Cain (American band)

Cain
OriginHartselle, Alabama, United States
GenresContemporary Christian Music
Years active2012 (2012)–present
LabelsProvident Label Group
Members
  • Taylor Cain
  • Madison Cain
  • Logan Cain
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Cain (stylized in all caps as CAIN) is a contemporary Christian music trio composed of siblings Taylor, Madison, and Logan Cain. They are signed with Provident Label Group.

Origin

Taylor, Madison and Logan Cain grew up in Alabama, where their dad was the pastor of a Pentecostal church. The trio's musical career got an early start when, at four years old, Taylor Cain wrote a Christmas song for the them to sing in three-part harmony.

All three were home schooled until they were teenagers, eventually attending their local public high school.[1] After high school, the siblings all attended Troy University in Alabama.[2]

In 2012, the trio entered a contest to open for singer-songwriter Dave Barnes. After winning, they each quit their jobs and moved to Nashville.[3]

Band Members

  • Taylor Cain Matz - lead vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Logan Cain - lead vocals, guitar
  • Madison Cain Johnson - bass guitar, backing vocals

Career

CAIN signed with the Provident Label Group, releasing their first EP for the label in early 2020. Not long after the initial release, the EP logged more than 2.5 million streams and brought them to having a single listed on Christian radio charts.[4] The single, "Rise Up (Lazarus)", became a top 10 hit, eventually reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Airplay Chart;[5] the track spent four weeks topping the Billboard Audience based radio chart.[6] The group also recorded a version of "Rise Up (Lazarus)" with Zach Williams.[7]

CAIN was nominated for the We Love Christian Music Awards' Best New Artist of the Year in 2021 and, after nomination, won the K-Love 2021 Fan Award for Breakout Single for the song "Rise Up (Lazarus)".[8] as well as headlining their own nationwide tour in 2023. CAIN's "Live In Color" tour also featured David Leonard and Katy Nichole with 33 cities booked for small to medium venues during Fall 2023.[9] Beginning in January 2024, CAIN joined Jam Nation's "Winter Jam Tour" with Crowder, Katy Nichole, and Newsong for concerts through March 2024 in the Southern and Midwest United States.[10] The group is also booked to appear alongside Chris Tomlin during his "Holy Forever Tour" from April through May 2024.[11] Cain toured as support for Zach Williams on his 2024 Revival Nights tour. Cain then joins back up with Chris Tomlin, before finishing out the 2024 tour season on the Hits1 tour.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications Album sales
US
Christ.
Rise Up[12] 9
[14]
Jesus Music
  • Release date: October 13, 2023
  • Label: Provident, Sony
  • Formats: CD, DL
 2
[15]

EPs

Singles

As main artist

List of singles and peak chart positions
Single Year Peak Chart Positions Certifications Album
US
Christ. 		US
Christ.
Airplay 		References
"Rise Up (Lazarus)"[20] 2020 4 1 [21][22] Rise Up
"Never Lost"
(with Essential Worship; Elevation Worship cover) 		— — non-album singles
"Great Things"
(with Essential Worship; Phil Wickham cover) 		— —
"Celebrate Me Home"
(Kenny Loggins cover) 		— 10 [24]
"There Was Jesus"
(Zach Williams & Dolly Parton cover) 		— —
"Egypt"[25]
(with Essential Worship; Bethel Music and Cory Asbury cover) 		2021 — —
"Wonderful"
(with Steven Curtis Chapman) 		18 4 [26][27] Wonderful (EP)
"Yes He Can" 5 1 [28][24][29] Rise Up
"The Commission" 2 4 [30][31]
"I'm So Blessed" 2022 3 8 [32][33]
"Desert Road"
(with Casting Crowns) 		22 — [34] non-album single
"(Christmas) Baby Please Come Home"
(featuring Ben Fuller) 		— 9 [35]
"Any More" 2023 13 15 [36][37] Jesus Music
"Praise Opens Prison Doors" 40 — [38] Honest Offering
"Honest Offering/I Surrender" 43 — [39]
"I'm So Blessed (Kid's Version)" 2024 — — Non-album single
"Friend in Jesus" 31 21 [40]

