Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine Leaves Maverick City
Alright, so here’s the thing—when you hear “Maverick City Music,” you instantly picture those soul-stirring worship nights, harmonies that hit you right in the gut, and voices like Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine leading the charge. They were the heartbeat, you know? Like, if Maverick City was a campfire, those two were the ones keeping it lit with both the spark and the warmth.
Chandler Moore took to Instagram to thank his supporters. The post caption reads: thank u Mav thank u Fans thank u God
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But recently, the Christian music corners of the internet started buzzing—“Wait, Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine aren’t with Maverick City anymore?!” And honestly, it felt like someone just told me my favorite coffee shop closed down. A little disbelief, a little sadness, a little “okay… so what now?”
From what’s been public (and let’s be real, in these circles sometimes not everything is public), both Chandler and Naomi seem to be focusing on their own paths right now. Naomi’s been diving deeper into solo projects and some ministry work that feels intensely personal, intentional—kinda like she's following this specific calling that doesn’t always fit neatly into the Maverick City schedule.
Naomi released an official statement stating that she is no longer part of Maverick City Music
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Chandler’s the same—his solo music is blooming, he’s collabing outside of the usual circle, and he’s got that fresh “family + faith” energy that’s soaking into everything he does. It’s not drama-soaked, at least not from what’s visible; more like a natural shift. People grow. Seasons change.
Maverick City, meanwhile, is still doing its thing—big tours, fresh collabs, plenty of new faces popping into the lineup. But let’s be honest, the chemistry hits differently when certain voices aren’t there. Chandler’s gritty tenderness and Naomi’s powerhouse calm brought this sweet contrast that’s hard to replicate.
Without them, it’s almost like the band’s playlist got reorganized—still beautiful, just… different.
And if you’re wondering if there was “beef” or falling out—so far, all signs point to nope. Both sides have shown nothing but love in public, which is refreshing in a time where every exit is assumed to be some big scandal. I think it’s more like—with Maverick City’s massive growth and constant touring—it’s easy for artists to hit a point where they need space to breathe, to tell their own stories without being tied to a bigger collective’s brand.
Personally? I’m rooting for them all. Chandler’s next worship session will probably still make me cry, whether it’s under the Maverick City banner or just “Chandler Moore, solo artist.” Naomi’s voice will still carry that weight, that gentle fire, wherever she sings. And Maverick City will keep on shaping the sound of modern worship, bringing in the next wave of voices ready to set the stage ablaze.
So yeah—if you’re missing them in Maverick City, I get it. But don’t see it as them leaving the table… more like they grabbed their coffee to-go, and now they’re off pouring into other spaces. Same heart, just a different room.
