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Rise
Studio album by
Danny Gokey
ReleasedJanuary 13, 2017 (2017-01-13)
GenreChristian pop
Length43:05
LabelBMG
Producer
Danny Gokey chronology
La Esperanza Frente a Mi
(2016) 		Rise
(2017) 		Haven't Seen It Yet
(2019)
Singles from Rise
  1. "Rise"
    Released: August 11, 2016
  2. "The Comeback"
    Released: April 28, 2017
  3. "Masterpiece"
    Released: April 17, 2018
  4. "If You Ain't in It"
    Released: July 17, 2018

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.

Background

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In 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

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The 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

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In 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

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Stronger Than We Think"
3:38
2."If You Ain't in It"
3:04
3."Rise"
  • Gokey
  • Benji Cowart
  • Josh Brownleewe
3:39
4."Masterpiece"
  • Herms
  • Weisband
4:14
5."The Comeback"
  • Gokey
  • Joshua Silverberg
  • Cameron James
3:11
6."Slow Down"
  • Gokey
  • Herms
  • Weisband
3:50
7."Never Be the Same"
3:13
8."What Love Can Do"
4:01
9."Chasing" (featuring Jordin Sparks)
  • Gokey
  • Herms
  • Weisband
3:55
10."Symptoms"
  • Gokey
  • Jeff Sojka
  • Jimmy Burney
  • Josh Zegan
3:19
11."Better Than I Found It" (featuring Kierra Sheard)
3:09
12."Stronger Than We Think" (Bryan Todd remix)
  • Gokey
  • Herms
  • Weisband
3:52
Total length:43:05

Personnel

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  • 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

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Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[13] 32
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[14] 1
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[15] 3

Release history

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Country Date Format Label Ref.
North America January 13, 2017 CD BMG [16]
Digital download [17]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Danny Gokey to release 'Rise,' Jan. 13, 2017". CCM Magazine. Salem Media Group. November 18, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  4. ^ "Danny Gokey Releases New Song, Announces New Album". New Release Today. NRT Media. November 15, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  5. ^ "Rise - Danny Gokey | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  6. ^ "Danny Gokey – Rise (album version)". Play MPE. August 12, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  7. ^ "Billboard Chart history for "Rise"". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  8. ^ "Danny Gokey - The Comeback". Daily Play MPE. March 29, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  9. ^ "Danny Gokey - Masterpiece 3rd Single". Danny Gokey News. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  10. ^ "Danny Gokey Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  11. ^ "Danny Gokey - If You Ain't In It 4th Single". Danny Gokey News. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  12. ^ "2017 Nominees | The 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 9, 2017. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  13. ^ "Danny Gokey Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  14. ^ "Danny Gokey Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  15. ^ "Danny Gokey Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  16. ^ "Danny Gokey - Rise - Amazon.com Music". Amazon Music. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  17. ^ North American digital album releases:
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