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Mt. Zion
Studio album by
Josiah Queen
ReleasedAugust 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
Label
Producer
  • John Michael Howell
  • Zac Lawson
  • Josiah Queen
  • Jacob Sooter
  • Hank Bentley
Josiah Queen chronology
The Prodigal
(2024) 		Mt. Zion
(2025)
Singles from Mt. Zion
  1. "Can't Steal My Joy"
    Released: January 10, 2025
  2. "Yesterday Is Dead"
    Released: March 14, 2025
  3. "Two Wooden Beams"
    Released: May 16, 2025

Mt. Zion is the upcoming second studio album by American folk rock musician Josiah Queen, scheduled for release on August 22, 2025 via Josiah Queen Music, Capitol Christian Music Group, and F&L Music Group. The album will feature a guest appearance from Grammy-winning Brandon Lake. Production for the album was handled by John Michael Howell, Zac Lawson, Josiah Queen, Jacob Sooter, and Hank Bentley.

Background

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The lead single off Mt. Zion was "Can't Steal My Joy", released on January 10, 2025, featuring guest vocals from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandon Lake. Several teasers to the song were released to social media predating the song's release, achieving a combined three million views.[1] On DSPs, the song accumulated 12.5 million digital streams within three months of release.[2][3] On January 9, 2025, an official music video was released, featuring song lyrics.[4][5][6] Queen said about the song that it, "came from the idea that our joy isn't dependent on the situations we face in our lives".[7]

Following the release of "Can't Steal My Joy", Queen released the album's second single, "Yesterday is Dead" on March 14, 2025.[8][9] He spoke about it, saying, "Yesterday is Dead feels like a weight being lifted off of my back. This song is all about the freedom and new life I have found in Jesus. I have lived through times with regrets of the past and this song came from the release of those cares."[10] Teasers from the song surpassed three million views, and both a music video and lyric video were released.[11][12] On Easter Sunday of that year, the song was performed on the FOX News channel Fox & Friends.[13] "Yesterday is Dead" gave Queen his highest ever streaming debut without a feature. Within two months, the song achieved nine million global streams and 22 million short form video views.[14]

On May 16, 2025, the album's third single was released, titled "Two Wooden Beams".[15][16] In support of the song's release, an official music video was released.[17][18] Queen spoke about the song and its inspiration, saying, "I spent a long time searching for love and I finally found it – on two wooden beams where God gave everything for me. His sacrifice taught me that love is much more about sacrifice than it is a feeling."[19]

On June 20, 2025, Queen released a promotional single titled "Dusty Bibles", which he deemed as "one of the most honest songs I’ve ever dropped".[20] Alongside the song's release, he announced Mt. Zion as his second album, slated for release on August 22, 2025.[21][22]

Queen will perform two album release shows, including at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 27, 2025, and at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, on November 1. Both shows will perform the album's full setlist.[23]

Chart performance

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Singles and charting songs

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The lead single off Mt. Zion, "Can't Steal My Joy", hit No. 40 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, No. 11 on the Hot Christian Songs chart, and No. 16 on the Christian Airplay chart.[24][25][26] It peaked at No. 6 on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart, No. 4 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart, and No. 19 on the Christian Streaming Songs chart.[27][28][29]

The following single, "Yesterday Is Dead", charted at No. 25 on the Hot Christian Songs chart, with "Two Wooden Beams" hitting No. 19 on the same chart.[30][31] "Dusty Bibles" charted at No. 7 on the Hot Christian Songs chart, No. 33 on the Top Rock & Alternative Songs, No. 5 on the Christian Digital Song Sales, and No. 10 on the Christian Streaming Songs.[32][33][34][35]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Yesterday is Dead"
2:45
2."Track 2"   
3."Can't Steal My Joy" (featuring Brandon Lake)
  • Jacob Sooter
3:33
4."Two Wooden Beams"
  • John Michael Howell
  • Josiah Queen
  • Zac Lawson
John Michael Howell3:21
5."Track 5"   
6."Dusty Bibles"
John Michael Howell3:10
7."Track 7"   
8."Track 8"   
9."Track 9"   
10."Track 10"   
11."Track 11"   
12."Track 12"   

References

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  8. ^ Clarks, Jessie (2025-03-14). "Josiah Queen Drops New Single "Yesterday Is Dead"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
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  13. ^ Clarks, Jessie (2025-02-21). "FOX & Friends Weekend Announces 2025 "Faith And Friends" Concert Series Lineup". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  14. ^ Carpenter, Abby (2025-05-16). "Josiah Queen's New Single "Two Wooden Beams" Is Out Today". Free CCM. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
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  20. ^ McCarty, India (2025-06-26). "Viral Worship Artist Calls Out This Common Struggle In New Single". Movie Guide. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  21. ^ Clarks, Jessie (2025-06-20). "Josiah Queen Announces New Album & Drops "Dusty Bibles"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
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  23. ^ Clarks, Jessie (2025-07-23). "Josiah Queen Announces Two-Night Album Release Celebration For 'Mt. Zion'". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
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  25. ^ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of January 25, 2025". Billboard. 2025-01-25. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  26. ^ "Christian Airplay: Week of July 19, 2025". Billboard. 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  27. ^ "Rock Digital Song Sales: Week of January 25, 2025". Billboard. 2025-01-25. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
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  30. ^ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of April 19, 2025". Billboard. 2025-04-19. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  31. ^ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of May 31, 2025". Billboard. 2025-05-31. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
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  35. ^ "Christian Streaming Songs: Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard. 2025-07-05. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
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