Philip David Wickham[1][citation needed] (born April 5, 1984)[3][4] is an American contemporary Christian singer, musician and songwriter from San Diego, California.

[6] His single "This is Amazing Grace" has been certified Platinum by the RIAA and it topped the 2014 year-end Christian Airplay chart.

Music label, and met Evan's mother, Lisa, in the band Parable; consistently since 1981, they served as worship leaders in their congregation.

[citation needed] Wickham began a full-time music career by touring California and recording his first album, Give You My World, in 2003.

Wickham stated in an interview with ChristianityToday.com, "The album is about how the universe is exploding with the glory of God, and we are compelled to join in with its song.

[4] On August 8, 2008, Wickham released a live worship album, Singalong, recorded at Solid Rock Church in Portland, Oregon with 3,000 in attendance.

[26] Featuring a guest appearance by Brandon Lake, its releases included "Battle Belongs" (No.

[citation needed] Wickham has played Christian worship festivals, e.g., Creation Fest in 2008.

[6] Wickham married Mallory Plotnik in 2008;[citation needed] as of December 2023, the couple was living in San Diego, California, with their four children.

[34][full citation needed] Wickham attends Light Church, a small chapel based in Encinitas, California.

][citation needed] Wickham had surgery to remove a polyp from folds of his vocal cords on April 28, 2014, after which he was prescribed a month of silence to allow the surgical site to heal.

[35][independent source needed] He was uncertain that he would be able to sing again, leading to identity issues and self-doubt; spiritual insights from this period formed the basis for his 2016 album, Children of God.