We the Kingdom explained

We the Kingdom
Origin:Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genre:CCM, Worship
Years Active:–present
Label:Capitol Christian Music Group
Current Members:
  • Andrew Bergthold
  • Ed Cash
  • Martin Cash
  • Scott Cash
Past Members:
  • Franni Rae Cash

We the Kingdom is an American contemporary Christian music band signed to the Capitol Christian Music Group.[1] The band consists of multiple generations of relatives: Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Martin Cash, and Scott Cash.[2] The band's name comes after the idea that "the kingdom of God is here among us".[3]

The band released its first singles, "Dancing on the Waves" and the breakout hit single "Holy Water", followed by their debut EP, Live at the Wheelhouse, in 2019. This garnered the band four nominations at the 51st GMA Dove Awards, ultimately winning the Dove Award for New Artist of the Year. In 2020, the band released their debut album, Holy Water which contained the previously released singles "Dancing on the Waves" and "Holy Water" as well as "Don't Tread on Me", "God So Loved" and "Child of Love". The band earned two Grammy Award nominations at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, with Holy Water for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, and the title track being nominated for the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. In 2021, the band won the GMA Dove Award for Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Holy Water (2020), and earned a nomination for the Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "God So Loved" at the 52nd GMA Dove Awards.

History

On August 16, 2019, We the Kingdom released their debut single, "Dancing on the Waves".[4] In September 2019, the band released their second single, "Holy Water".[5] "Holy Water" went on to become the band breakthrough hit single, peaking at No. 2 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. The band released their debut EP, Live at the Wheelhouse, in October 2019.[6] Live at the Wheelhouse reached No. 3 on the Top Christian Albums Chart.

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 No. 40 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. On May 29, 2020, We the Kingdom was released "God So Loved". "God So Loved" peaked at No. 4 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. On July 3, 2020, We the Kingdom announced that their debut studio album, Holy Water, will be released on August 7,[8] while releasing "Child of Love" as the first promotional single from the album.[9] "No Doubt About It" was released as the second promotional single from Holy Water on July 24, 2020.[10] We the Kingdom released Holy Water on August 7, 2020.[11] The album debuted at No. 4 on the Top Christian Albums Chart. On October 30, 2020, the band released "Light of the World (Sing Hallelujah)" as a standalone single.[12] "Light Of The World (Sing Hallelujah)" peaked at No. 29 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.

At the 51st GMA Dove Awards in October 2020, We the Kingdom was nominated for four awards, these being New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for "Holy Water", and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Live at the Wheelhouse,[13] with the band only winning the New Artist of the Year award.[14] Billboard named We the Kingdom the Top New Christian Artist of 2020.[15]

On January 29, 2021, the band released "Child of Love" featuring Bear Rinehart of Needtobreathe as the fifth single from Holy Water (2020).[16] "Child of Love" peaked at No. 5 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in March 2021, We the Kingdom received two nominations, with "Holy Water" being nominated for the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song, and Holy Water for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.[17]

We the Kingdom received three nominations for the 2021 GMA Dove Awards for Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Holy Water, and Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "God So Loved",[18] the band winning the GMA Dove Awards for Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Holy Water.[19]

On September 1, 2023, Franni Rae announced that she will depart from the band following the band's remaining live shows of the year. [20]

Discography

Studio albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"
EP detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ

[21]
Holy Water 4
We the Kingdom
  • Released: September 16, 2022
  • Label: Capitol CMG
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
2
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Live albums

Title! scope="col" style="width:20em;"
Album details
Live At Ocean Way Nashville
  • Released: July 2, 2021
  • Label: Capitol CMG
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Live from the Ryman
  • Released: July 21, 2023
  • Label: Capitol CMG
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"
EP detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ

Live at the Wheelhouse 3
Live Acoustic Sessions
  • Released: March 6, 2020
  • Label: Capitol CMG
  • Format: digital download, streaming
The Awakening
  • Released: September 11, 2020
  • Label: Capitol CMG
  • Format: digital download, streaming
The Battle
  • Released: September 18, 2020
  • Label: Capitol CMG
  • Format: digital download, streaming
The Journey
  • Released: October 1, 2020
  • Label: Capitol CMG
  • Format: digital download, streaming
A Family Christmas
  • Released: October 22, 2021
  • Label: Capitol CMG
  • Format: digital download, streaming
44
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

SingleYearChart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US Bubb.
[22]
US
Christ

[23]
US
Christ Air.

[24]
US
Christ AC

[25]
US
Christ Digital
[26]
"Dancing on the Waves" (live)2019Live at the Wheelhouse (EP)
"Holy Water"6 2 1 1 1 Live at the Wheelhouse (EP) and Holy Water
"Christmas Day"
20 10 2 Christmas Day: Christmas Songs of Worship (EP)
"Don't Tread on Me"202040 9Holy Water
"God So Loved"4 1 2 20
"Light of the World (Sing Hallelujah)"29 20 16
"Child of Love"
20215 3 2 8Holy Water
"Dancing on the Waves" (radio version)29 23 21
"God So Loved" (Live)
"Still Can’t Sleep On Christmas Eve"29 25 A Family Christmas (EP)
"Silent Night (Heavenly Peace)"
24 12 10
"Miracle Power"202215 13 13 5We the Kingdom
"Jesus Does"202310 7 7 12
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

SongYearChart positionsAlbum
US
Christ

US
Christ Digital
"Child of Love"2020Holy Water
"No Doubt About It"
"Left It in the Water"202249 22We the Kingdom
"God Is on the Throne"42
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

SongYearChart positionsAlbum
US
Christ

US
Christ Digital
"Peace"
202048 25Peace
"Take Me On a Ride"202136 Holy Water
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other appearances

