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Award-winning songwriter Talena Winters. Craft-driven songs. Heart-forward lyrics.

Demos spanning Christian and mainstream pop, rock, country, and more—available for artist recording and commercial licensing. Pull up a chair and press play.

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Talena Winters 2/7/26 Talena Winters 2/7/26

The Storm in Me: Bluesy Stomp-Clap Rock

A raw, emotionally charged rock song for anyone who's found the one person who sees past their demons. Mid-tempo bluesy stomp-clap rock with driving guitar riffs and haunting vocal fills, written for a male lead with power and range. Ideal for artist releases and sync (new master recording required).

Talena Winters 10/20/25 Talena Winters 10/20/25

Redemption (Raise the Tide) [Lyricist Showcase]: rock anthem from Rise of the Grigori

Epic mermaid fantasy rock anthem. “Redemption (Raise the Tide)” is a powerful rock anthem from the world of Rise of the Grigori, inspired by Calandra’s courageous fight for truth, freedom, and love. (Public release; not available to license.)

Talena Winters 10/6/25 Talena Winters 10/6/25

Elyon’s Children (A Mermaid Lullaby) [Lyricist Showcase]: Celtic pop rock from Rise of the Grigori

A haunting Celtic pop-rock–inspired mermaid melody from the Rise of the Grigori series that echoes with forgotten truth, redemption, and divine love. The lyrics for this lullaby are key elements of the series. (Public release, not available to license.)

Talena Winters 8/27/25 Talena Winters 8/27/25

Help Me Find the Words [Songwriter Demo]: Orchestral Alternative Pop/Rock Worship

Worship song for when words fail before the beauty of Jesus. Mid-tempo pop or rock worship song in a moody minor key with orchestral textures, written for male or female lead and adaptable for band or solo artist. Suitable for artist and worship releases and faith-based media/sync (new master recording required).

Talena Winters 7/7/25 Talena Winters 7/7/25

Beautiful Mystery [Lyricist Showcase]: Christian Worship Ballad

Raw, redemptive worship ballad about undeserved grace and being fully seen yet fully loved. Lyric-forward and ideal for artists or worship leaders seeking a vulnerable, confessional lyric to set to their own melody and arrangement. Piano-led ballad presentation of a lyricist showcase for artist cuts, co-writing, and worship projects (new topline and master recording required).

Talena Winters 6/27/25 Talena Winters 6/27/25

In the Valley (Psalm 23) [Lyricist Showcase]: Christian Worship Ballad

Tender worship ballad for seasons of suffering and dark valleys. Lyric-forward and rooted in Psalm 23, ideal for artists or worship leaders seeking a gentle, comforting lyric to set to their own melody and arrangement. Lyricist showcase for artist cuts, co-writing, and worship projects (new topline and master recording required).

Talena Winters 5/2/25 Talena Winters 5/2/25

The Way You Love Me [Lyricist Showcase]: Upbeat Christian Pop Solo/Duet

Joyful Christian pop solo or duet about being fully known and wildly loved by God. Upbeat, feel-good song ideal for artists seeking a catchy, grace-focused lyric to set to their own melody and arrangement. Lyricist showcase for artist cuts and co-writing (new topline and master recording required).

Talena Winters 4/28/25 Talena Winters 4/28/25

God of the Desert and the Storm [Lyricist Showcase]: Christian Rock Anthem

Bold, honest Christian rock anthem for seasons of trial and doubt. Lyric-forward and ideal for Christian rock and CCM artists needing a raw, faith-under-fire lyric to set to their own melody and arrangement. Lyricist showcase for artist cuts, co-writing, and worship/CCM projects (new topline and master recording required).

Talena Winters 4/28/25 Talena Winters 4/28/25

Walking in the Sonlight [Songwriter Demo]: Up-Tempo Christian Pop

Joyful Christian pop song about stepping out of darkness into the freedom of God’s grace. Up-tempo, hooky and suitable for male or female lead, ideal for artist releases and faith-based media/sync (new master recording required).

Talena Winters 4/28/25 Talena Winters 4/28/25

The Nails (I Did This For You) [Songwriter Demo]: Christian Pop/CCM Ballad

A deeply personal Christian pop/CCM ballad for when you feel unseen in your pain. Mellow, emotional, lyric-driven song in the voice of Jesus, suitable for male or female lead and ideal for artist projects, special music moments, Easter services, and faith-based media (new master recording required).

Talena Winters 4/28/25 Talena Winters 4/28/25

Let Me Love [Songwriter Demo]: Christian Pop/Worship Ballad

Christian pop/worship ballad for anyone praying to love like Jesus with heart, mind, and strength. Mellow, singable, and easy to pick up with an AABA structure and a comfortable melodic range, suitable for congregations or solo vocalists. Ideal for praise and worship settings, reflective Christian pop releases, and faith-based media (new master recording required).