Big Daddy Weave Explained
Big Daddy Weave |
Origin: | Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
Genre: | Rock · CCM |
Years Active: | 1998–present |
Label: | Curb Records |
Current Members: | - Mike Weaver
- Joe Shirk
- Jeremy Redmon
- Brian Beihl
- Raul Alfonso
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Past Members: |
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Big Daddy Weave is an American contemporary Christian band from Mobile, Alabama. Formed in 1998,[1] the band is composed of Mike Weaver, Joe Shirk, Jeremy Redmon, Brian Beihl, and Raul Alfonso. Since 2021, they have been signed to Curb Records.[2]
History
The band members was formed in 1998 at the University of Mobile in Alabama. Mike Weaver served as worship leader of a Pensacola, Florida church and attended a community college in the area. He came to the university at the urging of his pastor, and studied voice.[3]
In 2006 and 2007, Big Daddy Weave toured with Mark Schultz on his Broken and Beautiful Tour. In 2009, they headlined the What Life Would Be Like Tour with guest musician Josh Wilson.
On June 25, 2019, band frontman Mike Weaver announced that he would be releasing his autobiographical book, I Am Redeemed, on September 3, 2019.
Bassist Jay Weaver died from COVID-19 on January 2, 2022, at the age of 42.[4]
Big Daddy Weave released the single "Let It Begin" on March 15, 2024, off of an upcoming studio album. The band is currently on the spring leg of their Heaven Changes Everything tour, accompanied by Hannah Kerr and Austin French.[5]
Members
Current
- Mike Weaver - lead vocals, guitar (1998–present)
- Joe Shirk - keyboards, saxophones, backing vocals (1998–present)
- Jeremy Redmon - guitar and backing vocals (1998–present)
- Brian Beihl - drums (2013-present)
- Raul Alfonso - bass guitar (2023-present)
Former
- Jeff Jones - drums (1998–2013)
- Jay Weaver – bass guitar, vocals (1998–2022 died)
Discography
Studio albums
Compilation albums
Christmas albums
Singles
Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
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US Bub. [13] | US Christ. [14] | Christ. Airplay [15] | US Christ. AC [16] | Christ. Digital Songs [17] |
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2003 | "Audience of One" | — | 16 | 19 | — | | One and Only |
"In Christ" | — | 28 | 27 | — | |
"Fields of Grace" | — | 3 | 4 | — | | Fields of Grace |
2004 | "Set Me Free" | — | 35 | 35 | — | |
"Heart Cries Holy" | — | 21 | 18 | — | |
"Christ Is Come" | — | 9 | 7 | — | | Christ Is Come |
2005 | "You're Worthy of My Praise"
| — | 5 | 5 | — | | What I Was Made For |
"Just the Way I Am" | — | 5 | 6 | — | |
"Go Tell It On the Mountain" | — | 3 | 3 | — | | Christ Is Come |
2006 | "Without You" | — | 25 | 26 | — | | What I Was Made For |
"Let It Rise" | — | 11 | 4 | — | | Every Time I Breathe |
2007 | "Every Time I Breathe" | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
2008 | "Hold Me Jesus" | — | 22 | 16 | — | |
"What Life Would Be Like" | — | 5 | 3 | — | | What Life Would Be Like |
2009 | "You Found Me" | — | 7 | 5 | — | |
"I'll Be Brave This Christmas" | — | 4 | 4 | — | | Christ Is Come |
"Glory to God in the Highest" | — | 25 | 25 | — | |
2010 | "We Want the World to Hear" | — | 38 | 23 | — | | What Life Would Be Like |
2012 | "Love Come to Life" | — | 6 | 8 | — | | Love Come to Life |
"Redeemed" | 25 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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2013 | "The Only Name (Yours Will Be)" | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
2014 | "Overwhelmed" | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
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2015 | "My Story" | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | | Beautiful Offerings |
2016 | "The Lion and the Lamb" | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
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2017 | "Jesus I Believe" | — | 13 | 5 | 7 | — | | Beautiful Offerings (Deluxe Edition) |
2019 | "Alive" | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 17 | | When the Light Comes |
"Joy | He Shall Reign" | — | 36 | 17 | 17 | — | | non-album single |
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2020 | "I Know" | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | | When the Light Comes |
"This Is What We Live For" | — | 22 | 15 | 12 | — | |
2021 | "All Things New" | — | 18 | 9 | 6 | — | |
2022 | "God Is in This Story" | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | | Katy Nichole (EP) |
2024 | "Let It Begin" | — | — | — | — | — | | TBA |
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Promotional singles
Music videos
- "Every Time I Breathe" (July 26, 2006)[18]
- "What Life Would be Like" (September 9, 2008)[19]
- "Redeemed" (May 3, 2012)[20]
- "Overwhelmed" (August 7, 2014)[21]
- "My Story" (August 31, 2015)[22]
- "Jesus I Believe" (April 12, 2016)[23]
- "Alive" (February 8, 2019)[24]
Album contributions
Notes and References
- Web site: Jay Weaver, Big Daddy Weave founding member, dies at 42 of COVID-19 complications The Alabama Baptist . thealabamabaptist.org . 25 March 2024 . 4 January 2022.
