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Phil Wickham

Philip David Wickham (born April 5, 1984) is an American contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and musician from San Diego, California. He has released fourteen worship albums: Give You My World in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, Cannons in 2007, Singalong in 2008, Heaven & Earth in 2009, Response in 2011, Singalong 2 in 2012, The Ascension in 2013, Singalong 3 in 2015, Children of God in 2016, Living Hope in 2018, Hymn of Heaven in 2021, I Believe in 2023, and Song of the Saints in 2025. He has also led worship at Soul Survivor. His single "This is Amazing Grace" has been certified Platinum by the RIAA and it topped the 2014 year-end Christian Airplay chart.

Infobox

Born
Philip David Wickham (1984-04-05) April 5, 1984 (age 41)
Origin
San Diego, California, U.S.
Genres
CCM, contemporary worship
Occupation(s)
Singer, songwriter, worship leader
Instrument(s)
Vocals, guitar
Years active
2002–present
Labels
Simple/INO
Spouse
mw- Mallory Plotnik (m. 2008)
Website
philwickham.com
Instruments
Vocals, guitar
Occupations
Singer, songwriter, worship leader

Tables

· Filmography
2005
Favouritism
Role(s)
Self
Notes
TV series
Michael Portillo's Great British Losers
Role(s)
Self
2007
The Wager
Role(s)
Soundtrack (Grace)
2013
On the Spot Interviews
Role(s)
Self
Notes
TV series
This is Amazing Grace
Role(s)
Self
Notes
Video short
2014
Believe Me
Role(s)
Soundtrack (You're Beautiful)
Notes
You're Beautiful
2016
Worship Night in America
Role(s)
Self
Notes
Documentary
2019
Breakthrough
Role(s)
Worship Leader
Notes
This Is Amazing Grace (Breakthrough Mix)
50th Annual GMA Dove Awards
Role(s)
Performer
Notes
TV Special
2020
Christmas with the Chosen
Role(s)
Self
Notes
TV Special
2021
Christmas with the Chosen: The Messengers
Role(s)
Self
2024
For The One - A Tour Documentary
Role(s)
Self
Notes
Documentary about Summer Worship Nights Tour
2025
David
Role(s)
King David
Notes
Voice
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref
2005
Favouritism
Self
TV series
2005
Michael Portillo's Great British Losers
Self
2007
The Wager
Soundtrack (Grace)
2013
On the Spot Interviews
Self
TV series
2013
This is Amazing Grace
Self
Video short
2014
Believe Me
Soundtrack (You're Beautiful)
You're Beautiful
2016
Worship Night in America
Self
Documentary
2019
Breakthrough
Worship Leader
This Is Amazing Grace (Breakthrough Mix)
2019
50th Annual GMA Dove Awards
Performer
TV Special
2020
Christmas with the Chosen
Self
TV Special
2021
Christmas with the Chosen: The Messengers
Self
2024
For The One - A Tour Documentary
Self
Documentary about Summer Worship Nights Tour
2025
David
King David
Voice
· Awards and nominations › American Music Awards
2022
Phil Wickham
Role(s)
Favorite Inspirational Artist
Notes
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
2022
Phil Wickham
Favorite Inspirational Artist
Nominated
· Awards and nominations › Billboard Music Awards
2022
Hymn of Heaven
Role(s)
Top Christian Album
Notes
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
2022
Hymn of Heaven
Top Christian Album
Nominated
· Awards and nominations › GMA Dove Awards
2015
2015
Year
2015
Nominee
"This Is Amazing Grace"
Award
Song of the Year
Result
Nominated
Worship Song of the Year
Worship Song of the Year
Year
Worship Song of the Year
Nominee
Nominated
Himself
Himself
Year
Himself
Nominee
Songwriter of the Year (Artist)
Award
Nominated
2019
2019
Year
2019
Nominee
"Living Hope"
Award
Song of the Year
Result
Nominated
Worship Song of the Year
Worship Song of the Year
Year
Worship Song of the Year
Nominee
Nominated
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Year
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Nominee
Won
Living Hope
Living Hope
Year
Living Hope
Nominee
Worship Album of the Year
Award
Nominated
2021
2021
Year
2021
Nominee
Himself
Award
Artist of the Year
Result
Nominated
"Battle Belongs"
"Battle Belongs"
Year
"Battle Belongs"
Nominee
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Award
Nominated
Christmas: Acoustic Sessions
Christmas: Acoustic Sessions
Year
Christmas: Acoustic Sessions
Nominee
Christmas / Special Event Album of the Year
