Nashville, TN (September 8, 2020)
Six-time GRAMMY nominee and platinum-selling Christian music artist Tauren Wells was a featured performer at the 35th Annual Stellar Awards, which aired on BET in August. Now the powerful visual of Tauren’s debut performance on the Stellar Awards is available worldwide. Featuring the sounds of GRAMMY winning artist/producer Donald Lawrence.

Check out “Trenches (Sunday A.M./Stellar Awards Version)” here:

“This song is going to take you in,” Tauren says regarding the Stellar Awards version of “Trenches.” “I’m honored to work with Donald Lawrence on this version of a song Ethan Hulse and Chuck Butler wrote with me. I hope this song reminds you that you are not alone—the King is in the trenches with YOU!”

Creating a fresh take on his song “Trenches,” Tauren paired up with Donald Lawrence, collaborating in the studio with the prolific choir master/producer to record the new track. Wells’ new version creates a powerful soaring anthem with his vocals and the featured voices of Lawrence and his choir group Company.

The standout performance at the Stellar Awards produced immediate dividends for Tauren, increasing his Spotify audience by 20k listeners in the 24 hours following his performance. Currently, Tauren is up to 1.67 million monthly listeners on Spotify. “Trenches (Sunday A.M. Version)” has been placed on the Apple Music New Releases Flowcase and Hot Tracks Slider playlists and is the No. 1 featured track on Deezer’s Gospel Hits playlist.

“Trenches” Lyrics:
I was in certain danger
Caught in the crossfire of hope and regret
Thought I could be my own savior
But I’m sinking, sinking fast
‘Cause it’s too much to handle alone in the battle
I’m desperate for You Lord

Heart under fire
Facing defeat
So close to surrender to my enemies
But Love came from heaven
To fight for me
When I am defenseless
You climb in the trenches
The trenches with me

Faithful from the beginning
You felt my pain, You have been where I’ve been
I hear You say it is finished
It is written we win in the end

The King of all glory made Himself low
To be my defender wherever I go
My shield and my refuge
Protector and friend
You’re always here with me
You’re always here when my…

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