NASHVILLE, Tenn. - August 21, 2026 - Five-time GRAMMY Award winner Sandi Patty is officially back with new music. The acclaimed Christian and gospel vocalist has released "The Voice I Have Now," her first new single in more than a decade.
Released through Stylos Records / Gaither Music Group, the song arrives during a milestone year for Patty as she celebrates her 70th birthday and prepares for her highly anticipated return to the Grand Ole Opry stage on October 11.
Listen to "The Voice I Have Now" here.
Sandi Patty Releases "The Voice I Have Now"
"The Voice I Have Now" reflects on Patty's decades-long journey in music, her faith and the wisdom that comes with experience.
The song was written by acclaimed songwriter Joel Lindsey, known for his work with Kristin Chenoweth, Point of Grace and The Martins. Dove Award-winning producer Gordon Mote, who has worked with artists including Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and Alan Jackson, produced the recording.
For Patty, the new song represents more than a musical comeback. It captures a new season of life and her continued desire to share the hope and faith that have shaped her nearly five-decade career.
"I'm not ready for the final bow"
That sentiment captures the heart of the song, as Patty looks ahead rather than viewing this milestone birthday as an ending.
Watch the Special Music Video
A special music video for "The Voice I Have Now" has also been released, featuring Gordon Mote.
Directed by Andrew Greer, the video combines rare footage from Patty's personal archives with newly filmed scenes at Rudy Perez's Sanctuary Studio in College Grove, Tennessee.
The result offers a look back at Patty's remarkable career while introducing fans to the new chapter she is entering.
Watch the official music video here.
Special Livestream Celebrates the New Release
Patty is also marking the single's release with a special livestream today at 1 PM CT. She will discuss the new song and this next chapter of her career alongside family members and special guests.
Watch the special livestream here.
Fans can also listen to the song and watch its official music video together here.
Sandi Patty Prepares for Grand Ole Opry Return
The new single arrives as Patty prepares to return to the Grand Ole Opry on October 11, marking her first performance at the legendary venue in many years.
The appearance follows her 2015 Forever Grateful farewell tour, after which she stepped away from the demands of touring following decades on the road.
Her upcoming Opry appearance, combined with the release of "The Voice I Have Now," signals a new season for one of Christian music's most celebrated vocalists.
A Career Spanning Nearly Five Decades
Patty has recorded more than 30 albums throughout her career and has earned five GRAMMY Awards, 40 GMA Dove Awards and four Billboard Music Awards. She has also received three RIAA Platinum and five Gold certifications.
Her best-known recordings include "Love In Any Language," "Via Dolorosa," "Another Time, Another Place" and "We Shall Behold Him."
Her career has taken her far beyond the Christian music world. Patty has performed at the 1986 rededication of the Statue of Liberty, presidential inaugurations and PBS' A Capitol Fourth. She has also appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and the GRAMMY Awards.
She was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2004.
With "The Voice I Have Now," Patty is celebrating the years behind her while embracing what lies ahead.
Listen to "The Voice I Have Now" and watch the official music video here.
