I'm Letting Go

"I'm Letting Go"
Single by Francesca Battistelli
from the album My Paper Heart
Released July 15, 2008
Format Digital download
Genre CCM
Length 2:53
Label Fervent Records
Writer(s) Francesca Battistelli
Producer(s) Ian Eskelin
Francesca Battistelli singles chronology
"I'm Letting Go"
(2008)		 "Free to Be Me"
(2009)

"I'm Letting Go" is the lead single from Christian music artist Francesca Battistelli's major label debut album, My Paper Heart.[1] The song was released on July 15, 2008.

Release

In addition to being featured on Battistelli's major label debut, My Paper Heart, it is featured on her It's Your Life EP, and her My Paper Heart (Dented Fender Sessions). It has also been featured on the compilation, WOW Hits 2009.[2]

Critical reception

Matthew Watson of Jesus Freak Hideout stated that the rhythmic pattern of "I'm Letting Go" sounds almost exactly like Sara Bareilles' hit, "Love Song".[3]

Accolades

The song was the 16th most played song Christian radio in 2008.[4] It was also nominated for the Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 40th GMA Dove Awards.[5]

Charts

Chart (2008) Peak position
Hot Christian 3[6]
Chart (2011) Peak position
Christian Digital 36[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Top Christian Music Videos - I'm Letting Go". christianmusiccentral.net. May 28, 2009. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  2. ↑ "iTunes (U.S.) - Music - Various Artists - WOW Hits 2009". iTunes (U.S.). October 7, 2009. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Jesus Freak Hideout: Francesca Battistelli, "My Paper Heart" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. July 5, 2008. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  4. ↑ "2008 Year End Charts - Top Christian CHR Songs". Radio And Records. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards". CBN. February 20, 2008. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Billboard - Francesca Battistelli - Chart History - Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. July 26, 2008. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Billboard - Francesca Battistelli - Chart History - Christian Digital". Billboard. January 15, 2011. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
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