Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine—both key figures in Maverick City Music’s founding roster—have officially announced their departures from the collective.
Their exit signals a major shift within a group that has defined a generation of worship music.
In a heartfelt statement, Chandler Moore shared that over the past two years, he has been reassessing his priorities.
He described the decision to leave Maverick City Music as a bittersweet one, likening the project to a beloved child into which he invested deeply.
Moore acknowledged that there might be public questions surrounding business matters — matters his legal team is now managing — but he emphasized that his attention is focused on what’s next.
“The dream hasn’t changed,” he wrote, adding that he is stepping into this new era with a desire to create music that connects people to their humanity and helps them feel less alone.
Naomi Raine echoed this introspection in her announcement, explaining that after much prayer and contemplation, she sensed it was time to move into her individual calling. She referred to her time with Maverick City Music as life-changing, noting the transformation of the group from a small gathering singing in a shed to a major worship movement.
“This isn’t really an ending, but a new beginning … God’s not done yet,” she wrote, affirming her commitment to continue writing, singing, worshiping, and leading — though on her own terms.
Legacy, Impact, and What’s Next
Moore and Raine were part of Maverick City Music from its inception in 2018. Over their tenure, the collective earned multiple Grammy Awards, consistently dominated Christian and Gospel charts, and became known for its soulful, inclusive approach to worship.
Their voices and songwriting shaped some of the group’s most beloved songs — including Jireh, Promises, and Wait on You.
They contributed to landmark albums such as Old Church Basement and Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition, which helped bridge the gap between gospel and mainstream audiences.
While the full responses from Tribl Records (their label) and Maverick City Music remain unavailable, the departure of two cornerstone artists inevitably reshapes the trajectory of the collective.
As both Moore and Raine embrace new seasons, fans are left to anticipate what creative directions lie ahead — both for them and for Maverick City Music.