Crowder Digs Up New No. 1 on Christian Radio Charts With ‘Grave Robber’

Crowder crowns Billboard’s Christian Airplay and Christian AC Airplay charts, dated May 4, with “Grave Robber.” The song is his fifth and third leader on the lists, respectively. The single drew 5.8 million audience impressions among Christian Airplay reporting stations April 19-25, according to Luminate. It gained by 1% in plays among Christian AC Airplay panelists.

Crowder, a.k.a. David Crowder, from Texarkana, Texas, co-wrote the track with Ben Glover and Jeff Sojka, both of whom produced it.

Prior to “Grave Robber,” Crowder charted two holiday songs on Christian Airplay: his duet with Tommee Profitt, “Carol of the Bells,” hit No. 6 and “The Elf Song” reached No. 34, both in December. He boasts 12 career top 10s on the tally.

“In the House” became Crowder’s fourth Christian Airplay chart-topper in February 2022, dominating for five frames. It was preceded by “Good God Almighty,” which also led for five weeks starting in May 2021. “All My Hope,” featuring Tauren Wells, led for two frames in March 2018 and “Come as You Are” ruled for two weeks in March 2015.

On Christian AC Airplay, “Grave Robber” follows Crowder’s leaders “In the House” (four weeks at No. 1 beginning in February 2022) and “Good God Almighty” (five weeks starting in May 2021).

Crowder is set to perform at amphitheater The Caverns in Pelham, Tenn., with featured artist TAYA, of Hillsong United, on July 27. “Grave Robber” is expected to introduce his next LP. He boasts three No. 1s on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart: Milk & Honey, in 2021, American Prodigal (2016) and Neon Steeple (2014).