Revere Featuring Darlene Zschech and William McDowell Release "Way Maker"

A new version of worship favorite "Way Maker" is now available from Revere and fronted by William McDowell and Darlene Zschech. They've recently shared, "We've been singing it and we've heard it in different versions, but the best-kept secret about 'Way Maker' is that it was born in Nigeria. Our hope with the Revere version is to gently help steer the church away from a production culture where the emphasis can, mistakenly, become a love for worship, to a reverential culture where the focus is, clearly and firmly, a love for Christ."
In her introductory comments on the video, Darlene Zschech unveils the best kept secret about this song that has taken the western world by storm - it is from Africa.
"Way Maker" has also become an anthem over the past weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous hospitals have been playing the song from their rooftops to the parking lots, taking a few moments to pray for those impacted by the virus as well as to honor those who are tirelessly working the front lines to battle this pandemic. And just this weekend, the song was sung by thousands who took to the streets in Minneapolis, MN during a protest march to honor the life of George Floyd and to fight against racism.
"For years, we have longed to see the songs of other nations meaningfully impact the global church," shares Jonathan Brown, President, Integrity Music. "'Way Maker' has accomplished more than our wildest dreams. It is our great joy to celebrate this powerful artist's accomplishment. Way to go, Sinach!"
Sinach, whose full name is Osinachi Okoro, is the songwriter to "Way Maker." From being sung in churches around the world to numerous versions recorded by many of today's top artists, "Way Maker" has made a global impact in truly unprecedented ways. More than 60 recording artists have covered the song, such as Leeland, Michael W. Smith - whose version went to No. 1 at radio, Mandisa, Bethel, Passion (feat. Kristian Stanfill, Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes), Miranda Curtis, American Idol contestants Genevieve Linkowski and David Archuletta, and most recently Revere featuring Darlene Zschech and William McDowell.
At press time, Sinach's 'Way Maker" music video has more than 151 million views (video below), while Leeland's version has received more than 67 million streams and the video has more than 27 million views. "Way Maker" also been adopted as a modern worship standard within the global church, climbing to the top four on CCLI's US Chart.
Tags : Darlene Zschech and William McDowell Darlene Zschech Hillsong Darlene Zschech william mcdowell Revere Featuring Darlene Zschech and William McDowell "Way Maker" Integrity Music sinach
Hot Trends
-
Lauren Daigle Announces New Single “Let It Be A Hallelujah” Releasing August 1, 2025
-
Recent Accident Inspires Forrest Frank’s New Single "Lemonade (feat. The Figs)"
-
Two Additional Allegations Surface Against Former Newsboys Frontman Michael Tait
-
Skyler Derrington, 13-Year-Old Survivor of Texas Flood, Pens “Hallelujah;” Tribute to Beloved Camp Mystic
-
"Finished" by Caleb and John: A Soul-Stirring Anthem Celebrating Christ’s Complete Victory
-
Forrest Frank Turns Pain into Praise with New Single “Lemons Into Lemonade”
-
The Oak Ridge Boys Announce 2025 "American Made Christmas Tour"
-
Riley Clemmons Offers Prayers and Support Following Texas Flooding Tragedy at Camp Mystic
-
Lauren Daigle Releases Long-Shelved Worship Anthem “Let It Be a Hallelujah”
-
Story Behind Chris Tomlin's New Song "Is He Worthy?"
-
Lauren Daigle Surprises Camp Mystic Survivor Who Rewrote “Hallelujah” in Tribute to Fallen Campers
-
Gospel Music Association Announces Nominees for 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards
-
The Tragic End of Kingdom Heir's Founder Steve French
-
Gracie Binion (formerly MDSN) Releases Bold New Single “Easy To Please”
-
Yancy's Heartfelt Response to Her Dove Award Nomination for “That’s My King”
Most Popular
-
Lauren Daigle Announces New Single “Let It Be A Hallelujah” Releasing August 1, 2025
-
Recent Accident Inspires Forrest Frank’s New Single "Lemonade (feat. The Figs)"
-
Two Additional Allegations Surface Against Former Newsboys Frontman Michael Tait
-
Skyler Derrington, 13-Year-Old Survivor of Texas Flood, Pens “Hallelujah;” Tribute to Beloved Camp Mystic
-
"Finished" by Caleb and John: A Soul-Stirring Anthem Celebrating Christ’s Complete Victory
-
Forrest Frank Turns Pain into Praise with New Single “Lemons Into Lemonade”
-
The Oak Ridge Boys Announce 2025 "American Made Christmas Tour"
-
Riley Clemmons Offers Prayers and Support Following Texas Flooding Tragedy at Camp Mystic
-
Lauren Daigle Releases Long-Shelved Worship Anthem “Let It Be a Hallelujah”
-
Story Behind Chris Tomlin's New Song "Is He Worthy?"
-
Lauren Daigle Surprises Camp Mystic Survivor Who Rewrote “Hallelujah” in Tribute to Fallen Campers
-
Gospel Music Association Announces Nominees for 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards
-
The Tragic End of Kingdom Heir's Founder Steve French
-
Gracie Binion (formerly MDSN) Releases Bold New Single “Easy To Please”
-
Yancy's Heartfelt Response to Her Dove Award Nomination for “That’s My King”