Melody Noel

Melody Noel is a Christian singer-songwriter and a founder of the worship collective Influence Music. Born into a family of mariachi musicians spanning seven generations, she began her career in the mainstream pop industry, including as a member of the teen girl group Runway MMC. She later graduated from NYU’s Clive Davis School of Recorded Music in 2014. Noel co-founded Influence Music in 2017. Her work with the collective includes the 2018 album *Touching Heaven*, which reached number two on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart. The album features songs such as "I AM," "If It's You," and "Prophesy." She also co-wrote the 2016 charity single "Love Make the World Go Round," recorded by Jennifer Lopez and Lin-Manuel Miranda, which peaked at number 72 on the US Billboard Hot 100. In addition to her work with Influence Music, Noel has released solo singles including "Mistakes," "Thief in the Night" (Live), and "Proud." Her single "Mistakes" appeared on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart for 20 weeks. She released her solo EP *Back to Praise* in 2025.