Cover the Earth
"Cover the Earth" | ||||
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Single by Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes | ||||
Released | September 14, 2018 | |||
Recorded | 2018 | |||
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Length | 4:04 | |||
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Producer(s) | Jacob Sooter | |||
Kari Jobe singles chronology | ||||
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Cody Carnes singles chronology | ||||
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"Cover the Earth" (Acoustic) on YouTube | ||||
"Cover the Earth" (Live) on YouTube | ||||
"Cover the Earth" (Lyrics) on YouTube |
"Cover the Earth" is a song by American Christian musicians Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes. The song was released on September 14, 2018, as a single.[1] The song was written by Cody Carnes and Daniella Young.[2] Jacob Sooter produced the single.
"Cover the Earth" peaked at No. 29 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[3]
Background
Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes released "Cover the Earth" as a single on September 14, 2018.[1] The song was originally written and released by Daniella Mason, with Cody Carnes adding a bridge to the song for their recording.[4] Carnes shared the story behind the song,[5] saying,
It's originally a pop song written and performed by our friend who is a part of our church, The Belonging Co. Daniella [Mason] has been performing this song in pop clubs for a few years and she has amazing stories about people unexpectedly encountering the presence of God through it in those venues. Now that we have a version for the church...
Composition
"Cover the Earth" is composed in the key of E with a tempo of 71 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4.[6]
Critical reception
Jonathan Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media gave a positive review of the song, saying "As far as the song goes, “Cover the Earth” has some serious Jesus Culture and Bethel Music vibes, as the guitar led inspiring mid-tempo worship anthem features both Kari and Cody ardently asking the Holy Spirit to cover the Earth, essentially praying for revival in our country and in the world."[7] Andre concluded that the song is "simply magical."[7]
Commercial performance
"Cover the Earth" made its debut at number 29 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart dated September 29, 2018.[8] The song spent eight non-consecutive weeks on the chart.[9]
The song debuted at No. 33 on the US Christian Airplay chart dated February 2, 2019.[10] The song peaked at No. 31 and spent five consecutive weeks on the chart.[11]
Music videos
The live music video of "Cover the Earth" performed by Cody Carnes, recorded at Gateway Students Conference, was published on September 13, 2018, on Kari Jobe's YouTube channel.[12] On September 14, 2018, the lyric video of "Cover the Earth" was published on Cody Carnes' YouTube channel.[13] On September 26, 2018, the acoustic performance video of the song was released on Kari Jobe's YouTube channel.[14]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer[16] | Length |
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1. | "Cover the Earth" |
| Jacob Sooter | 4:04 |
No. | Title | Producer[18] | Length |
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1. | "Cover the Earth" | Jacob Sooter | 4:04 |
2. | "Cover the Earth" (Live) | Cody Carnes | 6:10 |
Total length: | 10:14 |
Credits
Credits adapted from Tidal.[18]
- Cody Carnes — primary artist (tracks 1–2), producer (track 1)
- Jeremy Edwardson — mixing (track 2)
- Kari Jobe — primary artist (tracks 1–2)
- Drew Lavyne — mastering engineer (tracks 1–2)
- Sean Moffit — mixing (track 1)
Charts
Chart (2018–2019) | Peak position |
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US Christian Songs (Billboard)[3] | 29 |
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[19] | 31 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | September 14, 2018 | Sparrow Records | [15] | |
October 19, 2018 (Re-release) |
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References
- ^ a b Clarks, Jessie (September 14, 2018). "Kari Jobe And Cody Carnes Release New Single - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Cover The Earth | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ a b "Kari Jobe Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ Yap, Timothy (September 16, 2018). "Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes Release New Single "Cover The Earth" : News : JubileeCast". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ Jones, Emily (September 18, 2018). "Once Performed in Clubs: Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes' New Song Now a Worship Anthem in Churches | CBN News". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Cover The Earth by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes". MultiTracks. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Andre, Jonathan (September 19, 2018). "Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes – Cover The Earth (Single) | 365 Days Of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. September 25, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Cover The Earth Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Christian Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. February 2, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Cover The Earth Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian Airplay. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes - Cover The Earth (Live w/ Lyrics)". YouTube. September 13, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe - Cover The Earth (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube". YouTube. September 14, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe - Cover The Earth (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube". YouTube. September 26, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ a b "Cover the Earth - Single by Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. September 14, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Credits / Cover The Earth / Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes – TIDAL". Tidal. September 14, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ a b "Cover the Earth - Single by Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. October 19, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ a b "Credits / Cover The Earth / Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes – TIDAL". Tidal. October 19, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Kari Jobe Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2021.