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Gratitude (Brandon Lake song)

"Gratitude" is a song by Brandon Lake. The song was released on June 3, 2022, as the third single from his second studio album, House of Miracles (2020). Lake co-wrote the song with Benjamin Hastings and Dante Bowe.[1] Jacob Sooter worked on the production of the single.

"Gratitude"
Single by Brandon Lake
from the album House of Miracles
ReleasedJune 3, 2022 (2022-06-03)
GenreContemporary worship music
Length
  • 5:37 (album version)
  • 3:55 (radio version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jacob Sooter
Brandon Lake singles chronology
"Help!"
(2022) 		"Gratitude"
(2022) 		"Graves"
(2022)
Music videos
"Gratitude" (Acoustic) on YouTube
"Gratitude" (Chosen Performance) on YouTube
"Gratitude" (Live) on YouTube
"Gratitude" (Radio Version/Lyrics) on YouTube
"Gratitude" (K-Love/Air1 Radio Version) on YouTube

The song peaked at number one on the US Hot Christian Songs chart published by Billboard.[2] At the 2023 GMA Dove Awards, "Gratitude" was nominated for Song of the Year and Worship Recorded Song of the Year awards.[3]

Background

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"Gratitude" was released as a track on his second studio album, House of Miracles, on August 14, 2020 via Bethel Music.[4] The radio version of "Gratitude" was released on June 3, 2022, making it the third single from the album.[5]

Writing and development

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Brandon Lake shared in interview with Billboard that song came about during a trip to Australia to co-write with friends who were in Hillsong.[6] During a writing session with Benjamin Hastings at his apartment overlooking the Sydney Opera House, Lake discussed with Hastings over how they had nothing to God that is impressive, and how humbling it was, thus inspiring the lyrics of the song.[6] Unsatified with the initial production around the song, Lake decided to record the song in one-take with an acoustic guitar for an organic feel, the production of the final version being done afterward.[6]

Composition

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"Gratitude" is composed in the key of B with a tempo of 78 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 6
8.[7]

Critical reception

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Joshua Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media opined that "Gratitude" was "an album highlight, as we hear Brandon’s earnest emotion and raw honesty here, in pure unbridled praise and worship to God, on a song that would fit right at home on a Singalong album from Phil Wickham."[8] JubileeCast's Timothy Yap wrote in his review: "Overwhelmed by the grace of God, this song finds Lake so enthralled in the beauty of Christ that his only response is simply to sing hallelujah to Jesus."[9] Rob Allwright, reviewing for One Man In The Middle, said the contemplative sound was executed brilliantly on "Gratitude" explaining that "maybe it's more because of the subject matter which feels more heartfelt and genuine. There's a bit of a raw passion that comes out as the bridge echoes through with some great vocal work."[10] Katie Clinebell of Air1 described the song as "Brandon Lake’s humble offering of thanksgiving to an infinite God. This gentle ballad explores the tension between Lake’s overwhelming gratitude towards God and the corresponding awareness of the limitations of his own finite humanity."[11]

Awards and nominations

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Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref
2023 GMA Dove Awards Song of the Year Nominated
[12]
[13]
Worship Recorded Song of the Year Won

Commercial performance

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"Gratitude" made its debut at number 45 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart dated February 6, 2021.[14] The song reached number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart dated February 4, 2023, with significant gains in airplay, digital downloads and streaming.[15] "Gratitude" is Lake's second Hot Christian Songs chart-topping single since his feature on Elevation Worship's "Graves into Gardens" reached the summit in February 2021, while also marking his first number one single as a lead artist.[15]

"Gratitude" debuted at number 37 on the US Christian Airplay chart dated July 30, 2022.[16]

Music videos

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Bethel Music released the official audio video of "Gratitude" through their YouTube channel on August 28, 2020.[17] On September 23, 2020, Bethel Music published the official acoustic performance video of the song, being performed by Brandon Lake, on YouTube.[18][19] On February 3, 2021, Bethel Music released the live performance video of "Gratitude" on YouTube.[20][21] On June 7, 2022, Brandon Lake released the lyric video for the radio version of "Gratitude" via YouTube.[22]

Performances

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Brandon Lake performed "Gratitude" on the set of the television drama The Chosen,[23] the performance being featured on a Christmas special episode titled "Christmas With The Chosen: The Messengers".[24]

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[32] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history for "Gratitude"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various June 3, 2022
Tribl Records [33]

I Am They version

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"Gratitude"
 
Single by I Am They
from the album Chapel Sessions
ReleasedMarch 11, 2022 (2022-03-11)
Recorded2022
GenreContemporary worship music
Length4:12
LabelBig Future
Producer(s)Levi Mitchell
I Am They singles chronology
"Christ Be Magnified"
(2021) 		"Gratitude"
(2022) 		"Firm Foundation (He Won't)"
(2022)
Music video
"Gratitude" on YouTube

