God Is Good!
{{short description|2022 live album by Cody Carnes}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox album
| name = God Is Good!
| type = live
| artist = Cody Carnes
| cover = God Is Good! - Cody Carnes.jpg
| alt = The album cover is a billboard with the text "God Is Good!" capitalized in a black sans serif font against a yellow backdrop. The background of the billboard is a clear blue sky.
| released = {{Start date|2022|9|30}}
| recorded = July 7–8, 2022
| venue = The Belonging Co, Nashville, Tennessee, US
| genre = Contemporary worship music
| length = 76:15
| label =
| producer =
- Hank Bentley
- Austin Davis
- Jeff Pardo
- Aaron Robertson
| prev_title = Run to the Father
| prev_year = 2020
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{Singles
| name = God Is Good!
| type = live
| single1 = Too Good to Not Believe
| single1date = {{start date|2021|5|28}}
| single2 = Good (Can't Be Anything Else)
| single2date = August 19, 2022
| single3 = Ain't Nobody
| single3date = September 30, 2022
| single4 = Take You At Your Word
| single4date = May 10, 2024
}}
}}
God Is Good! is the first live album by American contemporary Christian musician Cody Carnes. It was released on September 30, 2022, via Sparrow Records and Capitol Christian Music Group.{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/cody-carnes-drops-live-album/ |title= Cody Carnes Drops First Live Album 'God is Good!' - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= September 30, 2022 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= November 13, 2022}} The album features guest appearances by Kari Jobe, Natalie Grant, and Benjamin William Hastings.{{cite web |url= https://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2022/09/30/152496/ahead-of-grand-ole-opry-debut-cody-carnes-releases-god-is-good |title= Ahead of Grand Ole Opry debut, Cody Carnes releases 'God Is Good!' |date= September 30, 2022 |website= Nigara Falls Publications |access-date= November 13, 2022}} The album was produced by Austin Davis, Aaron Robertson
God Is Good! was supported by the release of "Good (Can't Be Anything Else)" and "Ain't Nobody" as singles. "Good (Can't Be Anything Else)" peaked at No. 39 on the US Christian Airplay chart. "Ain't Nobody" peaked at No. 5 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart. "Forever & Amen" was released as a promotional single from the album. The album is also being promoted with the God Is Good! Tour, spanning eight cities across the United States in 2023.
The album debuted at No. 45 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in the United States. At the 2023 GMA Dove Awards, God Is Good! was nominated for Worship Album of the Year and Long Form Video of the Year awards.{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/gospel-music-association-announces-nominees-for-the-54th-annual-gma-dove-awards/ |title= Gospel Music Association Announces Nominees For The 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= August 9, 2023 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= September 11, 2023}}
Background
In June 2022, Cody Carnes announced that he will be recording his first live album on July 7–8 at The Belonging Co in Nashville, Tennessee.{{cite web |url= https://www.jubileecast.com/articles/27911/20220623/join-cody-carnes-for-his-first-live-album-recording.htm |title= Join Cody Carnes for His First Live Album Recording : News : JubileeCast |last= Yap |first= Timothy |date= June 23, 2022 |website= JubileeCast |access-date= November 13, 2022}} On September 2, 2022, Carnes announced that he will be releasing his first live album, God Is Good!, on September 30, 2022.{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/cody-carnes-to-release-1st-live-album-god-is-good-sep-30/ |title= Cody Carnes to Release 1st Live Album 'God is Good!' Sep 30 {{!}} CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= September 2, 2022 |website= CCM Magazine |access-date= November 13, 2022}}
Release and promotion
=Singles=