Award
Nominated
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Year
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Nominee
Nominated
Himself
Himself
Year
Himself
Nominee
Songwriter of the Year - Artist
Award
Won
"I've Got Joy"(CeCe Winans)
"I've Got Joy"(CeCe Winans)
Year
"I've Got Joy"(CeCe Winans)
Nominee
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
Award
Nominated
"Hymn of Heaven"
"Hymn of Heaven"
Year
"Hymn of Heaven"
Nominee
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Award
Won
Hymn of Heaven
Hymn of Heaven
Year
Hymn of Heaven
Nominee
Worship Album of the Year
Award
Won
2023
2023
Year
2023
Nominee
"Then Christ Came"(MercyMe)
Award
Song of the Year
Result
Nominated
Himself
Himself
Year
Himself
Nominee
Songwriter of the Year - Artist
Award
Nominated
Himself
Himself
Year
Himself
Nominee
Artist of the Year
Award
Nominated
"Holy Forever"(Chris Tomlin)
"Holy Forever"(Chris Tomlin)
Year
"Holy Forever"(Chris Tomlin)
Nominee
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Award
Nominated
"This Is Our God"
"This Is Our God"
Year
"This Is Our God"
Nominee
Nominated
2024
2024
Year
2024
Nominee
I Believe
Award
Worship Recorded Album of the Year
Result
Won
"Holy Forever"
"Holy Forever"
Year
"Holy Forever"
Nominee
Song of the Year with writers Chris Tomlin, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Jason Ingram
Award
Won
2025
2025
Year
2025
Nominee
"The Jesus Way"
Award
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
Result
Won
Himself
Himself
Year
Himself
Nominee
Artist of the Year
Award
Nominated
"The King Is In The Room"
"The King Is In The Room"
Year
"The King Is In The Room"
Nominee
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Award
Nominated
Hallelujah! It’s Christmas!
Hallelujah! It’s Christmas!
Year
Hallelujah! It’s Christmas!
Nominee
Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year
Award
Won
Year
Nominee
Award
Result
ref
2015
"This Is Amazing Grace"
Song of the Year
Nominated
Worship Song of the Year
Nominated
Himself
Songwriter of the Year (Artist)
Nominated
2019
"Living Hope"
Song of the Year
Nominated
Worship Song of the Year
Nominated
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Won
Living Hope
Worship Album of the Year
Nominated
2021
Himself
Artist of the Year
Nominated
"Battle Belongs"
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Nominated
Christmas: Acoustic Sessions
Christmas / Special Event Album of the Year
Nominated
2022
"House of the Lord"
Song of the Year
Nominated
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Nominated
Himself
Songwriter of the Year - Artist
Won
"I've Got Joy"(CeCe Winans)
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
Nominated
"Hymn of Heaven"
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Won
Hymn of Heaven
Worship Album of the Year
Won
2023
"Then Christ Came"(MercyMe)
Song of the Year
Nominated
Himself
Songwriter of the Year - Artist
Nominated
Himself
Artist of the Year
Nominated
"Holy Forever"(Chris Tomlin)
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Nominated
"This Is Our God"
Nominated
2024
I Believe
Worship Recorded Album of the Year
Won
"Holy Forever"
Song of the Year with writers Chris Tomlin, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Jason Ingram
Won
2025
"The Jesus Way"
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
Won
Himself
Artist of the Year
Nominated
"The King Is In The Room"
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Nominated
Hallelujah! It’s Christmas!
Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year
Won
· Awards and nominations › Grammy Awards
2023
2023
Year
2023
Nominee
"Hymn of Heaven (Radio Version)"
Award
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
Result
Nominated
"Holy Forever"(Chris Tomlin)
"Holy Forever"(Chris Tomlin)
Year
"Holy Forever"(Chris Tomlin)
Nominee
Nominated
2024
2024
Year
2024
Nominee
I Believe
Award
Grammy Award for Contemporary Christian Music Album
Result
Nominated
Year
Nominee
Award
Result
Ref
2023
"Hymn of Heaven (Radio Version)"
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
Nominated
"Holy Forever"(Chris Tomlin)
Nominated
2024
I Believe
Grammy Award for Contemporary Christian Music Album
Nominated

