After stepping away from music during a season of severe illness, singer-songwriter LEIGH returns with an energetic Christian pop anthem born from a powerful moment of faith.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Singer-songwriter LEIGH is returning to music with the September 4 release of "Count It All Joy," an energetic Christian pop anthem inspired by one of the most difficult seasons of her life—and a moment that changed the way she saw it.
LEIGH wrote "Count It All Joy" while undergoing treatment for severe Lyme disease, raising her three young children as a stay-at-home mom, and living through a full home renovation all at the same time. Physically and emotionally overwhelmed by everything happening around her, LEIGH found herself complaining to God about her circumstances.
Then the Holy Spirit spoke to her heart: "Count it all joy."
In that moment, LEIGH's heart posture shifted. What had started as frustration became a new perspective—an invitation to choose joy and trust God even when her circumstances gave her little reason to feel joyful. That moment became the inspiration for "Count It All Joy."
The song transforms a deeply personal season of hardship into an upbeat, energetic Christian pop anthem about choosing faith when circumstances are anything but joyful. Through catchy melodies and honest lyrics, LEIGH encourages listeners to shift their perspective, trust God in the process, and discover that joy is not dependent on what is happening around them.
The release also marks a significant personal return for LEIGH. After becoming seriously ill, she stepped away from music and put her songwriting and artist dreams on hold. Following years of treatment and healing, she is now returning to music with a renewed sense of purpose. Although she has previously released a handful of songs independently, "Count It All Joy" is her first intentional artist release and marks the beginning of a new chapter in her musical journey.
Produced by Benny Martinez, a regular session and live musician for mainstream Christian pop artists who has recently begun expanding into production, the recording features live-tracked band and live-tracked vocals, bringing an organic energy and emotional immediacy to the song.
At its core, "Count It All Joy" is a song about perspective: circumstances may not always be joyful, but joy can still be chosen. What began as a personal reminder in the middle of suffering has become LEIGH's invitation to listeners to lift their eyes beyond what they are facing, trust God in the process, and find joy that goes deeper than their circumstances.
"Count It All Joy" will be available September 4, 2026, on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and all major streaming platforms.
Single Details
Artist: LEIGH
Single: "Count It All Joy"
Release Date: September 4, 2026
Genre: Christian Pop
Written by: LEIGH
Produced by: Benny Martinez
Available on: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and all major streaming platforms
About LEIGH
LEIGH is a singer-songwriter whose music blends soulful vocals, energetic Christian pop, and honest, faith-centered songwriting. After decades of writing music and stepping away from her musical dreams during a season of severe illness, LEIGH is returning with a renewed passion to share songs that bring encouragement, joy, and hope to listeners. Follow LEIGH on all social media platforms.
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