Washed (album)

Washed
Live album by
Elevation Rhythm
ReleasedJuly 17, 2026 (2026-07-17)
VenuesElevation Church
(Charlotte, North Carolina)[1]
GenreWorship[2]
Length43:20
LabelElevation Worship Records
ProducerJosh Holiday
Elevation Rhythm chronology
Victory Lap
(2025)		 Washed
(2026)
Singles from Washed
  1. "Washed"
    Released: September 19, 2025
  2. "Thank God I'm Free"
    Released: January 9, 2026
  3. "Father's House"
    Released: May 8, 2026

Washed[a] is the fourth live album by the American Christian music collective Elevation Rhythm. The album was released on July 17, 2026, through Elevation Worship Records. It contains writing credits from Abbie Gamboa, Chelsea Plank, Davide Mutendji, Joe L. Barnes, Jonathab Stamper, Josh Holiday, Josiah Queen, Kenzie Walker, Leeland Mooring, Mitch Wong, Naomi Raine, Nate Diaz, Steven Furtick, Sydney James, Tiffany Hudson, Tori Elliot, and Zac Lawson, and was produced by Holiday. It contains guest appearances from Averly Morillo, Jonathan Stamper, Queen, Lizzie Morgan, SEU Worship, and Violet Knull.

Washed was supported with the release of three singles, including "Washed" on September 19, 2025, "Thank God I'm Free" on January 9, 2026, and "Father's House" on May 8, 2026, and one promotional single, "Amazing!", on July 17, 2026. "Washed" peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and led the Hot Christian Songs. "Thank God I'm Free" and "Father's House" both peaked at number 27 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. "Amazing!" reached number 5 on the chart. The album itself peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart at number 6 on the Official Charts Company UK Christian & Gospel Albums chart.

Release and promotion

The album's lead single and title track, "Washed" was announced through teasers released to Instagram Reels.[3][4] The song was initially released on September 19, 2026 to digital download and streaming formats;[5][6] it was later released to Christian radio in April 2026,[7] but had already been impacting Christian radio before then.[8] With the song's release, it was supported with the release of an official music video, which was uploaded to YouTube.[9] On January 9, 2026, "Thank God I'm Free". a collaboration with Morgan, was released as the album's second single.[10][11] The song was supported with the release of an official music video, which was uploaded the YouTube.[12][13]

"Father's House", a ballad in collaboration with Violet Knull, was released on May 8, 2026 as the final predecessor to Washed's release.[14][15] In addition to a music video being uploaded to YouTube,[16][17] the song was also promoted with an exclusive performance at Air1 studios.[18] "Amazing!", a collaboration with Queen, was released as the album's fourth and final single on July 17, 2026.[19] With the album's released, the songs "Amazing!", "Takeover", "Welcome Home", "Casa del Padre", and "I Still Believe It" were supported with music videos.[b] Washed will be promoted with the Washed Tour, which will visit seven venues across the United States and last from September 2-25, 2026.[25][26]

Development

Washed primarily demonstrates the styles of contemporary worship music.[2] It was recorded live at Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina during the church's weekly youth nights.[27] The album's intent is to "[capture] a season of worship centered on identity, freedom, and new life in Christ".[28][29] Holiday, the album's producer as well as Elevation Rhythm's creative director, explained the meaning behind the album, saying:

Washed reflects what we've been seeing God do in the lives of young people. Every live album is really a time capsule. We're just trying to put in a bottle what God's doing in our youth.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jubilee CastStarStarStarHalf star[2]

Critical

Speaking for Jubilee Cast, Timothy Yap rated the album 3.5-out-of-5, praising the album's "polished production" and "celebratory spirit", although he criticized its lack of "artistic innovation" and "lyrical depth".[2]

