Rise Up (Cain album)

Rise Up is the first studio album by American Christian country band Cain. The album was released on May 7, 2021, by Provident Label Group.[1] The album was produced by Nick Schwarz, David Leonard, Brad King, Seth Talley, Jonathan Smith, Jeff Pardo, Bryan Fowler, and Jordan Mohilowski.

Rise Up
Rise Up Album Cover
Studio album by
Cain
ReleasedMay 7, 2021 (2021-05-07)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length33:37
LabelProvident Label Group
Producer
Cain chronology
Cain
(2020)		 Rise Up
(2021)		 Honest Offering
(2023)
Singles from Rise Up
  1. "Rise Up (Lazarus)"
    Released: April 17, 2020 (2020-04-17)
  2. "Yes He Can"
    Released: April 16, 2021 (2021-04-16)
  3. "The Commission"
    Released: December 11, 2021 (2021-12-11)
  4. "I'm So Blessed"
    Released: July 15, 2022 (2022-07-15)

The album has been supported by the release of "Rise Up (Lazarus)", "Yes He Can", "The Commission", and "I'm So Blessed" as singles. The title track, "Rise Up (Lazarus)", peaked at number four on the Hot Christian Songs chart. "Yes He Can" peaked at number five on the Hot Christian Songs chart. "The Commission" peaked at number two on the Hot Christian Songs chart. "I'm So Blessed" peaked at number three on the Hot Christian Songs chart.

Rise Up peaked at number six on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart in the United States. Rise Up received two GMA Dove Award nominations for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards.[2]

Background

Cain made their debut on Provident Label Group with the release of their self-titled extended play in March 2020, and the release of their single "Rise Up (Lazarus)" to Christian radio.[3] The trio then released multiple covers of songs as standalone singles for songs such as "Egypt" by Bethel Music and Cory Asbury, "There Was Jesus" by Zach Williams and Dolly Parton, and "Celebrate Me Home" by Kenny Loggins.[4] In April 2021, Cain announced that Rise Up will be their first full-length album, containing tracks previously released on their debut EP as well as new tracks.[5]

Release and promotion

Singles

"Rise Up (Lazarus)" was released to Christian radio in the United States as the lead single from the album on April 17, 2020.[6] "Rise Up (Lazarus)" peaked at number four on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[7]

"Yes He Can" was released to Christian radio in the United States as the second single from the album on April 16, 2021.[8] "Yes He Can" peaked at number four on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[9]

"The Commission" was released as the third single from the album on December 11, 2021.[10] The song impacted Christian radio in the United States on December 31, 2021.[11] "The Commission" peaked at number two on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[12]

"I'm So Blessed" impacted Christian radio in the United States on July 15, 2022, becoming the fourth single from the album.[13] "I'm So Blessed" peaked at number three on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[14]

Reception

Critical response
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media4.5/5[15]
JubileeCast3.5/5[16]

Joshua Andre in his 365 Days of Inspiring Media review opined that Rise Up is "one of my favourite albums of the year thus far, in terms of enthusiasm and accessibility and lyrical poignancy; CAIN is definitely for fans of artists like I Am They and Rend Collective."[15] Timothy Yap of JubileeCast had mixed reactions of the album, ultimately concluding that "Rise Up is a welcoming debut. The bright and uplifting tunes, the catchy pop choruses, and the siblings fine harmonies make Rise Up a noteworthy record among the sea of new releases."[16]

Accolades
Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref
2022 GMA Dove Awards Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year Nominated
[17]
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year Nominated
Year-end lists
Publication Accolade Rank Ref.
Louder Than The Music LTTM Album Awards 2021 7
[18]

Commercial performance

In the United States, Rise Up debuted at number 20 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart dated May 22, 2021.[19]

Track listing
Rise Up — Standard edition[20]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Come Forth"
  • Logan Cain
  • Madison Cain
  • Scott Mills
  • Taylor Cain
Nick Schwarz2:36
2."Rise Up (Lazarus)"
  • L. Cain
  • M. Cain
  • Nick Schwarz
  • T. Cain
Nick Schwarz3:26
3."I'm So Blessed"
  • David Leonard
  • Brad King
  • Seth Talley
2:55
4."The Commission"
  • Blake Neesmith
  • Carter Frodge
  • L. Cain
  • M. Cain
  • T. Cain
Jonathan Smith3:16
5."Yes He Can"
Jeff Pardo3:19
6."People Need People"
  • Bryan Fowler
  • L. Cain
  • M. Cain
  • Nick Schwarz
  • T. Cain
  • Bryan Fowler
  • Nick Schwarz
3:34
7."Revival"
Jordan Mohilowski3:55
8."Over My Head"
  • Jonathan Smith
  • L. Cain
  • M. Cain
  • T. Cain
Jonathan Smith2:50
9."Keep Following"
  • David Leonard
  • L. Cain
  • M. Cain
  • T. Cain
  • David Leonard
  • Brad King
  • Seth Talley
3:06
10."Hey Jesus"
  • L. Cain
  • M. Cain
  • T. Cain
Nick Schwarz4:40
Total length:33:37
Rise Up — Apple Music bonus content[21]
No.TitleLength
11."Rise Up (Lazarus)" (Music Video)3:33
12."Yes He Can" (Music Video)3:21

Charts

Release history
Release history and formats for Rise Up
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various May 7, 2021
Provident Label Group [20][21]

References
  1. "CAIN releases debut album 'Rise Up'". Niagara Frontier Publications. May 7, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  2. Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  3. "Cain Makes Provident Debut with 1st Single 'Rise Up (Lazarus)' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. March 6, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  4. Young, Abby (April 6, 2021). "CAIN Announces Album Rise Up Out May 7 | Freeccm.com". Freeccm.com. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  5. "CAIN Announces Upcoming Album". NewReleaseToday. April 8, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  6. Provident Radio (March 20, 2020). "Provident Radio on Instagram: "We are super excited for @caintheband's debut single "Rise Up (Lazarus)" It brings the words of Jesus straight into our lives! It's going…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  7. "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. January 12, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  8. Provident Radio (March 20, 2021). "Provident Radio on Instagram: "Who else is LOVING @caintheband's new single, "Yes He Can"?? Add it anytime now to the official date 4/16!! "". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  9. "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. August 24, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  10. "The Commission - Single by CAIN on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. December 11, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  11. Provident Radio (November 29, 2021). "Provident Radio on Instagram: "Wow, a beautiful new single from @caintheband is the perfect way to start a new week! "The Commission" is going for adds 12/31! 🤍🤍🤍"". Instagram. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  12. "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  13. "Future Releases for Christian Radio Stations | Free New Songs from Music Artists". AllAccess.com. Archived from the original on July 13, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  14. "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  15. Andre, Joshua (May 7, 2021). "CAIN – Rise Up | 365 Days of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  16. Yap, Timothy (May 7, 2021). "CAIN "Rise Up" Album Review : Exclusives : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  17. "2022 Nominees | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  18. "Louder Than The Music - LTTM Album Awards 2021 - No. 7: Cain - Rise Up". Louder Than The Music. January 12, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  19. "Top Christian Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. May 18, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  20. "Rise Up by Cain on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". Amazon.com. May 7, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  21. "Rise Up by CAIN on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. May 7, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  22. "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  23. "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  24. "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
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