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Evidence (Josh Baldwin song)

"Evidence" is a song by American Christian singer-songwriter Josh Baldwin that was released via Bethel Music on June 12, 2020,[1] as the lead single from his fourth studio album of the same name, Evidence (2020).[2] Baldwin co-wrote the song with Ed Cash and Ethan Hulse.[3]

"Evidence"
Evidence Single Cover
Single by Josh Baldwin
from the album Evidence
ReleasedJune 12, 2020 (2020-06-12)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length4:02
LabelBethel Music
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Ed Cash
Josh Baldwin singles chronology
"Let the Redeemed"
(2019) 		"Evidence"
(2020) 		"I Don't Have Much"
(2021)
Music videos
"Evidence" (Acoustic) on YouTube
"Evidence" (Lyrics) on YouTube

"Evidence" became Baldwin's second entry on Billboard's US Hot Christian Songs chart, peaking at number seven.[4]

Background

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On June 1, 2020, Bethel Music had announced via Daily Play MPE that "Evidence" would be Josh Baldwin's next single, with the song slated to impact Christian radio on July 3, 2020.[5] On June 12, 2020, Bethel Music released "Evidence" as the lead single to his forthcoming release with the label.[6] On September 16, 2020, Bethel Music announced that Evidence will be Baldwin's upcoming release, being slated for October 2, 2020.[2]

Writing and development

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Baldwin shared the story behind the song in a video uploaded to YouTube.[7] Baldwin said the following about the song:

The song "Evidence" it just really came out of wanting to sing a song, write a song that talked about my history, our history with the Lord. I think especially nowadays with what's going on with the pandemic and everything that's happening in the world, it's so easy to let fear creep in and let our current situation cloud us, forgetting what the Lord has done for us. I know what things look like right now, but what do I know about the Lord? Well I know that He's always been there for me, He's always good. Through that He's teaching me how to actually walk in that, walk in His victory of what He's done for us.

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Composition

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"Evidence" is composed in the key of G with a tempo of 70 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4.[9]

Commercial performance

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"Evidence" made its debut at No. 41 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated August 1, 2021, nearly eight weeks after the song's release.[10] Billboard reported that "Evidence" broke through the top ten of the Hot Christian Songs chart, debuting at No. 10 because of substantial gains in radio airplay,[11] the feat being achieved after spending 25 weeks on the chart.[12]

Music videos

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The lyric video of "Evidence" was published on June 12, 2020, on Bethel Music's YouTube channel.[13] The acoustic music video of the song, performed by Josh Baldwin, recorded at Whiskeytown Lake in California was published on June 15, 2020, on Bethel Music's YouTube channel.[14]

Track listing

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"Evidence"[15][16]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Evidence" (Radio Version)
[3]		4:02

Charts

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Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various June 12, 2020
Bethel Music [15][16]
United States July 3, 2020 Christian radio [5]

Live version featuring Dante Bowe

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"Evidence (Live)"
 
Single by Josh Baldwin featuring Dante Bowe
ReleasedApril 2, 2021 (2021-04-02)
Recorded2021
Length6:49
LabelBethel Music
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • David Leonard
  • Brad King
  • Seth Talley
Josh Baldwin singles chronology
"I Don't Have Much"
(2021) 		"Evidence (Live)"
(2021) 		"Into the Wild"
(2021)
Dante Bowe singles chronology
"Joyful"
(2021) 		"Evidence (Live)"
(2021) 		"See a Victory"
(2021)
Music video
"Evidence" (Live) on YouTube

On February 24, 2021, Josh Baldwin released the acoustic performance video of "Evidence" featuring Dante Bowe.[24] Bethel Music then released the re-imagined version of "Evidence" featuring on April 2, 2021.[25]

Background

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Bethel Music shared the story behind this version,[26] saying:

This stripped down version unfolds into a natural and organic sound for Josh, taking him back to his deep southern roots. Josh describes this song as a journey of coming home, watching as all throughout his history, God has faithfully walked beside him every step of the way.

Music video

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The music video of "Evidence (Live)" was published on February 24, 2021, on Bethel Music's YouTube channel.[27]

Track listing

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"Evidence"[28][29]
No.TitleLength
1."Evidence" (Live; featuring Dante Bowe)6:49

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various April 2, 2021
Bethel Music [28][29]

References

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  1. ^ Clarks, Jessie (June 12, 2020). "Josh Baldwin Celebrates 'Evidence' Of God's Faithfulness". The Christian Beat. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Josh Baldwin returns to his roots with full-length 'Evidence'". Niagara Frontier Publications. September 16, 2020. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Evidence | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Josh Baldwin Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Josh Baldwin - Evidence ((Radio Version)) - Daily Play MPE®Daily Play MPE®". Daily Play MPE®. Destiny Media Technologies Inc. June 1, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  6. ^ "Josh Baldwin Releases 'Evidence' – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Salem Communications. June 12, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  7. ^ "Evidence Song Story - Josh Baldwin - YouTube". YouTube. June 15, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  8. ^ Young, Abby (July 14, 2020). "Behind The Song: Josh Baldwin Shares The Heart Behind His Single "Evidence" | Freeccm.com". Freeccm.com. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  9. ^ "Evidence by Josh Baldwin". MultiTracks. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  10. ^ "Christian Music: Praise and Worship Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. January 15, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  11. ^ Asker, Jim (January 14, 2021). "'More Than Friends' Tops Gospel Airplay | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved January 15, 2021. Josh Baldwin nabs his second Hot Christian Songs top 10, as "Evidence" rises 13-10 on the multi-metric chart. The song, which he co-wrote, increased by 37% to 1.2 million U.S. streams and 15% to 1,000 downloads sold in the tracking week.
  12. ^ "Christian Music: Praise and Worship Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  13. ^ "Evidence (Studio) - Josh Baldwin - YouTube". YouTube. June 12, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  14. ^ "Evidence (Acoustic) - Josh Baldwin - YouTube". YouTube. June 12, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  15. ^ a b "Evidence (Radio Version) by Josh Baldwin on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". Amazon Music. June 12, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  16. ^ a b "Evidence (Radio Version) by Josh Baldwin on Spotify". Spotify. June 12, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  17. ^ "Josh Baldwin Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  18. ^ "Josh Baldwin Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian AC Songs Chart. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  19. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  20. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  21. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  22. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  23. ^ "Christian AC Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  24. ^ Clarks, Jessie (February 24, 2021). "Josh Baldwin "Evidence" Acoustic Video Ft. Dante Bowe - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  25. ^ Harper, Blessing (April 3, 2021). "Josh Baldwin Teams Up with Dante Bowe for a Re-Imagined Version of "Evidence" : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  26. ^ Clarks, Jessie (April 2, 2021). "Josh Baldwin Releases "Evidence (Live)" Feat. Dante Bowe - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  27. ^ "Evidence - Josh Baldwin, featuring Dante Bowe - YouTube". YouTube. February 24, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  28. ^ a b "Evidence (Live) [feat. Dante Bowe] - Single by Josh Baldwin on Apple Music". Apple Music. April 2, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  29. ^ a b "Evidence (Live) - Single by Josh Baldwin | Spotify". Spotify. April 2, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
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