''A Family Christmas'' is the sixth
extended play by American
contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music, also known as CCM, Christian pop, and occasionally inspirational music is a genre of modern popular music, and an aspect of Christian media, which is lyrically focused on matters related to the Christian faith and s ...
band
We the Kingdom
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, Franni Rae Cash, Martin Cash, and Scott Cash. The ...
. The EP was released via
Capitol Christian Music Group on October 22, 2021. The EP features guest appearances by
Dante Bowe,
Maverick City Music, and
Chris Tomlin.
The EP was supported by the release of "Still Can’t Sleep On Christmas Eve" and "Silent Night (Heavenly Peace)" as singles.
The EP peaked at No. 44 on
''Billboard'''s
Top Christian Albums chart in the United States. ''A Family Christmas'' received a
GMA Dove Award nomination for Christmas / Special Event Album of the Year at the
2022 GMA Dove Awards.
Background
On October 20, 2021, We the Kingdom announced that ''A Family Christmas'' EP was slated for release on October 22. The EP contains six tracks, including guest appearances from Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music on the song "Silent Night (Heavenly Place)" and Chris Tomlin on the song "Christmas Day". The EP was recorded in Ed Cash's home studio in Franklin, Tennessee.
Release and promotion
Singles
"Still Can’t Sleep On Christmas Eve" and "Silent Night (Heavenly Peace)" were released to
Christian radio
Christian radio is a Christian media radio format that focus on programming with a Christian message. Many such broadcasters play contemporary Christian music, though many programs include sermons, radio dramas, as well as news and talk progra ...
in the United States as the lead singles from the EP.
Reception
Critical response
Joshua Andre in his 365 Days of Inspiring Media review wrote a favourable review of the extended play, saying: "With nothing much more needing to be said about We The Kingdom and their debut Christmas project; this release is especially moving and inspiring," further adding that "every track has no discernible weaknesses in any aspect."
Accolades
Track listing
All tracks were written by Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, and Andrew Bergthold, except where stated.
Charts
Release history
References
External links
* on PraiseCharts
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2021 EPs
2021 Christmas albums
We the Kingdom albums
Christmas EPs