TWO-TIME GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER ZACH WILLIAMS RELEASES BOLD NEW SINGLE “HATED” AHEAD OF ALBUM RELEASE JESUS LOVES

 

NEWS SOURCE: EPIC
August 22, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 22, 2025) – Two-time GRAMMY® award-winning artist Zach Williams unleashed his brand-new song “Hated,” the fourth single from his highly anticipated upcoming album Jesus Loves, arriving September 19. Alongside the release, a lyric video is now live on YouTube, amplifying the track’s unapologetic message.

“Hated” explores the challenges of staying true to your faith in a culture that doesn’t always accept it. Instead of chasing the world’s fleeting approval, the song calls listeners to anchor their identity in Christ—reminding us that eternal hope far outweighs temporary acceptance.

“This song is about making peace with the fact that not everyone will understand or agree with your faith,” Williams shares. “At the end of the day, I’d rather be known for following Jesus than for compromising who I am to fit in.”

Jesus Loves is available for pre-order and pre-save/add now, with exclusive CD and vinyl editions available. Fans can stream “Hated”today and secure their copy of the 12-track project, already being hailed as Williams’ most personal to date.

Williams has already given fans a glimpse into the record with the Top 10 single “Jesus Loves,” as well as other advance releases, “Killed A Man” and “Friend in High Places. With his signature blend of southern grit, soaring vocals and raw storytelling, Williams continues to deliver songs that resonate deeply with misfits, prodigals and church kids alike.

This fall, Williams will take this new music on the road with the Revival Nightstour, hitting cities across the country with We The Kingdom, Ben Fuller and Leanna Crawford.

With 4 RIAA Platinum-certified singles, 2 GOLD singles, and 2 GOLD albums to his name, Zach Williams continues to inspire audiences and impact generations across genres.

For more information, visit zachwilliamsmusic.com or follow @zachwilliamsmusic.

ABOUT ZACH WILLIAMS: Over the last few years, two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Zach Williams has established himself as a force to be reckoned with. From sold-out headline performances to multiple number-one radio singles and over 1.5 billion on-demand streams, Williams has used his unique blend of southern rock, country, and faith-filled songs to deliver a deeply personal message of redemption that has connected with audiences across the globe.

• 2-time GRAMMY Award winner

• 4 Platinum RIAA Single certifications

• 2 GOLD Single certifications

• 2 GOLD Album certifications

His gold-certified and GRAMMY Award-winning duet with Dolly Parton, “There was Jesus,” topped the Pandora Top Spins chart for twelve consecutive weeks, was named one of Pandora’s top 100 songs, and he performed the groundbreaking track at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards. In 2022, Williams returned with his third full-length album, ‘A Hundred Highways’, and released an extended edition in 2024 featuring collaborations with Lee Brice and his second collaboration with Dolly Parton. His book, Rescue Story: Faith, Freedom, and Finding My Way Home, is now available nationwide, alongside his new children’s picture book, A Little More Like Jesus. Zach and his family live near Nashville, Tennessee.

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