Country hitmaker and outspoken Christian artist Ty Herndon is celebrating a major crossover moment as his new inspirational single "Testify To Love" surges into the Top 5 of the iTunes Christian & Gospel chart just days after release. The song - a reimagining of the beloved Avalon classic - features former Avalon member Michael Passons alongside powerhouse vocalist Melissa Greene.
Listen to the song here.
Originally made famous by Avalon in the late 1990s, "Testify To Love" became one of the most enduring songs in contemporary Christian music history, later earning recognition as one of the longest-running No. 1 Adult Contemporary songs in CCM Update chart history. The song also carries deep personal significance for Passons and Greene, as both singers were associated with Avalon during pivotal eras of the group's success.
Released May 15 through Club 44 Records, the new version blends nostalgic CCM harmonies with a fresh country-pop polish, creating a bridge between Christian music audiences and Herndon's longtime country fanbase. According to current iTunes rankings, the collaboration climbed as high as No. 2 on the Christian & Gospel chart this week, sitting alongside major genre names including Elevation Worship and Forrest Frank.
In a celebratory social media post, Herndon thanked listeners for embracing the song, writing, "There's something so powerful about this song, and seeing it resonate with so many of you is incredible." He also acknowledged the collaborative effort behind the project, specifically praising Michael Passons and Melissa Greene for helping bring the beloved anthem to a new generation.
The release marks yet another spiritual chapter in Herndon's evolving musical journey. Best known for country hits such as "What Mattered Most" and "Living in a Moment," Herndon has increasingly leaned into faith-centered storytelling in recent years. Meanwhile, Michael Passons remains closely associated with Avalon's golden era, during which the group scored over 20 No. 1 radio hits and earned multiple Dove Awards and GRAMMY nominations.
For longtime CCM fans, the collaboration carries a strong sense of full-circle nostalgia. Melissa Greene herself appeared on Avalon's 2003 compilation Testify To Love: The Very Best of Avalon, making this new rendition especially symbolic more than two decades later.
