Houston gospel artist and worship leader Cedric Ballard has released his new EP, He Won’t Fail: The Journey Vol. II, through Blacksmoke Music Worldwide.
The four-song project follows Ballard’s 2024 album, The Journey, and includes “He Won’t Fail,” “They That Wait,” “Your Grace” and “Healing.” According to Ballard, the new release centers on trusting God through prayer, setbacks, waiting and uncertainty.
“There are songs you’ll hear, and then there are songs you’ll live,” Ballard said. “My He Won’t Fail: The Journey Vol II EP isn’t just music — it’s the soundtrack for every prayer, every setback, every victory, and every moment you chose to trust God anyway.”
Ballard has been a familiar presence in Houston gospel music for years. MyHoustonGOSPEL.com previously described him as a prominent figure in Houston’s music scene while covering preparations for one of his live recordings. The site has also documented Ballard alongside other Houston gospel artists, including Kim Burrell, Nikki Ross, Shawn and Rhonda McLemore and Nakitta Foxx, during a tribute recording honoring the late Alvaneeta Nelson.
More recently, Ballard appeared at Houston’s Survivors Worship celebration honoring Earnest Pugh at Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church. MyHoustonGOSPEL.com identified Ballard as Pugh’s Blacksmoke labelmate for the January event.
With He Won’t Fail, Ballard says the songs are intended for listeners facing disappointment, grief, uncertainty and seasons of waiting.
“If you’ve ever wondered whether God would come through … this EP is for you,” Ballard said.
Ballard celebrated the project with a Houston listening party on Aug. 14 and appeared as guest psalmist at Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church on Aug. 16.
He Won’t Fail: The Journey Vol. II is available now on digital music platforms.
