Artist:Big Daddy Weave
Song:Every Time I Breathe
Album:The Ultimate Collection
Big Daddy Weave is a very successful CCM group. The 2006 single Every Time I Breathe was their first CCM chart topper. Big Daddy Weave was formed in Mobile, AL in 1998. Mike Weaver was leading a youth worship group in Florida when it was suggested that he study at the University of Mobile. And that's where he formed Big Daddy Weave. Weaver is the lead singer and main songwriter. His brother Jay Weaver played bass. The other members are Jeremy Redmon on guitar, Jeff Jones on drums and Joe Shirk on keyboards and sax. After releasing a 2001 album independently, Big Daddy Weave signed with Fervent Records. As I said, Mike Weaver writes most of the songs. Redmon handles production. Every Time I Breathe is from their 2006 album of the same name. Though they had chart success before this, Every Time I Breathe was the first single to top the CCM charts. Mike Weaver says the success came at a good time as the band seemed to be getting in a rut. So they needed a boost. The other thing was Word Records bought Fervent in 2006 and it's likely that they increased Big Daddy Weave's promotion budget. That investment has paid off as Big Daddy Weave have been consistent sellers including when the 2012 single Redeemed was certified Platinum. This comp is a good intro to Big Daddy Weave's music. But it was released in 2011 so it doesn't have any recent songs. Word should do something about that. Word closed Fervent so the 2019 album When the Light Comes is on Curb/Word. That's their latest album. Sadly Jay Weaver died of COVID-19 on Jan. 2, 2002 at age 42. Big Daddy Weave has been on tour but I don't think a replacement has been named. Mike Weaver appeared on the recent Katy Nichole EP. Here's the video for Every Time I Breathe by Big Daddy Weave.
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