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"Grave Robber"
Single by Crowder
from the album The Exile
LanguageEnglish
ReleasedNovember 10, 2023
Genre
Length2:50
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Crowder singles chronology
"God Really Loves Us"
(2022) 		"Grave Robber"
(2023) 		"— [DASH]"
(2024)

"Grave Robber" is a song by American Christian musician musician Crowder. The song was released as a single on November 10, 2023, through Sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG.[1][2][3] It was the lead single of Crowder's 2024 studio album The Exile.[4][5]

Background

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Crowder stated that "Grave Robber" is inspired by the biblical story of Lazarus, in which a friend of Jesus' is miraculously brought back to life.[6][7]

Chart performance

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"Grave Robber" reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart,[8] No. 1 on the Christian Airplay[9] and AC charts,[10] No. 24 on the Christian Streaming Songs chart,[11] and No. 2 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[12][3]

Zach Williams version

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On July 19, 2024, Crowder released a second edition of the song, which featured guest vocals from Zach Williams.[13]

Track listing

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Original version
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Grave Robber"
2:50
Total length:2:50
Zach Williams version
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Grave Robber" (with Zach Williams)
2:50
Total length:2:50

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ "David Crowder Discography, Crowder Artist Database, Crowder Lyrics, David Crowder*Band, David Crowder Band | Jesusfreakhideout.com". Jesusfreakhideout. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  2. ^ Wright, Vince (2024-07-21). "Is 'Grave Robber' Biblical? | The Berean Test". Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  3. ^ a b "Crowder Earns His Fifth Number One Song With 'Grave Robber'". CCM Magazine. 2024-05-09. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  4. ^ "The EXILE". Spotify. Retrieved 2024-12-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "CROWDER RELEASES BRAND NEW ALBUM 'THE EXILE' TODAY (5.31) VIA SIXSTEPSRECORDS/CAPITOL CMG". Capitol Christian Music Group. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  6. ^ "Meaning of "Grave Robber" by Crowder". www.songtell.com. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  7. ^ Parkerson, Erica. "A Conversation with David Crowder About the Bible Story Behind His Song "Grave Robber"". SPIRIT 105.3. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  8. ^ a b "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  9. ^ a b "Christian Airplay". Billboard. 2013-11-28. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  10. ^ a b "Christian AC Airplay". Billboard. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  11. ^ a b "Christian Streaming Songs". Billboard. 2013-11-28. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  12. ^ a b "Christian Digital Song Sales". Billboard. 2013-11-29. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  13. ^ "Grave Robber (feat. Zach Williams) (Single) by Crowder | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". www.newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  14. ^ Cusson, Michael (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  15. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs". Billboard. 2014-12-09. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  16. ^ Cusson, Michael (2013-01-02). "Christian AC Airplay Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  17. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales". Billboard. 2014-12-09. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
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