Wonder & Awe
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Wonder & Awe is the twelfth studio album by American Christian rock and pop band MercyMe, scheduled for release on August 8, 2025, through Fair Trade Services and Columbia Records.[1] The album was produced by Tedd Tjornhom, Brown Bannister, Carter Frodge, Josh Auer, and Jared Atherton.[2]
Wonder & Awe was supported by the release of "Oh Death" on January 24, 2025, as the album's only single. The songs "Sing (Like You've Already Won)" on June 20, and "Heartbroken Hallelujah" on July 18, were each released as promotional singles.
Background
[edit]The lead single of Wonder & Awe, titled "Oh Death", was released on January 24, 2025.[3][4] The song was written by Ethan Hulse, Bart Millard, Walker Hayes, and Tedd Tjornhom, who produced. It was supported by the release of an official lyric video, and on January 5, a music video.[5][6][7] On May 9, 2025, MercyMe released a rendition of "Oh Death", which featured Hayes as guest vocalist.[8][9]
In June of 2025, the group announced their upcoming album, scheduled for August of that year.[10] On June 19, the album's title was revealed as Wonder & Awe, slated for August 8.[11]
On June 20, 2025, the group released the first promotional single from Wonder & Awe, titled "Sing (Like You've Already Won)".[12] The song was written by Barry Graul, Millard, Mike Scheuchzer, Nathan Cochran, Robby Shaffer, and Tjornhom, with Tjornhom handling production.[13] It was supported by the release of an official lyric video.[14] On July 18, 2025, the group released "Heartbroken Hallelujah" as the second promotional single from the album.[15]
Millard, the band's lead vocalist, spoke about the inspiration for the album, saying:[2]
One of the struggles within today’s church is the lack of awe. Having access to virtually everything within the palm of our hands, where’s the joy in being surprised? Those moments that take our breath away. This album reflects where I am right now…longing for wonder and awe—actively seeking the wonder of God and learning not to take it for granted. We’re so excited to finally share it, and we hope it brings even a fraction of the joy and excitement it’s brought us.
Wonder & Awe reflects the genres of Christian contemporary,[7] adult contemporary, and inspirational.[1]
Tours
[edit]In support of the album's release, MercyMe scheduled the MercyMe Live 2025 Tour for Fall of 2025, featuring TobyMac and Matthew West. The tour will feature eight dates and will last from September 25 to October 5.[2] On October 17 to November 8, a wing of the tour will feature twelve destinations and include guests Natalie Grant and Sam Wesley.[16]
Commercial performance
[edit]Singles and charting songs
[edit]The lead single of Wonder & Awe, "Oh Death", achieved chart performance of No. 10 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.[17] The song peaked at No. 3 on the Christian Airplay and Christian Adult Contemporary Airplay charts.[18][19] On the Christian Digital Song Sales chart, the song reached No. 6.[20]
Accolades
[edit]The album's lead single, "Oh Death", was nominated at the 2025 K-Love Fan Awards for Song of the Year.[21]
| Year | Organization | Nominee / work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | K-Love Fan Awards | "Oh Death" | Song of the Year | Nominated | [22] |
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Canary in a Coal Mine" | |||
| 2. | "All God's People" | Tedd Tjornhom | ||
| 3. | "Fred Astaire" | Tedd Tjornhom | ||
| 4. | "Overflowing" | Tedd Tjornhom | ||
| 5. | "Wonder & Awe" |
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| 6. | "So Many Reasons" |
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| 7. | "Oh Death" |
| Tedd Tjornhom | 3:31 |
| 8. | "Why Not Now, Why Not Me" |
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| 9. | "Trust the One" |
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| 10. | "Single (Like You've Already Won)" |
| Tedd Tjornhom | 3:50 |
| 11. | "OK" | Tedd Tjornhom | ||
| 12. | "Hearbroken Hallelujah" | Bart Millard |
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| 13. | "Oh Death" (featuring Walker Hayes) |
| Tedd Tjornhom | 3:30 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Wonder & Awe - MercyMe". New Release Today. 2025-08-08. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ a b c Hollabaugh, Lorie (2025-07-24). "MercyMe Seek The 'Wonder & Awe' On Latest Project, Due Aug. 8". MusicRow. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Longs, Herb (2025-01-24). "MercyMe Debuts New Single "Oh Death"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Williams, Lindsay (2025-02-03). "MercyMe Throws a Funeral For Death on New Single". K-Love. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ MercyMe - Oh Death (Official Lyric Video). 2025-01-24. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (2025-02-05). "MercyMe "Oh Death" Music Video". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ a b "MercyMe Releases Official Music Video for "Oh Death"". Gospel Chapter. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (2025-05-09). "MercyMe Re-Imagines "Oh Death" Feat. Walker Hayes". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Yap, Timothy (2025-05-11). "MercyMe Collaborates with Country Music Superstar Walker Hayes on a New Version of "Oh Death"". Jubilee Cast. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (2025-06-11). "MercyMe Announces New Album Coming August 2025". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (2025-06-19). "MercyMe Announces New Studio Project 'WONDER & AWE' Coming August 8". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (2025-06-20). "MercyMe Drops "Sing (Like You've Already Won)" From Upcoming Studio Album". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Sing (Like You've Already Won) - Credits". Tidal. 2025-07-20. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ MercyMe - Sing (Like You've Already Won) [Official Lyric Video] (Video). 2025-07-19. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ Avalumun, Moses (2025-07-18). "Heartbroken Hallelujah - MercyMe". Rema Sounds. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (2025-05-02). "MercyMe Extends 2025 Tour Into The Fall With Natalie Grant & Sam Wesley". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of July 19, 2025". Billboard. 2025-07-19. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "Christian Airplay: Week of June 28, 2025". Billboard. 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Hot Christian Adult Contemporary Airplay: Week of June 21, 2025". Billboard. 2025-06-21. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales: Week of February 08, 2025". Billboard. 2025-02-08. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Yap, Timothy (2025-05-04). "12th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards Nominees Announced". Jubilee Cast. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (2025-05-30). "Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans & More Among 2025 K-LOVE Fan Awards Winners: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-06-28.