Riley Elizabeth Clemmons
Birth nameRiley Elizabeth Clemmons
Born (1999-12-09) December 9, 1999
OriginNashville, Tennessee[1]
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active2015–present
Labels
Websiterileyclemmons.com

Riley Elizabeth Clemmons[2] is an American Christian musician, who plays Christian pop style contemporary worship music. She is known for her Christian radio hits, "Broken Prayers" and "Better for It".[3] She released her debut self-titled album via American music distributor Capitol CMG on August 3, 2018.[4]

Early and personal life

Riley Clemmons was "discovered" at a school pageant in Nashville by manager, Mitchell Solarek.[5] She would begin writing songs at the age of 13 and played shows around her hometown.[6] She has worked on her musical craft for several years, including eight years of vocal lessons and a decade of dance lessons.[7] She is currently signed to Capitol CMG.

Music career

In 2015, Clemmons signed to the independent label, Maxx Recordings. Her lyrics are inspired by the struggles of her relationships and faith. She wants to use the power of music and words to wake up and encourage the generation she is a part of.[8]

2017–present: Breakthrough and self-titled debut studio album

Clemmons released her debut single on Capitol CMG, "Broken Prayers", on December 8, 2017.[9] A music video was released on the same day.[10] She discussed her story behind the song in a video uploaded to her YouTube channel, "The song "Broken Prayers" came truly from a place of brokenness and that feeling of having to get yourself together and bring the best most picture-perfect version of yourself to God, basically feeling like the broken pieces aren't good enough for God. The song came from a place of truly finding peace in the fact that God takes you at your most broken, at your lowest place and at your roughest. And not only does He take you there but He delights in it. And He genuinely loves you in that place."[11][12] The song was released to Christian radio and peaked at No. 17 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.

She released her second single, "Better For It," on June 8, 2018.[13] A music video was also released.[14] Clemmons announced she will join Danny Gokey and Tauren Wells for "The Hope Encounter" Tour in September until November.[15] The song peaked at No. 37 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. A music video for "Hold On" was released on July 19, 2018.[16]

Clemmons' self-titled debut studio album was released on August 4, 2018.[4] The album debuted at No. 28 on the Top Christian Albums chart and No. 13 on the US Heatseekers Albums chart.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christ
[17]		 US
Heat
[18]
Riley Clemmons 28 13
Godsend
  • Released: June 4, 2021
  • Label: Sparrow
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 – –
Church Pew
  • Released: September 22, 2022
  • Label: Sparrow
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 – –

Extended plays

List of extended plays
Title EP details
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas / Silent Night
  • Released: November 2, 2019
  • Label: Sparrow
  • Formats: Digital download
Fighting for Me
  • Released: June 21, 2019
  • Label: Sparrow
  • Formats: Digital download
The First Christmas
  • Released: October 25, 2019
  • Label: Sparrow
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

Year Single Chart positions Certifications Album
US
AC
[19]		 US
Christ
[20]		 US
Christ Air.
[21]		 US
Christ AC
[22]		 US
Christ
Digital
[23]
2017 "Broken Prayers" — 17 16 18 — Riley Clemmons
2018 "Better for It"[13] — 37 28 — —
"Broke" — — — — —
"Drop Everything" — — — — —
"I'll Stay" — — — — —
"Silent Night" — — 23 — — The First Christmas (EP)
"Winter Wonderland" 30 — — — — Non-album single
2019 "Fighting for Me" — 9 4 8 10 Godsend
"Free" — — — — — Non-album singles
2020 "Over and Over"
(featuring Lauren Alaina)		 — 27 24 — — Godsend
"Healing" —  ?  ?  ?  ?
2021 "Keep on Hoping"[25] —  ?  ?  ?  ?
"For the Good" — 9[26] 5[27] 10[28] — Godsend (Deluxe)[29]
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Dance
[30]		 US
Dance Airplay
[31]		 US
Christ.
[20]		 US
Christ. Airplay
[21]
"Misfit Anthem"[32]
(Social Club Misfits featuring Riley Clemmons)		 2017 — — — — The Misadventures of Fern and Marty
"Out My Mind"[33]
(Tritonal featuring Riley Clemmons)		 2018 38 12 — — Non-album single
"I'm Leaning on You"
(Crowder featuring Riley Clemmons)		 2020 — — 19 15 I Know a Ghost

