We the Kingdom

This article is about the American contemporary Christian music band. For the eponymously-titled album, see We the Kingdom (album).

This article is about the band. For other uses, see We The Kings.

We the Kingdom is an American contemporary Christian music band signed to the Capitol Christian Music Group.^[1] The band consists of multiple generations of relatives: Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Martin Cash, and Scott Cash.^[2] The band's name comes after the idea that "the kingdom of God is here among us".^[3]

We the Kingdom
Origin	Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	CCM, Worship
Years active	2018 (2018)–present
Labels	Capitol Christian Music Group
Members	Andrew Bergthold Ed Cash Martin Cash Scott Cash
Past members	Franni Rae Cash
Website	Official website

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".^[4] In September 2019, the band released their second single, "Holy Water".^[5] "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.^[6] 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.^[7] "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,^[8] while releasing "Child of Love" as the first promotional single from the album.^[9] "No Doubt About It" was released as the second promotional single from Holy Water on July 24, 2020.^[10] We the Kingdom released Holy Water on August 7, 2020.^[11] 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.^[12] "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,^[13] with the band only winning the New Artist of the Year award.^[14] Billboard named We the Kingdom the Top New Christian Artist of 2020.^[15]

On January 29, 2021, the band released "Child of Love" featuring Bear Rinehart of Needtobreathe as the fifth single from Holy Water (2020).^[16] "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.^[17]

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",^[18] the band winning the GMA Dove Awards for Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Holy Water.^[19]

On September 1, 2023, Franni Rae announced that she will depart from the band following the band's remaining live shows of the year. ^[20] She shared on social media that "God has been prompting a change of seasons in my heart. ..."

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 Rae Cash – lead vocals (2018-2023)

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions

Title	EP details	Peak chart positions
		US [21]	US Christ [22]
Holy Water	Released: August 7, 2020 Label: Capitol CMG Format: CD, digital download, streaming	—[A]	4
We the Kingdom	Released: September 16, 2022 Label: Capitol CMG Format: CD, digital download, streaming	—[B]	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 Christ [22]
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
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

Single	Year	Chart positions					Certifications	Album
		US Bubb. [25]	US Christ [26]	US Christ Air. [27]	US Christ AC [28]	US Christ Digital [29]
"Dancing on the Waves" (live)	2019	—	—	—	—	—		Live at the Wheelhouse (EP)
"Holy Water"		6	2	1	1	1	RIAA: Platinum[30]	Live at the Wheelhouse (EP) and Holy Water
"Christmas Day" (with Chris Tomlin)		—	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
"Light of the World (Sing Hallelujah)"		—	29	20	16	—		Non-album single
"Child of Love" (featuring Bear Rinehart)	2021	—	5	3	2	8		Holy Water
"Dancing on the Waves" (radio version)		—	29	23	21	—
"God So Loved" (Live) (with Dante Bowe)		—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Still Can’t Sleep On Christmas Eve"		—	—	29	25	—		A Family Christmas (EP)
"Silent Night (Heavenly Peace)" (with Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music)		—	—	24	12	10
"Miracle Power"	2022	—	15	13	13	5		We the Kingdom
"Jesus Does"	2023	—	9	6	7	12
"Take It All Back" (with Tauren Wells and Davies.)		—	3	1	1	1	RIAA: Gold[31]	Take It All Back EP
"Christmas In Hawaii"		—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"The Plans"	2024	—	—	—	—	—
"Church Music"		—	—	—	—	—
"Won't He Do It"		—	29	17	16	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

Song	Year	Chart positions		Album
		US Christ [26]	US Christ Digital [29]
"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	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

Song	Year	Chart positions		Album
		US Christ [26]	US Christ Digital [29]
"Peace" (with Bethel Music)	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" (Bethel Music and We the Kingdom)	Peace
	"The Blessing" (Bethel Music and We the Kingdom)
	"Reaching for You" (Chris Tomlin featuring We the Kingdom)	Chris Tomlin & Friends
	"God So Loved" (Tasha Cobbs Leonard featuring We the Kingdom)	Royalty: Live at the Ryman
	"We Three Kings" (Tommee Profitt and We the Kingdom)	The Birth of a King
	"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Hallelujah)" (Rend Collective and We the Kingdom)	A Jolly Irish Christmas, Vol. 2
2021	"The Light in You" (Bethel Music and We the Kingdom)	Peace, Vol. II
	"Arrows (I Will Be With You)" (Bethel Music and We the Kingdom)

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

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2021	Holy Water	Top Christian Album	Nominated	[32]

GMA Dove Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2020	We the Kingdom	New Artist of the Year	Won	[33]
	"Holy Water"	Song of the Year	Nominated
		Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year	Nominated
	Live at the Wheelhouse	Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year	Nominated
2021	We the Kingdom	Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year	Won	[34]
	Holy Water	Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year	Won
	"God So Loved"	Worship Recorded Song of the Year	Nominated
2022	We the Kingdom	Artist of the Year	Nominated	[35]
	A Family Christmas	Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year	Nominated

Grammy Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2021	"Holy Water"	Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song	Nominated	[36]
	Holy Water	Best Contemporary Christian Music Album	Nominated

Notes

1. Holy Water did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 55 on the Billboard Top Album Sales.^[23]
2. We the Kingdom did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard Top Album Sales.^[24]