Big Daddy Weave quick facts
Members (5)
- Brian Beihl drums · 2013–present
- Jeremy Redmon guitar, backing vocals, trumpet · 1998–present
- Joe Shirk keyboards, saxophones, backing vocals · 1998–present
- Mike Weaver lead vocals, guitar · 1998–present
- Raul Alfonso bass guitar · 2023–present
Past members (1)
- Jeff Jones drums · 1998–2013
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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.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Nominee / work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | We Love Awards | “Let It Begin“ (featuring Ben Fuller and Megan Woods) |
Collaboration of the Year | Nominated |
Discography
Other releases
“Every Time I Breathe” (July 26, 2006)
“What Life Would be Like” (September 9, 2008)
“Redeemed” (May 3, 2012)
“Overwhelmed” (August 7, 2014)
“My Story” (August 31, 2015)
“Jesus I Believe” (April 12, 2016)
“Alive” (February 8, 2019)
WOW Worship Yellow
Absolute Smash Hits
WOW Worship Red
WOW Hits 2006
WOW Christmas: Green
WOW Hits 2007
WOW Worship Aqua
WOW Hits 2008
The Nativity Story: Sacred Songs
WOW Hits 2010
WOW Hits 2011
WOW Hits 2013
WOW Hits 2014
WOW Hits 2015
WOW Hits 2016
WOW Hits 2017
WOW Hits 2018
WOW Hits 2019
Band 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.
Brian Beihl
drums and 2013–present
Jeremy Redmon
guitar, backing vocals, trumpet and 1998–present
Joe Shirk
keyboards, saxophones, backing vocals and 1998–present
Mike Weaver
lead vocals, guitar and 1998–present
Raul Alfonso
bass guitar and 2023–present
Jeff Jones
drums and 1998–2013
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External links
- Official website
- Big Daddy Weave discography at Discogs
- Big Daddy Weave at IMDb
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b “Jay Weaver, Big Daddy Weave founding member, dies at 42 of COVID-19 complications | The Alabama Baptist”. thealabamabaptist.org. January 4, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ “Curb | Word Entertainment And Big Daddy Weave Enter New Agreement – The Gospel Music Association”. gospelmusic.org. June 29, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ a b “Weave In, Weave Out”. Collegebound: A Supplement to CCM Magazine: 26–27. March 2007. ISSN 1524-7848.
- ^ Big Daddy Weave – Here’s the news!, retrieved July 10, 2019
- ^ Peters, Mitchell (January 3, 2022). “Jay Weaver, Bassist for Big Daddy Weave, Dies at 42 from COVID-19 Complications”. Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ “Big Daddy Weave Releases New Single ‘Let It Begin’“. CCM Magazine. March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ “About – Big Daddy Weave”. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ a b c “Jesus Freak Hideout Profile”. Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h “Gold & Platinum”. Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ “Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Billboard 200)”. Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- ^ a b “Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Top Christian Albums)”. Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- ^ “Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Independent Albums)”. Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- ^ “Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Top Album Sales)”. Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- ^ “Big Daddy Weave Chart History (Holiday Albums)”. Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- ^ a b “Big Daddy Weave – Chart history (Bubbling Under Hot 100)”. Billboard. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
- ^ a b “Big Daddy Weave Album & Song Chart History (Christian Songs)”. Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- ^ “Big Daddy Weave Album & Song Chart History – Christian Airplay”. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ “Big Daddy Weave Album & Song Chart History – Christian AC Songs”. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ “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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