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"God Who Listens"
"God Who Listens" single cover
Single by Chris Tomlin featuring Thomas Rhett
from the album Chris Tomlin & Friends
ReleasedFebruary 5, 2021 (2021-02-05)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length
  • 4:09 (album version)
  • 3:03 (radio version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)David Garcia
Chris Tomlin singles chronology
"Who You Are to Me"
(2020) 		"God Who Listens"
(2021) 		"I See You"
(2021)
Thomas Rhett singles chronology
"What's Your Country Song"
(2020) 		"God Who Listens"
(2021) 		"Country Again"
(2021)
Music video
"God Who Listens" (Lyrics) on YouTube

"God Who Listens" is a song by American contemporary Christian musician Chris Tomlin featuring American country music singer-songwriter Thomas Rhett. The song was released as the second single from his thirteenth studio album, Chris Tomlin & Friends (2020), on February 5, 2021.[1] Tomlin co-wrote the song with Ashley Gorley, David Garcia, and Thomas Rhett.[2] The single was produced by David Garcia.

Background

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"God Who Listens" was released by Chris Tomlin on February 5, 2021, as the second single from Chris Tomlin & Friends (2020), following the lead single "Who You Are to Me."[3] Chris Tomlin shared the message behind the song,[4] saying: "This song is centered around what sets God apart from all the other idols and gods in the world—He listens. Not sometimes, but always. You know, sometimes He is listening and moving in our lives, and we have no idea, and sometimes He is listening and moving, and it is so apparent."

Composition

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"God Who Listens" is composed in the key of A with a tempo of 105 beats per minute, and a musical time signature of 4
4.[5]

Commercial performance

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"God Who Listens" debuted at No. 43 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated August 15, 2020,[6] concurrently charting at No. 13 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[7] The song peaked at No. 13 on Hot Christian Songs chart and spent a total of twenty six non-consecutive weeks appearing on the chart.[8]

Music video

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The lyric video of "God Who Listens" was published via Chris Tomlin's YouTube channel on June 26, 2020.[9]

Personnel

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Adapted from AllMusic.[10]

  • Adam Ayan — mastering
  • David Garcia — mixing, producer
  • Thomas Rhett — featured artist, vocals
  • Chris Tomlin — primary artist

Charts

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Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various February 5, 2021
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United States Christian radio [18]

References

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  1. ^ "God Who Listens (Radio Version) (feat. Thomas Rhett) (Single) by Chris Tomlin | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. NRT Media, Inc. February 5, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  2. ^ "God Who Listens | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  3. ^ "Chris Tomlin Releases 'God Who Listens' With Thomas Rhett - EverythingNash". EverythingNash. February 8, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Williams, Lindsay (March 9, 2021). "Tauren Wells Celebrates The Fame of Jesus with "Famous For (I Believe)" | Positive Encouraging K-LOVE". K-Love. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  5. ^ "Thank You Lord by Chris Tomlin". MultiTracks. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  6. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  7. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  8. ^ "God Who Listens Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  9. ^ "Chris Tomlin - God Who Listens (Lyric Video) feat. Thomas Rhett - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. February 5, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  10. ^ "God Who Listens - Chris Tomlin | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  11. ^ "Chris Tomlin Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  12. ^ "Chris Tomlin Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  13. ^ "Chris Tomlin Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian AC Songs Chart. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  14. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  15. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  16. ^ "Christian AC Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  17. ^ "God Who Listens (Radio Version) [feat. Thomas Rhett] - Single by Chris Tomlin on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. February 5, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  18. ^ Capitol CMG Radio (February 5, 2021). "Capitol CMG Radio on Instagram: "Another Friday, another amazing add date! "God Who Listens" Impacting NOW! #Repost @christomlin ・・・ "God Who Listens (feat. Thomas…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
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