Worship artist and songwriter Brooke Ligertwood has officially announced the release of her upcoming single, "The Water," featuring Victory Boyd, arriving this Friday as part of her forthcoming album EAT.
The announcement has quickly generated anticipation, pointing to a collaboration that brings together two deeply expressive voices. Known for her theologically rich songwriting and reverent approach to worship, Ligertwood continues to shape the global sound of modern Christian music with songs that are both doctrinally grounded and emotionally resonant.
Originally from New Zealand, Ligertwood first gained international recognition through her work with Hillsong Worship, where she wrote and led some of the most influential worship songs of the past decade. Among her most notable contributions is the global anthem "What a Beautiful Name," a song that not only achieved widespread church adoption but also earned a Grammy Award and has been sung in congregations around the world.
Her writing is often marked by a deep engagement with Scripture, frequently drawing on biblical language, imagery, and theology to craft songs that function as both worship and proclamation. Across her career, Ligertwood has demonstrated a consistent commitment to centering the person and work of Jesus, with songs that emphasize the holiness, beauty, and redemptive power of Christ.
In recent years, her solo work has taken on an increasingly reflective and stripped-back tone, prioritizing intimacy and spiritual depth over production-driven sound. This trajectory appears to continue with EAT, a project whose title itself suggests themes of spiritual hunger, sustenance, and communion-imagery deeply rooted in biblical tradition.
"The Water," as an early glimpse into the album, carries this same theological weight. The title evokes Scripture's recurring use of water as a symbol of life, cleansing, and the activity of the Spirit, suggesting a song that may invite listeners into renewal and deeper dependence on God.
Boyd's contribution adds a complementary layer to the track, with her signature acoustic style and soulful delivery enhancing the song's contemplative atmosphere. Together, the collaboration signals a meeting point between lyrical theology and organic musical expression.
Fans can pre-save and add "The Water" now ahead of its release:
https://brookeligertwood.lnk.to/TheWater
As anticipation builds, "The Water" not only introduces a new single but also sets the tone for EAT-a project that promises to call listeners into deeper worship, renewed spiritual appetite, and a richer engagement with the presence of God.
