| Come Alive | ||||
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| Released | August 25, 2009 | |||
| Genre | CCM, pop, pop rock | |||
| Length | 42:06 | |||
| Label | Word | |||
| Producer | Brown Bannister, Shaun Shankel, Bernie Herms, Paul Mills | |||
| Mark Schultz chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Come Alive | ||||
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Come Alive is an album by Contemporary Christian music singer/songwriter Mark Schultz, released on August 25, 2009. [1]
Schultz got the idea for the album's second single, "He Is," from his wife. [2] Before the release of the album, Schultz toured with Point of Grace in a nationwide Come Alive Tour. [3] [4]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "All Has Been Forgiven" | Mark Schultz, Matthew West | 3:39 |
| 2. | "Grace Amazing" | Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Schultz | 4:05 |
| 3. | "He Is" | Brown Bannister, Schultz | 3:57 |
| 4. | "What It Means to Be Loved" | Schultz | 4:14 |
| 5. | "God of Glory" | Don Poythress, Schultz | 4:27 |
| 6. | "Closer Than I’ve Ever Been" | Bernie Herms, Schultz | 4:19 |
| 7. | "Come Alive" | Schultz, West | 3:53 |
| 8. | "Live Like You’re Loved" | Schultz | 4:28 |
| 9. | "Father’s Eyes" | Schultz, Joy Williams | 3:46 |
| 10. | "Love Has Come" | Bannister, Sam Mizell, Schultz, West | 5:20 |
| Total length: | 42:08 | ||
Choir on "Love Has Come"
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [5] |
| Starpulse.com | [6] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [7] |
This album received positive reviews by Allmusic. "A youth minister who left behind aspirations for stardom in Nashville, singer/songwriter Mark Schultz has ultimately pursued his dream, drawing crowds and building a following through work with his local congregation." [8]
In 2010, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards. [9]
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 62 |
| US Billboard Top Christian Albums | 1 |
| Peak | ||
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| U.S. Christ | Year End Christ | |
| "He Is" | 5 | 17 |
| "Love Has Come" | 9 | 19 |
"-" denotes the single did not chart.
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