YearSongAlbum
2020"Dancing on the Waves"
Peace
"The Blessing"
"Reaching for You"
Chris Tomlin & Friends
"God So Loved"
Royalty: Live at the Ryman
"We Three Kings"
The Birth of a King
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Hallelujah)"
A Jolly Irish Christmas, Vol. 2
2021"The Light in You"
Peace, Vol. II
"Arrows (I Will Be With You)"

Tours

Headlining
Supporting

Awards and nominations

Billboard Music Awards

!Ref.|-| 2021| Holy Water| Top Christian Album| | [28] |}

GMA Dove Awards

!Ref.|-| rowspan="4" | 2020| We the Kingdom| New Artist of the Year| | rowspan="4" | [29] |-| rowspan="2" | "Holy Water"| Song of the Year | |-| Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year | |-| Live at the Wheelhouse| Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year | |-| rowspan="3" | 2021| We the Kingdom| Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year| | rowspan="3" | [30] |-| Holy Water| Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year | |-| "God So Loved"| Worship Recorded Song of the Year| |-| rowspan="2" | 2022| We the Kingdom| Artist of the Year| | rowspan="2" | |-| A Family Christmas| Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year| |-|}

Grammy Awards

!Ref.|-| rowspan="2" | 2021| "Holy Water"| Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song| | rowspan="2" | [31] |-| Holy Water| Best Contemporary Christian Music Album| |}

Notes and References

  1. Web site: We The Kingdom Artist Profile Biography And Discography NewReleaseToday . McNeese . Kevin . August 3, 2020 . NewReleaseToday . February 21, 2020.
  2. Web site: We The Kingdom on K-LOVE . . February 21, 2020.
  3. Web site: We The Kingdom Releases Live Video for 'Holy Water' . Cluver . Ross . . October 2, 2019 . February 21, 2020.
  4. Web site: We The Kingdom Releases New Single, 'Dancing On The Waves' . August 16, 2019 . Premier Productions . June 24, 2021.
  5. Web site: We The Kingdom - "Holy Water" . September 19, 2019 . MultiTracks.com . MultiTracks LLC . June 24, 2021.
  6. Web site: We the Kingdom - Live at the Wheelhouse . October 28, 2019 . MultiTracks.com . MultiTracks LLC . June 24, 2021.
  7. Web site: We The Kingdom Releases Sophomore Single "Don't Tread On Me" - TCB" . Clarks . Jessie . April 24, 2020 . The Christian Beat . June 24, 2021.
  8. Web site: We The Kingdom Releases 'Child of Love' – CCM Magazine . Cluver . Ross . July 4, 2020 . . June 24, 2021.
  9. Web site: We The Kingdom Drops New Single "Child of Love" Ahead of Debut Album : News : JubileeCast . July 4, 2020 . Hallels . June 24, 2021.
  10. Web site: We The Kingdom Releases 'No Doubt About It' – CCM Magazine . Cluver . Ross . July 24, 2020 . . June 24, 2021.
  11. Web site: We The Kingdom Releases Debut Album 'Holy Water' - TCB . Clarks . Jessie . August 7, 2020 . The Christian Beat . June 24, 2021.
  12. Web site: We The Kingdom Release "Light Of The World (Sing Hallelujah)" - TCB . Clarks . Jessie . October 31, 2020 . The Christian Beat . June 24, 2021.
  13. Web site: We The Kingdom Celebrates Chart-Topping Album & Dove Award Nominations - TCB . Longs . Herb . August 21, 2020 . The Christian Beat . June 24, 2021.
  14. Web site: We The Kingdom Wins Dove Award for New Artist of the Year CCM Magazine . Cluver . Ross . November 3, 2020 . . June 24, 2021.
  15. Lauren Daigle Top Christian Artist of 2020: The Year in Charts – Billboard . Asker . Jim . December 3, 2020 . . July 12, 2022.
  16. Web site: We The Kingdom Debuts New Version Of "Child Of Love" Feat. NEEDTOBREATHE's Bear Rinehart - TCB . Clarks . Jessie . January 29, 2021 . The Christian Beat . June 24, 2021.
  17. Web site: We The Kingdom Earns 2 GRAMMY Nominations CCM Magazine . Cluver . Ross . November 25, 2020 . . June 24, 2021.
  18. 2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List Billboard . Grein . Paul . August 11, 2021 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . August 13, 2021.
  19. GMA Dove Awards Winners 202: Full List Billboard . Nicholson . Jessica . October 22, 2021 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . October 26, 2021.
  20. Web site: Franni Rae Announces Exit from We the Kingdom . Herb Longs . The Christian Beat . September 1, 2023 . September 2, 2023.
  21. We the Kingdom – Chart history (Top Christian Albums). Billboard. June 24, 2021.
  22. We the Kingdom – Chart history (Bubbling Under Hot 100). Billboard. April 8, 2020.
  23. We The Kingdom - Christian Songs. Billboard. April 8, 2020.
  24. We the Kingdom Chart History . Billboard . Christian Airplay . April 8, 2020.
  25. We the Kingdom Chart History . Billboard . Christian AC. April 8, 2020.
  26. We the Kingdom Chart History . Billboard . Christian Digital Song Sales . April 8, 2020.
  27. United States. We the Kingdom. June 24, 2021.
  28. Billboard Music Awards 2021: Finalists Billboard . Warner . Denise . April 29, 2021 . . April 30, 2021.
  29. Web site: 2020 Nominees The 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards . . April 30, 2021.
  30. 2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List Billboard . Grein . Paul . August 11, 2021 . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . August 13, 2021.
  31. 2021 Grammy Nominations: See the Full List Billboard . Warner . Denise . November 24, 2020 . . April 30, 2021.