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Phil Wickham Breaks Mediabase Record With ‘What An Awesome God’

December 22, 2025/by Lorie Hollabaugh

Fair Trade Services artist Phil Wickham‘s single “What An Awesome God” has officially become the longest-running No. 1 song in history on Mediabase’s Christian Audience chart, holding the top spot for 21 consecutive weeks.

“What An Awesome God” breathes new life into a beloved worship anthem, resonating with both longtime fans and a new generation of listeners. Co-writers Wickham and Jonathan Smith created the song with fresh verses to the chorus of the world-renowned Rich Mullins song, “Awesome God.”

“Singles like this are rare and special,” says Kai Elmer, VP of National Promotions at Fair Trade Services. “This achievement is a testament to the entire team involved. Ultimately, it was the radio that sought this song out – even before it was an official single. The listener response was instant, and we’re incredibly thankful for that partnership.”

“We knew this song was special the moment we heard the demo and were excited to share it with radio,” says Jeff Moseley, Founder & Principal of Fair Trade Services. “Phil and Jonathan did an incredible job of creating something that honors an iconic song while giving it renewed meaning and relevance for today.”

The record-breaking song was featured on Wickham’s latest album, Song Of The Saints, which debuted as the largest release of his career. He’ll close out the year with the debut of Hallelujah! It’s Christmas! With Phil Wickham & Friends, a holiday worship and music special on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. CST exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, and runs through Christmas Day.

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Lorie Hollabaugh
Lorie Hollabaugh
Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.
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