Goodness of God
"Goodness of God" is a song by Bethel Music and Jenn Johnson, which was released as the third single from Bethel Music's eleventh live album, Victory (2019), on November 1, 2019.[1] The song was written by Ed Cash, Ben Fielding, Jason Ingram, Brian Johnson and Jenn Johnson.[2] Ed Cash handled the production of the single.[3]
"Goodness of God" | ||||
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Single by Bethel Music and Jenn Johnson | ||||
from the album Victory | ||||
Released | November 1, 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2018 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:56 | |||
Label | Bethel Music | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Ed Cash | |||
Bethel Music singles chronology | ||||
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Jenn Johnson singles chronology | ||||
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Music videos | ||||
"Goodness of God" (Live) on YouTube | ||||
"Goodness of God" (Lyrics) on YouTube |
Background
"Goodness of God" was initially released by Bethel Music on January 4, 2019, as one of four promotional singles from Victory (2019), in the lead-up to its release which was slated for January 25, 2019.[4] Jenn Johnson shared with Fox News that the song had been inspired by the process of adopting her fourth child, as she had been singing impromptu into her phone while driving on a long country road about the faithfulness and kindness of God.[5][6] The song was then developed from the impromptu recording.[5]
The radio version of "Goodness of God" was released in digital format on November 1, 2019.[1] The song impacted Christian radio stations on November 8, 2019.[7]
Composition
"Goodness of God" is composed in the key of A♭ with a moderate rock tempo of 63 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4.[8] Johnson's vocal range spans from A♭3 to E♭5.[9]
Music videos
Bethel Music released the live music video of "Goodness of God" with Jenn Johnson leading the song during a worship service at Bethel Church through their YouTube channel on January 4, 2019.[10] The lyric video of the song was released on January 25, 2019, on YouTube by Bethel Music.[11]
Accolades
Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref |
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2020 | GMA Dove Awards | Worship Recorded Song of the Year | Nominated | [12] |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | November 1, 2019 | Bethel Music | [1][19] | |
United States | November 8, 2019 | Christian radio | [7] |
References
- "Goodness of God (Radio Version) - Single by Jenn Johnson on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. November 1, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- "Goodness Of God | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- "Victory - Bethel Music | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- Clarks, Jessie (January 4, 2019). "Bethel Music Album 'Victory' To Drop January 25". The Christian Beat. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- Parke, Caleb (September 3, 2019). "'Miracle' adoption led to worship song 'Goodness of God' | Fox News". Fox News. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- Law, Jeannie (September 6, 2019). "Bethel leaders open up about 'miracle adoption,' inspiration for worship anthem - The Christian Post". The Christian Post. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- ""Goodness of God" by Bethel Music - 55 Promotion". 55 Promotion. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- "Goodness of God by Bethel Music". MultiTracks. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- "Bethel Music "Goodness of God" Sheet Music in Ab Major (transposable) - Download & Print - SKU: MN0193205". Musicnotes. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- "Bethel Music - Goodness Of God (LIVE) | VICTORY - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. January 4, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- "Goodness of God (Official Lyric Video) - Bethel Music | VICTORY - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. January 25, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- "2020 Nominees | The 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- "Bethel Music Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- "Bethel Music Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- "Hot Christian Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
- "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- "Christian Airplay Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- "Christian AC Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- "Spotify – Goodness of God (Radio Version)". Spotify. 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
External links
- Lyrics and sheet music for "Goodness of God" on PraiseCharts