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Thank You Lord (song)

"Thank You Lord" is a song by American contemporary Christian musician Chris Tomlin featuring American country music singer-songwriter Thomas Rhett and country duo Florida Georgia Line. The song was released as the third single from his thirteenth studio album, Chris Tomlin & Friends (2020), to Christian radio in the United States on August 13, 2021. Tomlin co-wrote the song with Corey Crowder, David Garcia, Thomas Rhett, and Tyler Hubbard.[1] The single was produced by Brian Kelley, Chris Tomlin, Corey Crowder, and Tyler Hubbard.

"Thank You Lord"
"Thank You Lord" single cover
Single by Chris Tomlin featuring Thomas Rhett and Florida Georgia Line
from the album Chris Tomlin & Friends
ReleasedAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length2:48
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Chris Tomlin singles chronology
"I See You"
(2021) 		"Thank You Lord"
(2021) 		"Emmanuel God With Us"
(2021)
Thomas Rhett singles chronology
"Country Again"
(2021) 		"Thank You Lord"
(2021) 		"Slow Down Summer"
(2021)
Florida Georgia Line singles chronology
"Lil Bit"
(2020) 		"Thank You Lord"
(2021)
Music video
"Thank You Lord" on YouTube

"Thank You Lord" peaked at No. 11 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart,[2] and No. 37 on the Hot Country Songs chart.[3]

Background

On June 26, 2020, Chris Tomlin released "Thank You Lord" featuring Thomas Rhett and Florida Georgia Line alongside "Who You Are to Me" featuring Lady A, as the first two promotional singles from Chris Tomlin & Friends in the lead-up to its release, slated for July 31, 2020.[4] On August 13, 2021, "Thank You Lord" impacted Christian radio in the United States as the third single from the album.[5]

Composition

"Thank You Lord" is composed in the key of A with a tempo of 105 beats per minute, and a musical time signature of 4
4.[6]

Commercial performance

"Thank You Lord" debuted at No. 15 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated July 11, 2020,[7] concurrently charting at No. 2 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[8] The song peaked at No. 11 and spent a total of twenty weeks appearing on the chart.[9]

Music video

The music video of "Thank You Lord" was published via Chris Tomlin's YouTube channel on July 15, 2020.[10]

Live performances

On August 19, 2020, Chris Tomlin performed "Thank You Lord" alongside Thomas Rhett and Florida Georgia Line on The Late Late Show with James Corden.[11] On August 25, 2020, Chris Tomlin performed "Thank You Lord" alongside Thomas Rhett and Florida Georgia Line on Today with Hoda & Jenna.[12]

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic.[13]

  • Adam Ayan — mastering
  • David Cook — mixing assistant
  • Corey Crowder — producer
  • Florida Georgia Line — featured artist, vocals
  • Tyler Hubbard — producer
  • Jeff Juliano — mixing
  • Brian Kelley — producer
  • Thomas Rhett — featured artist, vocals
  • Chris Tomlin — primary artist, producer

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[19] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history and formats for "Thank You Lord"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various June 26, 2020
[20]
United States August 13, 2021 Christian radio [21]

References

  1. ^ "Thank You Lord | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Chris Tomlin Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Chris Tomlin Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Cluver, Ross (June 26, 2020). "Chris Tomlin Announces New Album & Tour for 2020 | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  5. ^ Williams, Lindsay (August 12, 2021). "Chris Tomlin Teams Up with Friends Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett for "Thank You Lord" | Positive Encouraging K-LOVE". K-Love. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  6. ^ "Thank You Lord by Chris Tomlin". MultiTracks. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  7. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. July 7, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  8. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. July 7, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  9. ^ "Thank You Lord Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  10. ^ "Thank You Lord (ft. Thomas Rhett & Florida Georgia Line)". July 15, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2021 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ Longs, Herb (August 20, 2020). "Chris Tomlin & Friends Perform "Thank You Lord" On 'The Late Late Show With James Corden' - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  12. ^ Longs, Herb (August 25, 2020). "Chris Tomlin & Friends Perform "Thank You Lord" On 'TODAY' - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  13. ^ "God Who Listens - Chris Tomlin | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  14. ^ "Chris Tomlin Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  15. ^ "Chris Tomlin Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian AC Songs Chart. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  16. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  17. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  18. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  19. ^ "American single certifications – Chris Tomlin – Thank You Lord". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  20. ^ "Key & BPM for Thank You Lord (feat.Thomas Rhett & Florida Georgia Line) by Chris Tomlin, Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Line". Tunebat. June 26, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  21. ^ Capitol CMG Radio (August 13, 2021). "Capitol CMG Radio on Instagram: ""THANK YOU LORD" for Christian radio and for a Chris Tomlin add date! Chris Tomlin's "Thank You Lord" featuring Thomas Rhett & Florida..."". Bethel Music page. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved August 29, 2021 – via Instagram.
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