The Commission (song) explained

The Commission
Cover:The Commission - Cain.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Cain
Album:Rise Up
Genre:
Label:Provident Label Group
Chronology:Cain
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"The Commission" is a song performed by American Christian country band Cain. The song was released on December 11, 2021, as the third single from their debut studio album, Rise Up (2021). The song was written by Blake Neesmith, Carter Frodge, Logan Cain, Madison Cain, Nick Schwarz, and Taylor Cain.[1]

"The Commission" peaked at number two on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.

Background

On November 29, 2021, the radio team of Provident Label Group announced that "The Commission" will be serviced to Christian radio in the United States, the official add date for the single slated on December 31, 2021.[2]

The song is about the Great Commission, drawing inspiration from –20.[3] Taylor Cain Matz shared the story behind the song,[4] saying:

On April 15, 2022, Cain released a new version of "The Commission" featuring Cody Carnes, accompanied with its lyric video.[5]

Composition

"The Commission" is composed in the key of F with a tempo of 75 beats per minute and a musical time signature of .[6]

Commercial performance

"The Commission" made its debut at number 30 on the US Christian Airplay chart dated December 18, 2021, being the highest ranking debut that week.[7]

"The Commission" debuted at number 50 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated January 8, 2022.[8]

Music videos

The official audio video of "The Commission" was published on Cain's YouTube channel on March 6, 2020.[9] The Song Session video of the song was availed by Essential Worship on March 16, 2020, to YouTube.[10] The official acoustic performance video of the song was published by Cain on YouTube on May 21, 2021.[11] The official lyric video of the song was published by Cain on YouTube on June 11, 2021.[12] [13]

The official music video for "The Commission" premiered on Cain's YouTube channel on December 10, 2021.[14] The music video was filmed on the set of the television drama The Chosen in Utah, the song being featured on a Christmas special episode titled "Christmas With The Chosen: The Messengers".[15]

Cain published the official lyric video for the version of "The Commission" featuring Cody Carnes on April 15, 2022.[16]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "The Commission"
Chart (2021–2022)Peak
position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[17] 2
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[18] 4
US Christian AC (Billboard)[19] 4

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "The Commission"
Chart (2022)Position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[20] 20
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[21] 19
US Christian AC (Billboard)[22] 17

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateVersionFormatLabel
VariousDecember 11, 2021BandProvident Label Group
United StatesDecember 31, 2021Christian radio
VariousApril 15, 2022featuring Cody Carnes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Commission Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music SongSelect® . SongSelect . CCLI . February 4, 2022.
  2. Web site: Provident Radio on Instagram: "Wow, a beautiful new single from @caintheband is the perfect way to start a new week! "The Commission" is going for adds 12/31! " . November 29, 2021 . . February 4, 2022.
  3. Web site: CAIN Unveils "The Commission" Positive Encouraging K-LOVE . Williams . Lindsay . December 16, 2021 . . February 4, 2022.
  4. Web site: Behind The Song: CAIN Shares The Heart Behind Their Song "The Commission" Freeccm.com . Young . Abby . January 12, 2022 . Freeccm.com . February 4, 2022.
  5. Web site: CAIN Re-Imagines "The Commission" With Cody Carnes - TCB . Clarks . Jessie . April 15, 2022 . The Christian Beat . April 26, 2022.
  6. Web site: The Commission (Band Version) by CAIN . MultiTracks . February 4, 2022.
  7. Web site: Christian Airplay – Billboard . December 14, 2021 . . February 4, 2022.
  8. Web site: Hot Christian Songs - Billboard . January 5, 2022 . . February 4, 2022.
  9. Web site: CAIN - "The Commission" (Official Audio) - YouTube . March 6, 2020 . . February 4, 2022.
  10. Web site: CAIN - Commission: Song Session - YouTube . March 16, 2020 . . February 4, 2022.
  11. Web site: CAIN - The Commission (Acoustic Performance) - YouTube . May 21, 2021 . . February 4, 2022.
  12. Web site: CAIN - The Commission (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube . June 11, 2021 . . February 4, 2022.
  13. Web site: CAIN "The Commission" Lyric Video - TCB . Clarks . Jessie . June 11, 2021 . The Christian Beat . February 4, 2022.
  14. Web site: CAIN - The Commission (Official Music Video) - YouTube . December 10, 2021 . . February 4, 2022.
  15. Web site: Check Out CAIN's Video "The Commission" Filmed on "The Chosen" Set : News : JubileeCast . Harper . Blessing . December 12, 2022 . JubileeCast . February 4, 2022.
  16. Web site: CAIN - The Commission (Official Lyric Video) ft. Cody Carnes - YouTube . April 15, 2022 . . April 26, 2022.
  17. Web site: Hot Christian Songs - Billboard . May 3, 2022 . . May 3, 2022.
  18. Web site: Christian Airplay – Billboard . April 19, 2022 . . April 20, 2022.
  19. Web site: Christian AC Airplay – Billboard . May 3, 2022 . . May 3, 2022.
  20. Web site: Hot Christian Songs – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . December 3, 2022.
  21. Web site: Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . December 3, 2022.
  22. Web site: Christian AC Airplay Songs – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . December 3, 2022.

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