- Web site: 2021-06-29 . Curb Word Entertainment And Big Daddy Weave Enter New Agreement - The Gospel Music Association . 2024-03-25 . gospelmusic.org . en.
- March 2007 . Weave In, Weave Out . Collegebound: A Supplement to CCM Magazine . 1524-7848 . 26–27.
- Peters . Mitchell . Jay Weaver, Bassist for Big Daddy Weave who died in 2022 because of Covid-19, a deadly virus the reigned from Nov. 2019 to Jan. 2023. . Billboard . January 3, 2022 . January 3, 2022.
- Web site: News . C. C. M. . 2024-03-15 . Big Daddy Weave Releases New Single 'Let It Begin' . 2024-03-25 . CCM Magazine . en-US.
- Web site: Jesus Freak Hideout Profile . Jesusfreakhideout.com . October 5, 2013.
- Web site: Gold & Platinum . August 18, 2022 . Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
- Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Billboard 200). . July 5, 2019.
- Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Top Christian Albums). . July 5, 2019.
- Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Heatseekers Albums). . July 5, 2019.
- Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Independent Albums). . July 5, 2019.
- Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Holiday Albums). . July 5, 2019.
- Big Daddy Weave – Chart history (Bubbling Under Hot 100). Billboard. May 26, 2018.
- Big Daddy Weave Album & Song Chart History (Christian Songs). Billboard. February 24, 2018.
- Big Daddy Weave Album & Song Chart History - Christian Airplay. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. May 26, 2018.
- Big Daddy Weave Album & Song Chart History - Christian AC Songs. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. August 7, 2019.
- Big Daddy Weave Album & Song Chart History - Christian Digital Song Sales. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. August 6, 2019.
- Web site: Big Daddy Weave - Every Time I Breathe (Official Video) . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/w70xy8sPEE4 . December 14, 2021 . live. YouTube . February 12, 2007 . March 31, 2016.
- Web site: Big Daddy Weave - "What Life Would Be Like" (Official Video) . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/qdbPynNI9Xo . December 14, 2021 . live. YouTube . September 9, 2008 . October 5, 2013.
- Web site: Big Daddy Weave - "Redeemed" (Official Music Video) . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/VzGAYNKDyIU . December 14, 2021 . live. YouTube . May 3, 2012 . March 31, 2016.
- Web site: Big Daddy Weave - "Overwhelmed" (Official Music Video) . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/BiGb14tTaH4 . December 14, 2021 . live. YouTube . August 7, 2014 . June 7, 2018.
- Web site: Big Daddy Weave - "My Story" (Official Music Video) . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/1TKAN-nAsu8 . December 14, 2021 . live. YouTube . August 31, 2015 . June 14, 2016.
- Web site: Big Daddy Weave - "Jesus I Believe" (Official Music Video) . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/7qZOQO82y4U . December 14, 2021 . live. YouTube . April 12, 2016 . June 7, 2018.
- Web site: Big Daddy Weave - Alive (Official Music Video) . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/aiuw2QX4RpI . December 14, 2021 . live. YouTube . February 8, 2019 . February 20, 2019.