Together (For King & Country, Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin song)
"Together" is a song performed by an Australian Christian pop duo For King & Country with American singer Tori Kelly and American gospel musician Kirk Franklin. It was released as a standalone single on 1 May 2020.[1][2] The song was written by Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson and Kirk Franklin.
"Together" | ||||
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Single by For King & Country, Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin | ||||
Released | 1 May 2020 | |||
Genre | CCM | |||
Length | 3:26 | |||
Label | Word Entertainment | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Fede Vindver | |||
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Tori Kelly singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Together" on YouTube |
Background
On 26 March 2020, For King & Country announced that they will hold a livestream event dubbed Together: A Night of Hope, slated for 27 March, where the duo would be performing with their band members as well as share stories,[3] The duo also announced that Kirk Franklin and Kathie Lee Gifford would be special guests, and there would be an exclusive premiere of a new song during the livestream.[4][5] The duo debuted the song "Together" during the event, which drew ninety thousand live impressions across various platforms.[6][7] On 28 April 2020, For King & Country announced that they will be appearing on Good Morning America and performing the new song "Together" on 1 May.[8]
The duo performed the song on Good Morning America with Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin, joining them for a multi-screen performance.[9] "Together" was released in digital format on 1 May 2020.[10] The song is scheduled to impact Christian radio stations on 22 May 2020.[11]
Music video
The music video of "Together" was published on For King & Country's YouTube channel on 5 May 2020.[13][14] The music video was filmed in quarantine from the homes of the singers during the COVID-19 pandemic, with each artist performing in front of a black backdrop.[15][16] Messages of struggle, perseverance and optimism in the form of fan-submitted posters were featured in the music video.[17][18]
Live performances
On 1 May 2020, For King & Country performed the song live on the television program Good Morning America.[19]
Charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[20] | 15 |
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[21] | 2 |
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[22] | 1 |
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[23] | 6 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 1 May 2020 | Word Entertainment | [10] | |
United States | 22 May 2020 | Christian radio | [11] | |
References
- Law, Jeannie (1 May 2020). "For King & Country, Tori Kelly, Kirk Franklin debut new collaboration on GMA - The Christian Post". The Christian Post. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- Cantor, Brian (5 May 2020). "New Songs By Doja Cat & Nicki Minaj, Luke Combs, Marshmello & Halsey, for KING & COUNTRY, Tori Kelly & Kirk Franklin Make Top 5 On US iTunes Sales Chart". Headline Planet. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- Longs, Herbs (26 March 2020). "For KING & COUNTRY Presents "TOGETHER: A Night of Hope" Livestream March 27". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- Rogers, LB (26 March 2020). "for KING & COUNTRY To Livestream "Together: A Night Of Hope" Tomorrow :". Music Row. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- Aaron, Charlene (27 March 2020). "'For King & Country' Livestreams 'A Night of Hope' During Coronavirus Concert | CBN News". CBN News. Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- "for KING & COUNTRY Presented Emotion-Filled Streamed Concert Event 'Together: A Night Of Hope' – Music Mayhem Magazine". Music Mayhem Magazine. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- Longs, Herbs (28 March 2020). "For KING & COUNTRY Present Emotion-Filled Online Concert Event". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- "for KING and COUNTRY to Make Good Morning America Debut with New Song May 1 : News : Hallels". Hallels. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- "for KING & COUNTRY Perform New Song "TOGETHER" on Good Morning America Debut – Music Mayhem Magazine". Music Mayhem Magazine. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- "TOGETHER - Single by for KING & COUNTRY, Tori Kelly & Kirk Franklin on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ""Together" by for KING & COUNTRY feat. Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin - 55 Promotion". 55 Promotions. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- "Key & BPM for TOGETHER by for KING & COUNTRY, Tori Kelly, Kirk Franklin | Tunebat". Tunebat. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- "for KING & COUNTRY - TOGETHER (feat. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly) [Official Music Video] - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- Rowley, Glenn (6 May 2020). "For King & Country, Tori Kelly & Kirk Franklin Share Hope Amid Quarantine in New 'Together' Video | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- Clarks, Jessie (5 May 2020). "For KING & COUNTRY "Together" Music Video Ft. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- "for KING & COUNTRY Unleash "Together" Music Video – Music Mayhem Magazine". Music Mayhem Magazine. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- Morris, Andrea (6 May 2020). "This Is So Good: For King & Country, Kirk Franklin, Tori Kelly Launch Powerful New Music Video | CBN News". CBN News. Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- "For King & Country Teamed Up With Kirk Franklin and Tori Kelly for a New Quarantine Anthem: 'Together' | RELEVANT Magazine". Relevant. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- Clarks, Jessie (1 May 2020). "For KING & COUNTRY Premieres "Together" Ft. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly On 'GMA'". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- "For King Country Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- "For King Country Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- "For King Country Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- "For King Country Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 May 2020.