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| "The Cross Has the Final Word" | ||||
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| Single by Cody Carnes | ||||
| from the album The Darker the Night / The Brighter the Morning | ||||
| Released | February 24, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian music | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Cody Carnes | |||
| Producer(s) | Jeremy Lutito | |||
| Cody Carnes singles chronology | ||||
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| "The Cross Has the Final Word" (Live) on YouTube | ||||
| "The Cross Has the Final Word" (Lyrics) on YouTube | ||||
The Cross Has the Final Word is a song by American Christian musician Cody Carnes. The song was released on July 14, 2017,[1] as the fourth single from his debut studio album, The Darker the Night / The Brighter the Morning (2017).[2] The song was written by Cody Carnes.[3] Jeremy Lutito produced the single.
The Cross Has the Final Word peaked at No. 45 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[4]
Background
[edit]On February 24, 2017, Cody Carnes released his first single with Capitol Christian Music Group called "The Cross Has the Final Word",[5] with the announcement that his debut solo album will be released in 2017, having signed with the label.[6] Carnes shared the story behind the song with NewReleaseToday.[7]
Composition
[edit]"The Cross Has the Final Word" is composed in the key of C with a tempo of 75 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4.[8]
Critical reception
[edit]Jonathan Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media in gave a positive review of the song.[9]
Commercial performance
[edit]"The Cross Has the Final Word" debuted at No. 45 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated May 6, 2017.[4]
Music videos
[edit]The audio video of "The Cross Has the Final Word" showcasing the single artwork was released by Cody Carnes on February, 24, 2017, to YouTube.[10] The live music video of the song, performed by Cody Carnes, was also published on the same day.[11] The lyric video of the song was published on March 10, 2017, on Cody Carnes' YouTube channel.[12]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Producer[14] | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Cross Has the Final Word" | Jeremy Lutito | 4:12 |
| No. | Title | Producer[16] | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Cross Has the Final Word" (Live) | Cody Carnes | 4:53 |
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| US Christian Songs (Billboard)[4] | 45 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Version | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | February 24, 2017 | Studio | Sparrow Records | [13] | |
| May 26, 2017 | Live | [15] |
Other versions
[edit]- The Belonging Co released their own rendition of the song featuring Henry Seeley on their debut live album, All the Earth (2017).[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Cross Has the Final Word - Cody Carnes | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (August 14, 2017). "Cody Carnes Solo Debut Available For Pre-Order - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "The Cross Has the Final Word | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. May 2, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (February 24, 2017). "Cody Carnes Releases Capitol CMG Debut Single - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Worship Leader Cody Carnes Releases Debut Single Today - The Gospel Music Association". The Gospel Music Association. Nashville, Tennessee. February 24, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ Davis, Kevin (March 27, 2018). "#906 - "The Cross Has the Final Word" by Cody Carnes | BEHIND THE SONG WITH KEVIN DAVIS | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. NRT Media, Inc. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "The Cross Has The Final Word by Cody Carnes". MultiTracks. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ Andre, Jonathan (July 24, 2017). "Cody Carnes – The Cross Has the Final Word/Hold It All/Til the End of Time/What Freedom Feels Like | 365 Days Of Inspiring Media". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Cody Carnes - The Cross Has The Final Word - YouTube". YouTube. February 24, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Cody Carnes - The Cross Has The Final Word (Live) - YouTube". YouTube. February 24, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Cody Carnes - The Cross Has The Final Word (Lyric Video) - YouTube". YouTube. March 10, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "The Cross Has the Final Word - Single by Cody Carnes on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. February 24, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Credits / The Cross Has The Final Word / Cody Carnes – TIDAL". Tidal. February 24, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "The Cross Has the Final Word (Live) - Single by Cody Carnes on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. May 26, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Credits / The Cross Has The Final Word (Live) / Cody Carnes – TIDAL". Tidal. February 24, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "All the Earth – The Belonging Co | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Lyrics and sheet music for "The Cross Has the Final Word" on PraiseCharts
