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

"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] The song was written by Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson and Kirk Franklin.

"Together"
Single by For King & Country, Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin
Released1 May 2020 (2020-05-01)
Format
GenreCCM
Length3:26
LabelWord Entertainment
Songwriter(s)
  • Joel Smallbone
  • Luke Smallbone
  • Ran Jackson
  • Ricky Jackson
  • Josh Kerr
  • Kirk Franklin
Producer(s)Fede Vindver
For King & Country singles chronology
"Burn the Ships"
(2019)		 "Together"
(2020)
Tori Kelly singles chronology
"Reckless Love"
(2020)		 "Together"
(2020)
Kirk Franklin singles chronology
"OK"
(2019)		 "Together"
(2020)
Music video
"Together" on YouTube

Background

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,[3] 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.[4][5] The duo debuted the song "Together" during the event, which drew ninety thousand live impressions across various platforms.[6][7] 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.[8]

The duo performed the song on Good Morning America with Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin, joining them for a multi-screen performance.[9] "Together" was released in digital format on 1 May 2020.[10] The song is scheduled to impact Christian radio stations on 22 May 2020.[11]

Composition

"Together" composed in the key of C minor with a tempo of 89 beats per minute.[12]

Music video

The music video of "Together" was published on For King & Country's YouTube channel on 5 May 2020.[13][14] 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.[15][16] Messages of struggle, perseverance and optimism in the form of fan-submitted posters were featured in the music video.[17][18]

Live performances

On 1 May 2020, For King & Country performed the song live on the television program Good Morning America.[19]

Track listing
"Together"[10]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Together"
3:26

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[20] 4
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[21] 11
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[22] 6

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 1 May 2020
Word Entertainment [10]
United States 22 May 2020 Christian radio [11]

References
  1. Law, Jeannie (1 May 2020). "For King & Country, Tori Kelly, Kirk Franklin debut new collaboration on GMA - The Christian Post". The Christian Post. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  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.
  3. Longs, Herbs (26 March 2020). "For KING & COUNTRY Presents "TOGETHER: A Night of Hope" Livestream March 27". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  4. Rogers, LB (26 March 2020). "for KING & COUNTRY To Livestream "Together: A Night Of Hope" Tomorrow :". Music Row. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  5. 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.
  6. "for KING & COUNTRY Presented Emotion-Filled Streamed Concert Event 'Together: A Night Of Hope' – Music Mayhem Magazine". Music Mayhem Magazine. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  7. Longs, Herbs (28 March 2020). "For KING & COUNTRY Present Emotion-Filled Online Concert Event". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  8. "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.
  9. "for KING & COUNTRY Perform New Song "TOGETHER" on Good Morning America Debut – Music Mayhem Magazine". Music Mayhem Magazine. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  10. "TOGETHER - Single by for KING & COUNTRY, Tori Kelly & Kirk Franklin on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  11. ""Together" by for KING & COUNTRY feat. Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin - 55 Promotion". 55 Promotions. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  12. "Key & BPM for TOGETHER by for KING & COUNTRY, Tori Kelly, Kirk Franklin | Tunebat". Tunebat. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  13. "for KING & COUNTRY - TOGETHER (feat. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly) [Official Music Video] - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  14. Rowley, Glenn (6 May 2020). "For King & Country, Tori Kelly & Kirk Franklin Share Hope Amid Quarantine in New 'Together' Video | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  15. Clarks, Jessie (5 May 2020). "For KING & COUNTRY "Together" Music Video Ft. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  16. "for KING & COUNTRY Unleash "Together" Music Video – Music Mayhem Magazine". Music Mayhem Magazine. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  17. Morris, Andrea (6 May 2020). "This Is So Good: For King & Country, Kirk Franklin, Tori Kelly Launch Powerful New Music Video | CBN News". CBN News. Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  18. "For King & Country Teamed Up With Kirk Franklin and Tori Kelly for a New Quarantine Anthem: 'Together' | RELEVANT Magazine". Relevant. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  19. Clarks, Jessie (1 May 2020). "For KING & COUNTRY Premieres "Together" Ft. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly On 'GMA'". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  20. "For King Country Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  21. "For King Country Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  22. "For King Country Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
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