A Very Maverick Christmas is the eighth live album by American contemporary worship music collective Maverick City Music, which was released via Tribl Records on November 30, 2021.[1] The album contains guest appearances by Naomi Raine, Todd Galberth, Kim Walker-Smith, Chandler Moore, Melvin Crispell III, Isaac Carree, Lizzie Morgan, Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, Ryan Ofei, Tianna Horsey, and Natalie Grant.[2] The album was produced by Tony Brown, Jonathan Jay, and Brandon Lake.
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| Released | November 30, 2021 | |||
| Venue | Paradise Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |||
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| Length | 118:05 | |||
| Label | Tribl | |||
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The album was promoted with the release of "Mary Did You Know?" as a single. "Mary Did You Know?" peaked at number 23 on the Hot Christian Songs chart and number 11 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.
A Very Maverick Christmas became a commercially successful album since its release, peaking at number nine on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart and at number three Top Gospel Albums Chart in the United States, as well as number five on the Official Charts' Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart in the United Kingdom. A Very Maverick Christmas received a GMA Dove Award nomination for Christmas / Special Event Album of the Year at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards.[3]
Background
editOn November 30, 2021, Maverick City Music released A Very Maverick Christmas via Tribl Records, being their second Christmas-themed release following Maverick City Christmas (2020). The album was recorded live at Paradise Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia,[4] said to have been started by a slave.[5]
Singles
edit"Mary Did You Know?" impacted Christian radio in the United States on November 25, 2022, becoming the first single from the album.[6] Maverick City Music released the radio version of "Mary Did You Know?" On December 2, 2022.[7] "Mary Did You Know?" peaked at number 23 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart,[8] and number 11 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.[9]
Reception
editCritical response
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The Christian Beat | 4/5[10] |
In a favourable review for The Christian Beat, Jessie Clarks opined "The full project brings a nice blend of worship and original tracks mixed with remakes and arrangements of traditional holiday hymns."[10]
Accolades
edit| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2022 | GMA Dove Awards | Christmas / Special Event Album of the Year | Nominated |
Commercial performance
editIn the United States, A Very Maverick Christmas debuted at number eleven on the Top Christian Albums Chart[12] and number three on Top Gospel Albums Chart.[13]
In the United Kingdom, A Very Maverick Christmas debuted on the OCC's Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart at number five.[14]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Opening Prayer / We've Come to Adore You" (featuring Naomi Raine, Todd Galberth and Mav City Gospel Choir) |
| 7:31 |
| 2. | "Joy to the World / Joy of the Lord" (featuring Naomi Raine, Todd Galberth and Mav City Gospel Choir) |
| 10:32 |
| 3. | "Away in a Manger / Worthy is Your Name" (featuring Kim Walker-Smith, Chandler Moore and Mav City Gospel Choir) |
| 7:42 |
| 4. | "Go Tell It on the Mountain" (featuring Melvin Crispell III, Chandler Moore and Mav City Gospel Choir) |
| 6:52 |
| 5. | "Gonna Tell Somebody (Spontaneous)" (featuring Melvin Crispell III, Isaac Carree, Lizzie Morgan, Chandler Moore and Mav City Gospel Choir) |
| 3:52 |
| 6. | "Mary Did You Know?" (featuring Chandler Moore, Lizzie Morgan and Mav City Gospel Choir) | 8:24 | |
| 7. | "Forever and Ever Amen" (featuring Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham and Mav City Gospel Choir) |
| 10:15 |
| 8. | "Silent Night / Jesus We Love You" (featuring Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, Kim Walker-Smith and Mav City Gospel Choir) |
| 9:12 |
| 9. | "King of Kings / Angels We Have Heard on High" (featuring Naomi Raine, Kim Walker-Smith and Mav City Gospel Choir) |
| 7:11 |
| 10. | "Revelation 19: 1" (featuring Naomi Raine and Mav City Gospel Choir) | Jeffrey La Valley | 6:41 |
| 11. | "Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee" (featuring Ryan Ofei, Tianna Horsey and Mav City Gospel Choir) | Henry Van Dyke | 3:05 |
| 12. | "Gratitude / Worthy of it All / You're Worthy of My Praise" (featuring Brandon Lake, Natalie Grant and Mav City Gospel Choir) |
| 13:12 |
| 13. | "Best Part" (featuring Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore & Mav City Gospel Choir) |
| 5:35 |
| 14. | "Here I Am to Worship (More Than Life)" (featuring Ryan Ofei and Mav City Gospel Choir) |
| 4:41 |
| 15. | "Noel" (featuring Lizzie Morgan and Mav City Gospel Choir) | 7:00 | |
| 16. | "O Holy Night" (featuring Melvin Crispell III and Mav City Gospel Choir) | 6:19 | |
| Total length: | 118:05 | ||
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| Various | November 30, 2021 | Tribl Records | [15] |
References
edit- ^ Harper, Blessing (November 30, 2021). "Maverick City Music's Christmas Album is "Unlike Anything We've Seen or Experienced" : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ Young, Abby (December 1, 2021). "Maverick City Music Release "A Very Maverick Christmas" Album | Freeccm.com". Freeccm.com. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (November 30, 2021). "Maverick City Music Releases New Christmas EP - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "JFH News: Maverick City Music Release "A Very Maverick Christmas EP" Today". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus Freak Hideout. November 30, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Future Releases for Christian Radio Stations | Free New Songs from Music Artists". AllAccess.com. Archived from the original on November 24, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ Ford, Bradden (December 2, 2022). "Mary Did You Know? (Radio Version) (Single) by Maverick City Music | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday.com". NewReleaseToday. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ "Maverick City Music". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs Chart History. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
- ^ "Maverick City Music". Billboard. Hot Gospel Songs Chart History. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
- ^ a b Clarks, Jessie (November 30, 2021). "Maverick City Music Brings Worship & Celebration To Christmas Album - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Nominees | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums Chart - Billboard". Billboard. Top Christian Albums Chart. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Top Gospel Albums Chart - Billboard". Billboard. Top Gospel Albums Chart. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ a b "Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ a b "A Very Maverick Christmas (feat. Mav City Gospel Choir) by Maverick City Music on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. November 30, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Maverick City Music Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Maverick City Music Chart History (Top Gospel Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ "Top Gospel Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ "Top Gospel Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 11, 2024.