''A Very Maverick Christmas'' is the eighth live album by American
contemporary worship music
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collective
Maverick City Music
Maverick City Music is an American contemporary worship music collective founded by Tony Brown and Jonathan Jay originating from Atlanta. The collective made its debut in 2019 with the release of two extended plays, ''Maverick City, Vol. 1'' and ...
, which was released via Tribl Records on November 30, 2021. The album contains guest appearances by
Naomi Raine
Naomi Raine Solomon (born April 9, 1987) is an American Christian and gospel singer, songwriter, and worship leader. Raine is a member of Maverick City Music collective.
Career
Raine made her debut with Maverick City Music in 2019, releasin ...
, Todd Galberth,
Kim Walker-Smith,
Chandler Moore
Chandler David Moore (born March 21, 1995) is an American singer, songwriter, and worship leader. Moore currently partners Maverick City Music, a collective of worshippers working in the contemporary Christian music and Gospel world.
Maverick ...
, Melvin Crispell III,
Isaac Carree
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, Lizzie Morgan,
Brandon Lake
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Brandon Lake was named for John Brandon, a farmer who settled there.
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,
Phil Wickham, Ryan Ofei, Tianna Horsey, and
Natalie Grant. The album was produced by Tony Brown, Jonathan Jay, and Brandon Lake.
The album was promoted with the release of "
Mary Did You Know?" as a single. "Mary Did You Know?" peaked at number 23 on the
Hot Christian Songs chart and number 11 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.
''A Very Maverick Christmas'' became a commercially successful album since its release, peaking at number nine on
''Billboard'''s
Top Christian Albums Chart and at number three
Top Gospel Albums Chart in the United States, as well as number five on the
Official Charts'
Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart in the United Kingdom. ''A Very Maverick Christmas'' received a
GMA Dove Award nomination for Christmas / Special Event Album of the Year at the
2022 GMA Dove Awards.
Background
On November 30, 2021, Maverick City Music released ''A Very Maverick Christmas'' via Tribl Records, being their second Christmas-themed release following ''Maverick City Christmas'' (2020). The album was recorded live at Paradise Baptist Church in
Atlanta, Georgia, said to have been started by a slave.
Singles
"
Mary Did You Know?" impacted Christian radio in the United States on November 25, 2022, becoming the first single from the album. Maverick City Music released the radio version of "Mary Did You Know?" On December 2, 2022. "Mary Did You Know?" peaked at number 23 on the US
Hot Christian Songs chart,
and number 11 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.
Reception
Critical response
In a favourable review for The Christian Beat, Jessie Clarks opined "The full project brings a nice blend of worship and original tracks mixed with remakes and arrangements of traditional holiday hymns."
Accolades
Commercial performance
In the United States, ''A Very Maverick Christmas'' debuted at number eleven on the
Top Christian Albums Chart and number three on Top Gospel Albums Chart.
In the United Kingdom, ''A Very Maverick Christmas'' debuted on the
OCC's
Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart at number five.
Track listing
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Release history
References
External links
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2021 Christmas albums
2021 live albums
Maverick City Music albums