In Jesus Name (God of Possible) explained

In Jesus Name (God of Possible)
Cover:In Jesus Name (God of Possible) - Katy Nichole.jpg
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Type:single
Artist:Katy Nichole
Ep:Katy Nichole
Genre:
Length:
  • 3:42
  • 3:40
  • 4:16
Label:Centricity Music
Producer:Jeff Pardo
Next Title:God Is in This Story
Next Year:2022

"In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)" is a song by American contemporary Christian music singer Katy Nichole, released on January 26, 2022,[1] as the lead single from her debut extended play, Katy Nichole (2022). Nichole co-wrote the song with Ethan Hulse, Jeff Pardo and David Spencer.[2]

"In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)" peaked at number one on both the US Hot Christian Songs chart and on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. The song was ranked by Billboard as the biggest Christian song in 2022.[3] It has been certified platinum by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It was nominated for the GMA Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards.[4]

Background

In January 2022, Katy Nichole announced that she was signed with Centricity Music, and released "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" as her debut single, indicating that her debut studio album was in the works.[5] A snippet of the song's chorus sung by Nichole had been released on TikTok prior to the single's release, garnering over 80 million streams.[6]

Writing and development

Nichole shared the story behind the song,[7] saying:

Nichole further shared that her record label noticed the traction that the song was getting and suggested to her that she write "a song that was a prayer in Jesus' name."

Composition

"In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" is composed in the key of G♭ with a tempo of 71 beats per minute and a musical time signature of .[8]

Reception

Critical response

Reviewing for 365 Days Of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre gave a positive opinion of the song, saying: "It's a song that embodies hope and encouragement, but also is a reminder to keep singing and to keep asking the bold questions, even if healing doesn't come."[9] Jacob Airey of StudioJake Media wrote a positive review of the song, saying: "The song is a heartwarming and encouraging song. It is a prayerful set of lyrics that remind the listener that someone is always praying for them. I like how she focuses in on the power of Christ and how He loves us as our Savior. Nichole brings a lot of exhortation to you and while the song is simplistic, you will feel encouraged."[10] Briauna Prieto of Peer Magazine wrote a positive review of the song, saying: ""In Jesus' Name (God of Possible)" by Katy Nichole reminds us that strength and endurance only come from the power of Jesus—power that is always ours! Although this song is slow, easy to follow and simple to learn, it contains a huge message, and could serve as a reminder to pray for others."[11]

Accolades

Commercial performance

"In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" debuted at number four on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart dated February 5, 2022.[12] The following week, the song debuted at number 30 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated February 12, 2022,[13] concurrently peaking at number 26 on the Christian Airplay chart,[14] and number one on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[15] The song was a breakthrough hit, as it registered in the top ten sector of the Hot Christian Songs chart dated March 12, 2022, at number three.[16] It went on to reach number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart dated March 26, 2022, on the back of significant gains in radio airplay and downloads.[17] The song also concurrently debuted at number 18 on Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[18] The song went on to reach number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, as well as the Christian Airplay chart dated April 30, 2022.[19]

Music videos

On March 5, 2022, Katy Nichole released the official music video for "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" on YouTube.[20] [21] The music video was directed by Nathan Schneider and produced by Joshua Wurzelbacher and Alicia St. Gelais.

On March 10, 2022, Essential Worship released an acoustic performance video of "In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)" by Katy Nichole via YouTube.[22] On March 24, 2022, Katy Nichole released the official lyric video for the piano version of the song through YouTube.[23] On May 27, 2022, Katy Nichole released the official audio video for the live version of "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" with North Point Worship on YouTube.[24]

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic.[25]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[26] 1
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[27] 1
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[28] 1
US Christian AC (Billboard)[29] 1

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)"
Chart (2022)Position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[30] 1
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[31] 1
US Christian AC (Billboard)[32] 1
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[33] 39
Chart (2023)Position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[34] 31

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateVersionFormatLabel
VariousJanuary 26, 2022OriginalCentricity Music
February 25, 2022Piano
May 27, 2022Live

