Be a Light

"Be a Light" is a song recorded by American country music singer Thomas Rhett and featuring guest vocals from Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, and Keith Urban. It was released on March 30, 2020 as the leadoff single from Rhett's upcoming fifth studio album.

"Be a Light"
Single by Thomas Rhett featuring Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, and Keith Urban
ReleasedMarch 30, 2020 (2020-03-30)
GenreCountry
Length2:50
LabelValory
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Dann Huff
Thomas Rhett singles chronology
"Beer Can't Fix"
(2020)		 "Be a Light"
(2020)		 "What's Your Country Song"
(2020)
Reba McEntire singles chronology
"Freedom"
(2019)		 "Be a Light"
(2019)
Hillary Scott singles chronology
"Still"
(2017)		 "Be a Light"
(2020)
Chris Tomlin singles chronology
"Christmas Day"
(2019)		 "Be a Light"
(2020)		 "Who You Are to Me"
(2020)
Keith Urban singles chronology
"God Whispered Your Name"
(2020)		 "Be a Light"
(2020)		 "One Too Many"
(2020)

Rhett is set to perform the song live at the 54th Annual Country Music Association Awards alongside McEntire, Scott and Tomlin for the first time.[1]

Content and history

Rhett said that he wrote the song in 2019, but chose to release it because he thought its message would be well received in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.[2] He told Billboard that the song "was really just about being a light in a dark place; being an encouragement to people." He co-wrote the song with Matt Dragstrem, Josh Thompson, and Josh Miller.[3] The song was sent to country radio on March 30, 2020. On April 5, 2020, he performed it on ACM Presents: Our Country, a television special put on by the Academy of Country Music.[4] Rhett also announced that proceeds from the song will be donated to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.[2]

Chart performance

Be a Light entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 71 on the chart dated for the week ending April 18, 2020. In doing so, it became the first entries on that chart for both Scott and Tomlin (though the former has charted repeatedly with Lady A).[3]

Charts

References
  1. https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9474772/2020-cma-awards-first-group-performers
  2. Tierney McAfee (April 1, 2020). "Thomas Rhett Releases Uplifting Song 'Be a Light' to Aid Coronavirus Relief Efforts". Country Living. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  3. Heran Mamo (April 15, 2020). "Here Are the Lyrics to Thomas Rhett's 'Be a Light,' Feat. Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin & Keith Urban". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  4. Anna Chan (April 5, 2020). "Thomas Rhett Brings New Song 'Be a Light' to 'ACM Presents: Our Country'". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  5. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  6. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  7. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  8. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  9. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  10. "Top 100 Songs, September 4, 2020 - September 10, 2020". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  11. "Country Airplay Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  12. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
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