Philip David Wickham, born April 5, 1984, in San Diego, California, grew up in a musical family; both parents were members of 1970s Jesus music bands The Way and Parable. He began leading worship for his youth group at age 13 and released his debut album Give You My World in 2003, followed by a self-titled album in 2006. Wickham has issued 14 worship albums, including Cannons (2007), Living Hope (2018, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart), Hymn of Heaven (2021, winner of GMA Dove Awards for Worship Album and Recorded Song of the Year), I Believe (2023, Grammy-nominated for Contemporary Christian Music Album), and Song of the Saints (2025, debuting at No. 2 on the Top Christian Albums chart). His single 'This Is Amazing Grace' topped the 2014 year-end Christian Airplay chart and earned RIAA Platinum certification. Wickham produces contemporary Christian worship music characterized by melodic guitar-driven songs and anthemic choruses. He has led worship at events like Soul Survivor and Creation Fest in the UK, and toured with artists such as MercyMe and David Crowder Band. Live, he is recognized for engaging worship leadership that fosters communal singing.