Katy Nichole

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Katy Nichole
Birth nameKatelyn Nichole Litwiller
Born (2000-07-29) July 29, 2000 (age 24)
Tremont, Illinois, US
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • worship leader
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active2022–present
Labels Centricity Music
Website Official website OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Katelyn Nichole Litwiller (born July 29, 2000), is an American singer and songwriter. Nichole made her debut in 2022, with the release of the single "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" through Centricity Music. "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" was Nichole's breakthrough hit, having reached number one on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart and Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. Her follow-up single, "God Is in This Story" with Big Daddy Weave, also reached number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart. Nichole also released her debut self-titled extended play, containing "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" and "God Is In This Story". The EP debuted at number seven on the Top Christian Albums chart in the United States.

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Career

On January 26, 2022, Nichole released "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" as her debut single. [1] "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" went on to become Nichole's breakthrough hit single, peaking at number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart, [2] [3] and the Christian Airplay chart. [4] "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" received a GMA Dove Award nomination for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards. [5] On June 10, 2022, Nichole and Big Daddy Weave released the single "God Is in This Story". [6] The song peaked at number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart. [7] Nichole released her debut extended play, Katy Nichole , on June 24, 2022. [8] The EP debuted at number seven on the Top Christian Albums chart in the United States. [9] On October 21, 2022, Nichole released "O What a King" released as a single. "O What a King" peaked at number 14 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. [10]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[11]
US
Christ.

[11]
Jesus Changed My Life [A] 3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[11]
US
Christ.

[11]
Katy Nichole 7
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Singles

TitleYearChart positions Certifications
(sales threshold)
Album
US
[11]
US
Christ

[11]
US
Christ Air.

[11]
US
Christ AC

[11]
US
Christ
Digital

[11]
US
Christ
Stream.

[11]
"In Jesus Name (God of Possible)"2022 [B] 11112Jesus Changed My Life
"God Is in This Story"
(with Big Daddy Weave)
112411
"God Is Love"
(with Centricity Worship)
Centricity Worship & Friends (EP)
"O What a King"Non-album single
"Hold On"20237229Jesus Changed My Life
"Good Lord"
(with David Leonard)
Non-album single
"Oh My Soul"
(with Casting Crowns and David Leonard)
Lifesong: A Celebration of the First 20 Years
"My God Can"
(with Naomi Raine)
523519Jesus Changed My Life (deluxe edition)
"When I Fall"20242419186Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Promotional singles

TitleYearChart positions Certifications
(sales threshold)
Album
US
Christ

[11]
"Please"202318Jesus Changed My Life
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Other charted songs

TitleYearChart positions Certifications
(sales threshold)
Album
US
Christ

[11]
US
Christ Air.

[11]
US
Christ AC

[11]
"O What a King"202214216Oh What a King
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Tours

Supporting

Awards and nominations

American Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022 Katy Nichole Favorite Inspirational Artist Nominated

GMA Dove Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022 "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)"Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearNominated
2023 "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)"Song of the YearNominated
Katy NicholeNew Artist of the YearWon
"God Is in This Story"
(with Big Daddy Weave)
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearNominated
Jesus Changed My LifePop/Contemporary Album of the YearNominated

See also

Notes

  1. Jesus Changed My Life did not enter the "Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 48 on the Billboard Top Current Album Sales
  2. "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 and No. 6 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales

References

  1. "Louder Than The Music - Katy Nichole - In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)". Louder Than The Music. January 26, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. Longs, Herb (March 23, 2022). "Katy Nichole Debut "In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)" Hits No. 1 On Billboard's Hot Christian Songs Chart - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. Asker, Jim (March 24, 2022). "Katy Nichole: 'In Jesus Name' Interview on Topping Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard . Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  4. Asker, Jim (April 27, 2022). "Katy Nichole's 'In Jesus Name' Crowns Christian Airplay Tally – Billboard". Billboard . Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  5. Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  6. "Katy Nichole and Big Daddy Weave Release New Single". NewReleaseToday. June 10, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  7. Asker, Jim (October 12, 2022). "Katy Nichole, Big Daddy Weave Top Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard . Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  8. "JFH News: Singer/Songwriter Katy Nichole Releases Self-Titled, Debut EP". NewReleaseToday. June 24, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  9. "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard . July 5, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  10. "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard . December 28, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Katy Nichole | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  12. "American certifications – Katy Nichole". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  13. Grein, Paul (October 13, 2022). "2022 American Music Awards Nominations: Full List – Billboard". Billboard . Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  14. "2022 Winners | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards . August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  15. "2023 Nominees". GMA Dove Awards . August 9, 2023. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.