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{{about|the American contemporary Christian music band|the eponymously-titled album|We the Kingdom (album)}} |
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| name = We the Kingdom |
| name = We the Kingdom |
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| origin = [[Nashville, Tennessee]], U.S. |
| origin = [[Nashville, Tennessee]], U.S. |
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| genre = [[Contemporary Christian music]] |
| genre = [[Contemporary Christian music|CCM]], [[Worship music|Worship]] |
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| years_active = {{Start date|2018}}–present |
| years_active = {{Start date|2018}}–present |
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| label = [[Capitol Christian Music Group]] |
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'''We the Kingdom''' is an American [[contemporary Christian music]] band signed to the [[Capitol Christian Music Group]].<ref name="NRT Profile">{{cite web |url= https://www.newreleasetoday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=6380 |title= We The Kingdom Artist Profile {{!}} Biography And Discography {{!}} NewReleaseToday |last= McNeese |first= Kevin |date= August 3, 2020 |website= NewReleaseToday |access-date= February 21, 2020}}</ref> The band consists of multiple generations of relatives: Andrew Bergthold, [[Ed Cash]] |
'''We the Kingdom''' is an American [[contemporary Christian music]] band signed to the [[Capitol Christian Music Group]].<ref name="NRT Profile">{{cite web |url= https://www.newreleasetoday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=6380 |title= We The Kingdom Artist Profile {{!}} Biography And Discography {{!}} NewReleaseToday |last= McNeese |first= Kevin |date= August 3, 2020 |website= NewReleaseToday |access-date= February 21, 2020}}</ref> The band consists of multiple generations of relatives: Andrew Bergthold, [[Ed Cash]], Martin Cash, and Scott Cash.<ref name="KLOVE">{{cite web |url= http://www.klove.com/music/artists/we-the-kingdom/ |title= We The Kingdom on K-LOVE |website= [[K-Love]] |access-date= February 21, 2020}}</ref> The band's name comes after the idea that "the kingdom of God is here among us".<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/we-the-kingdom-releases-live-video-for-holy-water/ |title= We The Kingdom Releases Live Video for 'Holy Water' |last= Cluver |first= Ross |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |date= October 2, 2019 |access-date=February 21, 2020}}</ref> |
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The band released its first singles, "[[Dancing on the Waves]]" and the breakout hit single "[[Holy Water (We the Kingdom song)|Holy Water]]", followed by their debut [[extended play|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 (We the Kingdom album)|Holy Water]]'' which contained the previously released singles "Dancing on the Waves" and "Holy Water" as well as "[[Don't Tread on Me (We the Kingdom song)|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 [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album|Best Contemporary Christian Music Album]], and the title track being nominated for the [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song|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 |
The band released its first singles, "[[Dancing on the Waves]]" and the breakout hit single "[[Holy Water (We the Kingdom song)|Holy Water]]", followed by their debut [[extended play|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 (We the Kingdom album)|Holy Water]]'' which contained the previously released singles "Dancing on the Waves" and "Holy Water" as well as "[[Don't Tread on Me (We the Kingdom song)|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 [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album|Best Contemporary Christian Music Album]], and the title track being nominated for the [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song|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]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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On August 16, 2019, We the Kingdom released their debut single, "[[Dancing on the Waves]]".<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.premierproductions.com/blog/we-kingdom-releases-new-single-dancing-waves |title= We The Kingdom Releases New Single, 'Dancing On The Waves' |date= August 16, 2019 |website= Premier Productions |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> In September 2019, the band released their second single, "[[Holy Water (We the Kingdom song)|Holy Water]]".<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.multitracks.com/blog/we-the-kingdom-holy-water |title= We The Kingdom - "Holy Water" |date= September 19, 2019 |website= MultiTracks.com |publisher= MultiTracks LLC |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> "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 [[extended play|EP]], ''[[Live at the Wheelhouse]]'', in October 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.multitracks.com/blog/we-the-kingdom-live-at-the-wheelhouse/ |title= We the Kingdom - Live at the Wheelhouse |date= October 28, 2019 |website= MultiTracks.com |publisher= MultiTracks LLC |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> ''Live at the Wheelhouse'' reached No. 3 on the [[Top Christian Albums Chart]]. |
