A husband and father of eight children, Tilghman looked no further than his own family to find inspiration for “Holy Place.” Embracing each moment—from the simple to the spectacular—has become an important exercise in gratitude for the powerhouse vocalist: “It was worship when I held my newborn for the very first time/when he bowed his head to bless the food on the day that he turned five/and I still tear up every time he prays/I’m in a holy place.”
“Every inch of ground, every circumstance, every moment can be holy if we seek Him in the ordinary,” Tilghman shares. “I love corporate worship in a traditional setting, but I’ve found that some of my most special moments with God are when I’m alone on a hiking trail or sitting on the porch in the early morning. I experience the abundant life Jesus came to give when I’m at home by the firepit with the kids, or up late at night having conversations with my wife. These moments inspired ‘Holy Place,’ because so much of what I consider ordinary is actually pretty miraculous.”
“God is present in what we’ve labeled ordinary, and the Scriptures remind us of that over and over again,” he adds. “When Moses was at the burning bush, God told him plainly, ‘I Am Who I Am.’ He is eternal, so that means He’s at the ballfield, the office, out there in a johnboat, or at lunch with an old friend. I hope ‘Holy Place’ helps people become more intentional in seeing Him in sunsets and hearing Him in the ocean waves.”
“Holy Place” marks Tilghman’s second single of the year, following the release of “Daylight” last month. An emotive duet with Canadian singer/songwriter Raquel Cole, “Daylight” is featured on the No Address Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Red Street Records). Starring Beverly D’Angelo, William Baldwin and GRAMMY-winner Ashanti, among others, No Address is based on a true story of hope and resilience in the face of homelessness.
ABOUT TODD TILGHMAN
Season 18 winner of NBC’s hit series The Voice, Todd Tilghman’s soulful delivery, contagious enthusiasm, and tangible authenticity quickly endeared him to fans across the country. Since the genre-spanning singer/songwriter’s 2020 victory, Tilghman has gone on to perform on some of the most prestigious stages in the world, including the legendary Grand Ole Opry. A Mississippi native and former pastor known for his distinct blend of country, Gospel, worship and classic rock styles, Tilghman’s music carries themes of love, life and family—all anchored in his faith. Married to his high school sweetheart, Brooke, since 1998, the couple have eight children and are the co-authors of 2021’s Every Little Win: How Celebrating Small Victories Can Lead to Big Joy (Thomas Nelson).
ABOUT STOWTOWN RECORDS
StowTown Records was founded in 2011 by Ernie Haase and Wayne Haun and welcomed partners Landon Beene and Nate Goble in 2014. A powerhouse independent Gospel music label, StowTown is home to renowned pop/Inspirational artists David Phelps, Charles Billingsley, Cana’s Voice, TaRanda Greene, Jody McBrayer and Tiffany Coburn, as well as acclaimed comedian Tim Lovelace, and some of Southern Gospel’s biggest names, including Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Booth Brothers, Triumphant Quartet, Doug Anderson, The Browns, The Erwins, Legacy Five, The Kramers, Sunday Drive, The Perrys, The Steeles, The Taylors, and Zane & Donna King. Distributed worldwide via Provident/Sony Distribution, StowTown Records artists have garnered GRAMMY nominations, multiple GMA Dove Awards and chart-topping releases. A burgeoning leader in multi-genre entertainment, the company’s StowTown Worship imprint serves the Church with a diverse range of music and resources and features renowned genre pioneer The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir as its flagship artist.
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