Be a Light

"Be a Light" is a song recorded by American country music singer Thomas Rhett and featuring guest vocals from Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, and Keith Urban. It was released on March 30, 2020.

"Be a Light"
Single by Thomas Rhett featuring Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, and Keith Urban
ReleasedMarch 30, 2020 (2020-03-30)
GenreCountry
Length2:50
LabelValory
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Dann Huff
Thomas Rhett singles chronology
"Beer Can't Fix"
(2020)		 "Be a Light"
(2020)		 "On Me"
(2020)
Reba McEntire singles chronology
"Freedom"
(2019)		 "Be a Light"
(2019)
Hillary Scott singles chronology
"Still"
(2017)		 "Be a Light"
(2020)
Chris Tomlin singles chronology
"Christmas Day"
(2019)		 "Be a Light"
(2020)
Keith Urban singles chronology
"God Whispered Your Name"
(2020)		 "Be a Light"
(2020)		 "Both Still Young"
(2020)

Content and history

Rhett said that he wrote the song in 2019, but chose to release it because he thought its message would be well-received in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.[1] He told Billboard that the song "was really just about being a light in a dark place; being an encouragement to people." He co-wrote the song with Matt Dragstrem, Josh Thompson, and Josh Miller.[2] The song was sent to country radio on March 30, 2020. On April 5, 2020, he performed it on ACM Presents: Our Country, a television special put on by the Academy of Country Music.[3] Rhett also announced that proceeds from the song will be donated to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.[1]

Chart performance

The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 71 on the chart dated for the week ending April 18, 2020. In doing so, it became the first entries on that chart for both Scott and Tomlin (though the former has charted repeatedly with Lady A).[2]

Chart (2020) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] 88
Canada Country (Billboard)[5] 12
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 58
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[7] 7
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] 11

References
  1. Tierney McAfee (April 1, 2020). "Thomas Rhett Releases Uplifting Song 'Be a Light' to Aid Coronavirus Relief Efforts". Country Living. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  2. Heran Mamo (April 15, 2020). "Here Are the Lyrics to Thomas Rhett's 'Be a Light,' Feat. Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin & Keith Urban". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  3. Anna Chan (April 5, 2020). "Thomas Rhett Brings New Song 'Be a Light' to 'ACM Presents: Our Country'". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  4. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  5. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  6. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
  7. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  8. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
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