Rise is the fifth studio album by American singer Danny Gokey. It was released on January 13, 2017, through BMG Rights Management. His second full-length album of original material in the Contemporary Christian genre, Rise serves as the follow-up to Gokey's top 40 album, Hope in Front of Me (2014). The album's title track was released in August 2016 as the record's lead single.
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| Released | January 13, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Christian pop | |||
| Length | 43:05 | |||
| Label | BMG | |||
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Background
editIn January 2014, Gokey released his first Christian single, "Hope in Front of Me".[1] That June, he released his second studio album, also titled Hope in Front of Me, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Christian Albums chart.[2] Over the next two years, Gokey released two more albums – a Christmas collection, titled Christmas Is Here (2015), and a Spanish language re-recording of Hope in Front of Me, titled La Esperanza Frente a Mi (2016).
Following the release of Hope in Front of Me, Gokey began writing and recording new songs. Nine of the eleven songs on Rise were co-written by Gokey, drawing on his personal experiences.[3] The album also features two collaborations – "Chasing", with fellow American Idol alumnus Jordin Sparks, and "Better Than I Found It", with gospel singer Kierra "Kiki" Sheard. Rise became available for pre-order on November 15, 2016.[4]
Singles
editThe title track, "Rise", was released to digital retailers on August 11, 2016, as the album's first single.[5] It officially impacted Christian radio on September 2, 2016.[6] The song has reached a peak position of 5 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.[7]
"The Comeback" hit Christian radio on April 28, 2017, as the album's second single.[8]
"Masterpiece" was released on April 17, 2018, as the album's third single.[9]
“Masterpiece” debuts between the Top 20 and the Top 30 on the Billboard Christian AC Airplay Chart at #27 for 11 weeks starting on April 21, 2018.[10]
"If You Ain't in It" was released on July 7, 2018, as the fourth and final single from the album.[11]
Awards and accolades
editIn 2017, Rise was nominated for a GMA Dove Award in the Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year category at the 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards.[12] It was also nominated for at the 2018 Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.[citation needed]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stronger Than We Think" |
| 3:38 |
| 2. | "If You Ain't in It" |
| 3:04 |
| 3. | "Rise" |
| 3:39 |
| 4. | "Masterpiece" |
| 4:14 |
| 5. | "The Comeback" |
| 3:11 |
| 6. | "Slow Down" |
| 3:50 |
| 7. | "Never Be the Same" |
| 3:13 |
| 8. | "What Love Can Do" |
| 4:01 |
| 9. | "Chasing" (featuring Jordin Sparks) |
| 3:55 |
| 10. | "Symptoms" |
| 3:19 |
| 11. | "Better Than I Found It" (featuring Kierra Sheard) | 3:09 | |
| 12. | "Stronger Than We Think" (Bryan Todd remix) |
| 3:52 |
| Total length: | 43:05 | ||
Personnel
edit- Danny Gokey – vocals, backing vocals
- Bernie Herms – keyboards, acoustic piano, programming, drum programming, horn arrangements, string arrangements, backing vocals
- Ben Glover – keyboards, programming, backing vocals
- Fred Williams – programming
- Casey Brown – keyboards, programming, drum programming
- Colby Wedgeworth – programming, guitars
- Melvin Lightford – acoustic piano, organ, programming
- Jeff Sojka – keyboards, bass, horns, drum programming
- Jordan Sapp – programming, guitars
- Luke Fredrickson – guitars
- Jerry McPherson – guitars
- Hank Bentley – acoustic guitars, squeezebox
- |Drew Ramsey – electric guitars
- Josh Lutz – acoustic guitars, electric guitars
- Tony Lucido – bass
- Austin Nesbitt – bass
- Paul Mabury – drums
- Matt Bubel – drums
- Bryan Todd – drums
- Marcus Huber – percussion
- Doug Moffet – tenor saxophone
- Jeff Adams – trombone
- Barry Green – trombone
- Steve Patrick – trumpet
- Keith Smith – trumpet, horn arrangements, horn contractor
- Matt Lepsis – horns
- Felicia Barton – backing vocals
- Jimmy Burney – backing vocals
- Timothy Johnson – backing vocals
- Josh Zegan – backing vocals
- Devonne Fowlkes – alto vocals
- Debi Selby – alto vocals
- Nate Bean – tenor vocals
- Ronnie Robertson – tenor vocals
- Maureen Murphy – soprano vocals
- Emoni Wilkins – soprano vocals
- Jordin Sparks – vocals (9)
- Kierra Sheard – vocals (11)
Choir
- Kala Balch, Shoshana Bean, Tim Davis, Luke Edgemon, Missi Hale, Keri Larson, David Loucks, Samantha Nelson, Tiffany Palmer and Brandon Winbush
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[13] | 32 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[15] | 3 |
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | January 13, 2017 | CD | BMG | [16] |
| Digital download | [17] |
References
edit- ^ Angermiller, Michele Amabile (January 24, 2014). "Danny Gokey on Making Hope 'Cool' and Possibly Returning to 'American Idol' (Q&A)". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ Bronson, Fred (July 4, 2014). "'American Idol' on the Charts: New Album 'Hope' Brings Danny Gokey First Billboard No. 1". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Danny Gokey to release 'Rise,' Jan. 13, 2017". CCM Magazine. Salem Media Group. November 18, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Danny Gokey Releases New Song, Announces New Album". New Release Today. NRT Media. November 15, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Rise - Danny Gokey | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Danny Gokey – Rise (album version)". Play MPE. August 12, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Billboard Chart history for "Rise"". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Danny Gokey - The Comeback". Daily Play MPE. March 29, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
- ^ "Danny Gokey - Masterpiece 3rd Single". Danny Gokey News. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ "Danny Gokey Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ "Danny Gokey - If You Ain't In It 4th Single". Danny Gokey News. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- ^ "2017 Nominees | The 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 9, 2017. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
- ^ "Danny Gokey Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
- ^ "Danny Gokey Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
- ^ "Danny Gokey Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
- ^ "Danny Gokey - Rise - Amazon.com Music". Amazon Music. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ North American digital album releases:
- In Canada: "Rise by Danny Gokey". iTunes Store (Canada). Apple Inc. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- In the United States: "Rise by Danny Gokey". iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. Retrieved December 9, 2016.