We Are Messengers

We Are Messengers are originally from Monaghan, Ireland, but have been based in the US since 2015.[1] Their first studio album, We Are Messengers, released in 2016, on Word Records and Curb Records. The album hit the top 10 on Billboard album charts and top 15 on the Billboard Heatseeker charts. The follow-up EP, Honest, was released in 2019 and was reached the top 10 of the Billboard Christian Albums chart.

We Are Messengers
Members of We Are Messengers performing in May 2019
Background information
OriginMonaghan, Ireland
Genres
Years active2015 (2015)–present
Labels
Websitewearemessengersmusic.com
Members
  • Darren Mulligan
  • Kyle Williams
  • Drew Kerxton
  • Drake Kennedy

Background

The band formed in Monaghan, Ireland, in 2015. Current members include lead vocalist, Darren Mulligan, vocalist, guitarist, Kyle Williams, drummer, Drew Kerxton, and bassist, Drake Kennedy.

Their first studio album, We Are Messengers, was released on 22 April 2016 through Word Records and Curb Records.[2][3][4] This album peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, while it hit No. 16 on the Top Heatseekers Albums. Their second EP, Honest, released on 29 March 2019, charting at No. 7 on the Top Christian Albums chart,[5] and No. 44 on the Top Album Sales chart.

The band has had five Billboard Christian Airplay top tens including Maybe It's Ok[6] and Magnify.[7]

Members

Current[8]

  • Darren Mulligan – lead vocals, guitar

Touring musicians

  • Kyle Willams – guitar, keys, background vocals
  • Drake Kennedy – bass, synth, background vocals
  • Drew Kerxton – drums[9]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[10]		 US
Christ
[11]		 US
Heat.
[12]
We Are Messengers —[upper-alpha 1] 10 16
Power
  • Released: 31 January 2020[13]
  • Label: Curb/Word
 —[upper-alpha 2] 15 —

EPs
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[14]		 US
Christ
[11]
Honest
  • Released: March 29, 2019
  • Label: Word/Curb
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 —[upper-alpha 3] 7

Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
US
Christ
[15]		 Christ
Airplay
[16]		 Christ
AC
[17]		 Christ
Digital
Sales
[18]
2016 "Everything Comes Alive" 13 7 6 28 We Are Messengers
2017 "God With Us" 29 12 6 — God With Us (EP)
"Magnify" 10 5 4 28 We Are Messengers
"I'll Think About You" 37 — — 20
"Point To You" 13 5 9 12
"From Heaven to Earth (Joy to the World)" 23 7 9 — God With Us (EP)
2018 "Needing You Now"
(with Meredith Andrews)		 49 30 29 — non-album single
"Maybe It's Ok" 5 2 2 10 Power
2019 "Power" 14 12 9 —
"This Is Jesus" 29 13 3 — God With Us (EP)
[re-release]
2020 "Love (Won't Let Go)" 17 11 13 — Power

Promotional singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
US
Christ
[15]
2019 "The Devil Is a Liar" — Honest (EP)

Compilations

Awards and nominations

GMA Dove Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2016 We Are Messengers New Artist of the Year Nominated

Notes
  1. We Are Messengers did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 95 on the Top Current Albums chart.
  2. Power did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 69 on the Top Current Albums chart.
  3. Honest did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at number 44 on the Top Album Sales chart.

References
  1. "We Are Messengers on K-LOVE". K-LOVE. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  2. "We Are Messengers Announce Debut, Self-Titled Album Release!". Word Entertainment LLC. 16 January 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  3. Francesco, Jonathan J. (22 January 2016). "Heed the Messengers". New Release Today. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  4. Cummings, Tony (5 April 2016). "Review: We Are Messengers – We Are Messengers". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  5. "We Are Messengers". Billboard. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  6. "We Are Messengers New Single "Maybe It's Ok"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
  7. "Lauren Daigle Adds Another Record, as 'Look Up Child' Hits Top 10 On Hot Christian Songs". Billboard.com. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  8. https://www.facebook.com/pg/wearemessengersmusic/about/
  9. "We Are Messengers". www.facebook.com.
  10. "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Top Current Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  11. "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  12. "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  13. Hinton, Carla (25 January 2020). "Q&A: We Are Messengers will be in lineup for Tobymac's tour". Oklahoman.com. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  14. "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  15. "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  16. "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  17. "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Christian AC Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  18. "We Are Messengers – Chart History (Christian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
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