On August 16, 2019, We the Kingdom released their debut single, "[[Dancing on the Waves]]".<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.premierproductions.com/blog/we-kingdom-releases-new-single-dancing-waves |title= We The Kingdom Releases New Single, 'Dancing On The Waves' |date= August 16, 2019 |website= Premier Productions |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> In September 2019, the band released their second single, "[[Holy Water (We the Kingdom song)|Holy Water]]".<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.multitracks.com/blog/we-the-kingdom-holy-water |title= We The Kingdom - "Holy Water" |date= September 19, 2019 |website= MultiTracks.com |publisher= MultiTracks LLC |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> "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 [[extended play|EP]], ''[[Live at the Wheelhouse]]'', in October 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.multitracks.com/blog/we-the-kingdom-live-at-the-wheelhouse/ |title= We the Kingdom - Live at the Wheelhouse |date= October 28, 2019 |website= MultiTracks.com |publisher= MultiTracks LLC |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> ''Live at the Wheelhouse'' reached No. 3 on the [[Top Christian Albums Chart]]. |
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On April 24, 2020, "[[Don't Tread on Me (We the Kingdom song)|Don't Tread on Me]]" was released as the third single from the album.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/we-the-kingdom-releases-sophomore-single-don-t-tread-on-me/ |title= We The Kingdom Releases Sophomore Single "Don't Tread On Me" - TCB" |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= April 24, 2020 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> "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 (We the Kingdom album)|Holy Water]]'', will be released on August 7,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/we-the-kingdom-releases-child-of-love/ |title= We The Kingdom Releases |
On April 24, 2020, "[[Don't Tread on Me (We the Kingdom song)|Don't Tread on Me]]" was released as the third single from the album.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/we-the-kingdom-releases-sophomore-single-don-t-tread-on-me/ |title= We The Kingdom Releases Sophomore Single "Don't Tread On Me" - TCB" |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= April 24, 2020 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> "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 (We the Kingdom album)|Holy Water]]'', will be released on August 7,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/we-the-kingdom-releases-child-of-love/ |title= We The Kingdom Releases 'Child of Love' – CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= July 4, 2020 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> while releasing "[[Child of Love]]" as the first promotional single from the album.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.jubileecast.com/articles/24231/20200704/we-the-kingdom-drops-new-single-child-of-love-ahead-of-debut-album.htm |title= We The Kingdom Drops New Single "Child of Love" Ahead of Debut Album : News : JubileeCast |date= July 4, 2020 |website= Hallels |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> "No Doubt About It" was released as the second promotional single from ''Holy Water'' on July 24, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/we-the-kingdom-releases-no-doubt-about-it/ |title= We The Kingdom Releases 'No Doubt About It' – CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= July 24, 2020 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> We the Kingdom released ''Holy Water'' on August 7, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/we-the-kingdom-releases-debut-album-holy-water/ |title= We The Kingdom Releases Debut Album 'Holy Water' - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= August 7, 2020 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/we-the-kingdom-release-light-of-the-world-sing-hallelujah/ |title=We The Kingdom Release "Light Of The World (Sing Hallelujah)" - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= October 31, 2020 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> "Light Of The World (Sing Hallelujah)" peaked at No. 29 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. |
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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'',<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/we-the-kingdom-celebrates-chart-topping-album-dove-award-nominations/ |title= We The Kingdom Celebrates Chart-Topping Album & Dove Award Nominations - TCB |last= Longs |first= Herb |date= August 21, 2020 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> with the band only winning the New Artist of the Year award.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/we-the-kingdom-wins-new-artist-of-the-year/ |title= We The Kingdom Wins Dove Award for New Artist of the Year {{!}} CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= November 3, 2020 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' named We the Kingdom the Top New Christian Artist of 2020.<ref>{{cite |
