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Hallelujah (Carrie Underwood song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Hallelujah'" is a song recorded by American country music singer Carrie Underwood and R&B singer John Legend, appearing on Underwood's first full-length Christmas album, 'My Gift' (2020).
Background and composition
The song was written by Legend and Toby Gad, and sent to Underwood late into the album-making process. Underwood said, "I was deep into making the album, and this one kind of came in. He sent it to us kind of at the end. It was like, 'Well, I love the song. I feel like this is a puzzle piece I didn't know was missing, but now that I've heard it, I have to have it. And so we just put the ask back, 'Thank you for sending, do you want to sing a part with me, too?'."
Critical reception
"Hallelujah" received mostly positive reviews from music critics. 'Vinyl Chapters' gave a positive review of the song, calling it a "breathtaking duet" between Underwood and Legend, and also a "notable standout track" from the album. 'The Washington Post' highlighted the collaboration in its review of the album, writing, "These two Grammy winners push each other to new and impressive heights as they raise their voices to the heavens."
Commercial performance
In the United States, "Hallelujah" reached number one on the 'Billboard' Hot Christian Songs chart, becoming Underwood's third number one on that chart, and peaked at number three on both the Adult Contemporary chart and Hot Country Songs chart. It also peaked at number 54 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart.
Music video
The official music video premiered on November 19. It was directed by Randee St. Nicholas. It depicts Underwood in a snowy forest until she joins Legend at a piano inside an old, abandoned church. There are flashes of people in the background with candles, as they attended the church in its former glory. There are also two live doves on Legend's piano during the video.
The video received two nominations and one win from the 2021 CMT Music awards. It was also nominated for Video of the Year at the 56th Academy of Country Music awards.
Live performances
Underwood and Legend performed the song for Underwood's holiday special streaming on HBO Max: 'My Gift: A Christmas Special from Carrie Underwood'. The duo performed the song again at the Global Citizen Prize 2020, which aired on December 19, 2020.
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References
Category:2020 singles
Category:2020 songs
Category:Capitol Records Nashville singles
Category:Carrie Underwood songs
Category:John Legend songs
Category:Songs written by John Legend
Category:Songs written by Toby Gad
Category:American Christmas songs
Category:Music videos directed by Randee St. Nicholas
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