We the Kingdom
We the Kingdom | |
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Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Genres | Contemporary Christian music |
Years active | 2018 | –present
Labels | Capitol Christian Music Group |
Associated acts | Bethel Music |
Website | www |
Members |
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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, Franni Rae Cash, Martin Cash, and Scott Cash.[2] The band's name comes after the idea that 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.
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 number two 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 number three 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 number 40 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. On May 29, 2020, We the Kingdom was released "God So Loved". "God So Loved" peaked at number four 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 number four on the Top Christian Albums 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,[12] with the band only winning the New Artist of the Year award.[13] On October 30, 2020, the band released "Light of the World (Sing Hallelujah)" as a standalone single.[14] "Light Of The World (Sing Hallelujah)" peaked at number 29 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.
On January 29, 2021, the band released "Child of Love" featuring Bear Rinehart of Needtobreathe as the fifth single from Holy Water (2020).[15] "Child of Love" peaked at number five 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.[16]
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".[17]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
Title | EP details | Peak chart positions |
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US Christ [18] | ||
Holy Water |
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4 |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Live albums[]
Title | Album details |
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Live At Ocean Way Nashville |
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Extended plays[]
Title | EP details | Peak chart positions |
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US Christ [18] | ||
Live at the Wheelhouse |
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3 |
Live Acoustic Sessions |
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The Awakening |
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The Battle |
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The Journey |
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— |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Singles[]
Single | Year | Chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||
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US Bubb. [19] |
US Christ [20] |
US Christ Air. [21] |
US Christ AC [22] |
US Christ Digital [23] | ||||
"Dancing on the Waves" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | Holy Water | |
"Holy Water" | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
"Christmas Day" (with Chris Tomlin) |
— | 20 | 10 | 2 | — | Christmas Day: Christmas Songs of Worship (EP) | ||
"Don't Tread on Me" | 2020 | — | 40 | — | — | 9 | Holy Water | |
"God So Loved" | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20 | |||
"Light of the World (Sing Hallelujah)" | — | 29 | 20 | 16 | — | non-album single | ||
"Child of Love" (featuring Bear Rinehart) |
2021 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | Holy Water | |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Promotional singles[]
Song | Year | Album |
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"Child of Love" | 2020 | Holy Water |
"No Doubt About It" |
Other charted songs[]
Song | Year | Chart positions | Album | |
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US Christ [20] |
US Christ Digital [23] | |||
"Peace" (with Bethel Music) |
2020 | 48 | 25 | Peace |
"Take Me On a Ride" | 2021 | 36 | — | Holy Water |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Other appearances[]
Year | Song | Album |
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2020 | "Dancing on the Waves" (Bethel Music and We the Kingdom) |
Peace |
"The Blessing" (Bethel Music and We the Kingdom) | ||
"Reaching for You" (Chris Tomlin featuring We the Kingdom) |
Chris Tomlin & Friends | |
"We Three Kings" (Tommee Profitt and We the Kingdom) |
The Birth of a King |
Awards and nominations[]
Billboard Music Awards[]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2021 | Holy Water | Top Christian Album | Nominated | [25] |
GMA Dove Awards[]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | We the Kingdom | New Artist of the Year | Won | [26] |
"Holy Water" | Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
Live at the Wheelhouse | Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
2021 | We the Kingdom | Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year | Pending | [27] |
Holy Water | Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year | Pending | ||
"God So Loved" | Worship Recorded Song of the Year | Pending |
Grammy Awards[]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2021 | "Holy Water" | Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song | Nominated | [28] |
Holy Water | Best Contemporary Christian Music Album | Nominated |
References[]
- ^ McNeese, Kevin (August 3, 2020). "We The Kingdom Artist Profile | Biography And Discography | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ "We The Kingdom on K-LOVE". K-Love. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ Cluver, Ross. "We The Kingdom Releases Live Video for 'Holy Water'". CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ "We The Kingdom Releases New Single, 'Dancing On The Waves'". Premier Productions. August 16, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ "We The Kingdom - "Holy Water"". MultiTracks.com. MultiTracks LLC. September 19, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ "We the Kingdom - Live at the Wheelhouse". MultiTracks.com. MultiTracks LLC. October 28, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (April 24, 2020). "We The Kingdom Releases Sophomore Single "Don't Tread On Me" - TCB"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Cluver, Ross (July 4, 2020). "We The Kingdom Releases 'Child of Love' – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ "We The Kingdom Drops New Single "Child of Love" Ahead of Debut Album : News : JubileeCast". Hallels. July 4, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Cluver, Ross (July 24, 2020). "We The Kingdom Releases 'No Doubt About It' – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (August 7, 2020). "We The Kingdom Releases Debut Album 'Holy Water' - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Longs, Herb (August 21, 2020). "We The Kingdom Celebrates Chart-Topping Album & Dove Award Nominations - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Cluver, Ross (November 3, 2020). "We The Kingdom Wins Dove Award for New Artist of the Year | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (October 31, 2020). "We The Kingdom Release "Light Of The World (Sing Hallelujah)" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (January 29, 2021). "We The Kingdom Debuts New Version Of "Child Of Love" Feat. NEEDTOBREATHE's Bear Rinehart - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Cluver, Ross (November 25, 2020). "We The Kingdom Earns 2 GRAMMY Nominations | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Grein, Paul (August 11, 2021). "2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "We the Kingdom – Chart history (Top Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ "We the Kingdom – Chart history (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "We The Kingdom - Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ "We the Kingdom Chart History". Billboard. Christian Airplay. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ "We the Kingdom Chart History". Billboard. Christian AC. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "We the Kingdom Chart History". Billboard. Christian Digital Song Sales. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ "American certifications – We the Kingdom". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Warner, Denise (April 29, 2021). "Billboard Music Awards 2021: Finalists | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Nominees | The 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ Grein, Paul (August 11, 2021). "2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- ^ Warner, Denise (November 24, 2020). "2021 Grammy Nominations: See the Full List | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
External links[]
- Capitol Records artists
- American Christian musical groups