Phil Wickham Breaks Mediabase Record with No. 1 Song
Fair Trade Services is celebrating a historic milestone for its multi-platinum modern worship artist Phil Wickham, whose 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.
“Singles like this are rare and special,” said 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.”
“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 this song with fresh verses to the chorus of the world-renowned Rich Mullins song, "Awesome God."
“We knew this song was special the moment we heard the demo and were excited to share it with radio,” said 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 will close this capstone year with the debut of Hallelujah! It’s Christmas! With Phil Wickham & Friends, an all-new holiday worship and music special premieres on Wednesday, December 24 at 8:00 PM ET, exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, and runs through Christmas Day.
