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Positive Vibes Only: Elevation Worship Celebrate God's Unchanging Love With An Epic Performance Of "Same God"
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Positive Vibes Only: Elevation Worship Celebrate God's Unchanging Love With An Epic Performance Of "Same God"

The Christian music collective name-checks a variety of Biblical figures in this performance of "Same God," calling on the boundless love of a God who has been there throughout the ages.

GRAMMYs/Aug 21, 2022 - 05:15 pm

Elevation Worship take a bird's eye view of God's love in "Same God." In each verse, the Christian collective conjures up some of the best-known stories of God's love, before calling on Him to provide that same bastion of love and power today.

In this episode of Positive Vibes Only, the group backs up that lyrical message with an equally powerful performance. The group performs shrouded in dim lighting, their faces projected on a screen that encompasses the performance space.

The chorus repeats the titular line — "You are the same God" — driving home the song's message: God delivers the same love and faithfulness that was established thousands of years ago, with the first covenant He gave to humankind.

"God is perpetually the same. He is unchanged in His wisdom," Barrientes says in a statement about the song on the group's website. "He is unchanged in His power. He is unchanged in His goodness and His generosity toward us. He's not thrown off by my failures and shortcomings."

"Same God" comes off the track list of LION, Elevation Worship's tenth live album. It's the first project that the collective released since their GRAMMY-winning collaborative live album with Maverick City Music, 2021's Old Church Basement, a career-changing project that launched the group into the global sphere and broke streaming records

With an increasingly wide-ranging sonic landscape, LION is, in many ways, the group's most ambitious work to date. But it still holds many of the same elements that they espoused when Pastor Steven Furtick launched the group as a branch of the Charlotte, North Carolina-based Elevation Church in 2007. Furtick is still at the helm of the collective, and he co-wrote "Same God" with fellow Elevation Worship members Chris Brown, Pat Barrett and Brandon Lake. 

Press play on the video above to watch the full performance of "Same God," and check back to GRAMMY.com every Sunday for more episodes of Positive Vibes Only.

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Positive Vibes Only: Terrian Reveals The Power Of "God's Acceptance" With An Uplifting Performance Of "He Sees You"

Contemporary Christian music singer Terrian delivers an acoustic rendition of "He Sees You," a powerful track from her newest album, 'Give It Time,' that celebrates the greatness of God's love.

GRAMMYs/Mar 11, 2024 - 05:03 pm

Everyone could use that one person who loves them unconditionally, even at their lowest points. Contemporary Christian singer Terrian found that exact solace as "a child of the living God."

"I'm not perfect/ Even at my best, I don't deserve Him/ When everything's a mess under the surface/ He never makes me feel ashamed," she reveals in the opening verse of her track, "He Sees You." "He sees everything that you're gonna be/ He's healing every lie you believed/ He sees you."

In this episode of Positive Vibes Only, Terrian delivers an uplifting performance of "He Sees You," a track from Terrian's newest album, Give It Time, released on Jan. 26 via Gotee Records.  Supported by a group of background vocalists, an acoustic guitar, and a piano, Terrian's stripped-down rendition helps drive the meaningful message home.

"I've been living with open hands and trusting the Lord's timing. That's what this whole album is about — waiting," she explained in a press statement. "Waiting can be hard, especially when things aren't going the way you thought they would, but at the same time, it's been eye-opening. I'm grateful for the time to figure out who I am as an artist."

On March 13, Terrian will be playing a one-night show in collaboration with Unplugged Concerts at the Mockingbird Theater in Franklin, Tennessee.

Press play on the video above to watch Terrian's inspiring performance of "He Sees You," and check back to GRAMMY.com every Monday for more new episodes of Positive Vibes Only.

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Positive Vibes Only: Watch Passion Lift Up "He Who Is To Come" In This Healing Performance
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Positive Vibes Only: Watch Passion Lift Up "He Who Is To Come" In This Healing Performance

Atlanta-based worship group Passion shares the feel-good promise of God's return in this stripped-down performance of their new single, "He Who Is to Come," led by longtime member Kristian Stanfill.

GRAMMYs/Mar 4, 2024 - 06:08 pm

There are many uncertainties in life, but Atlanta-based worship group Passion knows one thing for sure: Jesus Christ will return — and He'll reveal a painless, sorrow-free world. Until then, they're praying for it with excitement and patience.

