Peace Be Still (Hope Darst album) explained

Peace Be Still
Type:	studio
Artist:	Hope Darst
Cover:	Peace Be Still - Hope Darst (Album).jpg
Border:	yes
Alt:	Peace Be Still Album Cover
Recorded:	2020
Studio:	The Tracking Room, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genre:	Contemporary worship contemporary Christian music
Label:	Fair Trade Services Columbia
Producer:	Jonathan Smith Max Corwin

Peace Be Still is the debut studio album by American contemporary Christian singer Hope Darst. The album was released on August 21, 2020,^[1] by Fair Trade Services and Columbia Records. The album was produced by Jonathan Smith and Max Corwin.

The album has been supported by the release of "Peace Be Still" and "Promise Keeper" as singles. "Peace Be Still" peaked at No. 2 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. "Promise Keeper" peaked at No. 26 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. "Set Free" was released as a promotional single. The album debuted at number 23 on Billboards Top Christian Albums Chart in the United States.

Release and promotion

Singles

Hope Darst released "Peace Be Still" as the lead single to the album on February 7, 2020.^[2] "Peace Be Still" peaked at number six on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.^[3] "Peace Be Still" received a nomination for the GMA Dove Award Worship Recorded Song of the Year at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards.^[4]

"Promise Keeper" was released to Christian radio in the United States on December 26, 2020, as the second single from the album.^[5] "Promise Keeper" peaked at No. 26 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.^[6] "Promise Keeper" received a nomination for the GMA Dove Award Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards.^[7]

Promotional singles

Hope Darst initially released "Promise Keeper" and "Set Free" as the two promotional singles in the lead-up to the release of the album on July 10, 2020, launching the album's digital pre-order.^[8]

Critical reception

Joshua Andre in his 365 Days of Inspiring Media review, said: "I'm of the opinion that though some lyrics are cliché overall, the heart for Jesus and the passion behind the album still ring true. Peace Be Still may not be my favourite album of the year, but it is an album that will bless and inspire you," Jesus Freak Hideout's Joel Zaloum wrote a negative review of the album, saying: "There's no doubt Hope Darst has the potential to make it big in the Christian music scene, and she's obviously well on her way to doing so. But for this reviewer, her popularity says a lot more about the current state of popular Christian music then anything else. While I cannot deny her obvious enthusiasm and heart for the Lord, as an album, Peace Be Still is a miss." "Hope’s powerful and gorgeous vocals keep me hanging on every word she sings. She invites listeners into her life by sharing what's on her heart. The standout songs each feature an engaging and emotive musical style while phrasing her prayer-filled songs in a creative and personal way, making it one of my top worship albums of the year."^[9]

Commercial performance

In the United States, Peace Be Still debuted at number 23 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart dated September 5, 2020.^[10]

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.^[11]

• Jacob Arnold — drums, percussion
• Jess Barrios — make-up
• Max Corwin — bass, editing, engineer, keyboards, producer, programming
• Dave Curran — bass
• Hope Darst — primary artist, background vocals
• Austin Davis — drums, percussion, programming
• Connor Dwyer — design
• Rachel Dwyer — design
• Taylor Johnson — acoustic guitar, electric guitar
• Elizabeth Lamb — viola
• Jeremy Larson — cello, string arrangements, strings, viola, violin
• Tim Lauer — keyboards, programmer, programming
• Joe LePorta — cello, mastering, string arrangements, viola, violin
• Robert Marvin — programming
• Brenton Miles — engineer
• Sean Moffitt — engineer, mixing
• David Ramirez — programming
• James Rueger — A&R
• Jonathan Smith — acoustic guitar, background vocals, bass, electric guitar, keyboards, organ, piano, producer, programming
• Jacob Sooter — piano
• Matt Stanfield — keyboards, piano, programming, synthesizer

Charts

Year-end charts

Release history

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Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
Various	August 21, 2020

External links

• on PraiseCharts

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hope Darst Releases Debut Album 'Peace Be Still' CCM Magazine . Cluver . Ross . August 21, 2020 . . October 5, 2021.
2. Web site: Fair Trade Records Welcomes Hope Darst To Their Family - TCB . Clarks . Jessie . February 7, 2020 . The Christian Beat . October 5, 2021.
3. Hot Christian Songs Chart Billboard . August 25, 2020 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 5, 2021.
4. Web site: Hope Darst Releases New Live Video Amidst Three GMA Dove Award Nominations : News : JubileeCast . Yap . Timothy . August 16, 2021 . JubileeCast . October 5, 2021.
5. Web site: Fair Trade Radio Team on Instagram: ""This song was written as a declaration of who I believe God is, a promise keeper. I love the bridge of this song because I have had to…" . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CHQyIHAhjl0 . December 26, 2021 . registration. Fair Trade Radio Team . November 6, 2020 . . October 5, 2021.
6. Hot Christian Songs Chart Billboard . March 23, 2021 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 5, 2021.
7. 2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List Billboard . Grein . Paul . August 11, 2021 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 5, 2021.
8. Web site: Hope Darst Releases "Promise Keeper" & "Set Free" - TCB . Clarks . Jessie . July 10, 2020 . The Christian Beat . October 5, 2021.
9. Web site: Peace Be Still by Hope Christian CD Book Reviews NRTeam Member KevinDavis_NRT NewReleaseToday . Chaves . Grace . August 19, 2020 . NewReleaseToday . NRT Media, Inc . October 5, 2021.
10. Top Christian Albums Chart Billboard . September 1, 2020 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 5, 2021.
11. Web site: Peace Be Still - Hope Darst Credits AllMusic . . . October 6, 2021.
12. Top Christian Albums – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . December 2, 2021.