Derek Webb of Caedmon’s Call, From Christian Music Icon to Choosing Authenticity Over Fame

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Derek Webb, one of the most influential figures in modern Christian music and a founding member of Caedmon’s Call.

Webb helped define an era of Christian music, with career sales approaching one million records, ten GMA Dove Award nominations, three Dove Award wins, and six number one Christian radio hits. His impact on the genre is undeniable and lasting.

Check out his music here: https://www.derekwebb.com/

Yet today, Derek Webb is not chasing fame, radio charts, or sold out venues.

In this conversation, he reflects on his early rise, the pressures that come with commercial success, and the deliberate decision to step away from the spotlight in order to pursue a more honest and independent creative life. Webb shares why being authentic and true to himself matters more now than recognition or numbers, while also expressing deep gratitude for the success and opportunities that shaped his career.

The episode explores how Derek has learned to hold both truths at once, honoring what came before while refusing to be defined by it. He talks candidly about freedom, integrity, faith, and what it means to keep creating when the goal is no longer applause but alignment.

This is a thoughtful, grounded conversation with an artist who has already “made it” and chose something deeper instead.

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