"Famous For (I Believe)"
Famous For (I Believe) Single Artwork
Single by Tauren Wells featuring Jenn Johnson
from the album Citizen of Heaven
ReleasedJanuary 10, 2020 (2020-01-10)
Recorded2019
StudioThe Studio, Franklin, Tennessee
Genre
Length4:02
LabelProvident Label Group
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Chuck Butler
  • Jordan Sapp
Tauren Wells singles chronology
"Like You Love Me"
(2019) 		"Famous For (I Believe)"
(2020) 		"Until Grace"
(2020)
Jenn Johnson singles chronology
"Goodness of God"
(2019) 		"Famous For (I Believe)"
(2020) 		"God of Revival"
(2020)
Music videos
"Famous For (I Believe)" (Acoustic) on YouTube
"Famous For (I Believe) / Do It Again" (Live) on YouTube
"Famous For (I Believe)" (Lyrics) on YouTube

"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).[1] Wells co-wrote the song with Alexis Slifer, Chuck Butler, Jordan Sapp, and Krissy Nordhoff.[2] 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 Well's sixth and Johnson's first top ten single.[3] 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,[4] saying:

There's always this saying, 'Don't meet your heroes,' because so often the people that we look up to and we characterize in a certain way, only let us down. But I'm so glad to know that I've heard some things about Jesus. There is a notoriety that this God-Man carries, and with it comes some expectations. You know, I heard that He opens blind eyes. I heard that He can unstop deaf ears. I heard that He can lay hands on the sick, and they recover. I heard that He could resurrect the dead and bring them back to life. But I haven't just heard about Jesus; you see, I have met and experienced Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit. And I can tell you today with confidence, He is everything that you've heard about Him that's good.

Composition

"Famous For (I Believe)" is composed in the key of G minor with a tempo of 172 beats per minute.[5] Wells' vocal range spans from F4 to B♭5.[6]

Music videos

On January 10, 2020, Tauren Wells published the official lyric video of "Famous For (I Believe)" on YouTube.[7] 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.[8][9] Wells released an acoustic performance video of the song on YouTube on September 17, 2020.[10][11]

Accolades

Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref
2021 Grammy Awards Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song Nominated [12]
Billboard Music Awards Top Christian Song Nominated [13]
GMA Dove Awards Song of the Year Nominated [14]
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year Won

Track listing

"Famous For (I Believe)"[15]
No.TitleLength
1."Famous For (I Believe)" (featuring Jenn Johnson)4:02
"Famous For (I Believe)" — Spanish/English Version[16]
No.TitleLength
1."Famous For (I Believe)" (Spanish/English Version; featuring Christine D'Clario)4:02
"Famous For (I Believe)" — Sunday A.M. Version[17]
No.TitleLength
1."Famous For (I Believe)" (Sunday A.M. Version; with Jekalyn Carr and Donald Lawrence & Co.)4:38
Famous For (I Believe) — Collection[18][19]
No.TitleLength
1."Famous For (I Believe)" (Dove Awards Version; featuring Jenn Johnson, Christine D'Clario and Jekalyn Carr)4:35
2."Famous For (I Believe)" (Citizen of Heaven Live Version; featuring Jenn Johnson and Christine D'Clario)4:06
3."Famous For (I Believe)" (featuring Jenn Johnson)4:02
4."Tu Poder (Creo en Ti)" (featuring Christine D'Clario)4:02
5."Famous For (I Believe)" (Sunday A.M. Version; with Jekalyn Carr and Donald Lawrence & Co.)4:38
6."Famous For (I Believe)" (Spanish/English Version; featuring Christine D'Clario)4:02
7."Famous For (I Believe)" (Song Session; with Essential Worship)4:15
Total length:29:42
Famous For (I Believe) — Collection Apple Music bonus content[20]
No.TitleLength
8."Famous For (I Believe)" (Dove Awards Version; featuring Jenn Johnson, Christine D'Clario and Jekalyn Carr; Music Video)4:36
9."Famous For (I Believe)" (Citizen of Heaven Live Version; featuring Jenn Johnson and Christine D'Clario; Music Video)4:04
10."Famous For (I Believe)" (Song Session; with Essential Worship; Music video)4:16

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[30] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Version Format Label Ref.
Various January 10, 2020 Album
Provident Label Group [15]
Spanish/English
(with Christine D'Clario) 		[16]
United States June 26, 2020 Album Christian radio [31]
Various October 30, 2020 Sunday A.M. Version
(with Jekalyn Carr & Donald Lawrence & Co.)
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Provident Label Group [17]
December 11, 2020 Collection (EP) [18][19][20]

References

  1. ^ Longs, Herb (January 11, 2020). "Tauren Wells Drops "Famous For" Featuring Jenn Johnson". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  2. ^ "Famous For (I Believe) | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Tauren Wells Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  4. ^ Williams, Lindsay (August 10, 2020). "Tauren Wells Celebrates The Fame of Jesus with "Famous For (I Believe)" | Positive Encouraging K-LOVE". K-Love. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  5. ^ "Key & BPM for Famous For (I Believe) by Tauren Wells, Jenn Johnson | Tunebat". Tunebat. January 24, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  6. ^ "Tauren Wells & Jenn Johnson "Famous For (I Believe)" Sheet Music in Bb Major (transposable) - Download & Print - SKU: MN0217006". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
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  8. ^ "Tauren Wells - Famous For (I Believe) / Do It Again (Live) feat. Jenn Johnson and Chris... - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. May 28, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  9. ^ Cluver, Ross (May 29, 2020). "Tauren Wells Releases 'Famous For (I Believe)' Video – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  10. ^ "Tauren Wells - Famous For (I Believe) [Official Acoustic Video] - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. September 17, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  11. ^ Clarks, Jessie (September 18, 2020). "Tauren Wells "Famous For (I Believe)" Acoustic Video". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  12. ^ Warner, Denise (November 24, 2020). "2021 Grammy Nominations: See the Full List | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  13. ^ Longs, Herb (April 29, 2021). "Billboard Music Awards Announce 2021 Nominees For Top Christian/Gospel Artist, Song & Album - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  14. ^ Grein, Paul (August 11, 2021). "2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
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  17. ^ a b "Famous For (I Believe) [Sunday A.M. Version] - Single by Tauren Wells, Jekalyn Carr & Donald Lawrence & Co. on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. October 30, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  18. ^ a b "Famous For (I Believe) - Collection - Album by Tauren Wells | Spotify". Spotify. December 11, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  19. ^ a b "Famous For (I Believe) - Collection by Tauren Wells on Amazon Music Unlimited". Amazon Music. December 11, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  20. ^ a b "Famous For (I Believe) - Collection by Tauren Wells on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. December 11, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  21. ^ "Tauren Wells Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  22. ^ "Tauren Wells Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  23. ^ "Tauren Wells Chart History (Christian AC)". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
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  25. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  26. ^ "Christian AC Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  27. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  28. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  29. ^ "Christian AC Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  30. ^ "American single certifications – Tauren Wells – Famous For (I Believe)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  31. ^ Provident Radio (June 3, 2020). "Provident Radio (@providentradio) • Instagram photos and videos". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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