Benjamin William Hastings

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Benjamin William Hastings
Birth nameBenjamin William Hastings
Also known asBenjamin Hastings
Born (1991-11-15) November 15, 1991 (age 33)
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Genres Christian contemporary, Worship
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter, producer
Years active2021–present
Labels Capitol CMG
Formerly of Hillsong United
SpouseJessa Hastings
Website benjaminwilliamhastings.com

Benjamin William Hastings is a Northern Irish Christian music artist, [1] [2] known for being a member of Australian worship band Hillsong United. [3] He now resides in Los Angeles. [4] He is the writer of many famous songs, most notably the RIAA platinum-certified [5] Christian contemporary song "100 Billion X (So Will I)" [1] During his solo career, he has released two studio albums, two extended plays, and twelve singles. [2] [6]

Contents

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak
chart
positions
US
Christ
[7]
Benjamin William Hastings —
Sold Out, Sincerely
  • Released: October 4, 2024
  • Label: Capital CMG
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming, CD, LP
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

TitleDetails
From Seed to Soquioa
  • Released: November 30, 2021
  • Label: Capitol CMG
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Track listing
  • 1. "White Christmas"
  • 2. "Seasons"
  • 3. "Auld Lang Syne"
If It Wasn't for Jesus
  • Released: September 6, 2024
  • Label: Capitol CMG
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

TitleYearPeak Chart Positions Certifications Album
US
Christ
[8] 		US
Christ
Airplay
[9] 		US
Christ
AC
[10] 		US
Christ
Digital
[11]
"Seasons"
(with Hillsong Worship)		20173041—— The Peace Project
"So Will I (100 Billion X)"
(with Hillsong UNITED)		20183662
  • RIAA: Platinum [12]
Wonder
"Know You Will"
(with Hillsong UNITED)		202123212416 Are We There Yet?
"The Jesus I Know"2022———— Benjamin William Hastings
"Anyway"————
"A Fathers Blessing"————
"Feels Like a Blessing"
(with JUDAH.)		————
"Eden (Isn't It Just Like You?)————
"So Help Me God"————
"That's the Thing About Praise"
(with Blessing Offor)		20232114——
"Take You At Your Word"
(with Cody Carnes)		20241116— God is Good!
"Abanoned - Original"26——— If it wasn't for Jesus
"What a friend"
(with Aodhan King)		———— Sold out, sincerely
"Set Me On Fire"————
"Entregado (Abandoned)"
(with Kim Richards)		————Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charting songs

TitleYearPeak Chart PositionsAlbum
US
Christ
[8] 		NZ
Hot
[13]
"Highlands (Song of Ascent)"
(with Hillsong UNITED)		201923— People
"Echoes (Till We See the Other Side)"
(with Hillsong UNITED)		36—
"Come Alive"
(with Hillsong Worship)		3435 Alive
"If it Wasn't for Jesus"202426— Sold Out, Sincerely
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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