We the Kingdom is an American contemporary Christian music band signed to the Capitol Christian Music Group. The band consists of multiple generations of relatives: Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Martin Cash, and Scott Cash. The band's name comes after the idea that "the kingdom of God is here among us".
The band released its first singles, "Dancing on the Waves" and the breakout hit single "Holy Water", followed by their debut EP, Live at the Wheelhouse, in 2019. This garnered the band four nominations at the 51st GMA Dove Awards, ultimately winning the Dove Award for New Artist of the Year. In 2020, the band released their debut album, Holy Water which contained the previously released singles "Dancing on the Waves" and "Holy Water" as well as "Don't Tread on Me", "God So Loved" and "Child of Love". The band earned two Grammy Award nominations at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, with Holy Water for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, and the title track being nominated for the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. In 2021, the band won the GMA Dove Award for Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Holy Water (2020), and earned a nomination for the Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "God So Loved" at the 52nd GMA Dove Awards.
History On August 16, 2019, We the Kingdom released their debut single, "Dancing on the Waves". In September 2019, the band released their second single, "Holy Water". "Holy Water" went on to become the band breakthrough hit single, peaking at No. 2 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. The band released their debut EP, Live at the Wheelhouse, in October 2019. Live at the Wheelhouse reached No. 3 on the Top Christian Albums Chart.
On April 24, 2020, "Don't Tread on Me" was released as the third single from the album. "Don't Tread on Me" peaked at No. 40 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. On May 29, 2020, We the Kingdom was released "God So Loved". "God So Loved" peaked at No. 4 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. On July 3, 2020, We the Kingdom announced that their debut studio album, Holy Water, will be released on August 7, while releasing "Child of Love" as the first promotional single from the album. "No Doubt About It" was released as the second promotional single from Holy Water on July 24, 2020. We the Kingdom released Holy Water on August 7, 2020. The album debuted at No. 4 on the Top Christian Albums Chart. On October 30, 2020, the band released "Light of the World (Sing Hallelujah)" as a standalone single. "Light Of The World (Sing Hallelujah)" peaked at No. 29 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.
At the 51st GMA Dove Awards in October 2020, We the Kingdom was nominated for four awards, these being New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for "Holy Water", and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Live at the Wheelhouse, with the band only winning the New Artist of the Year award. Billboard named We the Kingdom the Top New Christian Artist of 2020.
On January 29, 2021, the band released "Child of Love" featuring Bear Rinehart of Needtobreathe as the fifth single from Holy Water (2020). "Child of Love" peaked at No. 5 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in March 2021, We the Kingdom received two nominations, with "Holy Water" being nominated for the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song, and Holy Water for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.
We the Kingdom received three nominations for the 2021 GMA Dove Awards for Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Holy Water, and Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "God So Loved", the band winning the GMA Dove Awards for Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Holy Water.
On September 1, 2023, Franni Rae announced that she will depart from the band following the band's remaining live shows of the year. She shared on social media that "God has been prompting a change of seasons in my heart. ..." She is quoted as saying, "I left my band of seven years, not because I was running from something but because I was running toward something," said Cash. "Toward using my voice to tell my story so I could connect on a deeper level."https://chvnradio.com/articles/-i-was-running-toward-something-franni-cash-opens-up-about-leaving-we-the-kingdom
Band members Current members Ed Cash – lead vocals, piano, bass guitar, acoustic guitar (2018-present) Martin Cash – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2018-present) Scott Cash – guitar, vocals (2018-present) Andrew Bergthold – keyboard, guitar, vocals (2018-present)
Former members Franni Cash – lead vocals (2018-2023)
Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title EP detailsPeak chart positions USPeaks on the Billboard 200: Holy Water: We the Kingdom: USChrist UKC&G Holy Water Released: August 7, 2020 Label: Capitol CMG Format: CD, digital download, streaming — 4 14 We the Kingdom Released: September 16, 2022 Label: Capitol CMG Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming — 2 — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Live albums + List of live albums Title Album details Live at Ocean Way Nashville Released: July 2, 2021 Label: Capitol CMG Format: Digital download, streaming Live from the Ryman Released: July 21, 2023 Label: Capitol CMG Format: Digital download, streaming
Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected chart positions Title EP details Peak chart positions US USChrist Live at the Wheelhouse Released: October 25, 2019 Label: Capitol CMG Format: CD, digital download, streaming — 3 Live Acoustic Sessions Released: March 6, 2020 Label: Capitol CMG Format: digital download, streaming — — The Awakening Released: September 11, 2020 Label: Capitol CMG Format: digital download, streaming — — The Battle Released: September 18, 2020 Label: Capitol CMG Format: digital download, streaming — — The Journey Released: October 1, 2020 Label: Capitol CMG Format: digital download, streaming — — A Family Christmas Released: October 22, 2021 Label: Capitol CMG Format: digital download, streaming — 44 Dear Jesus Releasing: January 30, 2026 Label: Capitol CMG Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming — — Everything I Thought Was Pleasure Releasing: June 12, 2026 Label: Capitol CMG Formats: CD, digital download, streaming — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Singles Single Year Chart positions Certifications Album US Bubb. USChrist USChrist Air. USChrist AC USChrist Digital "Dancing on the Waves" 2019 — 29 23 21 — Holy Water "Holy Water" 6 2 1 1 1 RIAA: Platinum "Christmas Day" — 20 10 2 — Christmas Day: Christmas Songs of Worship (EP) "Don't Tread on Me" 2020 — 40 — — 9 Holy Water "God So Loved" — 4 1 2 20 RIAA: Gold "Light of the World (Sing Hallelujah)" — 29 20 16 — "Child of Love" 2021 — 5 3 2 8 Holy Water "Still Can't Sleep on Christmas Eve" — — 29 25 — A Family Christmas (EP) "Silent Night (Heavenly Peace)" — — 24 12 10 "Miracle Power" 2022 — 15 13 13 5 We the Kingdom "Jesus Does" 2023 — 9 6 7 12 "Take It All Back" — 3 1 1 1 RIAA: Gold Take It All Back EP "Christmas in Hawaii" — — — — — rowspan="4" "The Plans" 2024 — — — — — "Church Music" — — — — — "Won't He Do It" — 29 17 16 — "Rescue Me" 2026 — 15 7 8 — Dear Jesus (EP) "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Promotional singles Song Year Chart positions Album USChrist USChrist Digital "Child of Love" 2020 — — Holy Water "No Doubt About It" — — "Left It in the Water" 2022 49 22 We the Kingdom "God Is on the Throne" 42 — "Don't Let the Darkness" 2025 — — Dear Jesus (EP) "Dear Jesus" — — "Easy" 2026 — — "God's Way" — — Everything I Thought Was Pleasure (EP) "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Other charted songs Song Year Chart positions Album USChrist USChrist Digital "Peace" 2020 48 25 Peace "Take Me on a Ride" 2021 36 — Holy Water "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Other appearances Year Song Album 2020 "Dancing on the Waves" Peace "The Blessing" "Reaching for You" Chris Tomlin & Friends "God So Loved" Royalty: Live at the Ryman "We Three Kings" The Birth of a King "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Hallelujah)" A Jolly Irish Christmas, Vol. 2 2021 "The Light in You" Peace, Vol. II "Arrows (I Will Be with You)"
Tours Headlining We the Kingdom - Touring the Holy Water Album Tour (2021) We the Kingdom Live Tour (2022) Castings Crowns and We the Kingdom USA Tour with Casting Crowns (2022)
Supporting Winter Jam 2021 Tour with Crowder (2021) My People Tour with Crowder, Anne Wilson and Patrick Mayberry (2022)
Awards and nominations Billboard Music Awards
!Ref. |- | 2021 | Holy Water | Top Christian Album
GMA Dove Awards
!Ref. |- | rowspan="4" | 2020 | We the Kingdom | New Artist of the Year | | rowspan="4" | |- | rowspan="2" | "Holy Water" | Song of the Year
| Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
| Live at the Wheelhouse | Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
| rowspan="3" | 2021 | We the Kingdom | Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year | | rowspan="3" | |- | Holy Water | Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
| "God So Loved" | Worship Recorded Song of the Year
| rowspan="2" | 2022 | We the Kingdom | Artist of the Year | | rowspan="2" | |- | A Family Christmas | Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year
Grammy Awards
!Ref. |- | rowspan="2" | 2021 | "Holy Water" | Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song | | rowspan="2" | |- | Holy Water | Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
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