References

  1. Wickham is credited as a co-writer of "I've Got Joy" performed by CeCe Winans.
  2. Wickham is credited as a co-writer of "Then Christ Came" performed by MercyMe.
  3. Wickham is credited as a co-writer of "Holy Forever" performed by Chris Tomlin.
  4. Wickham is credited as a co-writer of "Holy Forever" performed by Chris Tomlin.
  5. "Songwriter/Composer: Wickham Philip David"
    http://repertoire.bmi.com/writer.asp?fromrow=1&torow=25&keyname=WICKHAM%20PHILIP%20DAVID&querytype=WriterID&keyid=905106&page=1&blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&affiliation=BMI&cae=447154063
  6. "My Happy Birthday"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20080515214453/http://philwickham.com/2008/04/08/my-happy-birthday/
  7. Christianity Today (ChristianityToday.com)
    https://web.archive.org/web/20080109023638/http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2008/philwickham-mini-0108.html
  8. www.jesusfreakhideout.com
    http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/PhilWickham.asp
  9. "Soul Survivor 2010: Week B & C fun - Who is coming?!"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20100729025113/http://www.soulsurvivor.com/uk/ss2010/weekbc/coming.html
  10. www.riaa.com
    https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Phil+Wickham&ti=This+Is+Amazing+Grace#search_section
  11. AZCentral.com
    https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/02/19/phil-wickham-christian-music-throat-surgery-interview/80563710/
  12. JohnWickham.org
    https://www.johnwickham.org/about
  13. NewReleaseToday.com
    https://www.newreleasetoday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=1013
  14. "Phil Wickham"
    https://divinehymns.org/artist/phil-wickham/?utm_source
  15. "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Phil Wickham Discography, Phil Wickham Lyrics"
    http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/PhilWickham.asp
  16. "Phil Wickham - Phil Wickham"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20080710080219/http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2006/philwickham.html
  17. "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Phil Wickham, "Cannons" review"
    http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Cannons.asp
  18. evade the noise
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110710205122/http://evadethenoise.com/2008/10/03/phil-wickham-singalong/
  19. "Phil Wickham's Live Worship Album Receives Over 8,000 Downloads"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110708170718/http://www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=5095&z=26
  20. www.newreleasetoday.com
    https://www.newreleasetoday.com/albumdetail.php?album_id=8093
  21. www.jesusfreakhideout.com
    http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/SongsForChristmas.asp
  22. www.jesusfreakhideout.com
    http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Response.asp
  23. www.jesusfreakhideout.com
    http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/PhilWickhamSingalong2.asp
  24. www.jesusfreakhideout.com
    http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/TheAscension.asp
  25. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/phil-wickham/chart-history/tlp/
  26. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2014/christian-airplay-songs
  27. www.wnypapers.com
    https://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2018/08/03/133593/phil-wickhams-worship-album-of-the-year-living-hope-hits-shelves
  28. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/phil-wickham/chart-history/ill/
  29. "Phil Wickham debuts 'Christmas' holiday album"
    https://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2019/10/04/138687/phil-wickham-debuts-christmas-holiday-album
  30. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/phil-wickham/chart-history/ill/
  31. The Christian Beat
    https://www.thechristianbeat.org/phil-wickhams-new-album-hymn-of-heaven-out-now/
  32. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9613134/2021-gma-dove-awards-nominations
  33. The Christian Beat
    https://www.thechristianbeat.org/billboard-music-awards-announces-2022-finalists/
  34. The Christian Beat
    https://www.thechristianbeat.org/53rd-annual-gma-dove-awards-winners-list/
  35. "Phil Wickham's 'I Believe' Debuts At #1 On Billboard's Top Christian Album Chart"
    https://www.thechristianbeat.org/phil-wickhams-i-believe-debuts-at-1-on-billboards-top-christian-album-chart/#google_vignette
  36. CCM Magazine
    https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/20-years-in-phil-wickham-drops-his-biggest-album-yet/
  37. The Christian Beat
    https://www.thechristianbeat.org/phil-wickham-christian-albums-chart/
  38. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/phil-wickham-what-an-awesome-god-number-1-christian-airplay-1236042846/
