Arden, North Carolina (February 27, 2026) — The latest single from their 2024 album, That’s Who He Is, is just making its way up the Southern Gospel airplay charts, but Sonlite Records’ popular trio, 11th Hour, are keeping fans happy with their first new music since that project’s release. Sent to the group by its writer, Michael Peterson, “Jesus in a Jail Cell” seemed to come out of nowhere, yet it turned out to be a perfect fit.

“I loved this song from the first time I heard it,” says Garrett Saunders, who takes the lead on this moving tale of redemption. “It’s unique in the story it tells but it speaks truth. We all have our own story, but the beauty of them all is that Jesus met us right where we were.”

Jesus meeting us right where we are is, indeed, the theme of “Jesus in a Jail Cell,” brought to life in a country-flavored arrangement directed by producer Roger Talley. And while the story vividly depicts the setting described in the title:

He had tattoos up and down his arms,
Still carried the battle scars
From a life of hard livin’
I was guarding cell block A
We started talking faith
And religion
He said my favorite verse in the Bible is John 3:16
Cause late one night I realized what that whosoever means

the memorable chorus of “Jesus in a Jail Cell” serves up a truly universal message.

Some people find salvation
In a Sunday morning pew
With a gospel call, choir singing
And glory fills the room
It’s all hallelujahs as they lay their burdens down
I was broken on my knees in Hell
When I found Jesus in a jail cell

“Jesus In A Jail Cell” is streaming in Dolby Atmos spatial audio on Apple Music, Amazon Music and TIDAL. Listen to it HERE.