Together (For King & Country, Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin song)

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"Together"
Single by For King & Country, Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin
Released1 May 2020 (2020-05-01)
GenreContemporary Christian music
Length3:26
LabelWord Entertainment
Songwriter(s)
  • Joel Smallbone
  • Luke Smallbone
  • Ran Jackson
  • Ricky Jackson
  • Josh Kerr
  • Kirk Franklin
Producer(s)
  • Federico Vindver
  • Josh Kerr
  • Benjamin Backus
For King & Country singles chronology
"Burn the Ships"
(2019) 		"Together"
(2020) 		"O Come, O Come Emmanuel"
(2020)
Tori Kelly singles chronology
"Reckless Love"
(2020) 		"Together"
(2020) 		"Time Flies"
(2020)
Kirk Franklin singles chronology
"Millionaire (Good Like That)"
(2020) 		"Together"
(2020) 		"We Win"
(2021)
Music video
"Together" on YouTube

"Together" is a song performed by an Australian Christian pop duo For King & Country with American singer Tori Kelly and American gospel musician Kirk Franklin. It was released as a standalone single on 1 May 2020.[1][2] It was later included on the deluxe edition of the duo's third studio album Burn the Ships (2018), as well as their fifth studio album, What Are We Waiting For? (2022). The song was written by duo members Joel and Luke Smallbone, alongside Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson. and Franklin.

"Together" peaked at No. 2 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[3] The song also went on to peak at No. 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. "Together" received nominations for the GMA Dove Award Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards.

Together is certified gold single by RIAA on August 17, 2022 for 500,000 copies sold.

Background[edit]

On 26 March 2020, For King & Country announced that they will hold a livestream event dubbed Together: A Night of Hope, slated for 27 March, where the duo would be performing with their band members as well as share stories,[4] The duo also announced that Kirk Franklin and Kathie Lee Gifford would be special guests, and there would be an exclusive premiere of a new song during the livestream.[5][6] The duo played the song "Together" during the event, which drew ninety thousand live impressions across various platforms.[7][8] On 28 April 2020, For King & Country announced that they will be appearing on Good Morning America and performing the new song "Together" on 1 May.[9]

The duo performed the song on Good Morning America with Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin, joining them for a multi-screen performance.[10] "Together" was released in digital format on 1 May 2020.[11] The song impacted Christian radio stations on 22 May 2020.[12]

Writing and development[edit]

Following the duo's running into Kirk Franklin at the 2020 Grammys,[13] they sent the song to him and Franklin wrote the bridge, bringing in his choir and band.[14] The duo wanted a female vocal for the song, so they later reached out Tori Kelly, who then sent back her vocals.[13]

Composition[edit]

"Together" is composed in the key of C minor with a tempo of 89 beats per minute.[15]

Accolades[edit]

Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref
2021 Billboard Music Awards Top Christian Song Nominated [16]
GMA Dove Awards Song of the Year Nominated [17]
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year Nominated

Music video[edit]

The music video of "Together" was published on For King & Country's YouTube channel on 5 May 2020.[18][19] The music video was filmed in quarantine from the homes of the singers during the COVID-19 pandemic, with each artist performing in front of a black backdrop.[20][21] Messages of struggle, perseverance and optimism in the form of fan-submitted posters were featured in the music video.[22][23]

Live performances[edit]

On 1 May 2020, For King & Country performed the song live on the television program Good Morning America.[24]

Track listing[edit]

"Together"[11]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Together"
3:26
"Together (R3hab Remix)"[25]
No.TitleLength
1."Together" (R3hab Remix)2:37
"Together (Acoustic Version)"[26]
No.TitleLength
1."Together" (Acoustic Version; with Cory Asbury and Rebecca St. James)3:36

Charts[edit]

Release history[edit]

Region Version Date Format Label Ref.
Various Original 1 May 2020
Word Entertainment [11]
United States 22 May 2020 Christian radio [12]
Various R3hab Remix 24 July 2020
[25]
Acoustic Version
(with Cory Asbury and Rebecca St. James) 		2 September 2020
[26]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ Cantor, Brian (5 May 2020). "New Songs By Doja Cat & Nicki Minaj, Luke Combs, Marshmello & Halsey, for KING & COUNTRY, Tori Kelly & Kirk Franklin Make Top 5 On US iTunes Sales Chart". Headline Planet. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
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  4. ^ Longs, Herbs (26 March 2020). "For KING & COUNTRY Presents "TOGETHER: A Night of Hope" Livestream March 27". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  5. ^ Rogers, LB (26 March 2020). "for KING & COUNTRY To Livestream "Together: A Night Of Hope" Tomorrow". Music Row. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  6. ^ Aaron, Charlene (27 March 2020). "'For King & Country' Livestreams 'A Night of Hope' During Coronavirus Concert | CBN News". CBN News. Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
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  8. ^ Longs, Herbs (28 March 2020). "For KING & COUNTRY Present Emotion-Filled Online Concert Event". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  9. ^ "for KING and COUNTRY to Make Good Morning America Debut with New Song May 1 : News : Hallels". Hallels. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
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  20. ^ Clarks, Jessie (5 May 2020). "For KING & COUNTRY "Together" Music Video Ft. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  21. ^ "for KING & COUNTRY Unleash "Together" Music Video – Music Mayhem Magazine". Music Mayhem Magazine. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
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