A Family Christmas | |
Type: | EP |
Artist: | We the Kingdom |
Cover: | A Family Christmas - We the Kingdom.jpg |
Alt: | A Family Christmas EP cover |
Studio: | Ed Cash's home studio, Franklin, Tennessee |
Genre: | |
Length: | 25:10 |
Label: | |
Producer: | We the Kingdom |
Prev Title: | Live At Ocean Way Nashville |
Prev Year: | 2021 |
Next Year: | 2022 |
A Family Christmas is the sixth extended play by American contemporary Christian music band We the Kingdom. The EP was released via Capitol Christian Music Group on October 22, 2021.[1] The EP features guest appearances by Dante Bowe, Maverick City Music, and Chris Tomlin.
The EP was supported by the release of "Still Can’t Sleep On Christmas Eve" and "Silent Night (Heavenly Peace)" as singles.
The EP peaked at No. 44 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in the United States. A Family Christmas received a GMA Dove Award nomination for Christmas / Special Event Album of the Year at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards.[2]
On October 20, 2021, We the Kingdom announced that A Family Christmas EP was slated for release on October 22.[3] The EP contains six tracks, including guest appearances from Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music on the song "Silent Night (Heavenly Place)" and Chris Tomlin on the song "Christmas Day".[4] The EP was recorded in Ed Cash's home studio in Franklin, Tennessee.[5]
"Still Can’t Sleep On Christmas Eve" and "Silent Night (Heavenly Peace)" were released to Christian radio in the United States as the lead singles from the EP.[6]
Joshua Andre in his 365 Days of Inspiring Media review wrote a favourable review of the extended play, saying: "With nothing much more needing to be said about We The Kingdom and their debut Christmas project; this release is especially moving and inspiring," further adding that "every track has no discernible weaknesses in any aspect."
All tracks were written by Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, and Andrew Bergthold, except where stated.