About “King Of Kings”
Written when the collaborators met in Nashville – Jason Ingram crafting the melody and Brooke Ligertwood writing the lyrics – the song was released in July 2019 as the lead single from Hillsong Worship's album Awake. It narrates the gospel story from creation and the fall through the cross, resurrection and the birth of the early church.
Written by Brooke Ligertwood, Scott Ligertwood and Jason Ingram · Released 2019 on Awake · CCLI #7127647
- Certified Gold by the RIAA
- Peaked at No. 12 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart
- Nominated for two 2020 GMA Dove Awards
Scripture Revelation 19:16 · Philippians 2:9-11
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Frequently asked
Who wrote “King Of Kings”?
Brooke Ligertwood, Scott Ligertwood and Jason Ingram. It was first released in 2019 on Awake.
What is “King Of Kings” about?
Written when the collaborators met in Nashville – Jason Ingram crafting the melody and Brooke Ligertwood writing the lyrics – the song was released in July 2019 as the lead single from Hillsong Worship's album Awake. It narrates the gospel story from creation and the fall through the cross, resurrection and the birth of the early church.
How many churches sing “King Of Kings”?
165 churches in the playlist.church map have it in their worship playlists, most often for Adoration, Kingship, Majesty — one of the most-adopted worship songs today.
What Bible verses inspired “King Of Kings”?
It draws on Revelation 19:16 and Philippians 2:9-11.