Carnes released "Good (Can't Be Anything Else)" accompanied with its live music video on August 19, 2022, as the lead single from the album.{{cite web |url= https://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2022/08/19/151994/cody-carnes-releases-live-recorded-song-good-cant-be-anything-else |title= Cody Carnes releases live recorded song 'Good (Can't Be Anything Else)' |date= August 19, 2022 |website= Niagara Frontier Publications |access-date= November 13, 2022}} "Good (Can't Be Anything Else)" peaked at No. 42 on the US Christian Airplay chart.{{cite web |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-airplay/2023-01-28 |title= Christian Airplay - Billboard |date= January 25, 2023 |magazine= Billboard |access-date= January 27, 2023}}
On September 30, 2022, "Ain't Nobody" impacted Christian radio in the United States as the second single from the album.{{cite web |url= https://www.allaccess.com/christian/future-releases |title= Future Releases for Christian Radio Stations {{!}} Free New Songs from Music Artists |website= AllAccess.com |access-date= November 13, 2022 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220929124709/https://www.allaccess.com/christian/future-releases |archive-date= September 29, 2022}} "Ain't Nobody" peaked at No. 5 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2023-04-08 |title= Hot Christian Songs - Billboard |date= May 16, 2023 |magazine= Billboard |access-date= May 16, 2023}}
=Promotional singles=
Cody Carnes released "Ain't Nobody" as the first promotional single from the album on September 2, 2022, accompanied with its music video.{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/cody-carnes-releases-aint-nobody-from-upcoming-album/ |title= Cody Carnes Debuts "Ain't Nobody" From Upcoming Live Album - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= September 2, 2022 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= November 13, 2022}}
Carnes released "Forever & Amen" with Kari Jobe as the second promotional single from the album, accompanied with its music video.{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/cody-carnes-shares-new-pre-release-track-forever-amen-with-kari-jobe/ |title= Cody Carnes Shares New Pre-release Track "Forever & Amen" With Kari Jobe - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= September 16, 2022 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= November 13, 2022}}
Critical reception
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = JubileeCast
}}
Timothy Yap, reviewing for JubileeCast, concluded in his review of the album: "In terms of recording techniques, budget, co-writers, and duet partners, Carnes has everything going for him. He just needs to work on his songs --- they need more hooks." Reviewing for Worship Leader, Christopher Watson said "All the tracts are solid. But some are truly special, bold, and full of energy that fuels the soul," concluding with the recommendation that "It would be great to see what Cody would do with more creative instrumentation, beyond the standard worship team rhythm section and vocal cast."{{cite web |url= https://worshipleader.com/culture/music-review-god-is-good-by-cody-carnes/ |title= Album Review: "God is Good" by Cody Carnes {{!}} Worship Leader |last= Watson |first= Christopher |date= October 2, 2022 |website= Worship Leader |access-date= November 13, 2022}}
=Awards and nominations=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Awards |
| Year
! Organization ! Award ! Result ! style="text-align:center" | Ref |
|---|
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2023
| rowspan="2" | GMA Dove Awards | Worship Album of the Year | {{Nominated}} | rowspan="2" | {{center|{{cite web |url= https://doveawards.com/awards/2023-nominees |title= 2023 Nominees |date= August 9, 2023 |website= GMA Dove Awards |access-date= September 11, 2023 |archive-date= August 12, 2023 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230812191018/https://doveawards.com/awards/2023-nominees |url-status= live}}}} |
| Long Form Video of the Year
| {{Nominated}} |
Touring