As main artist

List of singles and peak chart positions
Single Year Peak
Chart Positions 		Album
US
Christ. 		References
"Safe and Sound"

(Forrest Frank with CAIN)

2024 15 [41] Child of God
"Somebody Like Me"

(Caleb & John with CAIN)

2024 11 [42]


Awards and nominations

American Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2021 Cain Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational Nominated

GMA Dove Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Cain New Artist of the Year Nominated
[43]
2022 Rise Up Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year Nominated
[44]
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year Nominated
Wonderful Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Introducing... The Cains Trio". The Shotgun Seat. 26 October 2014.
  2. ^ "The Cains Trio: Fresh New Faces in Country Music". November 4, 2014.
  3. ^ "Interview: The Cains Bond Personally, Professionally Through Music". The Boot. 14 May 2016.
  4. ^ "TROY alumni find success as sibling band Cain". July 29, 2020.
  5. ^ Meade, Kelly. "Music News: CAIN Breaks Into Top 10 With "Rise Up (Lazarus)" And Drops New Music Video".
  6. ^ "CAIN Releases Two New Versions Of Multi-Week No. 1 'Rise Up (Lazarus)'". www.jesusfreakhideout.com.
  7. ^ "Zach Williams Joins CAIN for Remix of 'Rise Up (Lazarus)'". 95.5 The Fish. January 22, 2021.
  8. ^ "Hartselle's Christian band CAIN vies for Best New Artist award". The Hartselle Enquirer. January 22, 2021.. CAIN has toured with other Christian artists such as Zach Williams during his "Drive In Tour","TOUR DATES - Zach Williams". Drive-In Theater Tour produced by Awakening Events.
  9. ^ Garner, Brighton. "CAIN: Live And In Color Tour – Fall 2023 – Premier Productions LLC". Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  10. ^ "Winter Jam '24". Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  11. ^ "Chris Tomlin Announces 'Holy Forever' Tour With Special Guest CAIN". CCM Magazine. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  12. ^ a b Cluver, Ross (May 10, 2021). "CAIN Releases 1st Full-Length Album 'Rise Up'". Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  13. ^ "The Debut Album From CAIN, "Rise Up," Is Out Now!". May 7, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  14. ^ "Top Christian Albums - Billboard". Billboard. October 11, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  15. ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Top Christian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  16. ^ Young, Abbey. "Debut EP From Sibling Trio Cain Drops Today". FREECCM. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  17. ^ "CAIN - EP". JesusFreakHideout.com. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  18. ^ Clarks, Jessie (29 October 2021). "CAIN Releases 'Wonderful' Christmas EP". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  19. ^ Clarks, Jessie (24 February 2023). "New Worship EP From CAIN – 'Honest Offering' – Is Out Now". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  20. ^ Sibling Trio Cain Releases Debut Single "Rise Up (Lazarus)", May 8, 2020, retrieved September 4, 2021
  21. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | January 16, 2021". Billboard.
  22. ^ "Christian Airplay Chart | December 5, 2020". Billboard.
  23. ^ "American certifications – Cain". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  24. ^ a b Asker, Jim (July 28, 2021). "Cain & VaShawn Mitchell Add Latest No. 1s on Faith-Based Airplay Charts". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  25. ^ "CAIN & Essential Worship Release New Single 'Egypt'". February 26, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  26. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | January 1, 2022". Billboard.
  27. ^ "Christian Airplay Chart | January 1, 2022". Billboard.
  28. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | August 28, 2021". Billboard.
  29. ^ "Christian Airplay Chart | July 31, 2021". Billboard.
  30. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | May 7, 2022". Billboard.
  31. ^ "Christian Airplay Chart | April 23, 2022". Billboard.
  32. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  33. ^ "Christian Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  34. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  35. ^ "Christian Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. December 27, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  36. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  37. ^ "Christian Airplay - Billboard". Billboard. October 28, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  38. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. February 2, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  39. ^ "Christian Airplay - Billboard". Billboard. September 2, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  40. ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  41. ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  42. ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  43. ^ "2021 Nominees | The 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  44. ^ "2022 Nominees | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.