Katelyn Nichole Litwiller (born 2000) is an American Contemporary Christian musician, songwriter and worship leader. Nichole made her debut in 2022, with the release of the single "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" through Centricity Music. "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" was Nichole's breakthrough hit, having reached number one on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart and Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. Her follow-up single, "God Is in This Story" with Big Daddy Weave, also reached number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart. Nichole also released her debut self-titled extended play, containing "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" and "God Is In This Story". The EP debuted at number seven on the Top Christian Albums chart in the United States.

Katy Nichole
Birth nameKatelyn Nichole Litwiller
Born (2000-07-29) July 29, 2000 (age 24)
Tremont, Illinois, US
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • worship leader
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active2022–present
LabelsCentricity Music
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Career

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On January 26, 2022, Nichole released "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" as her debut single.[1] "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" went on to become Nichole's breakthrough hit single, peaking at number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart,[2][3] and the Christian Airplay chart.[4] "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" received a GMA Dove Award nomination for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards.[5] On June 10, 2022, Nichole and Big Daddy Weave released the single "God Is in This Story".[6] The song peaked at number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[7] Nichole released her debut extended play, Katy Nichole, on June 24, 2022.[8] The EP debuted at number seven on the Top Christian Albums chart in the United States.[9] On October 21, 2022, Nichole released "O What a King" released as a single. "O What a King" peaked at number 14 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[10]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christ.
Jesus Changed My Life 3
[11]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart
List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christ.
Katy Nichole 7
[9]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles and peak chart positions
Title Year Chart positions Certifications Album
US
Bubb.

US
Christ

Christ.
Air.

Christ.
AC
Christ.
Digital
"In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" 2022 1
[12]
1
[13]
1
[14]
1
[15]
1
[16]
Jesus Changed My Life
"God Is in This Story"
(with Big Daddy Weave)
1
[18]
1
[19]
2
[20]
4
[21]
"God Is Love"
(with Centricity Worship)
Centricity Worship & Friends (EP)
"O What a King" 14
[10]
21
[22]
6
[23]
Non-album single
"Hold On" 2023 7
[24]
2
[25]
2
[26]
Jesus Changed My Life
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart
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List of featured singles
Title Year Album
"Good Lord"
(David Leonard featuring Katy Nichole)
2022 Non-album single

Promotional singles

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List of singles and peak chart positions
Title Year Chart positions Album
US
Christ
"Please" 2023 18
[27]
Jesus Changed My Life
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Tours

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Supporting

Awards and nominations

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American Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Katy Nichole Favorite Inspirational Artist Nominated

GMA Dove Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
2023 "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" Song of the Year Nominated
Katy Nichole New Artist of the Year Won
"God Is in This Story"
(with Big Daddy Weave)
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
Jesus Changed My Life Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year Nominated

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Louder Than The Music - Katy Nichole - In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)". Louder Than The Music. January 26, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ Longs, Herb (March 23, 2022). "Katy Nichole Debut "In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)" Hits No. 1 On Billboard's Hot Christian Songs Chart - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. ^ Asker, Jim (March 24, 2022). "Katy Nichole: 'In Jesus Name' Interview on Topping Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  4. ^ Asker, Jim (April 27, 2022). "Katy Nichole's 'In Jesus Name' Crowns Christian Airplay Tally – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  5. ^ Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  6. ^ "Katy Nichole and Big Daddy Weave Release New Single". NewReleaseToday. June 10, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  7. ^ Asker, Jim (October 12, 2022). "Katy Nichole, Big Daddy Weave Top Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  8. ^ "JFH News: Singer/Songwriter Katy Nichole Releases Self-Titled, Debut EP". NewReleaseToday. June 24, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  9. ^ a b "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. July 5, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  10. ^ a b "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. December 28, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  11. ^ "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  12. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 – Billboard". Billboard. April 26, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  13. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. March 22, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  14. ^ "Christian Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. April 26, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  15. ^ "Christian AC Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. May 10, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  16. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales – Billboard". Billboard. February 8, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  17. ^ "American certifications – Katy Nichole". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  18. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. October 12, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  19. ^ "Christian Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. October 25, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  20. ^ "Christian AC Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. November 15, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  21. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales – Billboard". Billboard. July 5, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  22. ^ "Christian Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. December 28, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  23. ^ "Christian AC Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. December 20, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  24. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  25. ^ "Christian Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  26. ^ "Christian AC Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  27. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  28. ^ Grein, Paul (October 13, 2022). "2022 American Music Awards Nominations: Full List – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  29. ^ "2022 Winners | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  30. ^ "2023 Nominees". GMA Dove Awards. August 9, 2023. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
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