Rise (Danny Gokey album)

Rise is the fifth studio album by American singer Danny Gokey. It was released on January 13, 2017 through BMG Rights Management. His second full-length album of original material in the Contemporary Christian genre, Rise serves as the follow-up to Gokey's top 40 album, Hope in Front of Me (2014). The album's title track was released in August 2016 as the record's lead single.

Rise
Studio album by
Danny Gokey
ReleasedJanuary 13, 2017 (2017-01-13)
GenreChristian pop
Length43:05
LabelBMG
Danny Gokey chronology
La Esperanza Frente a Mi
(2016)		 Rise
(2017)		 Haven't Seen It Yet
(2019)
Singles from Rise
  1. "Rise"
    Released: August 11, 2016
  2. "The Comeback"
    Released: April 28, 2017

Background

In January 2014, Gokey released his first Christian single, "Hope in Front of Me".[1] That June, he released his second studio album, also titled Hope in Front of Me, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Christian Albums chart.[2] Over the next two years, Gokey released two more albums – a Christmas collection, titled Christmas Is Here (2015), and a Spanish language re-recording of Hope in Front of Me, titled La Esperanza Frente a Mi (2016).

Following the release of Hope in Front of Me, Gokey began writing and recording new songs. Nine of the eleven songs on Rise were co-written by Gokey, drawing on his personal experiences.[3] The album also features two collaborations – "Chasing", with fellow American Idol alumnus Jordin Sparks, and "Better Than I Found It", with gospel singer Kierra "Kiki" Sheard. Rise became available for pre-order on November 15, 2016.[4]

Singles

The title track, "Rise", was released to digital retailers on August 11, 2016 as the album's lead single.[5] It officially impacted Christian radio on September 2, 2016.[6] The song has reached a peak position of 5 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.[7]

"The Comeback" hit Christian radio on April 28, 2017 as the album's second single.[8]

Other songs

"If You Ain't in It" was released November 15, 2016 as the first promotional single.[9] "Better Than I Found It" was released December 9, 2016.[10]

Awards and accolades

In 2017, Rise was nominated for a GMA Dove Award in the Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year category at the 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards.[11] It was also nominated for at the 2018 Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Stronger Than We Think"
  • Danny Gokey
  • Bernie Herms
  • Emily Weisband
3:38
2."If You Ain't in It"
3:04
3."Rise"
  • Gokey
  • Benji Cowart
  • Josh Brownleewe
3:39
4."Masterpiece"
  • Herms
  • Weisband
4:14
5."The Comeback"
  • Gokey
  • Joshua Silverberg
  • Cameron James
3:11
6."Slow Down"
  • Gokey
  • Herms
  • Weisband
3:50
7."Never Be the Same"
  • Gokey
  • Anthony Shy Carter
  • Colby Wedgeworth
3:13
8."What Love Can Do"
4:01
9."Chasing" (featuring Jordin Sparks)
  • Gokey
  • Herms
  • Weisband
3:55
10."Symptoms"
  • Gokey
  • Jeff Sojka
  • Jimmy Burney
  • Josh Zegan
3:19
11."Better Than I Found It" (featuring Kierra Sheard)
3:09
12."Stronger Than We Think" (Bryan Todd remix)
  • Gokey
  • Herms
  • Weisband
3:52
Total length:43:05

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[12] 32
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[13] 1
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[14] 3

Release history
Country Date Format Label Ref.
North America January 13, 2017 CD BMG [15]
Digital download [16]

References
  1. Angermiller, Michele Amabile (January 24, 2014). "Danny Gokey on Making Hope 'Cool' and Possibly Returning to 'American Idol' (Q&A)". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  2. Bronson, Fred (July 4, 2014). "'American Idol' on the Charts: New Album 'Hope' Brings Danny Gokey First Billboard No. 1". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  3. "Danny Gokey to release 'Rise,' Jan. 13, 2017". CCM Magazine. Salem Media Group. November 18, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  4. "Danny Gokey Releases New Song, Announces New Album". New Release Today. NRT Media. November 15, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  5. "Rise - Danny Gokey | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  6. "Danny Gokey – Rise (album version)". Play MPE. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  7. "Billboard Chart history for "Rise"". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  8. "Danny Gokey - The Comeback". Daily Play MPE. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  9. "If You Ain't in It - Danny Gokey | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  10. "Better Than I Found It - Danny Gokey | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  11. "2017 Nominees | The 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 9, 2017. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  12. "Danny Gokey Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  13. "Danny Gokey Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  14. "Danny Gokey Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  15. "Danny Gokey - Rise - Amazon.com Music". Amazon Music. Amazon.com. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  16. North American digital album releases:
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