"Give Me Joy" Single Cover – Elle Limebear
L-R: Natasha Baldwin (President, Global Classics, Jazz & Screen), Laura Monks (President, Decca), Elle Limebear, Fiona Pope (Head of A&R, Decca)
UK singer-songwriter and worship leader Elle Limebear has signed with Decca Records, becoming the legendary label's first contemporary Christian artist.
Signing with Decca is an incredible honour. It's one of the UK's most iconic record labels with such a rich musical legacy.”— Elle LimebearLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — UK-based singer-songwriter and worship leader Elle Limebear has inked a deal with Decca Records, making history as the renowned label’s first contemporary Christian artist. Her latest single, “Give Me Joy,” which arrives today, signals the start of a fresh chapter for both Limebear and Decca—a label whose nearly 100-year heritage includes sacred, liturgical, and choral releases stretching back to 1929. “Give Me Joy” is out now across all digital streaming platforms.
After the success of her independently dropped album Welcome to the Bloodline, Limebear’s work drew the interest of Decca’s A&R division, leading to an alliance that highlights the rising prominence of contemporary Christian music within the wider music industry today.
“Inking this deal with Decca is a tremendous privilege,” Limebear stated. “It’s one of the most iconic record labels in the UK, boasting an extraordinary musical history. The chance to work with a label team eager to bring these songs of faith to a larger audience is truly thrilling.”
Fiona Pope, Head of A&R at Decca, commented: “We were instantly drawn to the joy and optimism that Elle exudes—and that her fans clearly feel as well. She has a remarkable gift for crafting songs that connect with her generation, using a voice that reaches straight to the heart. She’s a perfect match for Decca.”
Her debut release under Decca, “Give Me Joy,” embodies that spirit. Inspired by the classic British hymn “Oil In My Lamp,” the track reimagines its well-known refrain with fresh verses and melodies, delivering an enduring message of lasting joy to a new audience. After it became a highlight of Limebear’s live performances, sparking an overwhelming reaction from thousands of young attendees at the UK’s Satellites Festival, she decided this was a song that deserved a broader audience.
“‘Give Me Joy’ started from a straightforward idea: taking something many of us sang growing up and giving it a fresh twist for today’s generation,” Limebear explained. “My desire is that it offers people a taste of the joy my faith has brought me—the kind of joy that sustains us through every season and never fades when life gets tough.”
ABOUT ELLE LIMEBEAR: Elle Limebear is a British artist, songwriter, and worship leader whose music has accumulated over 150 million streams globally. Writing songs and leading worship since her teenage years, she has performed on five continents, graced London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, and completed sold-out UK headline tours. Based in Brighton with her husband, Tom, and their three children, Elle’s creative work is molded by faith, personal development, and motherhood. Despite more than ten years of international touring, she stays closely tied to her British identity and is dedicated to enriching the UK’s faith-based music scene, crafting songs that accompany people through everyday life in Britain and around the world.
Elle has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart, earned a GMA Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year, won multiple Step FWD Awards, and been highlighted on BBC One, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, and BBC Radio 5 Live. For further details, follow her on social media or visit her website: https://www.ellelimebear.co.uk/
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