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'',<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/we-the-kingdom-celebrates-chart-topping-album-dove-award-nominations/ |title= We The Kingdom Celebrates Chart-Topping Album & Dove Award Nominations - TCB |last= Longs |first= Herb |date= August 21, 2020 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> with the band only winning the New Artist of the Year award.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/we-the-kingdom-wins-new-artist-of-the-year/ |title= We The Kingdom Wins Dove Award for New Artist of the Year {{!}} CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= November 3, 2020 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' named We the Kingdom the Top New Christian Artist of 2020.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/pro/lauren-daigle-top-christian-artist-2020-year-in-charts/ |title= Lauren Daigle Top Christian Artist of 2020: The Year in Charts – Billboard |last= Asker |first= Jim |date= December 3, 2020 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= July 12, 2022}}</ref> |
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On January 29, 2021, the band released "Child of Love" featuring [[Bear Rinehart]] of [[Needtobreathe]] as the fifth single from ''Holy Water'' (2020).<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/we-the-kingdom-releases-new-version-of-child-of-love-feat-needtobreathe-s-bear-rinehart/ |title= We The Kingdom Debuts New Version Of "Child Of Love" Feat. NEEDTOBREATHE's Bear Rinehart - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= January 29, 2021 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> "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 [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song|Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song]], and ''Holy Water'' for [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album|Best Contemporary Christian Music Album]].<ref name="2021 Grammy Nominations">{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/we-the-kingdom-earns-2-grammy-nominations/ |title= We The Kingdom Earns 2 GRAMMY Nominations {{!}} CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= November 25, 2020 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> |
On January 29, 2021, the band released "Child of Love" featuring [[Bear Rinehart]] of [[Needtobreathe]] as the fifth single from ''Holy Water'' (2020).<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/we-the-kingdom-releases-new-version-of-child-of-love-feat-needtobreathe-s-bear-rinehart/ |title= We The Kingdom Debuts New Version Of "Child Of Love" Feat. NEEDTOBREATHE's Bear Rinehart - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= January 29, 2021 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> "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 [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song|Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song]], and ''Holy Water'' for [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album|Best Contemporary Christian Music Album]].<ref name="2021 Grammy Nominations">{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/we-the-kingdom-earns-2-grammy-nominations/ |title= We The Kingdom Earns 2 GRAMMY Nominations {{!}} CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= November 25, 2020 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= June 24, 2021}}</ref> |
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We the Kingdom received three nominations for the [[52nd GMA Dove Awards|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",<ref>{{cite |
We the Kingdom received three nominations for the [[52nd GMA Dove Awards|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",<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9613134/2021-gma-dove-awards-nominations |title= 2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List {{!}} Billboard |last= Grein |first= Paul |date= August 11, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher= Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group |access-date= August 13, 2021}}</ref> the band winning the GMA Dove Awards for Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for ''Holy Water''.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9649154/2021-gma-dove-awards-winners-list |title= GMA Dove Awards Winners 202: Full List {{!}} Billboard |last= Nicholson |first= Jessica |date= October 22, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher= Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group |access-date= October 26, 2021}}</ref> |
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On September 1, 2023, Franni Rae announced that she will depart from the band following the band's remaining live shows of the year. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/franni-rae-announces-exit-from-we-the-kingdom |title=Franni Rae Announces Exit from We the Kingdom |author=Herb Longs |publisher=The Christian Beat |date=September 1, 2023 |access-date=September 2, 2023}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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! width="45"| [[Top Christian Albums Chart|US<br>Christ]]<br><ref name="Top Christian Albums">{{cite |
! width="45"| [[Top Christian Albums Chart|US<br>Christ]]<br><ref name="Top Christian Albums">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/we-the-kingdom/chart-history/ill/|title=We the Kingdom – Chart history (Top Christian Albums)|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=June 24, 2021}}</ref> |
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! scope="row" | ''[[Holy Water (We the Kingdom album)|Holy Water]]'' |
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==Band Members== |
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===Current Members=== |
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*[[Ed Cash]] - Lead Vocals, piano, bass guitar, (2018-Present) |
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*Martin Cash - Drums, precussion, backing vocals (2018-Present) |
