Maverick City Music is losing two of their biggest voices.
In a report by Premier Christian News, both Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine described the reasons why each decided to leave.
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In an Instagram post, Moore wrote, “These last two years I’ve been locked in on what really matters…in my life and in my career. It’s been scary at times, but it’s also been full of fresh vision and real excitement about the future. With that, I’ve made the bittersweet decision to end my relationship with Maverick City Music.”
Moore also discussed how it was his dream to bring people closer to God through music when Maverick City was launched.
When we started Mav, I was grateful to have community and belonging while fulfilling my dream of making music that would help people experience God. And we did that…in ways I couldn’t have imagined.
Moore then thanked the fans and everyone who collaborated with Maverick City over the past few years. He then addressed that there is “certain business matters” that are being handled by his legal team.
This transition isn’t easy. Maverick is something I poured my heart into, so it’s almost like saying goodbye to your own kid, ha. I know there may be press and conversation around certain business matters that my legal team is handling. But my heart, my energy, and my focus are on what’s ahead.
The dream hasn’t changed. I’m stepping into this next phase ready to share my story and make music that helps people feel a little more human, a little more understood, and a little less alone.
In a separate post on Instagram, Raine shared the news that she also is no longer part of Maverick City Music.
After a lot of prayer and consideration, I’ve decided that now is the best time to share that I’m no longer a part of Maverick City Music. Being a part of Mav truly changed my life. What started as a group of folks singing in a shed, has turned into something I could’ve never even imagined!
This journey has changed my life forever. I don’t regret one single thing — the highs, the lows, the lessons…all of it. I’ve learned so much about God, about people, and about myself — and I will always carry those lessons with me.
Every song I was a part of was written and sung from a pure place, just me wanting to please God. And now, I believe God has given me the green light to step into what He’s calling me to do individually. Still writing. Still singing. Still worshiping and leading others in worship — just on my own.
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With these major changes to the Christian music industry, we will just have to wait for what comes next.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
