Summary
"Run to the Father" is a song by American Contemporary Christian musician and worship leader Cody Carnes. The song was released on July 26, 2019,[1] as the third single from his second studio album, Run to the Father (2020).[2] Carnes co-wrote the song with Matt Maher and Ran Jackson.[3] David Leonard produced the single.
| "Run to the Father" | ||||
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| Single by Cody Carnes | ||||
| from the album Run to the Father | ||||
| Released | July 26, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary worship music | |||
| Length | 5:08 | |||
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| Producer(s) | David Leonard | |||
| Cody Carnes singles chronology | ||||
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| Music videos | ||||
| "Run to the Father" (Live) on YouTube | ||||
| "Run to the Father" (Lyrics) on YouTube | ||||
"Run to the Father" peaked at No. 23 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[4]
Background edit
"Run to the Father" was Cody Carnes' third single of 2019,[5] following the release of "Nothing Else" and "Heaven Fall".[6] Carnes shared the story behind the song with FreeCCM.[7]
Composition edit
"Run to the Father" is composed in the key of C with a tempo of 68.5 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4.[8]
Critical reception edit
Jonathan Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media gave a positive review of the song, saying "Thematically and stylistically, the song is quite possibly one of his most mellow, as we contemplate the words sung by Cody about running to the father as we are."[9] Lins Honeyman, in a favourable review at Cross Rhythms, said "this is a stirring piece which ticks all the modern worship boxes from the mid-tempo setting to the self-examining and emotional lyrics - all of which benefit from Carnes' skilled and impassioned vocal delivery."[10]
Commercial performance edit
"Run to the Father" debuted at No. 36 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated August 10, 2019,[11] concurrently charting at No. 14 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[12] The song went on to peak at No. 23 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[4]
Music videos edit
The lyric video of "Run to the Father" was published on July 26, 2019, on Cody Carnes' YouTube channel.[13] The live music video of the song, performed by Cody Carnes, recorded at Motion Conference, was published on August 30, 2019, on Cody Carnes' YouTube channel.[14]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer[16] | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Run to the Father" |
| David Leonard | 5:08 |
| No. | Title | Producer(s)[18] | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Run to the Father" (Radio Version) |
| 4:21 |
| 2. | "Run to the Father" | David Leonard | 5:08 |
| 3. | "Run to the Father" (Live from Motion Conference) |
| 9:20 |
| 4. | "Run to the Father" (Voice Memo) | Cody Carnes | 5:39 |
| Total length: | 24:29 | ||
Credits edit
Single credits adapted from Tidal.[16]
- Cody Carnes — primary artist
- Jeremy SH Griffith — mixing
- Drew Lavyne — mastering engineer
- David Leonard — producer
EP credits adapted from Tidal.[18]
- Jesse Brock — mixing assistant (track 1)
- Cody Carnes — primary artist (tracks 1–4), producer (tracks 3–4)
- Max Corwin — mastering engineer (track 3)
- The Creak Music — producer (tracks 1 & 3)
- Alex Dobbert — mastering engineer (track 4)
- Jeremy Edwardson — mixing (track 3)
- Jeremy SH Griffith — mixing (track 2)
- David Leonard — producer (track 2)
- Drew Lavyne — mastering engineer (tracks 1–3)
- Sean Moffit — mixing (track 1)
- Colby Wedgeworth — producer (track 1)
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
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Year-end charts edit
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Release history edit
| Region | Date | Version | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | July 26, 2019 | Single | Sparrow Records | [15] | |
| January 24, 2020 | EP | [17] |
References edit
- ^ Meade, Kelly (July 26, 2019). "Music News: Cody Carnes Releases New Song "Run To The Father" – Today's Christian Entertainment". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ Cluver, Ross (March 2, 2020). "Cody Carnes to Release 'Run To The Father' March 13 | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Run To The Father | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. March 24, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ Longs, Herb (July 26, 2019). "Cody Carnes Releases New Song "Run To The Father" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Cody Carnes releases new song 'Run To The Father'". Niagara Frontier Publications. July 26, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ Young, Abby (January 29, 2019). "Behind The Song: Cody Carnes Shares The Heart Behind His Song "Nothing Else" | Freeccm.com". Freeccm.com. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ "Run To The Father by Cody Carnes". MultiTracks. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ Andre, Jonathan (August 21, 2019). "Cody Carnes – Run to the Father (Single) | 365 Days Of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ Honeyman, Lins (March 8, 2021). "Review: Run To The Father - Cody Carnes - Digital Only | Cross Rhythms". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. August 6, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales Chart | Billboard". Billboard. August 6, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Cody Carnes - Run To The Father (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube". YouTube. July 26, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Cody Carnes - Run To The Father (Live at Motion Conference) - YouTube". YouTube. August 30, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "Run to the Father - Single by Cody Carnes on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. July 26, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "Credits / Run To The Father / Cody Carnes – TIDAL". Tidal. July 26, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "Run to the Father - EP by Cody Carnes on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. January 24, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "Credits / Run To The Father / Cody Carnes – TIDAL". Tidal. July 26, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Christian Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. April 28, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Christian AC Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. April 21, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
External links edit
- Lyrics and sheet music for "Run to the Father" on PraiseCharts