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*Scott Cash - guitar, vocals (2018-Present) |
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*Andrew Bergthold - Keyboard, guitar, vocals (2018-Present) |
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Franni Rae Cash - Lead Vocals (2018-2023) |
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* Label: Capitol CMG |
* Label: Capitol CMG |
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* Format: Digital download, streaming |
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! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles|US Bubb.]]<br><ref name="Bubbling 100">{{cite |
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles|US Bubb.]]<br><ref name="Bubbling 100">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/we-the-kingdom/chart-history/hbu/|title=We the Kingdom – Chart history (Bubbling Under Hot 100)|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=April 8, 2020}}</ref> |
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! width="45"| [[Christian Songs|US<br />Christ]]<br><ref name="Hot Christian Songs">{{cite |
! width="45"| [[Christian Songs|US<br />Christ]]<br><ref name="Hot Christian Songs">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/we-the-kingdom/chart-history/ico/|title= We The Kingdom - Christian Songs|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=April 8, 2020}}</ref> |
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Christian Airplay|US<br>Christ Air.]]<br><ref name="Christian Airplay">{{cite |
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Christian Airplay|US<br>Christ Air.]]<br><ref name="Christian Airplay">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/we-the-kingdom/chart-history/cri/|title=We the Kingdom Chart History |magazine=Billboard |version= Christian Airplay |accessdate=April 8, 2020}}</ref> |
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Christian adult contemporary|US<br>Christ AC]]<br><ref name="Christian AC Airplay">{{cite |
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Christian adult contemporary|US<br>Christ AC]]<br><ref name="Christian AC Airplay">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/we-the-kingdom/chart-history/ica/|title=We the Kingdom Chart History |magazine=Billboard |version= Christian AC|accessdate=April 8, 2020}}</ref> |
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Billboard charts#Christian|US<br>Christ Digital]]<br><ref name="Christian Digital Song Sales">{{cite |
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Billboard charts#Christian|US<br>Christ Digital]]<br><ref name="Christian Digital Song Sales">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/we-the-kingdom/chart-history/crt/|title=We the Kingdom Chart History |magazine=Billboard |version=Christian Digital Song Sales |accessdate=April 8, 2020}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"| "[[Dancing on the Waves]]" (live) |
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* [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]]: Platinum<ref name="RIAA">{{cite certification|region=United States|artist=We the Kingdom|access-date=June 24, 2021}}</ref> |
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| ''Live at the Wheelhouse (EP)'' and ''Holy Water'' |
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* Winter Jam 2021 Tour with [[Crowder (musician)|Crowder]] (2021) |
* Winter Jam 2021 Tour with [[Crowder (musician)|Crowder]] (2021) |
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* My People Tour with Crowder, [[Anne Wilson (musician)|Anne Wilson]] and Patrick Mayberry (2022) |
* My People Tour with Crowder, [[Anne Wilson (musician)|Anne Wilson]] and [[Patrick Mayberry]] (2022) |
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==Awards and nominations== |
==Awards and nominations== |
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| [[Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Album|Top Christian Album]] |
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| <ref>{{Cite |
| <ref>{{Cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9565011/billboard-music-awards-2021-finalists-full-list |title= Billboard Music Awards 2021: Finalists {{!}} Billboard |last=Warner |first=Denise |date= April 29, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= April 30, 2021}}</ref> |
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| ''[[Holy Water (We the Kingdom album)|Holy Water]]'' |
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We the Kingdom | |
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Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Genres | CCM, Worship |
Years active | 2018 | –present
Labels | Capitol Christian Music Group |
Members |
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Past members |
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Website | Official website |
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
[edit]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
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]Title | EP details | Peak chart positions |
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US Christ [21] | ||
Holy Water |
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4 |
We the Kingdom |
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2 |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Band Members
[edit]Current Members
[edit]- Ed Cash - Lead Vocals, piano, bass guitar, (2018-Present)
