Positive country artist, Doug Mathis, is a now a three-time number 1 hit artist on the nationally monitored CDX Traction Positive Country Chart. His newest single, “King of Love”, has made it to number one as of May 4, 2022.
On March 11, 2022, Mathis’ “King of Love” was added onto Spotify’s New Music Friday Christian playlist containing over a quarter million monthly listeners. Click to listen to New Music Friday Christian on Spotify.
Mathis’ inspiration for the song derived from the scripture, John 17:26.
“And I have declared to them Your name, and I will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them.” – John 17:26
“This song really means a lot to me. I thought about this hook, King of Love, for a long time and wanted to come up with a song that really gave honor to Jesus as the “King of Love”. – Doug Mathis at CDX Listening Party with CDX Nashville.
A previous preacher and a faithful man of God, Doug’s love for God is showcased strongly through his music. “King of Love” talks about the struggles we have and needing God present. It moves in to talking about how God made a way for us to be free, because He is the King of Love. The lyrics explain:
Listen to “King of Love.”
Watch Mathis’ recent interview with News Channel 9 Chattanooga.