On October 10, 2022, Cody Carnes announced his first headlining tour, dubbed the God Is Good! Tour, joined by Benjamin William Hastings as a special guest and set to visit eight cities across the United States in 2023.{{cite web |url= https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2022/10/11.PremierProductionsandCodyCarnesAnnounceTheGodisGoodTour.asp |title= JFH News: Premier Productions and Cody Carnes Announce The God is Good! Tour |date= October 11, 2022 |website= Jesus Freak Hideout |access-date= November 13, 2022}} The tour will commence at Desperation Church, Cullman, Alabama on February 8, 2023, concluding at The King's University in Dallas, Texas, on February 19, 2023.{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/premier-productions-cody-carnes-announce-the-god-is-good-tour/ |title= Premier Productions & Cody Carnes Announce The 'God Is Good!' Tour - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= October 10, 2022 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= November 13, 2022}}
Commercial performance
In the United States, God Is Good! debuted at No. 45 on the Top Christian Albums chart in the United States dated October 15, 2022.{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-albums/2022-10-15 |title= Top Christian Albums - Billboard |date= October 11, 2022 |magazine= Billboard |access-date= November 13, 2022}}
Track listing
All tracks were produced by Aaron Robertson and Austin Davis except where stated.{{cite web |url= https://open.spotify.com/album/4qZwzswmv5lNwLftPcVNBH |title= God Is Good! (Live) - Album by Cody Carnes - Spotify |date= September 30, 2022 |via= Spotify |access-date= November 13, 2022}}
{{Track listing
| headline = God Is Good track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| total_length = 76:15
| title1 = Good (Can't Be Anything Else)
| note1 =
| writer1 = {{hlist| Aodhan King | Cody Carnes}}
| extra1 =
| length1 = 9:52
| title2 = Take You at Your Word
| note2 = with Benjamin William Hastings
| writer2 = {{hlist| King | Benjamin William Hastings | Carnes}}
| extra2 =
| length2 = 5:16
| title3 = Ain't Nobody
| note3 =
| writer3 = {{hlist| Brandon Lake | Carnes | Hank Bentley}}
| extra3 =
| length3 = 4:07
| title4 = Simple Kingdom
| note4 =
| writer4 = {{hlist| Bryan Torwalt | Carnes | Katie Torwalt | Paul Duncan}}
| extra4 =
| length4 = 6:45
| title5 = Good to Be Loved
| note5 = with Natalie Grant
| writer5 = {{hlist| Carnes | Mia Fieldes | Mitch Wong}}
| extra5 =
| length5 = 6:58
| title6 = Too Good to Not Believe
| note6 =
| writer6 = {{hlist| Lake | Chris Davenport | Carnes | Joshua Silverberg}}
| extra6 =
| length6 = 5:49
| title7 = Our God Reigns (Psalm 47)
| note7 =
| writer7 = Martin Smith
| extra7 =
| length7 = 5:46
| title8 = Forever & Amen
| note8 = with Kari Jobe
| writer8 = {{hlist| Carnes | Jason Ingram | Reuben Morgan}}
| extra8 =
| length8 = 9:50
| title9 = I'll Follow
| note9 =
| writer9 = {{hlist| Carnes | Ingram | Morgan}}
| extra9 =
| length9 = 7:42
| title10 = How Precious Is the Blood
| note10 =
| writer10 = {{hlist| Carnes | Jessie Early | Kari Jobe Carnes | Maryanne J. George}}
| extra10 =
| length10 = 8:15
| title11 = The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power
| note11 =
| writer11 = Andrae Crouch
| extra11 =
| length11 = 2:20
| title12 = Ain't Nobody
| note12 = Radio Version
| writer12 = {{hlist| Lake | Carnes | Bentley}}
| extra12 = {{hlist| Aaron Robertson | Austin Davis | Hank Bentley | Jeff Pardo}}
| length12 = 3:34
}}
Personnel
Credits adapted from AllMusic.{{cite web |url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/god-is-good%21-live--mw0003852781/credits |title= God Is Good! [Live] - Cody Carnes {{!}} Credits {{!}} AllMusic |website= AllMusic |publisher= All Media Network |access-date= November 13, 2022}}
{{div col}}
- Andria Alston — vocals
- Jacob Arnold — drums, percussion
- Jonathan Baines — choir/chorus
- Lorenzo Baylor — choir/chorus
- Tammy Beiswenger — vocals
- Hank Bentley — acoustic guitar, background vocals, electric guitar, Hammond organ, piano, producer, programming
- Chris Bevins — editing
- Alex Bivens — choir/chorus
- Cody Carnes — acoustic guitar, background vocals, percussion, piano, primary artist, vocals
- Jess Carpenter — choir/chorus
- Angelique Carter — choir/chorus
- Mike Cervantes — mastering engineer
- Chad Chrisman — A&R
- Amanda Cockrell — choir/chorus
- Marci Coleman — choir/chorus
- Austin Davis — Drums, Producer
- Garrett Davis — A&R
- Donte Dowlling — Engineer
- Jackson Dreyer — choir/chorus
- Tito Ebiwonjumi — choir/chorus
