# 281: TASHA LAYTON on Finding God's Light in the Valley, Her New Album and Christmas Music Too!
About this episode
Tasha Layton shares her journey of faith, healing, and music, discussing her new album and personal experiences.
What if the darkest valley of your life became the very place God met you face-to-face? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Contagious Influencers of America , chart-topping Christian artist Tasha Layton pulls back the curtain on the pain, healing, faith, and redemption that shaped her journey—from a suicide attempt and seasons of doubt to becoming one of today's most influential voices in Christian music. Before she toured the world with Katy Perry , appeared on American Idol , and topped the Christian charts with hits like How Far , Look What You've Done , and Worship Through It , Tasha walked through valleys she never imagined she'd survive. Today, she joins host nine-time Emmy winner David Sams to share the real stories behind her brand-new album Life in Me , including the raw and hope-filled anthem Meet Me in the Valley , as well as her joyful new holiday single Christmas All Year Long , now streaming on the Christmas Wish Channel and KeepTheFaith Radio . In this conversation, Tasha opens up about: · The emotional roots of Meet Me in the Valley and how God met her in her darkest moments · How childhood wounds shaped her identity—and the breakthrough that helped…
People in this episode
Host: David Sams
Guest: Tasha Layton
Topics covered
- faith
- redemption
- music
- personal journey
- mental health
- Christmas
Keywords
- Christian music
- mental health
- faith journey
- album release
- Christmas music
- Tasha Layton
- David Sams
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Idol, Katy Perry, Christmas Wish Channel, KeepTheFaith Radio
Books & works: Life in Me, Meet Me in the Valley, Christmas All Year Long
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