  39. Jubilee Cast
    https://www.jubileecast.com/articles/33721/20251009/phil-wickham-celebrates-first-billboard-hot-100-entry-with-what-an-awesome-god.htm
  40. "Tour Dates"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20081014082911/http://philwickham.com/tour-dates/
  41. JesusFreakHideout
    http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/concerts/ComingUpToBreatheTour07.asp
  42. Christian Today (CT, ChristianToday.com)
    http://www.christiantoday.com/article/interview.phil.wickham/14962.htm
  43. "Summer Worship Nights Tour"
    https://summerworshipnightstour.com/#tour
  44. Yakima-Herald.com
    https://archive.today/20110522191725/http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/6171
  45. "Prepare for an incredible time of worship with Phil Wickham! He has touched millions of hearts worldwide with his powerful music and heartfelt lyrics"
    https://bigchurchfestival.com/lineup/phil-wickham/
  46. Newsweek
    https://www.newsweek.com/charlie-kirk-funeral-performers-singers-list-cody-carnes-2133327
  47. "DAVID (2025): A Cinematic Musical Epic Comes to Life This Christmas"
    https://www.angel.com/blog/david/posts/david-2025-a-cinematic-musical-epic-comes-to-life-this-christmas
  48. Phil Wickham Opens Up About Almost Losing His Voice Forever
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkQK3xbgeV8
  49. "Phil Wickham opens up about journey from 'lifestyle Christianity' to rediscovering joy in God's presence"
    https://www.christianpost.com/books/phil-wickham-shares-how-he-rediscovered-the-joy-of-gods-presence.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
  50. PhilWickham.com
    http://www.philwickham.com/blog/2016/5/2/i-had-surgery
  51. "With Phil Wickham"
    https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?role=nm2032259
  52. "The Wager Soundtracks"
    https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?role=nm2032259
  53. "Cast & crew IMDbPro Worship Night in America"
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8069418/
  54. "Rapper Lecrae and Phil Wickham Say Faith-Based Films Like 'Breakthrough' Give Families Something to Hold On To"
    https://cbn.com/news/news/rapper-lecrae-and-phil-wickham-say-faith-based-films-breakthrough-give-families-something
  55. "MercyMe, Lecrae, Phil Wickham, Brian Johnson And The Bethel Music Band Set To Perform At Historic 50th Annual Gma Dove Awards"
    https://gospelmusic.org/news/mercyme-lecrae-phil-wickham-brian-johnson-and-the-bethel-music-band-set-to-perform-at-historic-50th-annual-gma-dove-awards#:~:text=News%20amy%20grant-,MercyMe%2C%20Lecrae%2C%20Phil%20Wickham%2C%20Brian%20Johnson%20And%20The%20Bethel,More%20talent%20announcements%20are%20forthcoming.
  56. "Christmas with the Chosen"
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13522746/
  57. "Christmas With the Chosen: "The Messengers""
    https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/christmas-with-the-chosen-the-messengers-2021/
  58. Rapzilla
    https://rapzilla.com/2025-10-david-theaters-december/
  59. "American Music Awards 2022: Full List of Nominees"
    https://abc.com/news/306069a3-8a8c-4c39-98e9-8d4f2da5bea8/category/1098322
  60. "Here Are the 2022 Billboard Music Awards Winners: Full List"
    https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2022-billboard-music-awards-winners-list-1235071133/
  61. "Phil Wickham this is Amazing Grace"
    https://wordfm.com/music/music-news/phil-wickhams-this-is-amazing-grace-receives-riaa-gold
  62. "Phil Wickham Gets 4 Dove Award Nominations"
    https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/phil-wickham-gets-4-dove-award-nominations/
  63. "Lauren Daigle, Zach Williams & More Vie for Artist of the Year at 2021 GMA Dove Awards"
    https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2021-gma-dove-awards-nominations-9613134/
  64. "Matthew West & Maverick City Music Among Top Nominees for 2022 GMA Dove Awards"
    https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2022-gma-dove-awards-nominees-1235124665/
  65. "All the Winners & Nominees for the 54th Annual Dove Awards 2023"
    https://gospelmusic.org/news/winners-and-highlights-announced-from-the-56th-annual-gma-dove-awards
  66. "All the Winners & Nominees for the 55th Annual Dove Awards"
    https://hopenation.org/all-the-nominees-for-the-55th-annual-dove-awards/
  67. "Winners and Highlights Announced From The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards"
    https://gospelmusic.org/news/winners-and-highlights-announced-from-the-56th-annual-gma-dove-awards
  68. "2025 Dove Awards Nominees: Complete List from the Gospel Music Association"
    https://elev8magazine.com/2025-dove-awards-nominees/
  69. "All GRAMMY Awards and Nominations for Phil Wickham"
    https://www.grammy.com/artists/phil-wickham/52222
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