"Washed" is a song recorded live by the American Christian music collective Elevation Rhythm. The song was released on September 19, 2025, through Elevation Worship Records, to digital download and streaming formats. It was written by Joe L. Barnes, Joshua Holiday, Mitch Wong, and Steven Furtick, while Holiday produced. "Washed" peaked at number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.
Release and promotion "Washed" was announced through "a steady drumroll of teasers" on Instagram Reels several days prior to its official release. The track was first released to digital download and streaming formats on September 19, 2025, via Elevation Worship Records. It was published by Elevation Worship Publishing, Original Wong Publishing, and Bell Music Publishing. With the release, the song was supported with the release of an official live music video, which was uploaded to YouTube. The song began impacting Christian radio in the United States by January 2026, although it was not until April 9, 2026, that the track was officially released to that format. In promotion of the song's release, Holiday publicly stated the meaning behind the song, saying:
Style Air1's Scott Savage observed that the song contains "energetic personality and positive vibes". He also noted that "the most common word used is 'hallelujah' ", emphasizing the song's theme of praise. Writing for the same publication, Lindsay Williams described it as a "bouncy singalong". Jessie Clarks of The Christian Beat described the track as a "joyful, high-energy anthem". Niagara Frontier noted that the track "celebrates redemption and freedom", "inviting listeners" to do the same. "Washed" is led by Nate Diaz. The song is composed in the key of B, with a speed of 139 beats per minute and a time signature of . It runs for a duration of 4 minutes and 5 seconds.
Reception Commercial In its first charting frame, "Washed" debuted upon the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart at number 22. In January 2026, the song began to impact Christian radio, and entered the Christian Airplay chart at number 37. The following month it went on to enter the Christian Adult Contemporary chart at number 25, and the Christian Streaming Songs chart at number 23. Over the span of the next several months, the track went on to rise to numbers 7, 15, 13, and 11 on the Hot Christian Songs, Christian Airplay, Christian Adult Contemporary, and Christian Streaming Songs charts, respectively. In September 2026, "Washed" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 97.
Accolades Year Organization Category Result 2026 K-Love Fan Awards Worship Song of the Year Dove Awards Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Personnel Credits adapted from Tidal.
Production
Alex Youngs – engineer Dustin Maxwell – engineer Graham King – engineer Ian Womback – engineer Jack Nellis – masterer Joe L. Barnes – writer Johnny Buffum – engineer Jonathan Mix – engineer Josh Holiday – producer, writer, programmer Josie Flores Cardenas – engineer Mitch Wong – writer Marco Cargnelutti – engineer Mike Cervantes – mixer Nate Diaz – engineer Steven Furtick – writer, executive producer William Oakley – engineer Zach King – engineer
Performers
Bailey Waldo – background vocals Believe Kamba – background vocals Britt Diaz – background vocals Brody Still – background vocals Christopher Lopez – background vocals Daniel Pena – background vocals E. Edwards – guitar Elise Ferris – background vocals Hannah Cheshire – background vocals Ian Womback – background vocals Josh Holiday – keyboards Josiah Turner – background vocals Madelyn Turner – background vocals Naomi Robertson – background vocals Nate Diaz – lead vocals Nick Edwards – bass Otis Williams – drums Rachel Schumann – background vocals Raffaella Oropeza – background vocals Scott Gardner – organ Taylor Thomas – background vocals Tony Lambright Jr. – percussion Zach King – background vocals Zoey Deel – background vocals
Charts + Chart performance for "Washed" Chart (2025–2026) Peakposition
Release history + Release history and formats for "Washed" Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Various September 19, 2025 Elevation Worship Records December 2025 CD DayWind Music Group United States April 9, 2026 Christian radio Elevation Worship Records
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