I'm Letting Go

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"I'm Letting Go"
Single by Francesca Battistelli
from the album My Paper Heart
ReleasedJuly 15, 2008
GenreCCM
Length2:53
LabelFervent Records
Songwriter(s)Battistelli, Ian Eskelin, Tony Wood
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 American Christian music artist Francesca Battistelli's major label debut album, My Paper Heart.[1] The song was released on July 15, 2008.

Release[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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]

Personnel[edit]

  • Francesca Battistelli – vocals
  • Tim Lauer – keyboards
  • Aaron Shannon – additional programming
  • Mike Payne – guitars
  • Tony Lucido – bass
  • Ben Phillips – drums

Charts[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Top Christian Music Videos - I'm Letting Go". christianmusiccentral.net. May 28, 2009. Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. 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. Archived from the original on May 25, 2009. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  5. ^ "Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards". CBN. February 20, 2008. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  6. ^ "Francesca Battistelli - Christian AC History". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  7. ^ "Francesca Battistelli Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  8. ^ "Francesca Battistelli Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  9. ^ "Christian AC Indicator". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  10. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End 2008 - Billboard". Retrieved November 20, 2018.