Platinum-selling worship artist Ryan Ellis returns with a deeply personal Christmas release, "Emmanuel," now available on all streaming platforms. While the season is often filled with celebration, Ellis leans into the honest reality that the holidays can be heavy, offering a song for those walking through grief, loneliness, or simply trying to make it through.
"Emmanuel is just an honest reminder that God is close in all of it," Ellis shared. "Not in the perfect moments, but right in the middle of whatever you're carrying today. Some years feel joyful; some feel lonely. Some years you're celebrating; some years you're just trying to get by."
Built around an intimate vocal performance and understated production, "Emmanuel" centers the promise of God-with-us as comfort for every circumstance, not just the bright ones. The song invites listeners to bring their real selves into worship - the questions, the ache, the fragile hope - trusting that the Holy Spirit meets us precisely there.
Fans can listen now at:
https://ryanellis.lnk.to/Emmanuel
With "Emmanuel," Ryan Ellis adds a new voice to the catalog of Christmas worship - one that refuses to gloss over pain, yet shines with the quiet assurance that Christ is near.
