"I'm Letting Go" is the lead single from American Christian music artist Francesca Battistelli's major label debut album, My Paper Heart. The song was released on July 15, 2008.
Release In addition to being featured on Battistelli's major label debut, My Paper Heart, it is featured on her It's Your Life EP, and her My Paper Heart (Dented Fender Sessions). It has also been featured on the compilation, WOW Hits 2009.
Critical reception Matthew Watson of Jesus Freak Hideout stated that the rhythmic pattern of "I'm Letting Go" sounds almost exactly like Sara Bareilles' hit, "Love Song".
Accolades The song was the 16th most played song Christian radio in 2008. It was also nominated for the Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 40th GMA Dove Awards.
Personnel Francesca Battistelli – vocals Tim Lauer – keyboards Aaron Shannon – additional programming Mike Payne – guitars Tony Lucido – bass Ben Phillips – drums
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2008) Peak position US Christian AC (Billboard) 3 US Christian AC Indicator (Billboard) 3
Year-end charts Chart (2011) Peakposition US Christian Songs (Billboard) 14
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