"Famous For (I Believe)" is a song by American Christian pop artist Tauren Wells featuring Jenn Johnson. It was released on January 10, 2020, as the second single from his sophomore studio album, Citizen of Heaven (2020). Wells co-wrote the song with Alexis Slifer, Chuck Butler, Jordan Sapp, and Krissy Nordhoff. Chuck Butler collaborated with Jordan Sapp on producing the single.
"Famous For (I Believe)" peaked at No. 3 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, registering as Wells' sixth and Johnson's first top ten single. The song also went on to peak at No. 15 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, thus becoming the highest-charting single for both acts. "Famous For (I Believe)" has garnered a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song at the 2021 Grammy Awards. "Famous For (I Believe)" received nominations for the GMA Dove Award Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards.
Background In April 2020, Tauren Wells shared the story behind the song in a worship service at Christian Life Austin, saying:
Composition "Famous For (I Believe)" is composed in the key of B-flat major with a tempo of 172 beats per minute. Wells' vocal range spans from F3 to B♭4.
Music videos On January 10, 2020, Tauren Wells published the official lyric video of "Famous For (I Believe)" on YouTube. On May 28, 2020, Wells released the official music video for "Famous For (I Believe)" featuring Jenn Johnson and Christine D'Clario, which was filmed at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. Wells released an acoustic performance video of the song on YouTube on September 17, 2020.
Accolades + Awards Year Organization Award Result Ref 2021 Grammy Awards Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song Billboard Music Awards Top Christian Song GMA Dove Awards Song of the Year Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
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Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Famous For (I Believe)" Chart (2020–2021) Peak positionUS Christian AC (Billboard) 2
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Famous For (I Believe)" Chart (2020) Position US Christian Songs (Billboard) 21 US Christian Airplay (Billboard) 29 US Christian AC (Billboard) 27 Chart (2021) Position US Christian Songs (Billboard) 45 US Christian Airplay (Billboard) 29 US Christian AC (Billboard) 34
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Release history Region Date Version Format Label Ref. Various January 10, 2020 Album Provident Label Group Spanish/English United States June 26, 2020 Album Various October 30, 2020 Sunday A.M. Version Provident Label Group December 11, 2020 Collection (EP)
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