Commercial

Washed contains three charted songs, including "Washed", "Thank God I'm Free", and "Father's House". "Washed" debuted upon the Billboard Hot Christian Songs at number 22.[31] The song received heavy radio impact, topping the Christian Airplay and Christian Adult Contemporary charts[32][33] drawing it to lead the Hot Christian Songs chart in July 2026 and reach number 6 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[34][35] It marked Elevation Rhythm's first leader on the chart.[36] The following two singles, "Thank God I'm Free" and "Father's House", both debuted at their peak position of number 27 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[37][38]

In the United States, the album itself debuted at number 4 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, while in the United Kingdom debuting at number 4 on the Official Charts Company Christian & Gospel Albums chart.[39][40] With the release of Washed, three additional tracks entered the Hot Christian Songs chart, including "Amazing!" at number 5, "Takeover" at number 44, and "Welcome Home" at number 49.[41] Within the next several weeks, "Takeover" rose to number 37,[42] and "Takeover Pt. 2" entered the chart at number 48.[43]

Accolades

Year Organization Nominee / work Category Result Ref.
2026 K-Love Fan Awards "Washed" Worship Song of the Year Nominated [44]

Track listing

Washed track listing[45]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Washed"
4:04
2."Thank God I'm Free" (featuring Lizzie Morgan)
5:04
3."Amazing!" (featuring Josiah Queen)
4:22
4."Father's House" (featuring Violet Knull)
6:00
5."Takeover" (featuring Jonathan Stamper)
  • Jonathan Stamper
  • Holiday
  • Wong
5:12
6."Takeover Pt. 2" (featuring Jonathan Stamper)
3:49
7."Welcome Home" (featuring SEU Worship)
6:24
8."Casa del Padre" (featuring Averly Morillo)
  • Holiday
  • Gamboa
  • Raine
6:00
9."I Still Believe It"
  • Davide Mutendji
  • Tori Elliott
  • Nate Diaz
  • Holiday
2:20
Total length:43:20

Charts

Chart performance for Washed
Chart (2026) Peak
position
UK Christian & Gospel Albums (Official Charts)[39]6
US Top Christian Albums (Billboard)[40]4

Release history

Release history and formats for Washed
Region Date Format(s) Label(s)
Various July 10, 2026 Elevation Worship Records

