About “I Know A Name”
Recorded live at Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, the song features Chris Brown and Brandon Lake trading lead vocals and was released as a single on February 14, 2025 through Elevation Worship Records. Chris Brown has explained that the song's message centers on recognizing human insufficiency and letting Jesus intervene with his complete authority. A studio version featuring CeCe Winans later appeared on Brandon Lake's fifth album, King of Hearts, released June 13, 2025.
Written by Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, Hank Bentley and Jacob Sooter · Released 2025 on I Know A Name (Single) · CCLI #7247990
- Won Worship Recorded Song of the Year at the 2025 GMA Dove Awards
- Nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song at the 2026 Grammy Awards
- Certified Gold by the RIAA
Churches that sing it
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Frequently asked
Who wrote “I Know A Name”?
Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, Hank Bentley and Jacob Sooter. It was first released in 2025 on I Know A Name (Single).
What is “I Know A Name” about?
Recorded live at Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, the song features Chris Brown and Brandon Lake trading lead vocals and was released as a single on February 14, 2025 through Elevation Worship Records. Chris Brown has explained that the song's message centers on recognizing human insufficiency and letting Jesus intervene with his complete authority. A studio version featuring CeCe Winans later appeared on Brandon Lake's fifth album, King of Hearts, released June 13, 2025.
How many churches sing “I Know A Name”?
45 churches in the playlist.church map have it in their worship playlists, most often for Name of Jesus, Redemption — one of the most-adopted worship songs today.