We Are Messengers Explained

We Are Messengers
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Origin:	Monaghan, Ireland
Years Active:	–present
Current Members:	Darren Mulligan

We Are Messengers are an American Christian band originally from Monaghan, Ireland. They have been based in the US since 2015.^[1] Their first studio album, We Are Messengers, was released in 2016 through Word Records and Curb Records. The album hit the top 10 on Billboard album charts and top 15 on the Billboard Heatseeker charts. The follow-up EP, Honest, was released in 2019 and reached the top 10 of the Billboard Christian Albums chart.

Background

The band formed in Monaghan, Ireland, in 2015. Members in 2021 include Darren Mulligan (lead vocalist), Kyle Williams (vocalist and guitarist), Drew Kerxton (drummer), and Raul Aguilar (bassist).^[2]

The group's first studio album, We Are Messengers, was released on 22 April 2016 through Word Records and Curb Records.^[3] ^[4] ^[5] This album peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and hit No. 16 on the Top Heatseekers Albums. Their second EP, Honest, released on 29 March 2019, charting at No. 7 on the Top Christian Albums chart^[6] and No. 44 on the Top Album Sales chart.

The band has had fifteen Billboard Christian Airplay top tens, including "Maybe It's Ok"^[7] and "Magnify."^[8]

Members

Current

Darren Mulligan – lead vocals, guitar
Andrew Pickens - keys
Thaddeus Johnson – guitar
Tanner White – bass
Kenaniah Caron – drums

Discography

Studio albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"
US ^[9]	US Christ ^[10]
Album details	Peak chart positions
We Are Messengers	Released: Formats: CD, digital download	—	10
Power	Released: 31 January 2020^[11] Label: Curb/Word Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	—	15
Wholehearted	Released: October 15, 2021 Label: Curb/Word Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming	—	15
Where the Joy Is	Released: April 5, 2024 Label: Curb Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming	—	30
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

EPs

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"
US ^[12]	US Christ
Album details	Peak chart positions
Honest	Released: Formats: CD, digital download	—	7

Singles

Year! scope="col" rowspan="2"
US Bub. ^[13]	US Christ ^[14]	US Christ Air ^[15]	US Christ AC ^[16]	US Christ Digital ^[17]		Certifications	Album
Title	Peak chart positions					Certifications	Album
2016	"Everything Comes Alive"	—	13	7	6	28		We Are Messengers
2017	"God with Us"	—	29	12	6	—		God with Us EP
	"Magnify"	—	10	5	4	28		We Are Messengers
	"I'll Think About You"	—	37	—	—	20
	"Point to You"	—	13	5	9	12
	"From Heaven to Earth (Joy to the World)"	—	23	7	9	—		God with Us EP
2018	"Needing You Now"	—	49	30	29	—		non-album single
2018	"Maybe It's Ok"	—	5	2	2	10	RIAA: Gold	Power
2019	"Power"	—	14	12	9	—		Power
2019	"This Is Jesus"	—	29	13	3	—		God with Us EP
2020	"Love"	—	13	9	10	—		Power
2020	"Image of God"	—	12	8	8	20		Power
2021	"Come What May"	19	2	1	2	—	RIAA: Gold	Wholehearted
2022	"God You Are"	—	28	27	22	—
	"Wholehearted"	29	2	13	2	—
	"Saviour"	—	31	2	3	—		Saviour EP
2023	"Now It’s Our Turn"	—	17	19	2	—		Wholehearted
2025	"A Thousand Times"	—	22	9	9	—		Where the Joy Is (Deluxe Edition)
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Promotional singles

Year! scope="col" rowspan="1"
Title	Album
2019	"The Devil Is a Liar"	Honest (EP)

Other charted songs

Year! scope="col" rowspan="2"
US Christ	US Christ Air	US Christ AC		Album
Title	Peak chart positions			Album
2025	"We Three Kings"	17	1	2	Rejoice! (A Celtic Christmas)

Compilations

2016: WOW Hits 2017, "Everything Comes Alive" (from We Are Messengers)
2017: WOW Hits 2018, "Magnify" (from We Are Messengers)
2017: The Shack Soundtrack, "I'll Think About You"
2018: WOW Hits 2019, "Point To You" (from We Are Messengers)

Awards and nominations

GMA Dove Awards

Notes and References

Web site: We Are Messengers on K-LOVE. 10 June 2020. K-LOVE.
Web site: About us. We Are Messengers. 30 June 2021.
Web site: We Are Messengers Announce Debut, Self-Titled Album Release!. 16 January 2016. Word Entertainment LLC. 18 March 2018.
Web site: Jonathan J.. Francesco. Heed the Messengers. New Release Today. 1 March 2016. 22 January 2016.
Web site: Tony . Cummings . Review: We Are Messengers – We Are Messengers . . 6 April 2016 . 5 April 2016.
We Are Messengers. 10 June 2020. Billboard.
Web site: We Are Messengers New Single "Maybe It's Ok" . The Christian Beat . 18 November 2018.
Web site: Lauren Daigle Adds Another Record, as 'Look Up Child' Hits Top 10 On Hot Christian Songs. Billboard.com. 1 March 2019. 28 February 2019.
We Are Messengers – Chart History (Top Current Albums). Billboard. 7 August 2016.
We Are Messengers – Chart History (Christian Albums). Billboard. 3 May 2016.
Web site: Hinton . Carla . Q&A: We Are Messengers will be in lineup for Tobymac's tour . . 3 February 2020 . 25 January 2020.
We Are Messengers – Chart History (Top Album Sales). Billboard. 13 May 2019.
We Are Messengers – Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles). Billboard. 2025-07-09.
We Are Messengers – Chart History (Hot Christian Songs). Billboard. 2025-12-15.
We Are Messengers – Chart History (Christian Airplay). Billboard. 2025-12-09.
We Are Messengers – Chart History (Christian AC Songs). Billboard. 2025-12-16.
We Are Messengers – Chart History (Christian Digital Song Sales). Billboard. 19 June 2019.