''Homecoming'' is the thirteenth live album by

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collective Bethel Music. The album was released through the collective's imprint label, Bethel Music, on September 24, 2021. The featured worship leaders on the album are

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, Zahriya Zachary, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, David Funk, Dante Bowe,

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, Paul McClure,

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Jenn Johnson Jennifer Louise Rock Johnson is an American Christian worship singer, songwriter and worship pastor. She is a co-founding member of Bethel Music, and is one-half of the husband-and-wife worship duo, Brian & Jenn Johnson. She is also a senior wors ...

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, Emmy Rose, Kristene DiMarco, and Bethany Wohrle, with guest appearances from Gable Price, Gabe Jackson, Matt Redman, Naomi Raine and Chris Quilala. The album was supported by the release of "

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" as the lead single, followed by the release of "Homecoming" and "I Believe" as promotional singles. ''Homecoming'' debuted at No. 3 on ''

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''s Top Christian Albums chart in the United States. The album received a

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nomination for Worship Album of the Year at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards. On October 29, 2021 a Spanish version of Homecoming was released titled ''Homecoming (Español)''. It features Gable Price, Zahriya Zachary, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, David Funk, Hannah McClure, Paul McClure, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Josh Baldwin, Emmy Rose, Kristene DiMarco, and Bethany Wohrle, with guest appearances from Naomi Raine, Chris Quilala,

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, Edward Rivera, and Aaron Moses.

Background

On September 3, 2021, Bethel Music announced that they would release the album ''Homecoming'' on September 24, 2021, revealing the tracks appearing on the album and making it available it for digital pre-saving. Christian Ostrom, creative director of Bethel Music, shared the inspiration behind the album, saying:

Release and promotion

Singles

Bethel Music and

released "

" as the lead single from the album on May 21, 2021.

Promotional singles

Bethel Music and

released "Homecoming" featuring Gable Price as the first promotional single of the album on September 10, 2021. Bethel Music, Jonathan David Helser and Melissa Helser released "I Believe" as the second promotional single from the album on September 17, 2021.

Reception

Critical response

JubileeCast's Timothy Yap gave a favourable review of the album, saying: "As expected, ''Homecoming (Live)'' doesn't disappoint. Though not all the songs are perfect, there's enough here to form the soundscape of worship for both the church and individuals." Joshua Andre in his 365 Days of Inspiring Media review gave a psotive review of the album, saying: "this overall musical masterpiece is a treasure that is to be explored over and over. With the lead vocalists sharing their voices on the album in perfect harmony and unison; Bethel Music remind us of the power in their live worship anthems, unveiling a very layered and unique album." Jono Davies, reviewing for Louder Than the Music, said: "It's refreshing to read that, they are not just putting anything out, this is a really exciting album."

Background

Release and promotion

Singles

Promotional singles

Reception

Critical response

Accolades

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

References

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