God Is Good! is the first live album by American contemporary Christian musician Cody Carnes. It was released on September 30, 2022, via Sparrow Records and Capitol Christian Music Group. The album features guest appearances by Kari Jobe, Natalie Grant, and Benjamin William Hastings. The album was produced by Austin Davis, Aaron Robertson
God Is Good! was supported by the release of "Good (Can't Be Anything Else)" and "Ain't Nobody" as singles. "Good (Can't Be Anything Else)" peaked at No. 39 on the US Christian Airplay chart. "Ain't Nobody" peaked at No. 5 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart. "Forever & Amen" was released as a promotional single from the album. The album is also being promoted with the God Is Good! Tour, spanning eight cities across the United States in 2023.
The album debuted at No. 45 on Billboard'''s Top Christian Albums chart in the United States. At the 2023 GMA Dove Awards, God Is Good! was nominated for Worship Album of the Year and Long Form Video of the Year awards.
Background In June 2022, Cody Carnes announced that he will be recording his first live album on July 7–8 at The Belonging Co in Nashville, Tennessee. On September 2, 2022, Carnes announced that he will be releasing his first live album, God Is Good!, on September 30, 2022.
Release and promotion Singles Carnes released "Good (Can't Be Anything Else)" accompanied with its live music video on August 19, 2022, as the lead single from the album. "Good (Can't Be Anything Else)" peaked at No. 42 on the US Christian Airplay chart.
On September 30, 2022, "Ain't Nobody" impacted Christian radio in the United States as the second single from the album. "Ain't Nobody" peaked at No. 5 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.
Promotional singles Cody Carnes released "Ain't Nobody" as the first promotional single from the album on September 2, 2022, accompanied with its music video.
Carnes released "Forever & Amen" with Kari Jobe as the second promotional single from the album, accompanied with its music video.
Critical reception
Timothy Yap, reviewing for JubileeCast, concluded in his review of the album: "In terms of recording techniques, budget, co-writers, and duet partners, Carnes has everything going for him. He just needs to work on his songs --- they need more hooks." Reviewing for Worship Leader, Christopher Watson said "All the tracts are solid. But some are truly special, bold, and full of energy that fuels the soul," concluding with the recommendation that "It would be great to see what Cody would do with more creative instrumentation, beyond the standard worship team rhythm section and vocal cast."
Awards and nominations + Awards Year Organization Award Result Ref 2023 GMA Dove Awards Worship Album of the Year Long Form Video of the Year
Touring On October 10, 2022, Cody Carnes announced his first headlining tour, dubbed the God Is Good! Tour, joined by Benjamin William Hastings as a special guest and set to visit eight cities across the United States in 2023. The tour will commence at Desperation Church, Cullman, Alabama on February 8, 2023, concluding at The King's University in Dallas, Texas, on February 19, 2023.
Commercial performance In the United States, God Is Good!'' debuted at No. 45 on the Top Christian Albums chart in the United States dated October 15, 2022.
Track listing All tracks were produced by Aaron Robertson and Austin Davis except where stated.
Personnel Credits adapted from AllMusic.
Andria Alston — vocals Jacob Arnold — drums, percussion Jonathan Baines — choir/chorus Lorenzo Baylor — choir/chorus Tammy Beiswenger — vocals Hank Bentley — acoustic guitar, background vocals, electric guitar, Hammond organ, piano, producer, programming Chris Bevins — editing Alex Bivens — choir/chorus Cody Carnes — acoustic guitar, background vocals, percussion, piano, primary artist, vocals Jess Carpenter — choir/chorus Angelique Carter — choir/chorus Mike Cervantes — mastering engineer Chad Chrisman — A&R Amanda Cockrell — choir/chorus Marci Coleman — choir/chorus Austin Davis — Drums, Producer Garrett Davis — A&R Donte Dowlling — Engineer Jackson Dreyer — choir/chorus Tito Ebiwonjumi — choir/chorus Eddie Edwards — electric guitar Enaka Enyong — choir/chorus Jenna Lee Fair — choir/chorus Devin Feldman — engineer Carissa Fernald — choir/chorus Evan Fernald — piano Gavin Garris — choir/chorus Sam Gibson — mastering engineer, mixing Jayci Gorza — choir/chorus Natalie Grant — primary artist, vocals Olivia Grasso — choir/chorus Brad Guldemond — choir/chorus Baily Hager — choir/chorus Benjamin Hastings — primary artist, vocals Bernie Herms — Hammond B3 Chelsea Howard — choir/chorus Briana Jean — vocals Kari Jobe — background vocals, primary artist, vocals Joel Okaah — choir/chorus Nicole Johnson — choir/chorus Ashley Jolley — choir/chorus Andrew Joseph — vocals Graham King — engineer Benji Kuriakose — choir/chorus Shantrice Laura — background vocals Tony Lucido — bass Christian Mason — choir/chorus Brenton Miles — background vocals, electric guitar, engineer Casey Moore — electric guitar Noah Moreno — choir/chorus Kittie Carreker Morgan — choir/chorus Tayler Moses — choir/chorus Angela Nasby — choir/chorus Amber Nealy — vocals Jack Nellis — engineer Christina Onstott — choir/chorus Jeff Pardo — keyboards, producer, programming Brady Pendergrass — choir/chorus Kelsei Peppars — choir/chorus Cory Pierce — electric guitar Jordyn Pierce — choir/chorus Edwin Portillo — choir/chorus Kyle Pruzina — choir/chorus Marci Pruzina — choir/chorus Dayanna Redic — vocals Aaron Robertson — keyboards, producer, programming, synthesizer Alyssa Rodriguez — choir/chorus Emily Ruff — choir/chorus Matt Sanders — choir/chorus Gilbert Sauceda — choir/chorus Rylee Scott — choir/chorus Setnick T. Sene — choir/chorus Sharon Okaah — choir/chorus Lydia Shaw — choir/chorus Sophie Shear — choir/chorus Kendall Smith — choir/chorus Zack Smith — choir/chorus Kelley Sparks — choir/chorus Blake Stafford — choir/chorus Cheryl Stark — choir/chorus Kirsten Strahley — choir/chorus Jordan Stribling — choir/chorus Keithon Stribling — background vocals Cody Sullivan — choir/chorus Bria Valderrama — choir/chorus Robby Valderrama — choir/chorus Doug Weier — mixing Mitch Wong — background vocals Steph Wong — choir/chorus Caleb Wood — vocals Shae Wooten — bass, synthesizer bass Ashley Wright — choir/chorus Daniella Young — background vocals, choir/chorus
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for God Is Good! Chart (2022) Peakposition
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for God Is Good! Chart (2023) Position US Christian Albums (Billboard) 60
Release history + Release history and formats for God Is Good! Region Date Format Label Ref. Various September 30, 2022
References
External links on PraiseCharts