Josiah Queen is a rising American Christian contemporary musician, singer-songwriter, and worship leader known for his heartfelt storytelling and spiritually rich lyrics. Born on January 11, 2003, in New Port Richey, Florida, he began writing worship songs at the age of nine after a transformative spiritual experience at a young adults’ conference in Kansas City .
His music blends genres such as folk, pop, rock, and R&B, often drawing inspiration from Biblical Psalms to convey profound messages . In 2020, at the age of 16, he released his debut single, “God of Miracles,” marking the beginning of his professional music career .
Queen gained significant recognition with his 2023 single “I Am Barabbas,” which entered the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart . His debut album, The Prodigal, released on May 24, 2024, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and is considered the biggest streaming debut in Contemporary Christian music history . The album’s title track was nominated for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 2024 GMA Dove Awards .
In 2025, Queen released the single “Can’t Steal My Joy,” featuring Brandon Lake, which reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart . He also released “Yesterday is Dead,” a song about finding freedom and new life in Jesus, which peaked at No. 26 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart .
Queen’s music has amassed over 300 million total streams, and he continues to inspire audiences with his authentic and passionate approach to worship music . He is married to Trinity Joy, and together they travel extensively, spreading the gospel through music .
