Holy Water (We the Kingdom album) explained

Holy Water
Type:studio
Artist:We the Kingdom
Cover:Holy Water by We the Kingdom (Official Album Cover).png
Recorded:2019–2020
Genre:
Length:53:13
Label:
Producer:We the Kingdom

Holy Water is the debut studio album by American contemporary Christian music band We the Kingdom, which was released via Capitol Christian Music Group on August 7, 2020.[1] The album features guest appearance by Bethel Music, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Maverick City Music, and Bear Rinehart.

The album was preceded by the release of "Dancing on the Waves", "Holy Water", "Don't Tread on Me", "God So Loved", and "Child of Love" as singles. "Holy Water" went on to become the band's breakthrough hit, peaking at No. 2 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. "Don't Tread on Me" peaked at No. 40 on Hot Christian Songs. "God So Loved" was the band's second Hot Christian Songs top ten single, peaking at No. 4.

Holy Water achieved commercial success in the United States, the album having debuted at No. 4 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart. Holy Water has garnered a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards. The album won the GMA Dove Award Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards.

Release and promotion

Singles

"Dancing on the Waves" was released as the first single from the album on August 16, 2019.[2] "Holy Water" was released on September 13, 2019, as the second single from the album.[3] The song was the band's breakthrough hit single, peaking at number six on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart,[4] number two on Hot Christian Songs chart,[5] and number one on Christian Airplay.[6] On April 24, 2020, "Don't Tread on Me" was released as the third single from the album.[7] "Don't Tread on Me" peaked at number 40 on the Hot Christian Songs Chart.[8] "God So Loved" was released as the fourth single from the album on May 29, 2020.[9] "God So Loved" peaked at number five on Hot Christian Songs chart,[10] and number one on the Christian Airplay chart.[11]

Promotional singles

On July 3, 2020, We the Kingdom released "Child of Love" as the first promotional single from the album,[12] concurrently launching the album's pre-order.[13] "No Doubt About It" was released as the second promotional single from the album on July 24, 2020.[14]

Reception

Critical response

In a positive review from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Joshua Andre lauded We the Kingdom for being "extremely good" on their debut project, and remarked the band "is probably the most energetic band since Rend Collective." CCM Magazine's Ross Cluver gave a favourable review of the album, describing it as "one of the strongest worship projects so far this year." NewReleaseToday's Grace Chaves praised the album, describing it as "fresh and different" compared to other worship albums, and the overall impact being "powerful and beautiful in so many ways."[15] Jesus Freak Hideout's Alex Caldwell says in his four star review: "Holy Water is a refreshing album for these troubled times, and a reminder that the author of all things created music in all of its forms."

Accolades

Awards
YearOrganizationAwardResultRef
2021Grammy AwardsBest Contemporary Christian Music Album[16]
Billboard Music AwardsTop Christian Album[17]
GMA Dove AwardsPop/Contemporary Album of the Year[18]

Commercial performance

In the United States, Holy Water debuted at number four on the Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart dated August 22, 2020.[19] concurrently debuting and on the Top Album Sales at No. 55.[20]

Track listing

All songs were written by We the Kingdom (Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Andrew Bergthold and Martin Cash), except where noted.

Personnel

We the Kingdom

Additional musicians

Choir (Tracks 1, 3, 6 & 10)

Charts

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for Holy Water
Chart (2020)Position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[22] 51
Chart (2021)Position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[23] 11
Chart (2022)Position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[24] 26
Chart (2023)Position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[25] 37

Release history

RegionDateVersionFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
VariousStandardAugust 7, 2020Capitol Christian Music Group
DeluxeJanuary 8, 2021
Deluxe
January 29, 2021

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: We The Kingdom Releases Debut Album 'Holy Water' . Clarks . Jessie . August 7, 2020 . The Christian Beat . October 16, 2020.
  2. Web site: Dancing On the Waves (Live) - Single by We The Kingdom on Apple Music . August 16, 2019 . . United States . . October 16, 2020.
  3. Web site: Holy Water - Single by We The Kingdom on Apple Music . September 13, 2019 . . United States . . October 16, 2020.
  4. Holy Water Chart History Billboard . . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 16, 2020.
  5. Holy Water Chart History Billboard . . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 16, 2020.
  6. We The Kingdom Dons Christian Airplay Chart Crown With 'Holy Water' Billboard . Asker . Jim . March 12, 2020 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 16, 2020.
  7. Web site: We The Kingdom Releases Sophomore Single "Don't Tread On Me" . Clarks . Jessie . April 24, 2020 . The Christian Beat . October 16, 2020.
  8. Don't Tread On Me Chart History Billboard . . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 16, 2020.
  9. Web site: God So Loved - Single by We The Kingdom on Apple Music . May 29, 2020 . . United States . . October 16, 2020.
  10. God So Loved Chart History Billboard . . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 16, 2020.
  11. We The Kingdom, Titus Showers and Jermaine Dolly Dominate Religious Charts Billboard . Asker . Jim . October 15, 2020 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 16, 2020.
  12. Web site: We The Kingdom Drops New Single "Child of Love" Ahead of Debut Album : News : JubileeCast . July 4, 2020 . Hallels . October 16, 2020.
  13. Web site: We The Kingdom Releases 'Child of Love' – CCM Magazine . Cluver . Ross . July 4, 2020 . . October 16, 2020.
  14. Web site: We The Kingdom Releases 'No Doubt About It' – CCM Magazine . Cluver . Ross . July 24, 2020 . . October 16, 2020.
  15. Web site: Holy Water by We The Kingdom Christian CD Book Reviews NRTeam Member GraceChaves_NRT NewReleaseToday . Davis . Kevin . August 4, 2020 . NewReleaseToday . NRT Media, Inc. . October 16, 2020.
  16. 2021 Grammy Nominations: See the Full List Billboard . Warner . Denise . November 24, 2020 . . November 25, 2020.
  17. Web site: Billboard Music Awards Announce 2021 Nominees For Top Christian/Gospel Artist, Song & Album - TCB . Longs . Herb . April 29, 2021 . The Christian Beat . April 30, 2021.
  18. GMA Dove Awards Winners 202: Full List Billboard . Nicholson . Jessica . October 22, 2021 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 26, 2021.
  19. Top Christian Albums Chart Billboard . August 18, 2020 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 16, 2020.
  20. Top Album Sales Chart Billboard . August 18, 2020 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 16, 2020.
  21. Web site: We The Kingdom sheet music from the album Holy Water PraiseCharts . PraiseCharts . PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. . October 16, 2020.
  22. Top Christian Albums – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . December 2, 2021.
  23. Top Christian Albums – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . December 2, 2021.
  24. Top Christian Albums – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . December 4, 2022.
  25. Top Christian Albums – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . February 11, 2024.

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