- Martin Cash - Drums, precussion, backing vocals (2018-Present)
- Scott Cash - guitar, vocals (2018-Present)
- Andrew Bergthold - Keyboard, guitar, vocals (2018-Present)
Former Members
[edit]Franni Rae Cash - Lead Vocals (2018-2023)
Live albums
[edit]Title | Album details |
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Live At Ocean Way Nashville |
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Live from the Ryman |
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Extended plays
[edit]Title | EP details | Peak chart positions |
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US Christ [21] | ||
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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A Family Christmas |
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44 |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Singles
[edit]Single | Year | Chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||
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US Bubb. [22] |
US Christ [23] |
US Christ Air. [24] |
US Christ AC [25] |
US Christ Digital [26] | ||||
"Dancing on the Waves" (live) | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | Live at the Wheelhouse (EP) | |
"Holy Water" | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Live at the Wheelhouse (EP) and Holy Water | ||
"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 | |
"Dancing on the Waves" (radio version) | — | 29 | 23 | 21 | — | |||
"God So Loved" (Live) (with Dante Bowe) |
— | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
"Still Can’t Sleep On Christmas Eve" | — | — | 29 | 25 | — | A Family Christmas (EP) | ||
"Silent Night (Heavenly Peace)" (with Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music) |
— | — | 24 | 12 | 10 | |||
"Miracle Power" | 2022 | — | 15 | 13 | 13 | 5 | We the Kingdom | |
"Jesus Does" | 2023 | — | 10 | 7 | 7 | 12 | ||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Promotional singles
[edit]Song | Year | Chart positions | Album | |
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US Christ [23] |
US Christ Digital [26] | |||
"Child of Love" | 2020 | — | — | Holy Water |
"No Doubt About It" | — | — | ||
"Left It in the Water" | 2022 | 49 | 22 | We 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
[edit]Song | Year | Chart positions | Album | |
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US Christ [23] |
US Christ Digital [26] | |||
"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
[edit]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 | |
"God So Loved" (Tasha Cobbs Leonard featuring We the Kingdom) |
Royalty: Live at the Ryman | |
"We Three Kings" (Tommee Profitt and We the Kingdom) |
The Birth of a King | |
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Hallelujah)" (Rend Collective and We the Kingdom) |
A Jolly Irish Christmas, Vol. 2 | |
2021 | "The Light in You" (Bethel Music and We the Kingdom) |
Peace, Vol. II |
"Arrows (I Will Be With You)" (Bethel Music and We the Kingdom) |
Tours
[edit]- Headlining
- We the Kingdom - Touring the Holy Water Album Tour (2021)
- We the Kingdom Live Tour (2022)
- Castings Crowns and We the Kingdom USA Tour with Casting Crowns (2022)
- Supporting
- Winter Jam 2021 Tour with Crowder (2021)
- My People Tour with Crowder, Anne Wilson and Patrick Mayberry (2022)
Awards and nominations
[edit]Billboard Music Awards
[edit]Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2021 | Holy Water | Top Christian Album | Nominated | [28] |
GMA Dove Awards
[edit]Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | We the Kingdom | New Artist of the Year | Won | [29] |
"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 | Won | [30] |
Holy Water | Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year | Won | ||
"God So Loved" | Worship Recorded Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
2022 | We the Kingdom | Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
A Family Christmas | Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
[edit]Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2021 | "Holy Water" | Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song | Nominated | [32] |
Holy Water | Best Contemporary Christian Music Album | Nominated |
References
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- ^ "We the Kingdom - Live at the Wheelhouse". MultiTracks.com. MultiTracks LLC. October 28, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
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- ^ "We The Kingdom Drops New Single "Child of Love" Ahead of Debut Album : News : JubileeCast". Hallels. July 4, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
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- ^ Clarks, Jessie (October 31, 2020). "We The Kingdom Release "Light Of The World (Sing Hallelujah)" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
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- ^ Asker, Jim (December 3, 2020). "Lauren Daigle Top Christian Artist of 2020: The Year in Charts – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ 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.
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- ^ Herb Longs (September 1, 2023). "Franni Rae Announces Exit from We the Kingdom". The Christian Beat. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
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- ^ "We the Kingdom – Chart history (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c "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.
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