Elle Limebear signs with Decca Records as label’s first contemporary Christian artist

UK singer-songwriter and worship leader Elle Limebear has joined Decca Records, becoming the label’s first contemporary Christian artist. Her new single, “Give Me Joy,” is out today and launches the partnership as Decca expands into a fast-growing corner of the music market.

Why it matters: - Elle Limebear’s signing gives Decca Records its first contemporary Christian artist. - The move links a nearly century-old label with a genre reaching wider audiences across mainstream music. - Limebear’s debut Decca release, “Give Me Joy,” is out now on all digital streaming platforms.

What happened: - UK singer-songwriter and worship leader Elle Limebear signed with Decca Records. - Decca announced the deal alongside the release of Limebear’s new single, “Give Me Joy.” - The song is the first release under the new partnership. - Limebear built momentum with her independently released album, Welcome to the Bloodline, before Decca’s A&R team reached out.

The details: - Decca’s catalogue includes sacred, liturgical and choral recordings dating back to 1929. - “Give Me Joy” takes inspiration from the British hymn “Oil In My Lamp.” - The track reworks the familiar chorus with new verses and melodies. - Limebear said the song began as a simple idea of reworking something many listeners grew up singing for a new generation. - Limebear said she hopes the song shows the joy her faith has given her, including a joy that lasts through difficult seasons. - The song became a standout moment in Limebear’s live set after a strong response from thousands of young people at the UK’s Satellites Festival. - Fiona Pope, Decca’s head of A&R, said Limebear’s energy, writing and voice made her a natural fit for the label.

Between the lines: - The signing shows how labels with deep catalog roots are looking to broaden into faith-based contemporary music. - Limebear’s profile suggests Christian music can break through well beyond church audiences, especially when positioned through mainstream label infrastructure. - The collaboration also signals Decca’s interest in music that blends heritage material with modern production and wider commercial reach.

What’s next: - Limebear will continue rolling out music with Decca behind her. - The partnership is expected to introduce her faith-centered songs to a larger audience in the UK and beyond. - More information is available on Elle Limebear’s website.

The bottom line: - Decca is betting that contemporary Christian music has room to grow in the mainstream, and Limebear is now the label’s opening act in that category.