Josiah Queen Releases “Yesterday Is Dead”, An Anthem of Faith & Renewal
Josiah Queen shares Yesterday Is Dead, a song about faith, new beginnings, and letting go of the past. Listen now via Capitol Records/CCMG.
Rising artist Josiah Queen delivers Yesterday Is Dead, an exhilarating new single that celebrates renewal, freedom, and faith. Out now via Capitol Records/Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG), the track follows the success of Can’t Steal My Joy featuring Brandon Lake, which amassed over 12.5 million streams earlier this year.
Blending elements of Americana and contemporary Christian music, Yesterday Is Dead features a soaring melody and a powerful chorus: “I keep my eyes / On what lies ahead / Today is a new day / Yesterday is dead.” Co-written and produced by John Michael Howell, the song’s uplifting message has already resonated with fans, generating over three million views in teaser clips ahead of its release.
Queen shares, “‘This song is about the freedom I have found in Jesus. It represents stepping away from past regrets and embracing the hope of a new day.’”
Queen will perform Yesterday Is Dead on Fox & Friends Weekend on Easter Sunday (April 20) as part of the 2025 Faith & Friends Concert Series.
His rise in the industry has been meteoric, with over 400 million combined global streams, including 265 million U.S. streams for his 2024 self-released debut album The Prodigal. Now, he’s set to embark on the U.S. leg of his 2025 global headline tour, kicking off March 26 in Cincinnati.
Stream Yesterday Is Dead now on all digital platforms.