Ex-Katy Perry Backup Singer Trades It All For Jesus

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Published 2024-06-14
Tasha Layton is known for her Gospel-themed music, but the Christian singer's journey to faith-based music took some truly unique twists and turns. Layton, 41, told CBN News that her journey from singing backup for Katy Perry to embarking on her own quest into Christian music taught her a major lesson: the importance of "trusting God with every step." "Before I entered music to do my own music, there were a lot of years that I wasn't sure how God was going to work it out," she said. "I didn't understand why I was taking this path, or going in this direction, or how He was going to work it all together for His good."

But Layton said she now knows the Lord was weaving together a beautiful story — something she didn't understand at the time. Now, she's encouraging others to trust the Lord and know, "He's got it, and He is essentially carving the way if you are surrendering to Him." Layton said she continues leaning into trusting God to navigate Christian music, an industry that offers some unique challenges. "It's easy to get burned out," she said. "It's easy to let someone else try to tell you who you are. ... So, it's that continual lesson of trust."

And that lesson in trust came after Layton spent years touring the world with Perry. Layton had the chance to embark on a secular music career after but felt called to do something else entirely. "I was offered a deal on ... the secular side, and I felt so firmly that it wasn't what I was called to do," she said. "And there were compromises in that world. ... I wanted to connect people to God with my music, with my actions, with my team, with my integrity — and I didn't feel like I could fully do that with freedom, going that route."
Layton said it was an "easy decision" to turn down that offer and pursue Christian music instead — something she had prayed and dreamed about as a teenager.

"The cool famous venues, the cool private plane thing — I'd already done all that," Layton said. "And there's a reason Paul says, 'You can gain the world and lose your soul.'" Full-time ministry was always Layton's goal, so, while it might have seemed tough to say, "No" to potential fame and fortune in the secular space, doing so ushered her into what she believes is God's will for her life. "I'm so fulfilled," she said. "I'm standing in the fulfillment of prayers."

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All Comments (21)
  • @heavenbound358
    GOD IS OF MORE VALUE THAN ALL THE WORLDS RICHES.....😮😮
  • @tawa2105
    Praise the Lord! I pray that Katy will come back to the Lord!
  • @rollingstone8077
    Her first song that I fell in love with is "Look what you've done". God bless Ms. Tasha Layton.
  • @lynnekelley7545
    How outstanding and inspirational is this woman of Christ! To have the calling as a teenager, go to seminary, become a worship pastor, but get a taste of the 'secular ' world and return back to ministry - she is definitely walking with Jesus. 🙏🏻💕😊
  • @Ruthhql320
    Praise the Lord! She remained faithful to Jesus Christ! God bless her and her loved ones in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ!✝️🙏❤️
  • @raphaelfeneje486
    One of the best channel for Christians. May God continue to replenish CBN News and give you an encounter that creates more conviction. Amen!✝️🙏❤️
  • @Tupac4sure95
    ITS AMAZING TO WATCH GOD WORK IN THIS BROKEN WORLD ❤️
  • @allysonstuhlmiller6295
    Katy needs to get out too. She needs to turn to Jesus and to Him alone. I'm praying for you Katy. You are conflicted and I see it.
  • @anniecash3439
    Saw Tasha in concert last year. She is just so amazing! Sad, that Katy Perry came from parents who are pastors, and she's turned away from the beauty that faith can provide. Maybe someday her eye's will open like mine did. God bless Tasha for staying the course.
  • @ginabaker9764
    How awesome would it be if Katy Perry would come out of the darkness into the light - FULLY?!!! I love Tasha Layton! I love Katy Perry!❤️💜💚
  • @nordicwarrior5014
    God Bless each and every one of you. Stay Vigilant and trust in Jesus, repent and you shall be saved.
  • @Carem44
    You definitely chose the right path. God will bless you in many many ways. You go girl.
  • @raysantiago3750
    ❤✝️🛐 Trust in God in every situation with perfection. He loves you. ❤
  • @lindadrost6597
    Congratulations, Tasha Layton!! God will bless your devoted commitment to Him as you're edifying to many people!! 🙏 ❤
  • @vikram4746
    What does a person gain in this world, if he/she loses his/her soul. God Bless this sister's journey in life.
  • @liv3324
    Amen Sister in Christ 🙏🙏🙏