# Known (song)

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2018 single by Tauren Wells

"Known" Single by Tauren Wells from the album Hills and Valleys Released June 23, 2018 (2018-06-23)[1] Recorded 2017 Genre Christian rock, Christian pop, worship Length 3:21[2] Label Reunion Songwriters Ethan Hulse Tauren Wells Jordan Sapp[3] Producer Jordan Sapp Tauren Wells singles chronology "War Cry" (2018) "Known" (2018) "Echo" (2018) Music video "Known" on YouTube

"**Known**" is a song by American [Christian rock](/source/Christian_rock) and [pop](/source/Contemporary_Christian_music) artist [Tauren Wells](/source/Tauren_Wells). The song was released as the fifth single from his 2017 album *Hills And Valleys* on June 23, 2018.[4] The song peaked at No. 3 on the US [Hot Christian Songs](/source/Hot_Christian_Songs) chart, becoming his fourth Top 10 single from that chart. It departed from the chart after 39 weeks.[5] The song is played in a [D-flat major](/source/D-flat_major) key, and 78 [beats per minute](/source/Beats_per_minute).[6] It became his second [Christian Airplay](/source/Christian_Airplay) No. 1.

It was nominated for the [2019 Grammy Award](/source/61st_Annual_Grammy_Awards) for [Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song](/source/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Contemporary_Christian_Music_Performance%2FSong).[7] It was also nominated for Top Christian Song at the [2019 Billboard Music Awards](/source/2019_Billboard_Music_Awards).[8]

## Background

"Known" was released on June 23, 2018, as the fifth single from his debut studio album, *Hills And Valleys*.[9] The song was inspired by a quote from Timothy Keller, saying, “to be loved and not known is comforting but superficial, to be known but not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and fully loved is a lot like being loved by God.”[1]

## Music video

A music video for the single "Known" was released on June 30, 2018.[10] The visual features Wells performing the track on stage.[11] The video garnered over 11 million views as of October 2020.[12]

## Track listing

**CD release[13]**

1. "Known" – 3:18

1. "Known (Lead Sheet (Medium Key)" – 3:18

1. "Known (Vocal Demonstration)" – 3:16

1. "Known (High Key With Background Vocals)" – 3:16

1. "Known (High Key Without Background Vocals)" – 3:16

1. "Known (Medium Key With Background Vocals)" – 3:16

1. "Known (Medium Key Without Background Vocals)" – 3:16

1. "Known (Low Key With Background Vocals)" – 3:16

1. "Known (Low Key Without Background Vocals)" – 3:16

- **Digital download**[14]

1. "Known" – 3:18

- **Digital download (Music Video Version)**[15]

1. "Known" – 3:14

## Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2018) Peak position US Christian AC (Billboard)[16] 1 US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[17] 1 US Hot Christian Songs (Billboard)[18] 3 US Christian AC Indicator (Billboard)[19] 1 Year-end charts Chart (2018) Peak position US Weekend 22[20] 1 US Christian CHR (Billboard)[21] 6 US Christian AC (Billboard)[22] 31 US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[23] 25 US Christian Songs (Billboard)[24] 16

## Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales United States (RIAA)[25] Platinum 1,000,000‡ ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Genius_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Genius_1-1) ["Known - Tauren Wells"](https://genius.com/Tauren-wells-known-lyrics). *iTunes*. iTunes. June 23, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Spotify_2-0)** ["Known - Tauren Wells on Spotify"](https://open.spotify.com/artist/3SKza3YPBri1k43LB1Tqy4). *Spotify*. Spotify. June 23, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Known Tauren Wells (Known)"](https://www.praisecharts.com/songs/details/55573/known-sheet-music/). *PraiseCharts*. PraiseCharts. June 23, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Hills and Valleys (Deluxe Edition) - Tauren Wells"](https://music.apple.com/us/album/hills-and-valleys-deluxe-edition/1249506638). iTunes. June 23, 2017. Retrieved August 27, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Known - Tauren Wells Chart History"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/tauren-wells/chart-history/ico/). *Billboard*. February 19, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Key & BPM for Known by Tauren Wells"](https://tunebat.com/Info/Known-Tauren-Wells/1hrF6s6kfXuPv14OrD9v6X). Tunebat. June 23, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Grammy2019_7-0)** Lynch, Joe (December 7, 2018). ["Grammys 2019 Nominees: The Complete List"](https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/8489045/2019-grammy-nominees-full-list). *Billboard*. Retrieved December 7, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Warner, Denise. ["Cardi B Leads 2019 Billboard Music Awards Nominations With 21"](https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/8505581/billboard-music-awards-2019-nominations). *Billboard.com*. Retrieved March 4, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Known - Tauren Wells - From the Album Hills and Valleys"](https://www.amazon.com/Known/dp/B072NFTLHK). *Amazon*. June 30, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Tauren Wells - Known (Official Music Video)"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbQ6Lfh5L14). YouTube. June 30, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Tauren Wells Releases Music Video for Known"](https://jesuswired.com/2018/07/06/tauren-wells-releases-music-video-for-known/). JesusWired. July 6, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Tauren Wells - Known (Official Music Video)"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbQ6Lfh5L14). *Youtube*. Retrieved October 21, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Known Tauren Wells, Daywind"](https://daywind.com/accompaniment-tracks/known/). DayWind.com. Retrieved August 27, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Known - Tauren Wells TIDAL"](https://tidal.com/track/75202408). Tidal. Retrieved August 27, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Known (Music Video Version) - Single"](https://music.apple.com/us/album/known-music-video-version-single/1389634406). iTunes. Retrieved August 27, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Tauren Wells Chart History (Christian AC)"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/tauren-wells/chart-history/ica/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved December 17, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardchristianairplay_Tauren_Wells_17-0)** "[Tauren Wells Chart History (Christian Airplay)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/Tauren-Wells/chart-history/CRI)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved December 17, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardchristiansongs_Tauren_Wells_18-0)** "[Tauren Wells Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/Tauren-Wells/chart-history/ICO)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved February 12, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Tauren Wells Chart History (Christian AC Indicator)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180828093257/https://www.billboard.com/music/tauren-wells/chart-history/christian-ac-indicator). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. [Prometheus Global Media](/source/Prometheus_Global_Media). Archived from [the original](https://www.billboard.com/music/tauren-wells/chart-history/christian-ac-indicator) on August 28, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Weekend 22 - Year-End 2018"](https://theweekend22.podbean.com/e/weekend-22-122918-top-22-songs-of-2018/). Retrieved January 2, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["Christian Pop Songs – Year-End 2018"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190807202936/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2018/hot-christian-chr-songs). *Billboard*. Archived from [the original](https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2018/hot-christian-chr-songs) on August 7, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["Christian AC Songs – Year-End 2018"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190807210827/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2018/hot-christian-adult-contemporary). *Billboard*. Archived from [the original](https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2018/hot-christian-adult-contemporary) on August 7, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["Christian Airplay – Year-End 2018"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2018/christian-airplay-songs). *Billboard*. Retrieved December 4, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["Hot Christian Songs – Year-End 2018"](http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2018/hot-christian-songs). *Billboard*. Retrieved December 4, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-RIAA_25-0)** ["American single certifications – Tauren Wells – Known"](https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Tauren+Wells&ti=Known&format=Single&type=#search_section). [Recording Industry Association of America](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America). Retrieved October 5, 2023.

v t e Tauren Wells Albums Citizen of Heaven Breathe on It EPs Let the Church Sing Singles "Hills and Valleys" "Known" "God's Not Done with You" "Like You Love Me" "Famous For (I Believe)" "Until Grace" "Fake It" "Take It All Back" Featured singles "All My Hope" "Echo" Other songs "Never Lost"

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