- Courageous (Casting Crowns song)
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"Courageous" Single by Casting Crowns from the album Come to the Well Released July 19, 2011[1] Format Digital download Recorded Zoo Studio (Franklin, TN)[nb 1] Genre Contemporary Christian, soft rock Length 3:59 Label Beach Street Writer(s) Mark Hall, Matthew West Producer Mark A. Miller Casting Crowns singles chronology "Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)"
(20011)"Courageous"
(2011)"Courageous" is a song by contemporary Christian band Casting Crowns. Co-written by Mark Hall and Matthew West, the song lyrically calls men to be better fathers and spiritual leaders, and takes musical influence from soft rock, adult contemporary, and alternative CCM.
"Courageous" was released as the lead single from Casting Crowns' 2011 album Come to the Well. The song has thus far peaked at No. 1 on the Hot Christian Songs chart, No. 2 on the Hot Christian AC chart, and No. 4 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
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Composition
"Courageous" is a song with a length of three minutes and fifty-nine seconds.[2] It is set in common time and the key of F♯ minor, with a tempo of 84 beats per minute, and has a vocal range spanning from A3-F♯5.[3] The song is musically a soft rock song,[4] with influences from adult contemporary and alternative CCM.[3] "Courageous" features a guitar riff that has been described as 'muscular',[5] and the song itself been described as an 'anthem'.[4]
"Courageous" is a call for men to be better fathers and spiritual leaders,[4] and to live bold and uncompromising lives in their faith.[6] The bridge of the song quotes from the Book of Micah, calling the listener to "Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God".[5][6]
Chart performance
"Courageous" is currently active on the charts, and has peaked at No. 1 on the Christian Songs chart.[7] It has also peaked at No. 2 on the Hot Christian AC chart,[8] No. 1 on the Christian AC Indicator chart,[9] No. 6 on the Christian CHR chart,[10] and No. 3 on the Soft AC/Inspirational chart.[11] It has also charted at No. 4 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[12]
Music video
A music video was released for the single. The video, featuring clips from the movie "Courageous", interchanges between scenes from the movie and clips of the band performing in various locations in a town.
Chart positions
Chart (2011) Peak
positionBillboard Hot Christian Songs 1 Billboard Christian AC Indicator 1 Billboard Hot Christian AC 2 Billboard Soft AC/INSPO 3 Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles 4 Billboard Christian CHR 6 Billboard Top Heatseekers 24 Notes
- ^ According to the album's inner liner notes.
References
- ^ "Casting Crowns - Courageous MP3 Music Dowload". CD Universe. http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8575120. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Come to the Well - Casting Crowns". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/come-to-the-well-r2271952. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
- ^ a b "Courageous Sheet Music". Musicnotes. EMI Christian Music Group. http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdVPE.asp?ppn=MN0096787. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
- ^ a b c Cardinal, Ed (18 October 2011). "Casting Crowns’ Well Draws from the Word". Crosswalk.com. Salem Web Network. http://www.crosswalk.com/culture/music/reviews/casting-crowns-i-well-i-draws-from-the-word.html. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ a b Caldwell, Tincan (17 October 2011). "Casting Crowns, "Come to the Well" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/ComeToTheWell.asp. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ a b Davis, Kevin (11 October 2011). "Come to the Well by Casting Crowns". New Release Tuesday. http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/userprofile_reviewssinglepost.php?review_id=19332&user_id=140. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ "Chart Highlights: The Fray Flies Up Adult Pop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 24 October 2011. http://www.billboard.com/#/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-the-fray-flies-up-adult-1005432482.story. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ^ "Billboard Hot Christian AC. 5 November 2011
- ^ "Billboard Christian AC Monitored. 19 November 2011
- ^ "Billboard Christian CHR Chart. 12 November 2011
- ^ "Billboard Soft AC/Inspirational. 19 November 2011
- ^ "Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. 5 November 2011
Hector Cervantes · Juan DeVevo · Melodee DeVevo · Megan Garrett · Mark Hall · Chris Huffman · Brian ScogginStudio albums Casting Crowns · Lifesong · The Altar and the Door · Peace On Earth · Until the Whole World Hears · Come to the WellLive CDs/DVDs Live from Atlanta · Lifesong Live · The Altar and the Door Live · Until the Whole World Hears... LiveSingles "If We Are the Body" · "Who Am I" · "Voice of Truth" · "Lifesong" · "Praise You in This Storm" · " Does Anybody Hear Her? · "East to West" · "Every Man" · "Slow Fade" · "Until The Whole World Hears" · "If We've Ever Needed You" · "To Know You" · "Joyful, Joyful" · "Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)" · "Courageous"Other songs Related articles Reunion Records · Casting Crowns discographyCategories:- Casting Crowns songs
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