Dawn (Rebecca St. James EP) explained

Dawn
Type:EP
Artist:Rebecca St. James
Cover:Dawn (Rebecca St. James EP).jpg
Border:yes
Genre:CCM
Length:26:40
Label:Heritage
Prev Title:I Will Praise You
Prev Year:2011
Next Title:Kingdom Come
Next Year:2022

Dawn is the fifth extended play (EP) by Rebecca St. James. Released on July 24, 2020, Dawn is St. James' first studio recording in nine years and her first with Heritage Music Group.[1] The EP was preceded by the single "Battle Is the Lord's", which was released on June 12, 2020 and features recording artist Brandon Lake.[2]

Background and development

After several years of musical hiatus, St. James recorded and released a cover of "Amazing Grace", with her brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone of the band for King & Country. The song was released in October 2017.[3] She also toured with for King & Country and Casting Crowns on a Christmas tour.[4]

St. James later joined the "Greatest Hits Live" tour from November 2018 and continued through May 2019, with Point of Grace, Avalon, Nicole C. Mullen, Bob Carlisle and NewSong.[5] On 10 January 2019, St. James announced that she was writing music for a new album with frequent collaborator Tedd T. and that she had signed with Heritage Music Group, an imprint of Bethel Music.[6] [7] On 29 April 2020, St. James announced via Facebook live that her new album would be titled Dawn,[8] [9] although she later clarified in an Instagram post that Dawn would be an EP rather than a full-length record.[10]

Critical reception

Dawn received mixed reviews from critics. Jesus Freak Hideout gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars, saying "All things considered, it's a good album, bordering on solid if you like the genre, and at the very least a welcome comeback from a beloved CCM voice." Today's Christian Entertainment gave the album 4.5 out of 5 stars, writing "...Rebecca’s soothing vocals combined with the beautifully arranged music make this EP a must add to your playlists and a perfect companion to spending quiet time with our Savior." Conversely, JubileeCast gave the album 2.5 out of 5 stars, writing "After a nine year wait, Dawn doesn't sound like a Rebecca St. James record. It sounds like a contemporary composite worship record made by her producers with St. James as the guest vocalist."

Singles

The EP's sole single, "Battle Is the Lord's", was released on 12 June 2020 and features guest artist Brandon Lake.[11] It peaked at 48 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, 34 on the Christian Airplay chart, and 24 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[12] [13] [14] A live version of the single was released on 28 March 2021.[15]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Dawns Spotify metadata.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'DAWN' BREAKS FOR REBECCA ST. JAMES JULY 24 . Turning Point Media Relations . 14 July 2020 . Turning Point Media Relations . 7 November 2021.
  2. Web site: Battle Is the Lord's - Single by Rebecca St. James on Apple Music . 12 June 2020 . . United States . . 7 November 2021.
  3. Web site: My Utmost For His Highest: New multi-artist celebration of classic devotional book. Cross Rhythms.
  4. Web site: Rebecca St. James Joining Casting Crowns And For King & Country Holiday Tour. Herb. Longs. www.thechristianbeat.org. 15 October 2017.
  5. Web site: NewSong Announces "Greatest Hits Live" Tour, Featuring Avalon, Nicole C. Mullen, Bob Carlisle, Rebecca St. James, Point Of Grace, More. 2 August 2018. BreatheCast.
  6. Web site: Rebecca St. James on Instagram: "Songwriting day today for my new worship album! With @_teddt_ and @thesethmosley here in Nashville. Prayers for God's hand to be on this…" . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/rebeccast.james/1954086768899246151 . 2021-12-25 . registration. Instagram . Instagram . 3 February 2019.
  7. Web site: Rebecca St. James on Instagram: "So thrilled and honored to have signed with Heritage - Bethel Music's new record label! Please keep us in your prayers as we embark on this…" . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/rebeccast.james/1970616159189126723_1970615178156602670 . 2021-12-25 . registration. Instagram . Instagram . 3 February 2019.
  8. Web site: St. James . Rebecca . Live with Rebecca St. James . facebook.com . Facebook . 7 November 2021.
  9. Web site: Rebecca St. James to Host Live Concert at Home . Premiere Productions . 29 April 2020 . Premier Productions . 7 November 2021.
  10. Web site: St. James . Rebecca . Instagram post. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/rebeccast.james/2333685096502375655 . 2021-12-25 . registration. Instagram . Instagram from Facebook . 7 November 2021.
  11. Web site: St. James . Rebecca . Battle is the Lord's . Amazon . Amazon.com, Inc. . 22 June 2020.
  12. Rebecca St. James Chart History (Hot Christian Songs). Billboard. July 14, 2020.
  13. Rebecca St. James Chart History (Christian Airplay). Billboard . Prometheus Global Media, LLC . 24 June 2020.
  14. Rebecca St. James Chart History (Christian Digital Song Sales). Billboard . Prometheus Global Media, LLC . 24 June 2020.
  15. Web site: Battle Is the Lord's (Live) [feat. Brandon Lake] - Single by Rebecca St. James on Apple Music ]. 26 March 2021 . . United States . . 28 March 2021.
  16. Web site: Dawn . Spotify . Spotify . 7 November 2021.

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