Big Daddy Weave

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American contemporary Christian band

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::summary American contemporary Christian band ::

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nameBig Daddy Weave
imageBig Daddy Weave concert 2013.jpg
captionBig Daddy Weave in concert (2013). Mike Weaver (right), Jay Weaver (left).
originMobile, Alabama, U.S.
genreRock · CCM
years_active1998–present
labelCurb Records
website
current_members* Mike Weaver
past_members* Jeff Jones
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| name = Big Daddy Weave | image = Big Daddy Weave concert 2013.jpg | caption = Big Daddy Weave in concert (2013). Mike Weaver (right), Jay Weaver (left). | alias = | origin = Mobile, Alabama, U.S. | genre = Rock · CCM | years_active = 1998–present | label = Curb Records | associated_acts = | website = | current_members = * Mike Weaver

  • Joe Shirk
  • Jeremy Redmon
  • Brian Beihl
  • Raul Alfonso | past_members = * Jeff Jones
  • Jay Weaver

Big Daddy Weave is an American contemporary Christian band from Mobile, Alabama. Formed in 1998, 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.

History

The band 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.

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.

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.

Their ninth studio album, Let It Begin, was released on May 23, 2025.

Band Members

Current Members

  • Mike Weaver - lead vocals, guitar (1998–present)
  • Joe Shirk - keyboards, saxophones, backing vocals (1998–present)
  • Jeremy Redmon - guitar, backing vocals, trumpet (1998–present)
  • Brian Beihl - drums (2013–present)
  • Raul Alfonso - bass guitar (2023–present)

Former Members

  • Jeff Jones - drums (1998–2013)
  • Jay Weaver – bass guitar, vocals (1998–2022; his death)

Discography

Studio albums

::data[format=table] | Year | Album | Peak chart positions | Certifications | US | US Christ. | US Ind. | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 2001 | Neighborhoods | — | — | — | | | | 2002 | One and Only | — | 16 | 22 | | | | 2003 | Fields of Grace | 177 | 8 | — | | | | 2005 | What I Was Made For | — | 14 | — | | | | 2006 | Every Time I Breathe | — | 18 | — | | | | 2008 | What Life Would Be Like | — | 15 | — | | | | 2012 | Love Come to Life | 68 | 3 | — | | | | 2015 | Beautiful Offerings | 164 | 4 | — | | | | 2019 | When the Light Comes | — | 14 | — | | | | 2025 | Let It Begin | — | 20 | — | | | | "—" denotes the album didn't chart. | | | | | | | ::

Compilation albums

::data[format=table] | Year | Album | Peak chart positions | US Christ. | |---|---|---|---| | 2011 | The Ultimate Collection | 49 | | ::

Christmas albums

::data[format=table] | Year | Album | Peak chart positions | US Holiday | |---|---|---|---| | 2009 | Christ Is Come | 5 | | ::

Singles

::data[format=table] | Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | US Bub. | US Christ. | Christ. Airplay | US Christ. AC | Christ. Digital Songs | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 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" (with BarlowGirl) | — | 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 | | | | | | | 2013 | "The Only Name (Yours Will Be)" | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | | | | | 2014 | "Overwhelmed" | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | | | | | 2015 | "My Story" | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | | Beautiful Offerings | | | 2016 | "The Lion and the Lamb" | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 | | | | | 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 | | | | 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" (with Katy Nichole) | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | | Jesus Changed My Life | | | 2023 | "Heaven Changes Everything" | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Let It Begin | | | 2024 | "Let It Begin" (original or with Megan Woods and Ben Fuller) | — | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | | | | | 2025 | "I've Just Seen Too Much" | — | 45 | 20 | 20 | — | | | | | "Stranger No More" (with Zach Williams) | — | — | — | — | — | | | | | ::

Promotional singles

::data[format=table] | Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | US Bub. | US Christ. | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 2019 | "When the Light Comes" | — | — | | non-album single | | ::

Music videos

  • "Every Time I Breathe" (July 26, 2006)
  • "What Life Would be Like" (September 9, 2008)
  • "Redeemed" (May 3, 2012)
  • "Overwhelmed" (August 7, 2014)
  • "My Story" (August 31, 2015)
  • "Jesus I Believe" (April 12, 2016)
  • "Alive" (February 8, 2019)

Album contributions

Awards and nominations

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YearOrganizationNominee / workCategoryResultRef.2025
We Love Awards"Let It Begin"
(featuring Ben Fuller and Megan Woods)Collaboration of the Year
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Notes

References

References

  1. (4 January 2022). "Jay Weaver, Big Daddy Weave founding member, dies at 42 of COVID-19 complications {{!}} The Alabama Baptist".
  2. (2021-06-29). "Curb {{!}} Word Entertainment And Big Daddy Weave Enter New Agreement - The Gospel Music Association".
  3. (March 2007). "Weave In, Weave Out". Collegebound: A Supplement to CCM Magazine.
  4. "Big Daddy Weave - Here's the news!".
  5. (2022-01-03). "Jay Weaver, Bassist for Big Daddy Weave, Dies at 42 from COVID-19 Complications".
  6. (2024-03-15). "Big Daddy Weave Releases New Single 'Let It Begin'".
  7. "About - Big Daddy Weave".
  8. "Jesus Freak Hideout Profile". Jesusfreakhideout.com.
  9. "Gold & Platinum". [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).
  10. "Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Billboard 200)".
  11. "Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Top Christian Albums)".
  12. "Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Independent Albums)".
  13. "Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Top Album Sales)".
  14. "Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Holiday Albums)".
  15. "Big Daddy Weave – Chart history (Bubbling Under Hot 100)".
  16. "Big Daddy Weave Album & Song Chart History (Christian Songs)".
  17. "Big Daddy Weave Album & Song Chart History - Christian Airplay". [[Prometheus Global Media]].
  18. "Big Daddy Weave Album & Song Chart History - Christian AC Songs". [[Prometheus Global Media]].
  19. "Big Daddy Weave Album & Song Chart History - Christian Digital Song Sales". [[Prometheus Global Media]].
  20. (February 12, 2007). "Big Daddy Weave - Every Time I Breathe (Official Video)". YouTube.
  21. (September 9, 2008). "Big Daddy Weave - "What Life Would Be Like" (Official Video)". YouTube.
  22. (May 3, 2012). "Big Daddy Weave - "Redeemed" (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
  23. (August 7, 2014). "Big Daddy Weave - "Overwhelmed" (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
  24. (August 31, 2015). "Big Daddy Weave - "My Story" (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
  25. (April 12, 2016). "Big Daddy Weave - "Jesus I Believe" (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
  26. (February 8, 2019). "Big Daddy Weave - Alive (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
  27. (2026-01-05). "We Love Christian Music Awards - Nominees". New Release Today.

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