Washed is the fourth live album by the American Christian music collective Elevation Rhythm. The album was released on July 17, 2026, through Elevation Worship Records. It contains writing credits from Abbie Gamboa, Chelsea Plank, Davide Mutendji, Joe L. Barnes, Jonathab Stamper, Josh Holiday, Josiah Queen, Kenzie Walker, Leeland Mooring, Mitch Wong, Naomi Raine, Nate Diaz, Steven Furtick, Sydney James, Tiffany Hudson, Tori Elliot, and Zac Lawson, and was produced by Holiday. It contains guest appearances from Averly Morillo, Jonathan Stamper, Queen, Lizzie Morgan, SEU Worship, and Violet Knull.
Washed was supported with the release of three singles, including "Washed" on September 19, 2025, "Thank God I'm Free" on January 9, 2026, and "Father's House" on May 8, 2026, and one promotional single, "Amazing!", on July 17, 2026. "Washed" peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and led the Hot Christian Songs. "Thank God I'm Free" and "Father's House" both peaked at number 27 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. "Amazing!" reached number 5 on the chart. The album itself peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart at number 6 on the Official Charts Company UK Christian & Gospel Albums chart.
Release and promotion The album's lead single and title track, "Washed" was announced through teasers released to Instagram Reels. The song was initially released on September 19, 2026 to digital download and streaming formats; it was later released to Christian radio in April 2026, but had already been impacting Christian radio before then. With the song's release, it was supported with the release of an official music video, which was uploaded to YouTube. On January 9, 2026, "Thank God I'm Free". a collaboration with Morgan, was released as the album's second single. The song was supported with the release of an official music video, which was uploaded the YouTube.
"Father's House", a ballad in collaboration with Violet Knull, was released on May 8, 2026 as the final predecessor to Washeds release. In addition to a music video being uploaded to YouTube, the song was also promoted with an exclusive performance at Air1 studios. "Amazing!", a collaboration with Queen, was released as the album's fourth and final single on July 17, 2026. With the album's released, the songs "Amazing!", "Takeover", "Welcome Home", "Casa del Padre", and "I Still Believe It" were supported with music videos. Washed will be promoted with the Washed Tour, which will visit seven venues across the United States and last from September 2-25, 2026.
Development Washed primarily demonstrates the styles of contemporary worship music. It was recorded live at Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina during the church's weekly youth nights. The album's intent is to "[capture] a season of worship centered on identity, freedom, and new life in Christ". Holiday, the album's producer as well as Elevation Rhythm's creative director, explained the meaning behind the album, saying:
Reception
Critical Speaking for Jubilee Cast, Timothy Yap rated the album 3.5-out-of-5, praising the album's "polished production" and "celebratory spirit", although he criticized its lack of "artistic innovation" and "lyrical depth".
Commercial Washed contains three charted songs, including "Washed", "Thank God I'm Free", and "Father's House". "Washed" debuted upon the Billboard Hot Christian Songs at number 22. The song received heavy radio impact, topping the Christian Airplay and Christian Adult Contemporary charts drawing it to lead the Hot Christian Songs chart in July 2026 and reach number 6 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. It marked Elevation Rhythm's first leader on the chart. The following two singles, "Thank God I'm Free" and "Father's House", both debuted at their peak position of number 27 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.
In the United States, the album itself debuted at number 4 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, while in the United Kingdom debuting at number 4 on the Official Charts Company Christian & Gospel Albums chart. With the release of Washed, three additional tracks entered the Hot Christian Songs chart, including "Amazing!" at number 5, "Takeover" at number 44, and "Welcome Home" at number 49. Within the next several weeks, "Takeover" rose to number 37, and "Takeover Pt. 2" entered the chart at number 48.
Accolades Year Organization Nominee / work Category Result 2026 K-Love Fan Awards "Washed" Worship Song of the Year
Track listing
Charts + Chart performance for Washed Chart (2026) Peakposition
Release history + Release history and formats for Washed Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Various July 10, 2026 Elevation Worship Records
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