Voice of Truth (song) explained

Voice of Truth
Type:single
Artist:Casting Crowns
Album:Casting Crowns
Released:September 18, 2004
Recorded:2003
Genre:Christian rock, CCM
Length:5:23
Label:Beach Street
Producer:Mark A. Miller, Steven Curtis Chapman
Prev Title:Who Am I
Prev Year:2004
Next Title:Lifesong
Next Year:2005

"Voice of Truth" is a song recorded by Casting Crowns[1] and written by Mark Hall and Steven Curtis Chapman.[2] It was the third song released from Casting Crowns' 2003 debut album, Casting Crowns. "Voice of Truth" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart in 2003 and remained in the top spot for 14 weeks. It has been certified platinum by the RIAA. Casting Crowns received a Dove Award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year in 2005 for "Voice of Truth".[3]

The song references the Biblical stories of Peter walking on the water to Jesus (Matthew 14:22-34) and David defeating Goliath (I Samuel 17).[4]

Charts

Decade-end charts

Uses

"Voice of Truth" was featured in the 2006 movie Facing the Giants.[4]

Awards

In 2005, "Voice of Truth" won a Dove Award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year at the 36th GMA Dove Awards.[4] In 2007, the song was nominated again for a Dove Award for Worship Song of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BMI Christian Music Awards Honor The Genre’s Most Played Songs . BMI.com. April 21, 2007.
  2. Web site: ‘Voice of Truth’ is song of year at Christian Music Awards. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. April 24, 2007.
  3. Web site: Top 10 Casting Crowns Songs. Millie. Zeiler. ClassicRockHistory.com. April 13, 2022.
  4. Web site: Carlos' Alphabet of Songs: Your Favorite Christian Songs From A-Z. Lindsay. Williams. KLove.com.
  5. http://christianmusic.about.com/od/doves/a/gma07awards.htm