Elevation Worship Biography

Elevation Worship is the Grammy Award-winning contemporary worship music collective originating from Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.Formed in 2007 under the leadership of Pastor Steven Furtick, Elevation Worship serves as the primary musical expression of Elevation Church. The collective, featuring rotating vocalists and musicians including Chris Brown, Jonsal Barrientes, and Tiffany Hammer, writes and records music primarily for congregational worship. They gained widespread recognition through live recordings and streaming, becoming one of the most influential groups in modern worship music.
  • The collective operates without a fixed, permanent lineup; members are typically worship leaders and musicians serving on staff at Elevation Church.
  • Their 2019 live recording "Graves Into Gardens" became a massive crossover hit, topping Christian charts and gaining significant mainstream streaming traction.
  • They hold the record for the most simultaneous No. 1 songs on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart, achieving this feat in 2021.
  • Their album "Old Church Basement" (2021), a collaboration with Maverick City Music, won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.
  • While deeply rooted in their church community, their music and live events attract a global audience far beyond Elevation Church's physical locations.