When not writing songs, Australian singer-songwriter Tenielle Neda drives ore trains part-time. That’s not a typo, as if it was some type of transportation choice. No. She drives actual big-honking trains filled with enough valuable rocks (iron ore) that would more than excite the heart of any serious Settlers of Catan player. You can only imagine the unique thoughts you might have amidst the rhythm of the tracks as it mixes with the Australian landscape. Oh,to be outside somewhere to soak it in.
There’s nothing like the newness of Spring. Emerging from the long dark nights of winter brings forth a longing to breathe in fresh air and feel the wind in your hair -even if you don’t have any follicle fortitude. This time of year you’re ready to walk, bike, or jump in your car “top-down and windows up” and just drive! Neda’s How Beautiful the Feet delivers the perfect springtime soundtrack to celebrate this seasonal vibe. It’s the type of song that works best loud! And it’s also the top song on the MEL for the month of March.
Neda says on Instagram that “This song sprung forth as a celebration of God’s love for us – for his incredible gift of salvation through Christ Jesus. It is rejoicing & praise! I pray it turns your hearts to joyfully worship him today. My kids like to listen loudly in the car. Preferably windows down so the neighbours can hear! TheMEL.fm encourages you to crank it up, so all your friends can hear.
The song was quite the world collaboration. The song was co-written with Anacortes, Washington songsmith- John Van Deusen and also features additional vocals from the Citizen’s Zach Bolen. Tenielle Neda’s new album arrives in July 2025 and its produced by Jon Guerra.
Below the video, you’ll find the list of top songs for March 2025. By the way, the songs in bold are local Twin Cities artists on the MEL!
Artist |
Song |
|
1 |
Tenielle Neda | How Beautiful The Feet (w/ Citizens) |
2 |
Trella | Opposite Truths |
3 |
Strings and Heart | Evergreen Love |
4 |
Ross King | I Don’t Know |
5 |
Ellie Holcomb | Spring Sings |
6 |
Mumford & Sons | Malibu |
7 |
Charlie Peacock | Always A New Start (w/ True Dat Collective) |
8 |
Connor Price | I Need Help (feat. Nick Day) |
9 |
Dave Barnes | Symphony |
10 |
Rachael Nemiroff | What If |
11 |
Jason Gray | Sparrows (Acoustic) |
12 |
Leslie Perez | Catch My Breath |
13 |
Gavn! | Fork in the Road (w/ Trella) |
14 |
John Mark McMillan | Ancient Love |
15 |
Ben Rector | I Got It Bad For You |
16 |
Shaylee Simeone | Hurricanes and Harbor Lights |
17 |
Sons of Sunday | Runnin’ With Angels |
18 |
Coqui | Only Idol |
19 |
Wilder Woods | Time On My Hands (w/ Jim James) |
20 |
Allison Eide | Light Inside You |
21 |
Emma Nissen | Flesh and Bone |
22 |
Joshua Luke Smith | Flowers (Stop & Smell) |
23 |
JOHNNYSWIM | I’m Alright |
24 |
Terrian | Give It Time |
25 |
Stephanie Staples | Reconstruct |
26 |
John Van Deusen | If Only |
27 |
Sixpence None the Richer | Thread the Needle |
28 |
Grace Gonzalez | Red Sea |
29 |
Drew & Ellie Holcomb | Take Courage My Heart |
30 |
Ryan Lee Jones | Grapefruit |
31 |
Forrest Frank | Nothing Else (w/ Thomas Rhett) |
32 |
Jettee | Postcard People |
33 |
Andrew Osenga | The Love of Jesus |
34 |
Surfaces | Miss Sunshine |
35 |
Brandon Lake | Hard Fought Hallelujah (w/ Jelly Roll) |
36 |
Chris Renzema | Holy Ghost |
37 |
Mat Kearny | Is It Just Me |
38 |
Hunter Plake | Daylight (w/ Britt Nicole) |
39 |
Mudhouse | Kerosene |
40 |
John Mark Pantana | New Day |
41 |
Dave Barnes | No Way to Say Goodbye |
42 |
Hunter Plake | Sweet By and By Goodbye |
43 |
Painter’s Club | Birdie |
44 |
Josiah Queen | Jesus Freak (w/ Toby Mac) |
45 |
Terrian | Hope Road (w/ Toby Mac) |
46 |
Madison Ryann Ward | Psalm 91 |
47 |
Hulvey | Miracles |
48 |
Shalom Malee | Rewind |
49 |
Strings and Heart | Empty Airport |
50 |
Moriah | Hasta Manana |
51 |
Wilder Woods | Love Last |
52 |
Allison Eide | Still Afraid |
53 |
Grace + Max | More Like You |
54 |
Forrest Frank | Sunrise |
55 |
Lovkn | Never Felt This Way Before |
56 |
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors | Memory Bank (w/ Ellie Holcomb) |
57 |
Jon Guerra | I See the Birds |
58 |
John Mark McMilan | Heart’s Delight (w/ Sara McMillan) |
59 |
Ron Artis II | Pick Me Up |
60 |
Wilder Woods | Kind Of Magic |
61 |
Abby Siler | Heart Run |
62 |
Arbour Season | Evergreen |
63 |
One Common | What I’m After (Give Me Jesus) |
64 |
Jon Foreman | Stay Wild, Wildflower (w/ Kyndall Inskeep) |
65 |
Josiah Queen | Can’t Steal My Joy (w/ Brandon Lake) |
66 |
Natalie Layne | Strong Enough To Surrender |
67 |
Mike Farris | I’ll Come Runnin’ |
68 |
Sam McCabe | Backwards Kingdom |
69 |
Cory Henry | Burdens Down (feat. Eric Gales) |
70 |
Charlie Peacock | Blessings ( w/ True Dat Collective) |
71 |
LJ the Messenger | I Don’t Have to Worry |
72 |
Lovkn | Strong Wine |
73 |
Josiah Queen | Love You To Death (w/ Strings and Heart) |
74 |
Thunderstorm Artis | Out of The Blue |
75 |
Marc Scibilia | One Day |
76 |
Half * Alive | All My Love (Imperative) |
77 |
John Van Deusen | Before You Fade Away |
78 |
Emma Nissen | Gotta Have Faith |
79 |
Caedmon’s Call | Bus Driver 2 (It All Matters After ll) |
80 |
Samantha Ebert | Flowers (w/ Seph Schlueter) |
81 |
Josiah Queen | I Am Barrabas |
82 |
John Mark Pantana | Sunrise |
83 |
Leslie Perez | Echo |
84 |
Jettee | Halfway Happy |
85 |
The Young Escape | Drives |
86 |
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors | Shelter |
87 |
Josiah Queen | Alone With You (w/ Jervis Campbell) |
88 |
The Arcadian Wild | Welcome |
89 |
Coqui | My Lord Provided (w/ Jimmy Clifton) |
90 |
Judah & The Lion | Long Dark Night |
90 |
Gable Price and Friends | Heaven Closes Doors |
92 |
Moon Bride | Knocking on Exits |
93 |
Ava Liv Mabry | Generations |
94 |
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors | Forgiveness |
95 |
Shalom Malee | One Little Word |
96 |
Jon Foreman | I Propose A Toast |
97 |
The Gray Havens | Loop Cycle |
98 |
TylerhatesLife | Jesus Loves You. |
99 |
Thunderstorm Artis | Reach Out |
100 |
Madison Ryann Ward | Amen |