Wait on You

"Wait on You"
Wait on You Single Cover
Promotional single by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music featuring Dante Bowe and Chandler Moore
from the album Old Church Basement
ReleasedApril 23, 2021 (2021-04-23)
Recorded2021
GenreContemporary worship music
Length9:24
LabelElevation Worship
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Chris Brown
  • Steven Furtick
  • Jason Ingram
  • Tony Brown
  • Jonathan Jay
Music video
"Wait on You" on YouTube
"Wait on You" (Lyrics) on YouTube

"Wait on You" is a song performed by American contemporary worship bands Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music, which features vocals from Dante Bowe and Chandler Moore. The song was released on April 23, 2021,[1] as a promotional single from their collaborative live album, Old Church Basement (2021).[2] The song was written by Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Chris Brown, Dante Bowe, Steven Furtick, and Tiffany Hudson.[3]

"Wait on You" debuted at No. 9 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart,[4] and at No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.[5] It has been certified gold by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[6] "Wait on You" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

Background

On April 23, 2021, Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music released "Wait on You" featuring Dante Bowe and Chandler Moore as the third and final promotional single from their collaborative live album, Old Church Basement,[7] along with its accompanying music video.[8]

The song was described as a "a declaration of God’s faithfulness, even when circumstances may be discouraging."[9] The song's theme draws inspiration from the bible in Isaiah 40:31, which says "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint."[10][11]

Composition

"Wait on You" is composed in the key of D with a tempo of 104 beats per minute, and a musical time signature of 12
8.[12]

Commercial performance

"Wait on You" debuted at No. 9 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart and at No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart, both dated May 8, 2021.[13] "Wait on You" attracted 2.1 million streams and 3,000 downloads in the United States in its first week.[13] "Wait on You" is Elevation Worship's ninth top ten entry on Hot Christian Songs, Maverick City Music's third top ten entry, Dante Bowe's first top ten entry, and Chandler Moore's second top ten entry.[13]

Accolades

Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref
2022 Grammy Awards Best Gospel Performance/Song Nominated [14]

Music videos

On April 23, 2021, Elevation Worship released the official music video of "Wait on You" on their YouTube channel.[15] The video shows Dante Bowe and Chandler Moore leading the song.[16]

On April 30, 2021, Elevation Worship published the lyric video of the song on YouTube.[17]

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[6] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various April 23, 2021
Elevation Worship Records [23]

References

  1. ^ Cluver, Ross (April 23, 2021). "Elevation Worship & Maverick City Release 'Wait On You' – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "JFH News: Maverick City Music and Elevation Worship Release Spiritual Anthem, "Wait On You"". JesusFreakHideout. April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  3. ^ "Jireh | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Elevation Worship Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Elevation Worship Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Gospel Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "American single certifications – Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music – Wait on You (feat. Dante Bowe & Chandler Moore)". Recording Industry Association of America.
  7. ^ "12x Stellar Nominees Maverick City Music and GRAMMY-Nominated Elevation Worship Belt Spiritually Powerful Anthem on "Wait On You" Out Now | Shore Fire Media". Shore Fire Media. April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  8. ^ Clarks, Jessie (April 23, 2021). "Elevation Worship & Maverick City Release New Single "Wait On You" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  9. ^ Chavez, Adriana (April 24, 2021). "Maverick City Music and Elevation Worship Release 'Wait On You'". Out Now Magazine. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  10. ^ "Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music Drops New Single "Wait On You"". Out Now Magazine. April 26, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  11. ^ Yap, Timothy (April 27, 2021). "Maverick City's Chandler Moore Encourages Worship Leaders Not to be Afraid of Counter-Cultural Songs : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  12. ^ "Wait On You by Elevation Worship, Dante Bowe, Maverick City Music". MultiTracks. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  13. ^ a b c Asker, Jim (May 6, 2021). "CeCe Winans' 'Never Lost' Tops Gospel Airplay Chart |} Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  14. ^ Atkinson, Katie (April 3, 2022). "2022 Grammys Winners List (Complete) – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  15. ^ "Wait On You | Elevation Worship & Maverick City - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  16. ^ "Maverick City Music and Elevation Worship Have Teamed Up for a New Anthem, 'Wait on You' | RELEVANT". Relevant. April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  17. ^ "Wait On You | Official Lyric Video | Elevation Worship & Maverick City - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. April 30, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  18. ^ "Hot Singles Chart | The Official New Zealand Music Chart". The Official New Zealand Music Chart. Recorded Music NZ. May 2, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  19. ^ "Elevation Worship Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  20. ^ "Elevation Worship Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  21. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  22. ^ "Hot Gospel Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  23. ^ "Wait On You (feat. Dante Bowe & Chandler Moore) - Single by Elevation Worship, Maverick City Music | Spotify". Spotify. April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.