I'm Letting Go

"I'm Letting Go"
"I'm Letting Go"
Single by Francesca Battistelli
from the album My Paper Heart
Released	July 15, 2008
Genre	CCM, pop rock
Length	2:53
Label	Fervent Records
Songwriters	Battistelli, Ian Eskelin, Tony Wood
Producer	Ian Eskelin
Francesca Battistelli singles chronology

"I'm Letting Go" is the lead single from American Christian music artist Francesca Battistelli's major label debut album, My Paper Heart.^[1] The song was released on July 15, 2008.

Release

In addition to being featured on Battistelli's major label debut, My Paper Heart, it is featured on her It's Your Life EP, and her My Paper Heart (Dented Fender Sessions). It has also been featured on the compilation, WOW Hits 2009.^[2]

Critical reception

Matthew Watson of Jesus Freak Hideout stated that the rhythmic pattern of "I'm Letting Go" sounds almost exactly like Sara Bareilles' hit, "Love Song".^[3]

Accolades

The song was the 16th most played song Christian radio in 2008.^[4] It was also nominated for the Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 40th GMA Dove Awards.^[5]

Personnel

Francesca Battistelli – vocals
Tim Lauer – keyboards
Aaron Shannon – additional programming
Mike Payne – guitars
Tony Lucido – bass
Ben Phillips – drums

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2008)	Peak position
US Christian AC (Billboard)^[6]	3
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)^[7]	3
US Hot Christian Songs (Billboard)^[8]	3
US Christian AC Indicator (Billboard)^[9]	3

Year-end charts

Chart (2011)	Peak position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)^[10]	14

References

^ "Top Christian Music Videos - I'm Letting Go". christianmusiccentral.net. May 28, 2009. Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
^ "iTunes (U.S.) - Music - Various Artists - WOW Hits 2009". iTunes (U.S.). October 7, 2009. Archived from the original on December 7, 2011. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
^ "Jesus Freak Hideout: Francesca Battistelli, "My Paper Heart" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. July 5, 2008. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
^ "2008 Year End Charts - Top Christian CHR Songs". Radio And Records. Archived from the original on May 25, 2009. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
^ "Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards". CBN. February 20, 2008. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
^ "Francesca Battistelli - Christian AC History". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
^ "Francesca Battistelli Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
^ "Francesca Battistelli Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
^ "Christian AC Indicator". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
^ "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End 2008 - Billboard". Retrieved November 20, 2018.

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[1] "Top Christian Music Videos - I'm Letting Go". christianmusiccentral.net. May 28, 2009. Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2015.

[2] "iTunes (U.S.) - Music - Various Artists - WOW Hits 2009". iTunes (U.S.). October 7, 2009. Archived from the original on December 7, 2011. Retrieved October 25, 2015.

[3] "Jesus Freak Hideout: Francesca Battistelli, "My Paper Heart" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. July 5, 2008. Retrieved October 25, 2015.

[4] "2008 Year End Charts - Top Christian CHR Songs". Radio And Records. Archived from the original on May 25, 2009. Retrieved October 25, 2015.

[5] "Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards". CBN. February 20, 2008. Retrieved October 25, 2015.

[6] "Francesca Battistelli - Christian AC History". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2018.

[sc_Billboardchristianairplay_Francesca_Battistelli-7] "Francesca Battistelli Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2018.

[sc_Billboardchristiansongs_Francesca_Battistelli-8] "Francesca Battistelli Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2018.

[9] "Christian AC Indicator". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved November 20, 2018.

[10] "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End 2008 - Billboard". Retrieved November 20, 2018.

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Discography
Studio albums	My Paper Heart (2008) Hundred More Years (2011) If We're Honest (2014) Own It (2018)
Holiday albums	Christmas (2012)
Singles	"I'm Letting Go" "Free to Be Me" "It's Your Life" "Write Your Story" "The Breakup Song"

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