Sam Wesley Opens Up About “Holding On to Me,” MercyMe Tour and New Music | 2026 K-LOVE Fan Awards

Christian singer-songwriter Sam Wesley joins Brandon Woolum on the red carpet at the 2026 K-LOVE Fan Awards in Nashville to talk about his deeply personal new single, “Holding On to Me.”

Sam shares that he wrote the song in honor of his grandfather, who passed away from stage four leukemia in 2024. Through that loss, Sam says he was reminded that even in life’s lowest moments, God is still present in the hurt. He also reflects on the response from listeners who have connected the song to their own stories of grief and hope.

Sam also discusses the powerful audience response to I Can Only Imagine 2, which shares more of his family’s story, and what it has been like traveling on the road with his dad, Bart Millard, and MercyMe.

Looking ahead, Sam reveals that more new music is on the way, including his upcoming song “The Reason,” co-written with Matthew West. The song celebrates Jesus as the reason for hope and joy, even when trouble comes.

Be on the lookout for new music from Sam Wesley and catch him on tour with MercyMe and Jeremy Camp this fall.

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