Tim Hughes returns to Integrity Music with first solo release in over a decade

Integrity Music has signed worship leader and songwriter Tim Hughes back to the label ahead of his new live single, “Make A Way (Live),” which releases Aug. 28. The song marks Hughes’ first new solo music since 2015 and signals a return to songwriting after years leading Gas Street Church in Birmingham, England.

Why it matters: - Tim Hughes is re-entering the worship music market after more than 10 years without solo releases. - The comeback could shape church worship playlists with new material from one of the genre’s best-known songwriters. - Integrity Music is adding a proven writer back into its roster as Hughes begins a new creative season.

What happened: - Integrity Music welcomed Tim Hughes back to the label and announced his forthcoming live single, “Make A Way (Live).” - The single is available for pre-save now and releases Aug. 28. - The release is Hughes’ first new solo music since 2015. - Hughes stepped away from releasing music in 2015 to focus on planting and leading Gas Street Church in Birmingham, England.

The details: - Hughes is known for writing worship songs including “Spirit Break Out,” “Here I Am To Worship,” “Happy Day,” and “Beautiful One.” - “Make A Way (Live)” was recorded live at Gas Street Church. - The song is described as a congregational worship track about trusting God through uncertainty. - Hughes wrote the song with Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Ben Fielding and Nick Herbert. - The song centers on God’s faithfulness when the path forward is unclear. - Integrity Music President Blaine Barcus said Hughes’ years pastoring in the UK prepared him for this new creative season. - Hughes said a recent sabbatical reminded him that God was not finished with this part of his calling. - Hughes said he is ready to write again, lead worship again and bring his pastoral experience into his songs. - Gilbert Nanlohy, Integrity Music’s senior director of A&R and global partnerships, said Hughes brings the perspective of a pastor, psalmist and worship leader.

Between the lines: - Hughes’ return blends ministry and music, which could give the new material added credibility with church audiences. - The release positions Integrity Music around a songwriter whose catalog already has long-term recognition in modern worship. - The comeback reflects a broader pattern in worship music, where pastoral experience often shapes new songs and congregational adoption.

What's next: - “Make A Way (Live)” is set to release Aug. 28. - Integrity Music will likely use the single to launch Hughes’ next creative chapter. - The label and Hughes are positioning the release as the start of a new season of songwriting for the church.

The bottom line: - Tim Hughes is back with Integrity Music, and his first solo song in over a decade is aimed squarely at worship audiences.