Leanna Crawford ~ Artist of the week 7/24/26

There are seasons when God brings an artist forward at the exact moment their voice is needed, and Leanna Crawford’s new album Thank God arrives with that kind of timing. Her music has always carried honesty, gentleness, and a deep love for Scripture, but this project feels like the culmination of years of waiting, wrestling, and learning to trust God’s timing. It’s the kind of album that doesn’t just offer songs — it offers perspective, healing, and a reminder that gratitude often grows out of the hardest places.

Leanna’s story begins in Stanwood, Washington, where she grew up on a small farm, homeschooled, surrounded by family, faith, and the quiet rhythms of rural life. She started singing in church as a teenager, but her calling into Christian music came during a mission trip in 2012, when she felt God stirring something deeper — a desire to write songs that would help people feel seen, understood, and loved by Jesus. That calling wasn’t instant. It came with closed doors, long waits, and seasons where she tied her worth to her career. But God used those moments to reshape her heart, teaching her that identity isn’t found in success — it’s found in Him.

That testimony is woven through Thank God, an album built on gratitude, surrender, and the beauty of God’s faithfulness. And while every track carries its own story, three songs stand out as the heartbeat of the project — songs already released, already resonating, and already helping listeners find hope in their own journeys.

One of the most powerful songs is “Thank God,” a reflection on the unexpected ways God works through delays, disappointments, and detours. Leanna has shared openly that this song came from a season where she felt stuck — waiting for answers, waiting for clarity, waiting for God to move. But as she looked back, she realized He had been moving all along. The song echoes the depth of Psalm 77:11–12, “I will remember the deeds of the Lord… I will meditate on all Your mighty deeds,” reminding us that gratitude grows when we look back and see how God carried us through what we didn’t understand at the time. “Thank God” becomes a reminder that the blessings we have now often come from the prayers we once thought went unanswered.

Another standout is “Revenge,” a song that cuts straight to the heart of forgiveness. Leanna wrote it during a time when she was wrestling with bitterness, replaying old hurts, and struggling to let go. The song flips the idea of revenge on its head — choosing grace instead of retaliation, healing instead of resentment. It carries the weight of Micah 7:18–19, “You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy… You will hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea,” a passage that reminds us that God’s mercy is stronger than our pain. “Revenge” resonates because it speaks to anyone who has ever held onto hurt longer than they meant to, offering a path toward freedom that only Jesus can give.

The third song, “Borrow Mine,” has quickly become one of her most loved releases — a gentle, comforting reminder that faith isn’t always strong, and that’s okay. Sometimes we need someone to stand beside us, pray for us, and lend us their hope when ours feels thin. The song reflects the heart of Romans 15:1–2, “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak… each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up,” a scripture that captures the beauty of shared faith. “Borrow Mine” feels like a hand on your shoulder, a reminder that community is one of God’s greatest gifts, and that we were never meant to carry our burdens alone.

Together, these songs form a portrait of who Leanna Crawford is — an artist who writes from real places, who sings with sincerity, and who carries a testimony shaped by waiting, trusting, and learning to see God’s goodness in every chapter. Her music doesn’t rush past pain or pretend everything is perfect. Instead, it offers hope that feels lived‑in, grounded, and deeply rooted in Scripture.

We chose Leanna Crawford as this week’s Artist of the Week because Thank God is more than an album release — it’s a reminder of what happens when God’s timing meets a willing heart. Her songs speak to the believer who is trying, who is healing, who is learning to trust again. They offer encouragement without pressure, truth without heaviness, and hope without cliché. In a world that feels loud and uncertain, her voice brings clarity, gentleness, and a steady reminder that Jesus meets us exactly where we are.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take a step forward, this is your moment — a chance to breathe, to reflect, and to let God reshape the places that feel heavy. Leanna’s music invites you to remember what God has done, release what’s been holding you back, and step into the freedom He’s already prepared for you.

Leanna Crawford’s Thank God album is out now, and it’s one of the most heartfelt, Scripture‑rooted releases of the year. Add it to your playlist, grab your copy here on Amazon or share it with someone who needs encouragement, and let these songs remind you that God is still working, still speaking, and still writing stories of grace.