Multi-platinum worship leader Phil Wickham has released a brand-new single, "It Really Is Amazing Grace," featuring acclaimed artist Crowder.
Whenever I hear that a hymn as big and beautiful as Amazing Grace has been given a new makeover - especially one that adds an entirely new chorus - I instinctively wonder whether it’s really necessary. Some songs feel so complete they hardly invite improvement. But after listening to this version a few times, I can say with confidence that the answer is yes.
This foot-thumping version carries all the energy you’d hope for from a song of this scale, and the newly... Read More Multi-platinum worship leader Phil Wickham has released a brand-new single, "It Really Is Amazing Grace," featuring acclaimed artist Crowder.
Whenever I hear that a hymn as big and beautiful as Amazing Grace has been given a new makeover - especially one that adds an entirely new chorus - I instinctively wonder whether it’s really necessary. Some songs feel so complete they hardly invite improvement. But after listening to this version a few times, I can say with confidence that the answer is yes.
This foot-thumping version carries all the energy you’d hope for from a song of this scale, and the newly added elements genuinely lift it in a fresh and unexpected way. In many respects, it doesn’t make sense to compare the two versions - nor would you want to - because each is equally big and powerful in its own right, simply expressing that power differently.
The original hymn Amazing Grace speaks so powerfully of the magnitude of God’s grace, and that same message sits at the very heart of this song - it truly is amazing grace. This version, however, presents that timeless truth through a distinctly modern lens, pairing its message with an upbeat, contemporary sound that feels fresh, joyful, and full of life.
