Bodie

bodie is a Southern California artist bringing a genre-bending voice to Christian music, blending pop, alternative, hip-hop, and worship influences into a sound that feels both current and deeply personal. He first reached a national audience as the runner-up on Season 22 of The Voice, where his soulful vocals and creative stage presence helped introduce him to millions of listeners. Apple Music describes him as a genre-bending singer who merges pop and alternative into songs of faith, while Christian music sources point to his mix of rock, hip-hop, and worship influences as part of what makes his sound stand apart.

Before stepping more fully into Christian music, bodie had already built a creative lane shaped by performance, production, and artistic risk. He grew up around Los Angeles creative culture, and several artist profiles note that he was surrounded early by musical and artistic influences. KSGN also notes that he lives in Orange County with his wife and children and serves as a worship leader at Oceans Church in Irvine, where he contributes to songwriting, production, and creative media.

In 2024, bodie signed with Provident Entertainment / Provident Label Group and released his label-debut EP Happy to Be Here, which included songs such as “RIP,” “GOD DID,” and “whisper and the wind.” The Christian Beat reported the EP release on Provident Label Group, and the Gospel Music Association noted his signing with Provident Entertainment after his version of Brandon Lake’s “Gratitude” connected strongly during The Voice.

For ZIONFM, bodie lands right in the discovery sweet spot: bold faith, modern production, genre fluidity, and a refusal to make Christian music sound predictable. His songs feel built for listeners who want worshipful honesty without losing the pulse of pop culture.