Katy Nichole

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Katy Nichole
Birth nameKatelyn Nichole Litwiller
Born (2000-07-29) July 29, 2000 (age 23)
Tremont, Illinois, US
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • worship leader
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active2022–present
Labels Centricity Music
Website Official website OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Katelyn Nichole Litwiller (born 2000) is an American Contemporary Christian musician, songwriter and worship leader. 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

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ.
Jesus Changed My Life3
[11]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ.
Katy Nichole 7
[9]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles and peak chart positions
TitleYearChart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
Bubb.

US
Christ

Christ.
Air.

Christ.
AC
Christ.
Digital
"In Jesus Name (God of Possible)"20221
[12]
1
[13]
1
[14]
1
[15]
1
[16]
Jesus Changed My Life
"God Is in This Story"
(with Big Daddy Weave)
1
[18]
1
[19]
2
[20]
4
[21]
"God Is Love"
(with Centricity Worship)
Centricity Worship & Friends (EP)
"O What a King"14
[10]
21
[22]
6
[23]
Non-album single
"Hold On"20237
[24]
2
[25]
2
[26]
Jesus Changed My Life
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart
List of featured singles
TitleYearAlbum
"Good Lord"
(David Leonard featuring Katy Nichole)
2022Non-album single

Promotional singles

List of singles and peak chart positions
TitleYearChart positionsAlbum
US
Christ
"Please"202318
[27]
Jesus Changed My Life
"—" 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

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