The Blessing (Kari Jobe album)

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The Blessing
The Blessing Album Cover
Live album by
Kari Jobe
ReleasedOctober 23, 2020 (2020-10-23)
VenueThe Belonging Co, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenreContemporary worship music
Length121:09
Label
Producer
  • Cody Carnes
  • Austin Davis
  • Henry Seeley
  • Jacob Sooter
  • McKendree Tucker
Kari Jobe chronology
The Garden
(2017) 		The Blessing
(2020)
Singles from The Blessing
  1. "The Blessing"
    Released: March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)

The Blessing is the third live album by Kari Jobe. The album was released on October 23, 2020, via Sparrow Records.[1] The album features guest appearances by Cody Carnes. The album was produced by Cody Carnes, Austin Davis, Henry Seeley, Jacob Sooter, and McKendree Tucker.

The album was supported by the release of its title track as the lead single. The song peaked at No. 2 on the Hot Christian Songs, and has been certified gold by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album was also supported by the release of six promotional singles. To further promote the album, Jobe embarked on The Blessing USA Tour.

The album garnered mixed reviews from critics. It achieved commercial success, debuting at No. 3 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart in the United States, and No. 7 on the OCC's Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart in the United Kingdom. The Blessing received nominations for the GMA Dove Award Worship Album of the Year and Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards.

Background[]

On September 18, 2020, Kari Jobe announced her first new album in over three years, The Blessing,[2] serving as a follow-up to The Garden (2017). The album was recorded live at her church, The Belonging Co, in Nashville, without an audience during the COVID-19 pandemic,[3] and was slated for release on October 23, 2020.[4] The album featured songwriting contributions from notable songwriters such as Cody Carnes, Jonas Myrin, Steffany Gretzinger, Elevation Worship's Chris Brown and Steven Furtick, and Passion's Kristian Stanfill among others.[5]

Release and promotion[]

Singles[]

On March 20, 2020, Kari Jobe alongside Cody Carnes and Elevation Worship released "The Blessing" as a single.[6] The song debuted at No. 3 and No. 4 on the Hot Christian Songs and the Digital Song Sales charts dated April 24, 2020, respectively.[7] The song peaked at No. 2 on the Hot Christian Songs chart,[8] and No. 15 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[9] "The Blessing" was certified gold by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[10]

Promotional singles[]

On September 18, 2020, Kari Jobe launched the album pre-order with the release of three promotional singles: "First Love", "Embers", and "Obsession" which featured Cody Carnes.[11] "First Love" peaked at No. 31 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[12]

On October 2, 2020, Jobe released "Let the Light In" as the fourth promotional single from the album.[13] "Let the Light In" peaked at No. 34 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[14]

On October 8, 2020, Jobe released "Your Nature" as the fifth promotional single from the album.[15] "Let the Light In" peaked at No. 34 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[16]

On October 14, 2020, Jobe released "Heaven Invade" as the sixth and final promotional single from the album.[17]

Touring[]

On February 12, 2021, Kari Jobe announced The Blessing USA Tour in conjunction with Premier Productions.[18] Cody Carnes was also a featured performer of the tour.[19] The tour spanned twenty-two cities across the United States, beginning on April 15, 2021, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and concluded on May 23, 2021, in Wichita, Kansas.[20]

Reception[]

Critical response[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine2/5 stars[21]
The Christian Beat5/5[22]
JubileeCast3.5/5[23]

The Blessing has garnered mixed reviews from critics of CCM and contemporary worship music genres.

Jessie Clarks of The Christian Beat wrote a favourable review of the album, concluding that the songs "encompass a deep and personal trust and love in God," while the lyrics and music were "a combination that will bring worship to any listening situation."[22] In a positive review for Worship Leader, Randy Cross said of the album: "provides a momentous amount of music that is directly focused on the main thing," while noting that the listening experience is best done "in meaningful portions, instead of all at one sitting."[24] Reviewing for NewReleaseToday, Jasmin Patterson concluded on the album: "It's quickly become one of my favorite worship releases this year. I think it will be one of yours, too."[25]

