Justin Michael
Songs for the weary and worn-out
Christian singer-songwriter | St. Louis, MO
Independent Christian artist blending honest storytelling with guitar-driven worship and alternative influences.
For Fans Of: Casting Crowns, Cain, Tenth Avenue North, Katy Nichole, Sidewalk Prophets
About the Artist
Justin Michael is a Christian singer-songwriter based in St. Louis, Missouri. Originally from Compton, Illinois, his music blends honest storytelling with guitar-driven arrangements that reflect both his alternative rock roots and his faith journey.
Drawing influence from artists like Casting Crowns, Tenth Avenue North, Cain, and Katy Nichole, Justin writes songs that speak directly to people who feel weary, broken, or far from God.
His music focuses on grace, redemption, and the reminder that no one has run too far to come home. With lyrics rooted in personal experience and a sound shaped by both modern worship and alternative rock, Justin’s songs aim to offer hope to listeners who feel like they’ve been running too long.
Justin currently lives in St. Louis with his wife and is actively involved in his local church, where he leads a Bible study and serves on the worship team.
Artist Statement
Justin’s music is rooted in a simple idea: nobody has to fix themselves before coming to God.
After a difficult experience in high school that left him feeling ashamed and isolated, Justin found hope in the realization that Jesus still wanted to be his friend — despite every mistake and failure.
That moment reshaped how he saw himself and his faith.
Today, Justin writes songs for people who feel like they’ve messed up too many times or run too far to come back. His music is meant to remind listeners that God knows their name, sees their story, and isn’t going anywhere.
Music
“But God” is a song about the turning point in every story where hope breaks through despair. Inspired by the phrase often found throughout scripture, the song reminds listeners that even when everything seems lost, God can rewrite the ending.
Influences & Style
Justin’s musical style is shaped by both alternative rock and contemporary Christian music.
Before becoming a Christian, he was drawn to bands like Green Day and My Chemical Romance, which gave him a love for thick guitars and emotionally honest songwriting.
After coming to faith, artists like Casting Crowns, Tenth Avenue North, Cain, and Katy Nichole deeply influenced his approach to songwriting — especially their willingness to write about struggle, doubt, and grace.
His goal is to combine that lyrical honesty with guitar-driven music that feels both personal and hopeful.
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