Voice of Truth (song)

"Voice of Truth" is a song recorded by Casting Crowns[1] and written by Mark Hall and Steven Curtis Chapman.[2] It was the third song released from Casting Crowns' 2003 debut album, Casting Crowns. "Voice of Truth" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart in 2003 and remained in the top spot for 14 weeks. It has been certified platinum by the RIAA. Casting Crowns received a Dove Award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year in 2005 for "Voice of Truth".[3]

"Voice of Truth"
Single by Casting Crowns
from the album Casting Crowns
ReleasedSeptember 18, 2004
Recorded2003
GenreChristian rock, CCM
Length5:23
LabelBeach Street
Songwriter(s)Mark Hall, Steven Curtis Chapman
Producer(s)Mark A. Miller, Steven Curtis Chapman
Casting Crowns singles chronology
"Who Am I"
(2004)		 "Voice of Truth"
(2004)		 "Lifesong"
(2005)

The song references the Biblical stories of Peter walking on the water to Jesus (Matthew 14:22-34) and David defeating Goliath (I Samuel 17).[4]

Charts

Decade-end charts
Chart (2000s) Position
Billboard Hot Christian Songs 10

Uses

"Voice of Truth" was featured in the 2006 movie Facing the Giants.[4]

Awards

In 2005, "Voice of Truth" won a Dove Award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year at the 36th GMA Dove Awards.[4] In 2007, the song was nominated again for a Dove Award for Worship Song of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards.[5]

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[6] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "BMI Christian Music Awards Honor The Genre's Most Played Songs". BMI.com. April 21, 2007.
  2. "'Voice of Truth' is song of year at Christian Music Awards". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. April 24, 2007.
  3. Zeiler, Millie (April 13, 2022). "Top 10 Casting Crowns Songs". ClassicRockHistory.com.
  4. Williams, Lindsay. "Carlos' Alphabet of Songs: Your Favorite Christian Songs From A-Z". KLove.com.
  5. http://christianmusic.about.com/od/doves/a/gma07awards.htm
  6. "American single certifications – Casting Crowns – Voice of Truth". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
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