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"Grave Robber"
Single by Crowder
from the album The Exile
ReleasedNovember 10, 2023
Length2:50
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
Crowder singles chronology
"God Really Loves Us"
(2022) 		"Grave Robber"
(2023) 		"— (Dash)"
(2024)

"Grave Robber" is a song by American Christian musician musician Crowder. The song was released as a single on November 10, 2023, through Sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG.[1][2][3] It was the lead single of Crowder's 2024 studio album The Exile.[4][5]

Background

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Crowder stated that "Grave Robber" is inspired by the biblical story of Lazarus, in which a friend of Jesus' is miraculously brought back to life.[6]

Chart performance

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"Grave Robber" reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart,[7] No. 1 on the Christian Airplay[8] and AC charts,[9] No. 24 on the Christian Streaming Songs chart,[10] and No. 2 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[11][3]

Zach Williams version

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On July 19, 2024, Crowder released a second edition of the song, which featured guest vocals from Zach Williams.[12]

Track listing

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Original version
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Grave Robber"
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
2:50
Zach Williams version
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Grave Robber" (with Zach Williams)
  • Ben Glover
  • Crowder
  • Jeff Sojka
  • Ben Glover
  • Jeff Sojka
2:50

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ "David Crowder Discography, Crowder Artist Database, Crowder Lyrics, David Crowder*Band, David Crowder Band | Jesusfreakhideout.com". Jesusfreakhideout. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Wright, Vince (July 21, 2024). "Is 'Grave Robber' Biblical? | The Berean Test". Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Crowder Earns His Fifth Number One Song With 'Grave Robber'". CCM Magazine. May 9, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  4. ^ "The EXILE". Spotify. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  5. ^ "CROWDER RELEASES BRAND NEW ALBUM 'THE EXILE' TODAY (5.31) VIA SIXSTEPSRECORDS/CAPITOL CMG". Capitol Christian Music Group. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Parkerson, Erica. "A Conversation with David Crowder About the Bible Story Behind His Song "Grave Robber"". SPIRIT 105.3. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Christian Airplay". Billboard. November 28, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Christian AC Airplay". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  10. ^ "Christian Streaming Songs". Billboard. November 28, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  11. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales". Billboard. November 29, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  12. ^ "Grave Robber (feat. Zach Williams) (Single) by Crowder | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". www.newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  13. ^ Cusson, Michael (January 2, 2013). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  14. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs". Billboard. December 9, 2014. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  15. ^ Cusson, Michael (January 2, 2013). "Christian AC Airplay Songs". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
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