Band file
Big Daddy Weave quick facts
Members (6)
- Brian Beihl drums · 2013–present
- Jay Weaver bass guitar, vocals (1998–2022, his death), vocals (, his death, vocals, bass · 1998–2022
- Jeremy Redmon guitar, backing vocals, trumpet, vocals · 1998–present
- Joe Shirk keyboards, saxophones, backing vocals, vocals · 1998–present
- Mike Weaver lead vocals, guitar, vocals, keyboards, saxophones, backing vocals, drums, trumpet, bass guitar, bass · 1998–present, 2013–present, 2023–present
- Raul Alfonso bass guitar, bass · 2023–present
Past members (1)
- Jeff Jones drums, bass guitar, vocals (, his death), bass, vocals (1998–2022, vocals · 1998–2013, 1998–2022
Big Daddy Weave is an American contemporary Christian band from Mobile, Alabama. Formed in 1998, the band is composed of Mike Weaver, Joe Shirk, Jeremy Redmon, Brian Beihl, and Raul Alfonso. Since 2021, they have been signed to Curb Records.
History
The band was formed in 1998 at the University of Mobile in Alabama. Mike Weaver served as worship leader of a Pensacola, Florida church and attended a community college in the area. He came to the university at the urging of his pastor, and studied voice.
In 2006 and 2007, Big Daddy Weave toured with Mark Schultz on his Broken and Beautiful Tour. In 2009, they headlined the What Life Would Be Like Tour with guest musician Josh Wilson.
On June 25, 2019, band frontman Mike Weaver announced that he would be releasing his autobiographical book, I Am Redeemed, on September 3, 2019.
Bassist Jay Weaver died from COVID-19 on January 2, 2022, at the age of 42.
Big Daddy Weave released the single "Let It Begin" on March 15, 2024, off of an upcoming studio album. The band is currently on the spring leg of their Heaven Changes Everything tour, accompanied by Hannah Kerr and Austin French.
Their ninth studio album, Let It Begin, was released on May 23, 2025.
Band Members
Current Members
- Mike Weaver - lead vocals, guitar (1998–present)
- Joe Shirk - keyboards, saxophones, backing vocals (1998–present)
- Jeremy Redmon - guitar, backing vocals, trumpet (1998–present)
- Brian Beihl - drums (2013–present)
- Raul Alfonso - bass guitar (2023–present)
Former Members
- Jeff Jones - drums (1998–2013)
- Jay Weaver – bass guitar, vocals (1998–2022; his death)
Awards and nominations
2025
We Love Awards
Latest
Latest video
Big Daddy Weave My Hope Is Jesus - Live Sessions
Big Daddy Weave
September 17, 2026
Latest video
Big Daddy Weave I Know A Name with Hannah Kerr - Live Sessions
Big Daddy Weave
August 27, 2026
Latest video
Big Daddy Weave Cabin Conversations: Songs From The Let It Begin Album | "Louder Than The Lies"
Big Daddy Weave
January 7, 2026
Discography
Albums
RIAA: Gold
2003
WOW Worship Yellow
2004
Absolute Smash Hits
2004
WOW Worship Red
2005
WOW Hits 2006
2005
WOW Christmas: Green
2006
WOW Hits 2007
2006
WOW Worship Aqua
2007
WOW Hits 2008
2007
The Nativity Story: Sacred Songs
2009
WOW Hits 2010
2010
WOW Hits 2011
2012
WOW Hits 2013
2013
WOW Hits 2014
2014
WOW Hits 2015
2015
WOW Hits 2016
2016
WOW Hits 2017
2017
WOW Hits 2018
2018
WOW Hits 2019
2001
Neighborhoods
2002
One and Only
2003
Fields of Grace
2005
What I Was Made For
2006
Every Time I Breathe
2008
What Life Would Be Like
2012
Love Come to Life
2015
Beautiful Offerings
2019
When the Light Comes
2025
Let It Begin
"—" denotes the album didn't chart.
2009
Christ Is Come
Singles
RIAA: 2× Platinum
RIAA: Gold
RIAA: Gold
RIAA: Gold
RIAA: Gold
2003
One and Only
2003
One and Only
2003
Fields of Grace
2004
Fields of Grace
2004
Fields of Grace
2004
Christ Is Come
2005
What I Was Made For
2005
What I Was Made For
2005
Christ Is Come
2006
What I Was Made For
2006
Every Time I Breathe
2007
Every Time I Breathe
2008
Every Time I Breathe
2008
What Life Would Be Like
2009
What Life Would Be Like
2009
Christ Is Come
2009
Christ Is Come
2010
What Life Would Be Like
2012
Love Come to Life
2012
Love Come to Life
2013
Love Come to Life
2014
Love Come to Life
2015
Beautiful Offerings
2016
Beautiful Offerings
2017
Beautiful Offerings(Deluxe Edition)
2019
When the Light Comes
2019
non-album single
2020
When the Light Comes
2020
When the Light Comes
2021
When the Light Comes
2022
Jesus Changed My Life
2023
Let It Begin
2024
Let It Begin
2025
Let It Begin
2025
Let It Begin
2019
non-album single
Other releases
2011
The Ultimate Collection
Scene Atlas
Open Bloodlines AtlasBand Bloodlines
Follow the musicians who connect Big Daddy Weave to other bands and projects. Confirmed release appearances are included when reliable source evidence is available.