- Eddie Edwards — electric guitar
- Enaka Enyong — choir/chorus
- Jenna Lee Fair — choir/chorus
- Devin Feldman — engineer
- Carissa Fernald — choir/chorus
- Evan Fernald — piano
- Gavin Garris — choir/chorus
- Sam Gibson — mastering engineer, mixing
- Jayci Gorza — choir/chorus
- Natalie Grant — primary artist, vocals
- Olivia Grasso — choir/chorus
- Brad Guldemond — choir/chorus
- Baily Hager — choir/chorus
- Benjamin Hastings — primary artist, vocals
- Bernie Herms — Hammond B3
- Chelsea Howard — choir/chorus
- Briana Jean — vocals
- Kari Jobe — background vocals, primary artist, vocals
- Joel Okaah — choir/chorus
- Nicole Johnson — choir/chorus
- Ashley Jolley — choir/chorus
- Andrew Joseph — vocals
- Graham King — engineer
- Benji Kuriakose — choir/chorus
- Shantrice Laura — background vocals
- Tony Lucido — bass
- Christian Mason — choir/chorus
- Brenton Miles — background vocals, electric guitar, engineer
- Casey Moore — electric guitar
- Noah Moreno — choir/chorus
- Kittie Carreker Morgan — choir/chorus
- Tayler Moses — choir/chorus
- Angela Nasby — choir/chorus
- Amber Nealy — vocals
- Jack Nellis — engineer
- Christina Onstott — choir/chorus
- Jeff Pardo — keyboards, producer, programming
- Brady Pendergrass — choir/chorus
- Kelsei Peppars — choir/chorus
- Cory Pierce — electric guitar
- Jordyn Pierce — choir/chorus
- Edwin Portillo — choir/chorus
- Kyle Pruzina — choir/chorus
- Marci Pruzina — choir/chorus
- Dayanna Redic — vocals
- Aaron Robertson — keyboards, producer, programming, synthesizer
- Alyssa Rodriguez — choir/chorus
- Emily Ruff — choir/chorus
- Matt Sanders — choir/chorus
- Gilbert Sauceda — choir/chorus
- Rylee Scott — choir/chorus
- Setnick T. Sene — choir/chorus
- Sharon Okaah — choir/chorus
- Lydia Shaw — choir/chorus
- Sophie Shear — choir/chorus
- Kendall Smith — choir/chorus
- Zack Smith — choir/chorus
- Kelley Sparks — choir/chorus
- Blake Stafford — choir/chorus
- Cheryl Stark — choir/chorus
- Kirsten Strahley — choir/chorus
- Jordan Stribling — choir/chorus
- Keithon Stribling — background vocals
- Cody Sullivan — choir/chorus
- Bria Valderrama — choir/chorus
- Robby Valderrama — choir/chorus
- Doug Weier — mixing
- Mitch Wong — background vocals
- Steph Wong — choir/chorus
- Caleb Wood — vocals
- Shae Wooten — bass, synthesizer bass
- Ashley Wright — choir/chorus
- Daniella Young — background vocals, choir/chorus
{{div col end}}
Charts
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{{col-2}}
=Weekly charts=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Weekly chart performance for God Is Good! ! scope="col"| Chart (2022) ! scope="col"| Peak | |
| {{album chart|BillboardChristian|45|M | title=Top Christian Albums – Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-albums/2022-10-15|work=Billboard|rowheader=true|date=October 11, 2022|accessdate=November 13, 2022}} |
{{col-2}}
=Year-end charts=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Year-end chart performance for God Is Good! |
| scope="col"| Chart (2023)
! scope="col"| Position |
|---|
| scope="row"| US Christian Albums (Billboard){{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2023/christian-albums |title= Top Christian Albums – Billboard |magazine= Billboard |version= Year-End Chart |access-date= February 11, 2024}}
| 60 |
{{col-end}}
Release history
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Release history and formats for God Is Good! |
| scope="col"| Region
! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Format ! scope="col"| Label ! scope="col"| Ref. |
|---|
| scope="row" | Various
| September 30, 2022 | {{hlist| Digital download | streaming}} | {{hlist| Sparrow Records | Capitol Christian Music Group}} | {{center|{{cite web |url= https://music.apple.com/us/album/god-is-good-live/1641712197 |title= God Is Good! (Live) by Cody Carnes on Apple Music |date= September 30, 2022 |website= Apple Music |version= United States |access-date= November 13, 2022}}}} |
References
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External links
- {{URL| https://www.praisecharts.com/albums/details/12051/god-is-good | Lyrics and sheet music for the album}} on PraiseCharts
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