Chain Breaker

"Chain Breaker" is the debut single from Christian rock artist Zach Williams from his debut studio album Chain Breaker. The song peaked at No.1 on the Hot Christian Songs for nine weeks. It has also been recorded by Southern Gospel Artists, Triumphant Quartet on their Thankful album and by The Gaither Vocal Band on their, We Have This Moment album.

"Chain Breaker"
Single by Zach Willams
from the album Chain Breaker
ReleasedMay 24, 2016 (2016-05-24)
GenreCountry Christian gospel
Length3:16
LabelEssential
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jonathan Smith
Zach Willams singles chronology
"Chain Breaker"
(2016)		 "Old Church Choir"
(2016)
Music video
"Chain Breaker" on YouTube

Background

"Chain Breaker" was written by Williams together with Jonathan Smith and Mia Fieldes.[1] It was one of the first songs he and Jonathan Smith wrote together. When Smith played it for the staff at Provident, they wanted to sign him right away.[2]

Music video

The official music video was released on October 24, 2016 on Zach Williams' Vevo channel.[3]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Chain Breaker"Zachary Stephen WilliamsJonathan Smith3:16

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[13] Platinum 1,000,000

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

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References
  1. Law, Jeannie (October 24, 2016). "Rocker-Turned-Christian Musician Zach Williams Breaks Free From Drugs and Alcohol With 'Chain Breaker' (Interview)". The Christian Post.
  2. "Zach Williams on His Chart-Topping 2017: 'I Am Doing What God Wants Me to Do'". Billboard. December 12, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  3. "Zach Williams - Chain Breaker (Official Music Video)". zachwilliamsVEVO. November 9, 2017 – via YouTube.
  4. "Zach Williams Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  5. "Zach Williams Chart History (Christian Digital)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  6. "Zach Williams Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  7. "Zach Williams Chart History (Hot Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  8. "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End 2016 - Billboard". Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  9. "Hot Rock Songs - Year-End 2016 - Billboard". Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  10. "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End 2017 - Billboard". Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  11. "Hot Rock Songs - Year-End 2017 - Billboard". Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  12. "Hot Christian Songs – Decade-End 2010s". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  13. "American single certifications – Zach Williams – Chain Breaker". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 9, 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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