CCM Magazine's Dan MacIntosh gave a negative review of the album, opining that while the spontaneous moments are the best features of Jobe's concerts, it "doesn't always translate as successfully into an audio recording."[21] Reviewing for JubileeCast, Timothy Yap also wrote a unfavourable review of the album, noting that while fans who like "Jobe's crescendo-style of worship" will enjoy the record, it had several flaws such as vague and superficial lyrical content, as well as sonical sameness.[23]

Accolades[]

Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref
2021 GMA Dove Awards Worship Album of the Year Pending [26]
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year Pending

Commercial performance[]

In the United States, The Blessing debuted at number three on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart dated November 7, 2020.[27] The Blessing also debuted on the OCC's Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart at No. 7.[28]

Track listing[]

The Blessing[29]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)[30]Length
1."Heaven Invade"
  • Austin Davis
  • Kari Jobe
  • Daniella Mason
4:19
2."Let the Light In"
  • Austin Davis
  • Cody Carnes
  • Henry Seeley
7:29
3."First Love"
  • Austin Davis
  • Cody Carnes
  • Henry Seeley
9:16
4."Embers (Spontaneous)"Jobe
  • Austin Davis
  • Cody Carnes
  • Henry Seeley
8:06
5."Obsession (Spontaneous)" (with Cody Carnes)Martin Smith
  • Austin Davis
  • Cody Carnes
  • Henry Seeley
5:06
6."The Blessing" (with Cody Carnes)
  • Austin Davis
  • Cody Carnes
  • Henry Seeley
8:12
7."Rest"
  • Davis
  • Jobe
  • David Moore
  • Lindsey Sweat
  • Austin Davis
  • Cody Carnes
  • Henry Seeley
11:15
8."Favorite Place"
  • Austin Davis
  • Cody Carnes
  • Henry Seeley
7:53
9."Love So Holy"
  • Justin Amundrud
  • Jobe
  • Moore
  • Wong
  • Austin Davis
  • Cody Carnes
  • Henry Seeley
7:48
10."Your Nature"
  • Hank Bentley
  • Jobe
  • Jacob Sooter
  • Charles Starling
  • Cody Carnes
  • Henry Seeley
  • Jacob Sooter
9:59
11."The Wind"
  • Jobe
  • Allison Marin
  • Antonio Marin Martinez
  • McKendree Tucker
  • Cody Carnes
  • Henry Seeley
  • McKendree Tucker
3:15
12."No Fear"
  • Austin Davis
  • Cody Carnes
  • Henry Seeley
9:13
13."Amen (Simple Gospel)"
  • Carnes
  • Jobe
  • Joshua Silverberg
  • Wong
  • Austin Davis
  • Cody Carnes
  • Henry Seeley
7:24
14."Throne Room"
  • Davis
  • Jobe
  • Smith
  • Austin Davis
  • Cody Carnes
  • Henry Seeley
6:56
15."Anthem of Praise"Jobe
  • Austin Davis
  • Cody Carnes
  • Henry Seeley
14:52
Total length:121:09
The Blessing — Apple Music bonus video content[31]
No.TitleLength
16."Heaven Invade" (Live at The Belonging Co, Nashville, TN/2020)4:17
17."Let the Light In" (Live at The Belonging Co, Nashville, TN/2020)7:40
18."First Love" (Live at The Belonging Co, Nashville, TN/2020)9:11
19."Embers (Spontaneous)" (Live at The Belonging Co, Nashville, TN/2020)8:06
20."Obsession" (Live at The Belonging Co, Nashville, TN/2020)5:05
21."Your Nature" (Live at The Belonging Co, Nashville, TN/2020)11:49

Personnel[]

Credits adapted from Tidal,[30] and AllMusic.[32]

  • Cody Carnes — primary artist, producer
  • Austin Davis — producer
  • Sam Gibson — mastering engineer, mixing
  • Ted Jensen — mastering engineer
  • Kari Jobe — primary artist
  • Henry Seeley — producer
  • Justin Shurtz — mastering engineer
  • Jacob Sooter — producer
  • McKendree Tucker — producer

Charts[]

Chart performance for The Blessing
Chart (2020) Peak
position
UK Christian & Gospel Albums (OCC)[28] 7
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[33] 3
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[34] 78

Release history[]

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various October 23, 2020
[29][31]

References[]

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