"He is surely coming/ Oh, can you feel it, too?/ All this tension growing stronger/ It's just a sign He's getting closer/ He's already on the move," they sing in the fourth verse of their single "He Who Is to Come."

In this episode of Positive Vibes Only, Passion delivers an acoustic version of the track, led by longtime member Kristian Stanfill.

"He Who Is to Come" was first released on December 1, 2023, via Capitol Christian Music Group and Sixstepsrecords, and also saw an appearance from GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Cody Carnes.

On March 1, the group dropped their live album Call on Heaven, including "He Who Is To Come," which they recorded at their sold-out Passion 2024 annual conference at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

"Call on Heaven is the sound of a generation desperate to see Heaven's reality of ceaseless praise become the reality of Earth," Stanfill said in a press statement. "What we experienced at Passion 2024 marked all of us forever. We'll never forget the glimpse of God's holiness, the weight of His glory, or the sound of His people singing."

Press play on the video above to watch Passion's hopeful performance of "He Who Is to Come," and check back to GRAMMY.com every Monday for more new episodes of Positive Vibes Only.

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Positive Vibes Only: 'Choirmaster' Ricky Dillard Shares The Joy Of Worship In A Live Performance Of "Bless Your Name"
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Positive Vibes Only: 'Choirmaster' Ricky Dillard Shares The Joy Of Worship In A Live Performance Of "Bless Your Name"

With the help of a choir and band, worship musician Ricky Dillard leads a heartfelt performance of "Bless Your Name," one of the tracks from his latest album, 'Choirmaster II.'

GRAMMYs/Feb 26, 2024 - 07:30 pm

On his newest project, GRAMMY-nominated musician Ricky Dillard uses his impact to unveil the peace and hope that arrives while worshiping God.

"I believe Choirmaster II is not just an album; it's a divine encounter," he explains in a press statement. "Each song is a testament to the faithfulness of God and the joy that comes from praising Him. I poured my heart and soul into this project and believe it will resonate with audiences and serve as inspiration for years to come."

In this episode of Positive Vibes Only, Dillard offers a live performance of one of those glorifying hymns, "Bless Your Name," accompanied by a choir and band.

"No other name shall be exalted/ No other name shall be praised/ No compares to all you do/ We will bless Your name," the chorus cheers in the intro verse. Midway through the performance, soloist Annalisha Jacobs steps in with her electrifying vocals to help take the moving performance home.

In addition to the release of Choirmaster II, Dillard also served as the gospel music arranger for the 2023 adaptation of The Color Purple, starring Fantasia, Taraji P. Henson, and more, and made a cameo in the film.

Press play on the video above to watch Ricky Dillard's comforting performance of "Bless Your Name," and check back to GRAMMY.com every Monday for more new episodes of Positive Vibes Only.

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Positive Vibes Only: Housefires Embrace Community Bonds With This Live Performance Of "We Give You The Highest Praise"
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Positive Vibes Only: Housefires Embrace Community Bonds With This Live Performance Of "We Give You The Highest Praise"

Using call-and-response singing with a passionate crowd, worship collective Housefires embrace the power of community in this performance of "We Give You the Highest Praise," a track from their new album, 'How to Start a Housefire Part III.'

GRAMMYs/Dec 4, 2023 - 06:00 pm

As their name suggests, worship collective Housefires believes music should set communities ablaze — but with passion. That's why, from the start of their career in 2014, they have brought together a diverse group of soloists with different musical upbringings and heritages. And on their newest album, How to Start a Housefire Part III, they're offering 10 more tracks of communal praise of the Lord.

In this episode of Positive Vibes Only, Housefires delivers a live performance of the project's B-side, "We Give You the Highest Praise." Led by members Ryan Ellis and Davy Flowers, the song invites listeners to join with call-and-response style singing.

"Lift up His name higher and higher/ Lift up His praise higher and higher/ Because He deserves it all," they chant. "To the One who gave it all/ You can have it all."

Housefires released How to Start a Housefire Part III on Nov. 3 via Capitol CMG / Tribl Records. According to their artist biography, the three-part series is "about stripping away the veneer and illusion of 'success and fame,' within a worship or music industry context" and "meant to be a resource for the church in thought and creed."

Press play on the video above to hear Housefires' unifying performance of "We Give You the Highest Praise," and check back to GRAMMY.com every Monday for more new episodes of Positive Vibes Only.

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