Melody Noel, whose full name is Melody Noel Hernandez, is an American singer, songwriter, and worship leader. Born into a family of mariachis, she is the first in a seven-generation lineage of musicians to create music outside the Mexican folk genre. She is recognized for her unique voice and her ability to write and perform songs that are both pop-influenced and spiritually profound.

Melody Noel is the creative director and a key artist for the contemporary worship collective and independent record label, Influence Music. Her discography includes numerous hit songs with Influence Music, such as “Spirit Lead Me” and “Touching Heaven.” She has also released music as a solo artist, including her debut Christian EP “Back to Praise.” Her songs have been streamed millions of times and she has collaborated with artists like Jennifer Lopez and Lin-Manuel Miranda on a charity single.