Two of the most recognizable voices in modern worship, Naomi Raine and Chandler Moore, have announced they’re stepping away from Maverick City Music to focus on new assignments and solo work. Both artists shared heartfelt posts thanking the team and the global church family, framing the move as a God-led transition into a fresh season. Reports confirm the announcement and emphasize that this is not an ending but a re-direction of ministry focus.
A Brief History of Maverick City Music
To appreciate the moment, it helps to remember how Maverick City began. Launched in 2018 by Tony Brown and Jonathan Jay, the collective grew out of multiple songwriting camps designed to amplify diverse worship voices—particularly creatives who often felt unseen in mainstream CCM. The experiment blossomed into a movement that produced hundreds of songs and a community that crossed racial, stylistic, and denominational lines. Early releases like Maverick City, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 quickly gained traction, setting the stage for global anthems such as “Jireh,” “Promises,” and “Wait on You.”
Those songs became congregational staples and helped the collective earn top industry honours, including multiple GRAMMYs—a sign that what started as a writing room overflow had become a worship voice for the broader church.
What’s Next for Naomi Raine and Chandler Moore
Raine has been steadily cultivating her solo lane—releasing the single “Be Glad” earlier this year and unveiling a live project, Jesus Over Everything (Live in Las Vegas), alongside the launch of Refraine Records to steward her artistry and ministry. Her recent reflections point to a season of healing, renewed purpose, and deeper pastoral heart in her music.
Moore, for his part, has emphasized the desire to tell his story more personally and craft music that meets listeners right where they are—another sign that these next steps will likely lean into testimony, collaboration, and discipleship through song. Coverage of the announcement underscores the warm tone of blessing between the artists and the collective.
Their exits will likely catalyze more collaboration rather than less. Expect Raine’s and Moore’s solo albums, tours, and features to intersect with the global church in fresh ways, even as Maverick City continues with its evolving lineup. Early reactions from Christian press underscore both the significance of the moment and the unmistakable tone of grace in their announcements.
However this unfolds, one thing is clear: the story isn’t ending—it’s widening. As Moore put it, this is a bittersweet goodbye to a season that helped define a generation of worship; now comes the joy of seeing what God will birth next through these voices and through the community they helped build.
If you’ve been ministered to by their music, share a testimony in the comments—and let’s commit to pray for the team and for new songs that point hearts to Jesus.
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