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 second studio album of the same name, Evidence (2020).[2] Baldwin co-wrote the song with Ed Cash and Ethan Hulse.[3]

"Evidence"
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)
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

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

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.

[8]

Composition

"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

"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

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

Charts

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

References
  1. Clarks, Jessie (June 12, 2020). "Josh Baldwin Celebrates 'Evidence' Of God's Faithfulness". The Christian Beat. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  2. "Josh Baldwin returns to his roots with full-length 'Evidence'". Niagra Frontier Publications. September 16, 2020. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  3. "Evidence | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  4. "Josh Baldwin Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  5. "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. "Evidence (Radio Version) by Josh Baldwin on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". Amazon Music. June 12, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  16. "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.
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