Meeting Zauntee is like running the “Rocky Steps” in Philadelphia. Making high art for the Most High is his purpose; making music that people want with a message that they need is his engine. He says that “authenticity is culture currency,” and his passion to bring that raw truth to people is evident in every performance and every encounter with fans. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, Zauntee’s authenticity and heart for people are at the center of everything he does.

 

Born Zachariah Erickson and known professionally as Zauntee, he grew up in Tampa writing, playing, and producing music from the age of ten. In high school, he decided every song he made would point people to God — with a mantra to “stand up and stand out, to be different in order to make a difference,” he has lived that mission, inspiring fans who call themselves Zealots — a community that connects with the music, embraces the message, and chooses to follow God and change the world.

 

“I’ve always had a heart to find the outsider, the left-out kid, and that person who believes they can make it when no one else does,” he says. “That was me, so I want my music to be a place for them to belong. At my shows, it’s a family, a movement.”

 

Zauntee values every opportunity and every person he encounters. The connection he creates with fans is what continues to set him apart — people don’t just listen to the music; they feel seen by it.

 

Now he’s stepping into a new range of sound — powered by anthemic vocals, driving guitars, and conviction-filled songwriting. His new album, “God Remembers,” releases September 18, 2026, expanding his sound across rap, rock, and alternative genres while carrying the depth and purpose to impact every listener.

 

The first three singles — “LIGHT ON ME,” “WILDFIRE,” and “PRICE TO STAY ALIVE” — have already led the way, with “WORTH THE FIGHT” dropping August 7 and “SOAR AGAIN” featuring Jay Furr releasing August 28. Headlining another club tour this fall, Zauntee will take “God Remembers” coast to coast, including stops in Chicago, New York, Nashville, Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, Denver, and more.

 

Versed in the art of touring and understanding each aspect of music and the industry, Zauntee carries every experience into how he serves his fans, collaborates with his team and crew, and supports the artists around him.

 

Since his debut on the music scene eight years ago, Zauntee has played everything from the back of a trailer for five people to a stage in Zambia for 26,000 — and just about every room in between. He has performed across the festival circuit, including Lifest, Alive Fest, Kingdom Bound, and Creation Fest. Through two Casting Crowns arena tours, Zauntee gained firsthand experience — from working crew and leading VIP experiences to performing B-stage sets and joining the lineup for each night’s finale. He has also performed on Winter Jam, continuing to build his reputation as an artist who understands every level of touring.

 

Zauntee is a three-time Dove Award nominee, was named Artist of the Month by Fox Sports, and saw “Hard Work God First” become a movement, reaching Top 20 trending status as a sound on Instagram and generating millions of views across TikTok. Beyond the numbers are countless testimonies of lives changed through the music — from families in their living rooms to inmates in their cells. His music is for all people, all over the world.

 

A story bigger than the numbers, “God Remembers” is the album Zauntee was born to make.