Awards

GMA Dove Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019 Riley Clemmons New Artist of the Year Nominated
2022 "Without You"
(Social Club Misfits featuring Riley Clemmons)		 Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Riley Clemmons. "riley clemmons – About". Twitter. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  2. ↑ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "BETTER FOR IT Work ID No.894268039 IPI No.779748265 (CLEMMONS RILEY ELIZABETH)". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved January 6, 2015. BETTER FOR IT Work ID No.894268039 IPI No.779748265 (CLEMMONS RILEY ELIZABETH)
  3. ↑ JFHNews. ""Broken Prayers" Proves To Be Breakthrough Debut For Riley Clemmons Single Resonates With Radio Alongside Over Two Million Streams And Views". JFHNews. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  4. 1 2 Tmothy Yap. "Riley Clemmons Releases Debut Album Today". Hallels. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  5. ↑ NewReleaseToday. "ARTIST PROFILE Riley Clemmons". NewReleaseToday. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Riley Clemmons – MAXIMUM ARTIST". Maximum Artist Group. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  7. ↑ BMG. "Riley Clemmons – BMG". BMG. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  8. ↑ "[Interview] Maxx Recordings' Singer Riley Clemmons: "Timing Is Everything!"". BTSCELEBS. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  9. 1 2 "Riley Clemmons by Riley Clemmons". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Riley Clemmons – Broken Prayers (Official Video)". Retrieved August 7, 2018 – via YouTube.
  11. ↑ "Behind The Song: Riley Clemmons Shares The Heart Behind Her Single "Broken Prayers"". FreeCCM. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Riley Clemmons – Broken Prayers (Song Story)". Retrieved August 7, 2018 – via YouTube.
  13. 1 2 "Better For It – Single". iTunes Store. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Riley Clemmons – Better For It". Retrieved August 7, 2018 – via YouTube.
  15. ↑ "Riley Clemmons Drops 'Better For It' On Heels of Breakthrough Hit". JFHNews. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Riley Clemmons – Hold On". Retrieved August 7, 2018 – via YouTube.
  17. ↑ "Riley Clemmons – Chart history (Top Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  18. ↑ "Riley Clemmons – Chart history (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  19. ↑ "Riley Clemmons – Chart history (AC Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  20. 1 2 "Riley Clemmons – Chart history (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 18, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  21. 1 2 "Riley Clemmons – Chart history (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 18, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  22. ↑ "Riley Clemmons – Chart history (Christian AC Songs)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 18, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  23. ↑ "Riley Clemmons – Chart history (Christian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 18, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  24. ↑ "American certifications – Riley Clemmons". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  25. ↑ "[Music Video] Keep On Hoping – Riley Clemmons". Coghive. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  26. ↑ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | June 11, 2022". Billboard.
  27. ↑ "Christian Airplay Chart | May 28, 2022". Billboard.
  28. ↑ "Christian AC Airplay | April 16, 2022". Billboard.
  29. ↑ "Riley Clemmons releases Godsend (Deluxe) with new songs and reimagined favorites". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  30. ↑ "Riley Clemmons – Dance Songs History". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 18, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  31. ↑ "Riley Clemmons – Dance Airplay History". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 18, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  32. ↑ "Misfit Anthem (feat. Riley Clemmons) [Radio Version] – Single". iTunes Store. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  33. ↑ "Out My Mind (feat. Riley Clemmons) – Single". iTunes Store. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
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