‘This Is Us’ Star Chrissy Metz Unveils Debut Single, ‘Talking to God’

This one is a guaranteed mood-lifter!

Written by Chris Parton
‘This Is Us’ Star Chrissy Metz Unveils Debut Single, ‘Talking to God’
Chrissy Metz; Photo Credit: Joseph Llanes

Actress-turned-country-singer Chrissy Metz steps into a different kind of spotlight with her debut single, “Talking to God,” basking in the glow of upbeat spiritual optimism.

Marking the first track released from the This Is Us star’s upcoming album debut, the track is built on top of a smiling, sunny-country sound, with live instruments and Metz’s undeniably powerful vocals leading the way. Feeling in some was like a throwback to country divas of the ’90s, the anthemic track is all about looking for answers to life’s biggest questions … and finding more of a “who” than a “why.” It was written by Nicolette Hayford, Connie Harrington, Jake Mitchell, fellow country star Ashley McBryde and Aaron Raitiere.

“‘Talking To God’ is a song about those moments when we ask the questions we desperately want the answers to,” Metz says of the uplifting song. “Whether it’s a lost love or why our own lives look much different than the way we had hoped they would. It’s about those personal prayers and conversations we have while listening and learning to surrender and trust in the bigger picture.”

Chrissy Metz also starred in faith-based film, Breakthrough in 2019, and was featured on the movie’s soundtrack singing “I’m Standing With You.” She sang the tune as part of this year’s Oscars ceremony, and also appeared at the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year special.