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We Are Messengers

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American christian band
We Are Messengers
We Are Messengers performing in 2019
Background information
OriginMonaghan, Ireland
Genres
Years active2015 (2015)–present
Labels
Members
  • Darren Mulligan
Websitewearemessengersmusic.com

We Are Messengers are an American Christian band originally from Monaghan, Ireland. They have been based in the US since 2015.[1] Their first studio album, We Are Messengers , was released in 2016 through Word Records and Curb Records. The album hit the top 10 on Billboard album charts and top 15 on the Billboard Heatseeker charts. The follow-up EP, Honest, was released in 2019 and reached the top 10 of the Billboard Christian Albums chart.

Background

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The band formed in Monaghan, Ireland, in 2015. Members in 2021 include Darren Mulligan (lead vocalist), Kyle Williams (vocalist and guitarist), Drew Kerxton (drummer), and Raul Aguilar (bassist).[2]

The group's first studio album, We Are Messengers , was released on 22 April 2016 through Word Records and Curb Records.[3] [4] [5] This album peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and hit No. 16 on the Top Heatseekers Albums. Their second EP, Honest , released on 29 March 2019, charting at No. 7 on the Top Christian Albums chart[6] and No. 44 on the Top Album Sales chart.

The band has had five Billboard Christian Airplay top tens, including "Maybe It's Ok"[7] and "Magnify."[8]

Members

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Current[2]

  • Darren Mulligan – lead vocals, guitar
  • Thaddeus Johnson – guitar
  • Tanner White – bass
  • Kenaniah Caron – drums

Former [2]

  • Andrew Pickens - keys
  • Heidi Mulligan - bass

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[9] 		US
Christ
[10] 		US
Heat.
[11]
We Are Messengers —[A] 10 16
Power
  • Released: 31 January 2020[12]
  • Label: Curb/Word
 —[B] 15 —
Wholehearted
  • Released: October 15, 2021
  • Label: Curb/Word
 —[C] 15 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

EPs

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[13] 		US
Christ
[10]
Honest
  • Released: March 29, 2019
  • Label: Word/Curb
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 —[D] 7

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions
Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Bub.
[14] 		US
Christ
[15] 		Christ
Airplay
[16] 		Christ
AC
[17] 		Christ
Digital
Sales
[18]
2016 "Everything Comes Alive" — 13 7 6 28 We Are Messengers
2017 "God with Us" — 29 12 6 — God with Us EP
"Magnify" — 10 5 4 28 We Are Messengers
"I'll Think About You" — 37 — — 20
"Point to You" — 13 5 9 12
"From Heaven to Earth (Joy to the World)" — 23 7 9 — God with Us EP
2018 "Needing You Now"
(with Meredith Andrews) 		— 49 30 29 — non-album single
"Maybe It's Ok" — 5 2 2 10 Power
2019 "Power" — 14 12 9 —
"This Is Jesus"[E] — 29 13 3 — God with Us EP
2020 "Love" — 13 9 10 — Power
"Image of God" — 12 8 8 20
2021 "Come What May" 19 2 1 2 — Wholehearted
2022 "God You Are"
(featuring Josh Baldwin) 		— 28 27 22 —
"Wholehearted" 29 2 13 2 —
"Saviour" — 31 2 3 — Saviour EP
2023 "Now It’s Our Turn" — 17 19 2 — Wholehearted
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Promotional singles

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List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
US
Christ
[15]
2019 "The Devil Is a Liar" — Honest (EP)

Compilations

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Awards and nominations

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GMA Dove Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2016 We Are Messengers New Artist of the Year Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^ We Are Messengers did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 95 on the Top Current Albums chart.
  2. ^ Power did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 69 on the Top Current Albums chart.
  3. ^ Wholehearted did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 70 on the Top Current Albums chart.
  4. ^ Honest did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 44 on the Top Album Sales chart.
  5. ^ "This Is Jesus" appears only on the 2019 re-release of God with Us.

References

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  1. ^ "We Are Messengers on K-LOVE". K-LOVE. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "About us". We Are Messengers. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  3. ^ "We Are Messengers Announce Debut, Self-Titled Album Release!". Word Entertainment LLC. 16 January 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  4. ^ Francesco, Jonathan J. (22 January 2016). "Heed the Messengers". New Release Today. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  5. ^ Cummings, Tony (5 April 2016). "Review: We Are Messengers – We Are Messengers". Cross Rhythms . Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  6. ^ "We Are Messengers". Billboard. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  7. ^ "We Are Messengers New Single "Maybe It's Ok"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
  8. ^ "Lauren Daigle Adds Another Record, as 'Look Up Child' Hits Top 10 On Hot Christian Songs". Billboard.com. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  9. ^ "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Top Current Albums)". Billboard . Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  10. ^ a b "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard . Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  11. ^ "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard . Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  12. ^ Hinton, Carla (25 January 2020). "Q&A: We Are Messengers will be in lineup for Tobymac's tour". Oklahoman.com . Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  13. ^ "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard . Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  14. ^ "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles)". Billboard . Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  15. ^ a b "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  16. ^ "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard . Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  17. ^ "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Christian AC Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  18. ^ "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Christian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard . Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  19. ^ "American single certifications – Maybe It's Ok – We Are Messengers". Recording Industry Association of America.
  20. ^ "American single certifications – Come What May – We Are Messengers". Recording Industry Association of America.
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