Jesus Culture worship leader Kristene DiMarco released her first live album, Mighty just a week ago, and during the first week, it became the highest selling debut for Jesus Culture Music as a new and developing artist.

Read our review of Mighty here.

Mighty debuted at the Top 10 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart along with a Billboard Top 200 debut and at No. 3 on the Billboard Praise & Worship Albums chart.

It features 11 original tracks that were recorded live earlier this year in Redding, California. Mighty boldly showcases DiMarco's powerful lyrics, infectious melodies and her deep love for hymns, and is already receiving high praise from the media. 

"This passionate worship album demonstrates DiMarco's versatile voice, ranging from light and sweet to gutsy, dark, and soulful as each song rises and falls in dynamics and intensity." - Worship Leader Magazine

"Lovers of her powerful worship leading will be delighted with what they find here." - CCM Magazine

"By layering her own songs over these enduring masterpieces, this live album becomes affectingly powerful." - Breathecast.com

"Mighty is overflowing with soaring melodies and passionate worship that will have you singing along to every word." - NewReleaseToday.com

DiMarco has also been featured on Jesus Culture's album Awakening: Live From Chicago, as well as releasing her own projects Those Who Dream (2008) and Safe Place (2012). DiMarco also wrote and performed "It Is Well," which was featured on Billboard's Top 50 Hot Christian Songs chart.

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