know I’ll see him again. That’s how ‘I’ll Meet You There (Daddy’s Song)’ was born. Our prayer is that this song brings the hope, joy, and comfort that only comes from God.”
The vulnerability and authenticity of this latest release matches the group’s 2020 hit release, Three Days , which has generated over 250,000 streams. Two of the project’s songs—“Listen to the Children” and “Three Days”—have held multiple No. 1 positions, as have the music videos for both songs.
In June, the track from the band’s latest project, Three Days, reached No. 1 on IndieGospel.net’s Top 20 Chart. At the same time, “Rock Bottom,” the album’s third single, debuted on the same chart at No. 7, making it the third single from the album to enter those charts. In total, the Three Days EP has now earned seven No. 1s on the IndieGospel.net charts in the past year.
“We are so humbled by the support from IndieGospel staff and fans of our music,” says DiChiara.
In addition to their chart success, DiChiara and the group have received significant media coverage not only this summer, but throughout the past year.
Most recently featured in the August 2021 issue of the popular Baton Rouge, Louisiana, lifestyle publication, 225 Magazine, DiChiara has also appeared in national media outlets including CBN’s The 700 Club, Cornerstone Television Network’s flagship show Hope Today, the NRB Network’s award-winning television show Babbie’s House, Inspiration.org, Bill Martinez Live! and many more. The 225 article, available hereis a fitting nod to the strong summer that DiChiara and Empowered have enjoyed.
The Three Days project is the band’s first release since DiChiara nearly lost her life to a traumatic brain injury. Her recovery journey makes the band’s accomplishments in 2020 and 2021 all the more meaningful.
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Author: Herb Longs
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