References

Citations
  1. ↑ "ELEVATION RHYTHM Releases New Album 'WASHED'". GodTube. July 18, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Yap, Timothy (July 18, 2026). "Album Review: ELEVATION RHYTHM's WASHED Overflows with Passion, Even When It Plays It Safe". Jubilee Cast. Hallels. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  3. ↑ Banda, Clive (November 16, 2025). "Elevation Rhythm Preps "WASHED" Following "Goodbye Yesterday" Moment". Worship Chronicle. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Elevation RHYTHM drops a brand-new song, 'Washed'". Niagara County Tribune/Sentinel. September 19, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  5. ↑ Williams, Lindsay (November 24, 2026). "Elevation Rhythm Gets 'Washed' Clean on Bright New Single". Air1. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Elevation RHYTHM drops a brand-new song, 'Washed'". Niagara County Tribune/Sentinel. WNY Papers. September 19, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Washed - Elevation Rhythm". 55 Promotion. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  8. ↑ ""WASHED" – Elevation Rhythm". KNWI. February 2, 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  9. ↑ Washed | Elevation Rhythm (video) (Media notes). Elevation Worship Records. September 18, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2026 – via YouTube.
  10. ↑ Savage, Scott (February 16, 2026). "Faith Behind The Song: 'Thank God I'm Free' Elevation Rhythm and Lizzie Morgan". Air1. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Elevation Rhythm Releases New Single 'Thank God I'm Here' Featuring Lizzie Morgan". GodTube. January 9, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  12. ↑ "JFFH News: Elevation Rhythm Releases New Songs "Thank God I'm Free"". Jesus Freak Hideout. Merge PR. January 9, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  13. ↑ Carpenter, Abby (January 9, 2026). "ELEVATION RHYTHM Releases New Song "Thank God I'm Free"". FreeCCM. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  14. ↑ Laxton, Mike (May 8, 2026). "New Music: Elevation Rhythm Releases New Song "FATHER'S HOUSE"". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  15. ↑ "ELEVATION RHYTHM releases new ballad 'Father's House'". Niagara County Tribune/Sentinel. WNY Papers. May 8, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Elevation Rhythm Releases New Single 'FATHER'S HOUSE'". GodTube. May 8, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  17. ↑ Bajalan, Clara (May 8, 2026). "Elevation Rhythm Releases Heartfelt New Ballad "Father's House" Featuring Violet Knull". Jubilee Cast. Hallels. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  18. ↑ Witt, Jason (June 15, 2026). "Exclusive Performance: 'Father's House' Elevation Rhythm". Air1. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  19. ↑ Mower, Maxim (July 17, 2026). "'Amazing!' by Elevation Rhythm & Josiah Queen". Holler. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  20. ↑ Amazing! | Elevation Rhythm & Josiah Queen (video) (Media notes). Elevation Worship Records. July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026 – via YouTube.
  21. ↑ Takeover | Elevation Rhythm & Jonathan Stamper (video) (Media notes). Elevation Worship Records. July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026 – via YouTube.
  22. ↑ Welcome Home | Elevation Rhythm & SEU Worship (video) (Media notes). Elevation Worship Records. July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026 – via YouTube.
  23. ↑ Casa del Padre | Elevation Rhythm & Averly Morillo (video) (Media notes). Elevation Worship Records. July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026 – via YouTube.
  24. ↑ I Still Believe It | Elevation Rhythm (video) (Media notes). Elevation Worship Records. July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026 – via YouTube.
  25. ↑ "JFH News: Elevation Rhythm Announces the Washed Tour". Jesus Freak Hideout. Merge PR. June 16, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  26. ↑ Bajalan, Clara (June 16, 2026). "Elevation Rhythm Announces WASHED Tour, Bringing Worship and Community to Seven Cities This Fall". Jubilee Cast. Hallels. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  27. ↑ "ELEVATION RHYTHM Releases New Album WASHED Today". The Z. July 17, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  28. ↑ Bajalan, Clara (July 18, 2026). "ELEVATION RHYTHM Releases New Live Album "WASHED" Following No. 1 Christian Radio Hit". Jubilee Cast. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  29. ↑ "ELEVATION RHYTHM Releases New Album 'WASHED'". GodTube. July 18, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  30. ↑ "JFH News: Elevation Rhythm Releases New Live Album, Washed". Jesus Freak Hideout. July 17, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  31. ↑ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of October 4, 2025". Billboard. October 4, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  32. ↑ "Hot Christian Adult Contemporary: Week of June 11, 2026". Billboard. July 11, 2026. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  33. ↑ "Christian Airplay: Week of June 11, 2026". Billboard. July 11, 2026. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  34. ↑ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of July 4, 2026". Billboard. July 4, 2026. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  35. ↑ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles: Week of July 4, 2026". Billboard. July 4, 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  36. ↑ Penuell, Russell (July 1, 2026). "Elevation Rhythm Earns First Hot Christian Songs No. 1 With 'Washed'". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  37. ↑ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of January 24, 2026". Billboard. January 24, 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  38. ↑ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of May 23, 2026". Billboard. May 23, 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  39. 1 2 "Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart on 27/7/2026 – Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  40. 1 2 "Elevation Rhythm Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  41. ↑ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of August 1, 2026". Billboard. August 1, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  42. ↑ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of August 8, 2026". Billboard. August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  43. ↑ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of August 15, 2026". Billboard. August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  44. ↑ "K-LOVE Announces the Nominees for the 13th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards". Gospel Music Association. May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  45. ↑ Washed - Album by Elevation Rhythm (audio) (Media notes). Elevation Worship Records. July 17, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026 – via Spotify.
Notes
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  2. ↑ Attributed to multiple sources: [20][21][22][23][24]
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