Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham Partner with Angel to Present FOR THE ONE — A Groundbreaking Tour Documentary Available Exclusively on Angel.com and the Angel App
Following Lake’s Powerful Easter Performance of “Hard Fought Hallelujah” on American Idol, FOR THE ONE Offers an Intimate, Behind-the-Scenes Worship Concert Experience
Provo, UT—April 28, 2025
Angel, the film & TV platform curated by over one million members of the Angel Guild, has announced that FOR THE ONE, a powerful new documentary that journeys through the stories that gave flight to the Summer Worship Nights tour, is now streaming exclusively on the Angel app and at Angel.com. Produced by Dove Award and Billboard Music Video Award-winning Ken Carpenter and directed by Noah Taher, the film not only highlights dynamic live performances by Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham, but also explores the deeper stories behind their music, revealing the personal and collective experiences that have shaped their artistic journeys.
“FOR THE ONE is a powerful reminder that worship is deeply personal and profoundly unifying. Brandon and Phil’s music has moved millions, and now their story will inspire even more as it finds a home on the Angel App,” said Jared Geesey, Chief Distribution Officer at Angel Studios.
View the FOR THE ONE Trailer HERE
“Never in my life did I think I would be a part of telling a piece of my story in film. I hope the stories encountered through this movie show everyone watching how much they are loved by the ONE. I can’t wait to share this with the world, and I hope people are encouraged by it,” said Phil Wickham.
A celebration of music, vision, and community, FOR THE ONE is more than a behind-the-scenes tour film — it’s a soul-stirring cinematic experience that captures the heartbeat of modern worship. Through intimate storytelling and breathtaking performance footage, the film weaves the passion and purpose of worship leaders Lake and Wickham into an unforgettable tapestry of faith and inspiration.
“My hope for this documentary is that it would not only show what it takes to go on tour, but why the music and touring mean so much to us. Countless lives have been changed, especially ours. Though we’ve had the opportunity to influence many, our focus remains FOR THE ONE,” said Brandon Lake.
With moments both raw and radiant, FOR THE ONE offers viewers a front-row seat to the movement that has inspired millions across the nation, highlighting the transformative power of praise, unity, and surrender.
FOR THE ONE is available now, exclusively on Angel.com and the Angel App.
To learn more about the film, visit angel.com/fortheone
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About Phil Wickham: Phil Wickham is a GRAMMY® nominated, Dove Award-winning modern worship artist whose songs have been sung in churches around the world. His first single off his upcoming record, “The King is in the Room” is a powerful reminder to the truth that Jesus is present with us, ready to move and set people free as we gather in His name. His 2024 Grammy nominated album, I Believe, went to #1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums, while his song “House of the Lord” remained at #1 on the Billboard Christian AC Airplay Chart for multiple weeks. In 2023, Whickham was nominated for two GRAMMY® awards in the category of “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song recognizing the songs “Hymn of Heaven” and “Holy Forever.” At the 2024 GMA Dove Awards, Wickham was the most awarded artist, winning Song of the Year for Holy Forever, Worship Album of the Year for I Believe, as well as Christmas Recorded ASong offo the Year for Manger Throne. From his Gold-certified singles “This is Amazing Grace,” and “Living Hope” to his latest project “I Believe,” Wickham’s music has received over 2 billion streams in the US alone across his catalog and platforms. Wickham’s discography includes ten full-length projects, multiple Christmas releases, and a series of popular Singalong records. In his most recent book release “I Believe Devotional,” Phil invites people on a 14-day journey to living a life of greater faith.
About Brandon Lake: Brandon Lake is a GRAMMY® and GMA Dove Award-winning artist and songwriter. He lives with his wife, Brittany, and their three sons in Charleston, South Carolina. As a worship leader for gatherings around the nation, he has found his purpose in calling followers of Jesus into a posture of freedom and confidence - creating space to boldly declare truth and expect the miraculous. Through releasing his solo albums and collaborating with artists across the country he has taken home five GRAMMY® Awards and has been nominated for a total of twelve over the course of his professional music career. Believing that God has a unique and powerful purpose for each and every one of us, Lake longs to see individuals and families “live free and be everything that God has called them to be.” His Little Lion Lungs book is one of the many projects and resources to serve the home in discovering the powerful weapon of worship. To learn more, visit BrandonLake.co.
About Angel Studios:
Angel Studios is a values-based distribution company for stories that amplify light to mainstream audiences. Through the Angel Guild, over 1.1 million members from more than 170 different countries help decide what film and television projects the studio will market and distribute. Angel Studios is behind the global box office hit, SOUND OF FREEDOM, which has earned $250 million in theatrical box office. Learn more at Angel.com.
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