God Is Good!

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God Is Good!
God Is Good! - Cody Carnes.jpg
Live album by
Cody Carnes
ReleasedSeptember 30, 2022 (2022-09-30)
RecordedJuly 7–8, 2022
VenueThe Belonging Co, Nashville, Tennessee, US
Genre Contemporary worship music
Length76:15
Label
Producer
  • Hank Bentley
  • Austin Davis
  • Jeff Pardo
  • Aaron Robertson
Cody Carnes chronology
Run to the Father
(2020)		God Is Good!
(2022)
Singles from God Is Good!
  1. "Too Good to Not Believe"
    Released: May 28, 2021 (2021-05-28)
  2. "Good (Can't Be Anything Else)"
    Released: August 19, 2022
  3. "Ain't Nobody"
    Released: September 30, 2022
  4. "Take You At Your Word"
    Released: May 10, 2024

God Is Good! is the first live album by American contemporary Christian musician Cody Carnes. It was released on September 30, 2022, via Sparrow Records and Capitol Christian Music Group. [1] The album features guest appearances by Kari Jobe, Natalie Grant, and Benjamin William Hastings. [2] The album was produced by Austin Davis, Aaron Robertson

Contents

God Is Good! was supported by the release of "Good (Can't Be Anything Else)" and "Ain't Nobody" as singles. "Good (Can't Be Anything Else)" peaked at No. 39 on the US Christian Airplay chart. "Ain't Nobody" peaked at No. 5 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart. "Forever & Amen" was released as a promotional single from the album. The album is also being promoted with the God Is Good! Tour, spanning eight cities across the United States in 2023.

The album debuted at No. 45 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in the United States. At the 2023 GMA Dove Awards, God Is Good! was nominated for Worship Album of the Year and Long Form Video of the Year awards. [3]

Background

In June 2022, Cody Carnes announced that he will be recording his first live album on July 7–8 at The Belonging Co in Nashville, Tennessee. [4] On September 2, 2022, Carnes announced that he will be releasing his first live album, God Is Good!, on September 30, 2022. [5]

Release and promotion

Singles

Carnes released "Good (Can't Be Anything Else)" accompanied with its live music video on August 19, 2022, as the lead single from the album. [6] "Good (Can't Be Anything Else)" peaked at No. 42 on the US Christian Airplay chart. [7]

On September 30, 2022, "Ain't Nobody" impacted Christian radio in the United States as the second single from the album. [8] "Ain't Nobody" peaked at No. 5 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart. [9]

Promotional singles

Cody Carnes released "Ain't Nobody" as the first promotional single from the album on September 2, 2022, accompanied with its music video. [10]

Carnes released "Forever & Amen" with Kari Jobe as the second promotional single from the album, accompanied with its music video. [11]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
JubileeCast2.75/5 [12]

Timothy Yap, reviewing for JubileeCast, concluded in his review of the album: "In terms of recording techniques, budget, co-writers, and duet partners, Carnes has everything going for him. He just needs to work on his songs --- they need more hooks." [12] Reviewing for Worship Leader, Christopher Watson said "All the tracts are solid. But some are truly special, bold, and full of energy that fuels the soul," concluding with the recommendation that "It would be great to see what Cody would do with more creative instrumentation, beyond the standard worship team rhythm section and vocal cast." [13]

Awards and nominations

Awards
YearOrganizationAwardResultRef
2023 GMA Dove Awards Worship Album of the YearNominated
Long Form Video of the YearNominated

Touring

On October 10, 2022, Cody Carnes announced his first headlining tour, dubbed the God Is Good! Tour, joined by Benjamin William Hastings as a special guest and set to visit eight cities across the United States in 2023. [15] The tour will commence at Desperation Church, Cullman, Alabama on February 8, 2023, concluding at The King's University in Dallas, Texas, on February 19, 2023. [16]

Commercial performance

In the United States, God Is Good! debuted at No. 45 on the Top Christian Albums chart in the United States dated October 15, 2022. [17]

Track listing

All tracks were produced by Aaron Robertson and Austin Davis except where stated. [18]

God Is Good track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Good (Can't Be Anything Else)"
  • Aodhan King
  • Cody Carnes
 9:52
2."Take You at Your Word" (with Benjamin William Hastings)
  • King
  • Benjamin William Hastings
  • Carnes
 5:16
3."Ain't Nobody"
 4:07
4."Simple Kingdom"
 6:45
5."Good to Be Loved" (with Natalie Grant)
 6:58
6."Too Good to Not Believe"
  • Lake
  • Chris Davenport
  • Carnes
  • Joshua Silverberg
 5:49
7."Our God Reigns (Psalm 47)" Martin Smith  5:46
8."Forever & Amen" (with Kari Jobe)
 9:50
9."I'll Follow"
  • Carnes
  • Ingram
  • Morgan
 7:42
10."How Precious Is the Blood"
 8:15
11."The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power"Andrae Crouch 2:20
12."Ain't Nobody" (Radio Version)
  • Lake
  • Carnes
  • Bentley
  • Aaron Robertson
  • Austin Davis
  • Hank Bentley
  • Jeff Pardo
3:34
Total length:76:15

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic. [19]

Charts

Release history

Release history and formats for God Is Good!
RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
VariousSeptember 30, 2022

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