Current member
Brian Beihl
drums and 2013–present
Confirmed release appearances: Love Come To Life (2012, percussion (15), drums (16, 17)).
Current member
Jay Weaver
bass guitar, vocals (1998–2022, his death), vocals (, his death, vocals, bass and 1998–2022
Confirmed release appearances: Every Time I Breathe (2006, bass), Fields Of Grace (2003, bass guitar), Love Come To Life (2012, bass guitar), and 3 more.
Current member
Jeremy Redmon
guitar, backing vocals, trumpet, vocals and 1998–present
Confirmed release appearances: Every Time I Breathe (2006, electric guitars), Every Time I Breathe (2006, producer), Every Time I Breathe (2006, producer, tracking engineer (1, 4, 7–11), overdub recording), and 14 more.
Current member
Joe Shirk
keyboards, saxophones, backing vocals, vocals and 1998–present
Confirmed release appearances: Every Time I Breathe (2006, keyboards, saxophone), Fields Of Grace (2003, saxophones), Love Come To Life (2012, keyboards, Hammond B3 organ, saxophone, backing vocals), and 3 more.
Current member
Mike Weaver
lead vocals, guitar, vocals, keyboards, saxophones, backing vocals, drums, trumpet, bass guitar, bass and 1998–present, 2013–present, 2023–present
Confirmed release appearances: Every Time I Breathe (2006, lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitars, arrangements (11)), Fields Of Grace (2003, lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitars), Fields Of Grace (2003, producer, overdub recording), and 5 more.
Current member
Raul Alfonso
bass guitar, bass and 2023–present
Former member
Jay Weaver
bass guitar, vocals, his death), bass, vocals (1998–2022, vocals ( and 1998–2022
Confirmed release appearances: Every Time I Breathe (2006, bass), Fields Of Grace (2003, bass guitar), Love Come To Life (2012, bass guitar), and 3 more.
Former member
Jeff Jones
drums, bass guitar, vocals (, his death), bass, vocals (1998–2022, vocals and 1998–2013, 1998–2022
Confirmed release appearances: Every Time I Breathe (2006, drums), Fields Of Grace (2003, drums), Love Come To Life (2012, drums), and 3 more.
Verified member
Jeremy Redmon
Confirmed release appearances: Every Time I Breathe (2006, electric guitars), Every Time I Breathe (2006, producer), Every Time I Breathe (2006, producer, tracking engineer (1, 4, 7–11), overdub recording), and 14 more.
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External links
- Official website
- Big Daddy Weave discography at Discogs
- Big Daddy Weave at IMDb
References
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- ^ "Curb | Word Entertainment And Big Daddy Weave Enter New Agreement - The Gospel Music Association". gospelmusic.org. June 29, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
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- ^ "Big Daddy Weave Album & Song Chart History - Christian Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
- ^ "Big Daddy Weave - Every Time I Breathe (Official Video)". YouTube. February 12, 2007. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "Big Daddy Weave - "What Life Would Be Like" (Official Video)". YouTube. September 9, 2008. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ^ "Big Daddy Weave - "Redeemed" (Official Music Video)". YouTube. May 3, 2012. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "Big Daddy Weave - "Overwhelmed" (Official Music Video)". YouTube. August 7, 2014. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ "Big Daddy Weave - "My Story" (Official Music Video)". YouTube. August 31, 2015. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ^ "Big Daddy Weave - "Jesus I Believe" (Official Music Video)". YouTube. April 12, 2016. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ "Big Daddy Weave - Alive (Official Music Video)". YouTube. February 8, 2019. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- ^ "We Love Christian Music Awards - Nominees". We Love Awards. New Release Today. January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
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- ^ What I Was Made For did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers
- ^ Every Time I Breathe did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers
- ^ When the Light Comes did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 88 on the Billboard Top Album Sales chart.
- ^ "I Know" was released as a promotional single in 2019, prior to When the Light Comes' release. It was not released as a radio single until 2020.
- ^ "This Is What We Live For" was released as a promotional single in 2019, prior to When the Light Comes' release. It was not released as a radio single until 2020.