On March 11, 2022, Nevada-based CCM band I Am They released their own cover of the song featuring Cheyenne Mitchell as the lead single to their extended play, Chapel Sessions (2022).[34]

Commercial performance

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The I Am They version of "Gratitude" debuted at number 35 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart dated October 22, 2022.[35]

Music videos

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On March 11, 2022, I Am They released the audio video for the song.[36] I Am They released the official Chapel Sessions video for "Gratitude" featuring Cheyenne Mitchell through their YouTube channel on September 16, 2022.[37]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Gratitude"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[38] 18

Release history

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Release history for "Gratitude"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various March 11, 2022
Big Future Records [39]

Other versions

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  • The Worship Initiative released their rendition of the song on their album, The Worship Initiative, Vol. 30 (2022).[40]
  • The Voice Season 22 contestant Bodie performed "Gratitude" as his dedication song during the finale on December 12, 2022.[41]

References

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  1. ^ "Gratitude | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Brandon Lake Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  3. ^ Grein, Paul (August 9, 2023). "2023 GMA Dove Awards (Full Nominations List): Brandon Lake Leads – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Clarks, Jessie (August 29, 2020). "Brandon Lake's 'House Of Miracles' Album Out Now - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  5. ^ "Gratitude (Radio Version) (Single) by Brandon Lake | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  6. ^ a b c Asker, Jim (February 23, 2023). "Brandon Lake, Tye Tribbett & MercyMe Add No. 1s on Faith-Based Charts – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  7. ^ "Gratitude by Brandon Lake". MultiTracks. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  8. ^ Andre, Joshua (September 9, 2020). "Brandon Lake – House Of Miracles | 365 Days of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  9. ^ Yap, Timothy (August 22, 2020). "Brandon Lake "House of Miracles" Album Review : Exclusives : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  10. ^ Allwright, Rob (January 21, 2021). "Music Review: House of Miracles by Brandon Lake - One Man In The Middle". One Man In The Middle. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  11. ^ Clinebell, Katie (March 5, 2021). ""Gratitude" by Brandon Lake | Air1 Worship Music". Air1. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  12. ^ "2023 Nominees". GMA Dove Awards. August 9, 2023. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  13. ^ "2023 Winners | The 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. October 20, 2023. Archived from the original on October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  14. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  15. ^ a b Asker, Jim (February 1, 2023). "Brandon Lake, Tye Tribbett & MercyMe Add No. 1s on Faith-Based Charts – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  16. ^ "Christian Airplay - Billboard". Billboard. July 26, 2022. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
  17. ^ "Gratitude - Brandon Lake | House of Miracles - YouTube". YouTube. August 28, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  18. ^ "Gratitude (Acoustic) - Brandon Lake [Official Music Video] - YouTube". YouTube. September 23, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  19. ^ Clarks, Jessie (September 23, 2020). "Brandon Lake "Gratitude" Acoustic Video - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  20. ^ "Gratitude - Brandon Lake | House of Miracles (Live) - YouTube". YouTube. February 17, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  21. ^ Clarks, Jessie (February 3, 2021). "Brandon Lake "Gratitude" Live Video - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  22. ^ "Brandon Lake - Gratitude - Radio Version (Lyric Video) - YouTube". YouTube. June 7, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  23. ^ "Gratitude (Chosen Performance) - Brandon Lake - YouTube". YouTube. December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  24. ^ Longs, Herb (December 4, 2021). "'Christmas With The Chosen: The Messengers' Breaks Records For Distributor Fathom Events - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  25. ^ "Brandon Lake Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  26. ^ "Brandon Lake Chart History (Christian AC Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  27. ^ "Brandon Lake Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  28. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  29. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  30. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  31. ^ "Christian AC Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  32. ^ "American single certifications – Brandon Lake – Gratitude". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  33. ^ "Gratitude (Radio Version) - Single by Brandon Lake | Spotify". June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022 – via Spotify.
  34. ^ Clarks, Jessie (March 11, 2022). "I AM THEY Releases "Gratitude" Cover - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
  35. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
  36. ^ "I AM THEY - Gratitude (Audio) - YouTube". YouTube. March 11, 2022. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
  37. ^ "I AM THEY - Gratitude (Chapel Sessions) feat. Cheyenne Mitchell - YouTube". YouTube. September 16, 2022. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
  38. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. December 6, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  39. ^ "Gratitude (feat. Cheyenne Mitchell) - Single by I Am They | Spotify". March 11, 2022. Retrieved October 26, 2022 – via Spotify.
  40. ^ "The Worship Initiative, Vol. 30 by The Worship Initiative | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. June 10, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  41. ^ Benita-Eves, Tina (December 13, 2022). "Blake Shelton Nearly Speechless After Bodie's "Gratitude" Cover on 'The Voice' Finale - American Songwriter". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
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