Life Light Up Explained

Life Light Up
Type:	studio
Artist:	Christy Nockels
Cover:	LifeLightUp.jpg
Released:	June 2, 2009
Genre:	Contemporary Christian music
Length:	50:11
Label:	Sparrow, sixsteps
Producer:	Nathan Nockels
Next Title:	Into the Glorious
Next Year:	2012

Life Light Up is the first studio album from contemporary Christian music artist Christy Nockels, released on June 2, 2009, by Sparrow Records and sixstepsrecords.

Critical reception

Allmusic's James Christopher Monger said the album "an elegant collection of polished, faith-based folk-pop that retains Watermark's country roots while introducing a more contemporary, radio-ready production style."

CCM Magazines Jackie A. Chapman said "Chris Tomlin has said that Christy Nockels is his favorite vocalist, and it’s not difficult to imagine after listening to Life Light Up. Her voice is as pure as it is powerful, beautifully matching the spirit of each song. Moreover, her convincing performances are boosted by arrangements and production that make them feel like a live event." Chapman wrote the album "takes her work as a worship leader to a brand-new level."

Christian Music Review's Kevin Davis said "this is my favorite female solo album of the year along with Lanae' Hale's Back & Forth."

CMSpin's C.W. Ross said "this is a really well done release that works well in all aspects, but it's the stellar vocals from Christy Nockels that move it up to the next level of goodness."

Jesus Freak Hideout's Roger Gelwicks said the album "is for the most part a rewarding listen and is a welcomed addition to the list of 2009's comeback artists."

Louder Than the Music's Suzanne Physick said "I honestly don't think I could praise this album enough because I do believe it is one of the strongest albums I have heard in a long time and hopefully won't be the last we hear from Christy Nockels."

Personnel

• Christy Nockels – vocals, backing vocals
• Nathan Nockels – acoustic piano, tack piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, Hammond B3 organ, programming, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, bouzouki, backing vocals
• Matt Stanfield – acoustic piano, programming
• Gary Burnette – electric guitars
• Daniel Carson – electric guitars
• Jerry McPherson – electric guitars, guitars
• Alex Nifong – electric guitars, guitars
• Pat Malone – bass
• Jesse Reeves – bass
• Dan Needham – drums, percussion
• Travis Nunn – drums, percussion
• John Catchings – cello
• David Angell – viola
• David Davidson – violin, string arrangements
• Kristin Wilkinson – violin
• Molley Moody – backing vocals

Choir

• Daniel Carson, Shelley Giglio, Christy Nockels, Nathan Nockels, Matt Redman, Kristian Stanfill and Chris Tomlin

Production

• Louie Giglio – executive producer
• Brad O'Donnell – executive producer
• Nathan Nockels – producer, overdub engineer
• Jim Dineen – engineer
• Ainslie Grosser – mixing
• F. Reid Shippen – mixing
• Dan Shike – mastering
• Jess Chambers – A&R
• Shelley Giglio – art direction

Charts

Album

Chart (2009)	Peak position
US Billboard 200	136^[1]
Billboard Christian Albums	7^[2]

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions
		width=40	Christian Songs
2009	"No Not One"	38^[3]

Notes and References

1. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=christy nockels|chart=all}} Christy Nockels Album & Song Chart History]. Billboard. June 20, 2012. Billboard. April 26, 2012.
2. Web site: Life Light Up - Christy Nockels. Billboard. June 20, 2012. allmusic. April 26, 2012.
3. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=christy nockels|chart=all}} No Not One - Christy Nockels]. Billboard. September 26, 2009. Billboard. April 26, 2012.