CCM News: ‘The Blessing,’ Lauren Daigle, For King & Country

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‘The Blessing’ Continues To Shine With Gold Certification

Pictured (L-R): Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown

“The Blessing,” which became a viral hit song around the world just days after its release, recently received RIAA Gold certification. This global worship anthem of 2020 penned by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes and Elevation Worship, is also nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. “The Blessing” was featured on both Jobe’s latest record The Blessing (Live) and Elevation Worship’s record Graves Into Gardens.

The 2020 GMA Dove Award Worship Song of the Year has also been included on Spotify’s US Viral 50 (playlist) and Global Viral 50 playlists in 11 different countries. With more than 41 different versions and languages globally, “The Blessing” has topped the charts in 34 countries and Top 5 in 77 countries on Apple Christian and Gospel genre charts. The song has been sung in Spanish, Portuguese, Hebrew, German and French cumulatively producing more than 43.2 million YouTube streams as well as successful covers coming from Africa and Southeast Asia. The song has also been one of the most covered Christian songs on YouTube, with versions representing over 128 countries worldwide.

 

Lauren Daigle Releases Video For ‘Hold On To Me’

YouTube video

Lauren Daigle has released a new video for her song “Hold On To Me,” and tackles the concept that life is not always what it appears to be in the new clip. Daigle steps behind closed doors to become an observer of some of the stories that don’t make it to the public eye in the video, directed by John Gray. She follows a couple through their everyday lives building a family, witnesses a man behind bars, observes three generations of women in a hospital tackling a health crisis, and watches a child stuck between their parents’ volatile relationship.

“Hold On To Me” embodies a message of hope that no one is alone in their struggles, and over the next several months, Daigle will highlight and raise funds for several organizations that tie into scenes depicted in the video through The Price Fund. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be divided evenly among the organizations to aid in their incredible work.

 

For King & Country Give Fans Live Show Glimpse With New Concert Special

For King & Country will be showcasing the For King & Country The Live Concert Film—a full-length concert performance from the duo’s Burn The Ships The World Tour on March 25. The one-hour special will offer fans an exclusive perspective of For King & Country’s last arena show before the COVID-19 pandemic, giving a close-up view of the incredible live show that the duo has become known for complete with intimate backstage moments and passionate singalongs with the sold-out audience. For King & Country The Live Concert Film will be available to view on For King & Country’s YouTube and Facebook pages.

“We’ve really missed performing and seeing all of you over the last year,” Joel and Luke Smallbone said. “But, in that time, we’ve been working hard to put together the For King & Country The Live Concert Film for you all! So, on March 25 at 7 p.m. CT, we’d like to invite you to share what was our last sold-out arena show, before the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world. Mark your calendars, let’s share some music and together let’s step into a new day.”

Lorie Hollabaugh
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