A Family Christmas (EP)

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A Family Christmas
A Family Christmas - We the Kingdom.jpg
EP by
We the Kingdom
ReleasedOctober 22, 2021 (2021-10-22)
StudioEd Cash's home studio, Franklin, Tennessee
Genre
Length25:10
Label
Producer We the Kingdom
We the Kingdom chronology
Live At Ocean Way Nashville
(2021)		A Family Christmas
(2021)		 We the Kingdom
(2022)
Singles from A Family Christmas
  1. "Still Can’t Sleep On Christmas Eve" / "Silent Night (Heavenly Peace)"
    Released: November 3, 2021 (2021-11-03)

A Family Christmas is the sixth extended play by American contemporary Christian music band We the Kingdom. The EP was released via Capitol Christian Music Group on October 22, 2021. [1] The EP features guest appearances by Dante Bowe, Maverick City Music, and Chris Tomlin.

Contents

The EP was supported by the release of "Still Can’t Sleep On Christmas Eve" and "Silent Night (Heavenly Peace)" as singles.

The EP peaked at No. 44 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in the United States. A Family Christmas received a GMA Dove Award nomination for Christmas / Special Event Album of the Year at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards. [2]

Background

On October 20, 2021, We the Kingdom announced that A Family Christmas EP was slated for release on October 22. [3] The EP contains six tracks, including guest appearances from Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music on the song "Silent Night (Heavenly Place)" and Chris Tomlin on the song "Christmas Day". [4] The EP was recorded in Ed Cash's home studio in Franklin, Tennessee. [5]

Release and promotion

Singles

"Still Can’t Sleep On Christmas Eve" and "Silent Night (Heavenly Peace)" were released to Christian radio in the United States as the lead singles from the EP. [6]

Reception

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media4.5/5 [7]

Joshua Andre in his 365 Days of Inspiring Media review wrote a favourable review of the extended play, saying: "With nothing much more needing to be said about We The Kingdom and their debut Christmas project; this release is especially moving and inspiring," further adding that "every track has no discernible weaknesses in any aspect." [7]

Accolades

Awards
YearOrganizationAwardResultRef
2022 GMA Dove Awards Christmas / Special Event Album of the YearNominated
[8]

Track listing

All tracks were written by Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, and Andrew Bergthold, except where stated.

A Family Christmas [9]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Still Can't Sleep On Christmas Eve"
  • Ed Cash
  • Franni Cash
3:20
2."Glorious" 4:31
3."Silent Night (Heavenly Peace)" (with Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music)Traditional4:33
4."Light of the World (Sing Hallelujah)" 4:20
5."Light of the World (Sing Hallelujah)" (Live from Berry Hill) 4:03
6."Christmas Day" (with Chris Tomlin) 4:20
Total length:25:11

Charts

Chart performance for A Family Christmas
Chart (2022)Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [10] 44

Release history

Release history and formats for A Family Christmas
RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
VariousOctober 22, 2021 Capitol Christian Music Group [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Cluver, Ross (October 22, 2021). "We The Kingdom Release New 'A Family Christmas' EP | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine . Salem Communications . Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  2. ↑ Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  3. ↑ Clarks, Jessie (October 20, 2021). "We The Kingdom Announces 'A Family Christmas' Due October 22 - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  4. ↑ Chavez, Adriana (October 20, 2021). "We The Kingdom Announce 'A Family Christmas'". Vacancy Magazine. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  5. ↑ Asker, Jim (October 20, 2021). "We The Kingdom to Release Holiday EP – Billboard". Billboard . Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  6. ↑ Capitol CMG Radio (November 4, 2021). "Capitol CMG Radio on Instagram: "We The Kingdom is coming in HOT with not one, but TWO Christmas songs for your air waves! ・・・ "Still Can't Sleep On Christmas…"". Instagram . Retrieved December 20, 2021.
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