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Louder Than The Music - Katy Nichole - In Jesus Name (God Of Possible) . January 26, 2022 . Louder Than The Music . October 13, 2022.
  2. Web site: In Jesus Name (God Of Possible) Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music SongSelect® . SongSelect . CCLI . October 13, 2022.
  3. Kanye West, Katy Nichole Dominate 2022’s Christian Charts – Billboard . Asker . Jim . December 1, 2022 . . December 3, 2022.
  4. Web site: Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB . Longs . Herb . August 10, 2022 . The Christian Beat . October 13, 2022.
  5. Web site: Katy Nichole Debuts "In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)" Single Following 80 Million TikTok Streams - TCB . Clarks . Jessie . January 31, 2022 . The Christian Beat . October 13, 2022.
  6. Web site: Katy Nichole Releases "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" . February 1, 2022 . NewReleaseToday . October 13, 2022.
  7. Web site: #1112 - "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" by Katy Nichole BEHIND THE SONG WITH KEVIN DAVIS NewReleaseToday . Davis . Kevin . March 30, 2022 . NewReleaseToday . October 13, 2022.
  8. Web site: In Jesus Name (God Of Possible) by Katy Nichole . MultiTracks . October 13, 2022.
  9. Web site: Katy Nichole – Katy Nichole (EP) 365 Days Of Inspiring Media . Andre . Jonathan . July 10, 2022 . 365 Days Of Inspiring Media . October 13, 2022.
  10. Web site: Katy Nichole: "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" Music Review – StudioJake Media . Airey . Jacob . July 31, 2022 . StudioJake Media . October 13, 2022.
  11. "Fear is Not My Future" by Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin . Prieto . Briauna . September 1, 2022 . Peer Magazine . October 20, 2022.
  12. Christian Digital Song Sales – Billboard . February 1, 2022 . . October 13, 2022.
  13. Hot Christian Songs – Billboard . February 8, 2022 . . October 12, 2022.
  14. Christian Airplay – Billboard . February 8, 2022 . . October 12, 2022.
  15. Christian Digital Song Sales – Billboard . February 8, 2022 . . October 12, 2022.
  16. Crowder's 'In the House' Goes No. 1 on Hot Christian Songs – Billboard . Asker . Jim . March 9, 2022 . . October 13, 2022.
  17. Katy Nichole: 'In Jesus Name' Interview on Topping Hot Christian Songs – Billboard . Asker . Jim . March 24, 2022 . . October 12, 2022.
  18. Bubbling Under Hot 100 – Billboard . March 22, 2022 . . October 13, 2022.
  19. Katy Nichole's 'In Jesus Name' Crowns Christian Airplay Tally – Billboard . Asker . Jim . April 27, 2022 . . October 13, 2022.
  20. Web site: Katy Nichole - "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" (Official Music Video) - YouTube . March 5, 2022 . . October 13, 2022.
  21. Web site: Katy Nichole "In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)" Music Video - TCB . Longs . Herb . March 11, 2022 . The Christian Beat . October 13, 2022.
  22. Web site: KATY NICHOLE - In Jesus Name (God Of Possible): Song Session - YouTube . March 10, 2022 . . October 13, 2022.
  23. Web site: Katy Nichole - "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" (Piano Version) [Official Lyric Video] - YouTube ]. March 24, 2022 . . October 13, 2022.
  24. Web site: Katy Nichole & North Point Worship - "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" (Live) [Official Audio Video] - YouTube ]. May 27, 2022 . . October 13, 2022.
  25. Web site: In Jesus' Name (God of Possible) - Katy Nichole Credits . . October 21, 2022.
  26. Bubbling Under Hot 100 – Billboard . April 26, 2022 . . October 13, 2022.
  27. Hot Christian Songs – Billboard . March 22, 2022 . . October 13, 2022.
  28. Christian Airplay – Billboard . April 26, 2022 . . October 13, 2022.
  29. Christian AC Airplay – Billboard . May 10, 2022 . . October 13, 2022.
  30. Hot Christian Songs – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . December 3, 2022.
  31. Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . December 3, 2022.
  32. Christian AC Airplay Songs – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . December 3, 2022.
  33. Web site: Digital Song Sales – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 31, 2022.
  34. Web site: Hot Christian Songs – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . February 7, 2024.

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