Episode 244 | Rachael Mann | Unfiltered

On today's show, we chat with Rachael Mann!At the age of seven, Rachael discovered her passion for singing—a gift she attributes to God. Self-trained and a pianist by ear, she quickly developed an ear for harmonies, allowing her to explore her musical talents with ease.Rachael began her musical journey in church, performing her first solo at ten years old with "Somebody Love Me" by Michael W. Smith. Little did she know, nearly a decade later, she would sing with him on one of his albums.Rachael’s career gained momentum as she opened for renowned artists such as J. Moss, Salvador, Jars of Clay, and Big Daddy Weave. During the early years of Church of the Highlands’ launch in Birmingham, she also served as one of its primary worship leaders. In addition to her live performances, Rachael lent her voice to commercial jingles for major brands including McDonald’s and Williamson Medical Center in Nashville. She also has been in several music videos for artists such as Brandon Heath “Give Me Your Eyes” and Salvador “What Would It Be Like”.Relocating to Nashville allowed Rachael to further pursue her dreams. She appeared on two episodes of The 700 Club and worked on her second music project, “The First Noel”, while performing for various events and festivals including CTN Network’s “Bridges”. Her contributions to Michael W. Smith’s Hymns album reached fans nationwide. In 2016, Rachael had the incredible opportunity to sing with Carrie Underwood at the CMT Awards. Rachael has also been a Production Assistant for American Idol and the GMA Dove Awards.As a recurring guest on Atlanta Live and Atlanta & Company, Rachael has touched millions of viewers. She has been featured on National and Internation radio stations including 93.7 WDJC, Revocation Radio, WIAM Radio, and Victory 91.5 FM, The Antidote, Effect Radio and more!Notably, Rachael's song "Control" was produced by Nathan Walters, a RIAA Gold & Platinum Certified, Dove Award-winning artist and member of Plus One. She has had the honor of singing the National Anthem for various sports teams, including the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Dream, The Savannah Bananas and the Kansas City Royals to name a few, and was a top finalist on Nationally Syndicated The Bert Show for a Thanksgiving song contest. Rachael released her Christmas single, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” in collaboration with producer Nathan Walters on November 1st, 2024. Rachael Mann’s powerful new single, "Unfiltered," is out now! This deeply personal song invites listeners into a place of raw honesty and total vulnerability before the Lord — a reminder that true worship begins when we lay down the masks and come just as we [email protected]@christianmusicguys