What would it look like to set one of Scripture's most humbling declarations of sacrifice, to a song the whole Church can sing together? Brooke Ligertwood answers that question with her stunning new single, "Even Death On A Cross!," a piano-driving collaboration with UPPERROOM vocalist Abbie Gamboa, known to many as Songbird Abbie.
Rooted in Philippians 2:8 (NLT), where Paul writes that Christ "humbled himself in obedience to God, and died a criminal's death on a cross," the single doesn't shy away from the weight of the crucifixion. Instead, it leans into it, pairing Ligertwood's signature gift for weaving theological truth into congregational melody with Gamboa's deeply emotive vocal presence. The result is a song that carries both the solemnity of sacrifice and the triumphant hope of resurrection.
"Even Death On A Cross!" is as equally suited for quiet personal devotion as it is for a packed Sunday morning. Ligertwood has spent years as a key songwriter within various worship collectives, helping craft beloved anthems like "What a Beautiful Name" and "Who You Say I Am." Her acclaimed solo projects Seven and Eight further cemented her voice in the worship space, producing congregational favorites like "Bless God" and "A Thousand Hallelujahs." With a catalog like that, "Even Death On a Cross!" feels like a bold and natural next step.
The single also marks the first taste of Ligertwood's highly anticipated upcoming album EAT, set to release May 15, 2026, via Academy Records under exclusive license to Capitol CMG and Universal Music Group. The album's bold title points to themes of spiritual nourishment, deep dependence on God, and transformative encounters.
"Even Death On A Cross!" is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube.
