There are artists who release songs. And then there are artists who shepherd hearts through them.
Scott Riggan has long carried both callings.
Now, with his official signing to NRT Music and the release of his Song of the Shepherd EP, the Idaho-based worship pastor steps into a defining new season - one leading toward his highly anticipated Fall 2026 album, Shepherds and Wolves.
This isn't a reinvention. It's a sharpening.
A Partnership Marked by Purpose
NRT Music announced this week that Riggan has joined its growing roster of independent Christian artists - a move that signals both momentum and alignment.
Riggan's career already spans four continents. He has earned:
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A #1 Christian radio hit
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Multiple Top 20 songs
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Recognition from the Dove Awards
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Honors from the John Lennon Songwriting Contest
Yet beyond the accolades, he continues serving faithfully as a worship pastor in Idaho - a role that deeply shapes his songwriting.
His sound has drawn comparisons to Jason Gray, Andrew Peterson, and Josh Wilson - artists known for blending thoughtful theology with honest storytelling. Riggan's music does the same, pairing cinematic production with deeply personal faith reflections.
Song of the Shepherd: A Psalm 23 Anthem for the Weary
The newly released five-song EP Song of the Shepherd offers an early glimpse into the spiritual heartbeat of Shepherds and Wolves.
The title track draws inspiration from Psalm 23, anchored by the lyric:
"You restore my soul."
Built on swelling strings and steady percussion, the song mirrors the journey from exhaustion to renewal. It feels pastoral yet expansive - intimate but congregational.
The EP explores themes of:
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Spiritual resilience
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Identity in Christ
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The tension between comfort and calling
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Faith in uncertain seasons
It acknowledges struggle - but follows the Shepherd's voice through it.
"This Is Who I Am" Arrives March 27
Riggan's next single, "This Is Who I Am," releases March 27, 2026.
The track offers a bold declaration of faith-rooted identity in a culture often marked by confusion and compromise. Where Song of the Shepherd leans into restoration, this new single leans into conviction.
Together, they frame what may be Riggan's most cohesive and timely project yet.
Looking Ahead to Shepherds and Wolves
Set for release in Fall 2026, Shepherds and Wolves promises to explore the contrast between guidance and distraction, truth and distortion, calling and comfort.
Riggan continues building a loyal community of listeners - known as the "Rigganators" - who connect not just with his music, but with his sincerity.
His songs wrestle honestly with doubt and sorrow, yet consistently point toward resilient hope. In an era hungry for authenticity, that balance may be his greatest strength.
Song of the Shepherd is available now wherever Christian music is streamed.
About Scott Riggan
Scott Riggan is a worship pastor and veteran indie Christian artist preparing to release his full-length album Shepherds and Wolves in Fall 2026, with additional singles rolling out throughout the year. Recently signing with NRT Music, Riggan crafts cinematic, faith-rooted songs that speak to the road-weary and soul-hungry. Over a career spanning four continents, he has earned a #1 Christian radio hit, multiple Top 20 songs, and recognition from the Dove Awards and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
