Peace Be Still (song) explained

Peace Be Still
Cover:Peace Be Still - Hope Darst (Single).jpg
Alt:"Peace Be Still" Single Artwork
Type:single
Artist:Hope Darst
Album:Peace Be Still
Recorded:2020
Genre:Contemporary worship music
Length:
    • (The Selah Session)
Label:Fair Trade Services
Producer:Jonathan Smith
Next Title:Promise Keeper
Next Year:2020

"Peace Be Still" is a song performed by American contemporary Christian singer Hope Darst. The song was released on February 7, 2020, as the lead single from her debut studio album, Peace Be Still (2020).[1] Darst co-wrote the song with Andrew Holt and Mia Fieldes.[2] Jonathan Smith produced the single.

"Peace Be Still" peaked at No. 6 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart. "Peace Be Still" received a nomination for the GMA Dove Award Worship Recorded Song of the Year at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards.

Background

On February 7, 2020, Darst released "Peace Be Still" as her debut single via Fair Trade Services with her debut album slated for release in summer 2020.[3] The song had been originally performed by The Belonging Co and Lauren Daigle, released on The Belonging Co's debut album, All the Earth (2017).[4] On January 10, 2020, Fair Trade Services announced that "Peace Be Still" will be serviced to Christian radio in the United States, the official add date for the single slated on February 28, 2020.[5] Darst shared the story behind the song,[6] saying:

Composition

"Peace Be Still" is composed in the key of A with a tempo of 71 beats per minute and a musical time signature of .[7]

Reception

Critical response

Jonathan Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media gave a positive review of the song, saying "Writing and singing about peace when the world they knew was upside down is quite a wacky concept. But as evident in the song and how strong it is lyrically and musically in my opinion, “Peace Be Still” is a winner!"[8]

Accolades

Music videos

The official lyric video of "Peace Be Still" was published on Hope Darst's YouTube channel on February 7, 2020.[10] The official audio video of the song showcasing the single's artwork was published on YouTube on February 24, 2020.[11] The official performance video for the "Peace Be Still" was availed by Hope Darst on August 16, 2020, to YouTube.[12]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Peace Be Still"
Chart (2020-2021)Peak
position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[13] 6
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[14] 6
US Christian AC (Billboard)[15] 5

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Peace Be Still"
Chart (2020)Position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[16] 42
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[17] 18
US Christian AC (Billboard)[18] 12
US (WAY-FM)[19] 5
Chart (2021)Position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[20] 83

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateVersionFormatLabelRef.
VariousFebruary 7, 2020AlbumFair Trade Services[21]
United StatesFebruary 28, 2020Christian radio
VariousNovember 6, 2020The Selah Session[22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fair Trade Records Welcomes Hope Darst To Their Family - TCB . Clarks . Jessie . February 7, 2020 . The Christian Beat . October 5, 2021.
  2. Web site: Peace Be Still Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music SongSelect® . SongSelect . CCLI . October 5, 2021.
  3. Web site: Hope Darst Drops Debut Single 'Peace Be Still' CCM Magazine . February 12, 2020 . . October 5, 2021.
  4. Web site: Exclusive Premiere: Hope Darst Releases Official Music Video For “Peace Be Still” Positive Encouraging K-LOVE . Williams . Lindsay . August 13, 2020 . . October 5, 2021.
  5. Web site: Hope Darst - Peace Be Still - Daily Play MPE®Daily Play MPE® . January 10, 2020 . Daily Play MPE . October 5, 2021.
  6. Web site: Behind The Song: Hope Darst Shares The Heart Behind Her Debut Single “Peace Be Still” Freeccm.com . Young . Abby . February 11, 2020 . Freeccm.com . October 5, 2021.
  7. Web site: Peace Be Still by Hope Darst . MultiTracks . October 5, 2021.
  8. Web site: Hope Darst – Peace Be Still (Single) 365 Days Of Inspiring Media . Andre . Jonathan . February 7, 2020 . 365 Days of Inspiring Media . October 5, 2021.
  9. Web site: 2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List Billboard . Grein . Paul . August 11, 2021 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 5, 2021.
  10. Web site: Hope Darst - Peace Be Still (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube . February 7, 2020 . . October 5, 2021.
  11. Web site: Hope Darst - Peace Be Still (Official Audio) - YouTube . February 24, 2020 . . October 5, 2021.
  12. Web site: Hope Darst - Peace Be Still (Official Performance Video) - YouTube . August 16, 2020 . . October 5, 2021.
  13. Web site: Hot Christian Songs Chart Billboard . August 25, 2020 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 5, 2021.
  14. Web site: Christian Airplay Chart Billboard . August 28, 2021 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 5, 2021.
  15. Web site: Christian AC Airplay Chart Billboard . September 30, 2020 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 5, 2021.
  16. Web site: Hot Christian Songs - Year-End Billboard . . Billboard-Hollywood . October 5, 2021.
  17. Web site: Christian Airplay Songs - Year-End Billboard . . Billboard-Hollywood . October 5, 2021.
  18. Web site: Christian AC Songs - Year-End Billboard . . Billboard-Hollywood . October 5, 2021.
  19. Web site: WAY-FM Top 20 Songs - Year-End . . WAY-FM . October 5, 2021.
  20. Web site: Hot Christian Songs – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . December 4, 2021.
  21. Web site: Peace Be Still - Single by Hope Darst on Apple Music . February 7, 2020 . . United Kingdom . October 5, 2021.
  22. Web site: Peace Be Still (The Selah Session) - Single by Hope Darst on Apple Music . November 6, 2020 . . United Kingdom . October 5, 2021.

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