Christy Nockels

Christy Lynette Nockels (née Hill, born November 17, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter of contemporary Christian music. She was also one of the lead members of the band Watermark, along with her husband, Nathan Nockels.

Biography and career Christy Nockels was born Christy Lynette Hill on November 17, 1973 in Fort Worth, Texas to a pastor and a piano teacher but grew up in Oklahoma.

Christy met Nathan Nockels in 1993 at the Christian Artists Seminar in Estes Park, Colorado. After getting married in 1995, they began serving as worship leaders in their local church in Oklahoma City. They also began writing songs together and released an album in 1996. The album, which was released under the name Sons & Daughters, was called Holy Roar, and featured the contribution of fellow worship leader and friend, Charlie Hall. Louie Giglio, pastor and founder of the Passion Movement, heard the album and invited the Nockels and Charlie Hall to attend the first Passion Conference in Austin, Texas, in 1997.

In 2006, Christy and Nathan retired Watermark and dedicated themselves to other areas of ministry, as well as their family. In 2008, they moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where they helped to found Passion City Church with Louie Giglio, and signed with sixstepsrecords. Christy also started writing songs and released her first solo album, Life Light Up, in 2009. The album was also produced by her husband, Nathan. In April 2012 Christy released her second solo album Into the Glorious.

On April 28, 2015, Nockels released a new live album, Let It Be Jesus. A review of this release suggests that "with this newest offering, Christy Nockels reinforces...her position as one of the most respected lead worshipers in the church today."

Personal life Christy and Nathan Nockels have been married since 1995. They have three children together: Noah, Elliana, and Annie Rose.

Discography Solo Year Album details Peak chart positions US200 USChristian 2009 Life Light Up

136 7 2012 Into the Glorious

67 2 2015 Let It Be Jesus

54 2 2016 The Thrill Of Hope

— 9 2017 Be Held: Lullabies For The Beloved

— 8 2018 Be Held: Lullabies For The Beloved (Instrumental)

— — 2019 The Thrill Of Hope (Renewed)

— -2023 This Is The Hour

— —2024 Captivate Us

— —2025 King Who Never Sleeps: Anthems For Rest

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As Watermark 1998: Watermark 2000: All Things New 2002: Constant 2004: The Purest Place 2006: A Grateful People

As Sons & Daughters 1996: Holy Roar 1997: Open Me Up

Awards and nominations

GMA Dove Awards 2005: Female Vocalist of the Year nomination 2007: Female Vocalist of the Year nomination 2008: Female Vocalist of the Year nomination