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Firm Foundation (He Won't)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Firm Foundation (He Won't)
| cover = Firm Foundation (He Won't) - Cody Carnes.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Cody Carnes
| album =
| released =
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre = Contemporary worship music
| length =
| label =
* Sparrow
* Capitol CMG
| writer =
* Austin Davis
* Chandler Moore
* Cody Carnes
| producer = Austin Davis
| chronology = Cody Carnes
| prev_title = Hope of the Ages
| prev_year = 2021
| next_title = The Commission
| next_year = 2022
| misc =
}}
"'Firm Foundation (He Won't)'" is a song by American Christian musician Cody Carnes. The song was released on December 10, 2021, as a single. Carnes co-wrote the song with Chandler Moore and Austin Davis. Austin Davis produced the single.
The song was covered by Maverick City Music, with Chandler Moore and Cody Carnes featuring on their track. The Maverick City Music rendition peaked at No. 33 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, and No. 10 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.
Background
Cody Carnes released "Firm Foundation (He Won't)" on December 10, 2021. The song was his third and final single of 2021, following the releases of "Too Good to Not Believe" alongside Brandon Lake and "Hope of the Ages" with Hillsong Worship and Reuben Morgan. Carnes shared the inspiration behind the song, saying:
Composition
"Firm Foundation (He Won't)" is composed in the key of B with a tempo of 75 beats per minute and a musical time signature of .
Critical reception
Joshua Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media gave a positive review of the song, saying: "The long and short of it is that "Firm Foundation (He Won't)", is a song that we all need to hear. Catchy in its delivery, and poppy in its musical style; it is the lyrics that really hit home for me." Jono Davies, reviewing for Louder Than The Music, said of the song: "As a song overall this does what it says on the tin, a strong worship song with a strong and powerful message that I hope you take heart from. Cody is a great worship leader and is a great blessing and with this song he has made another great song that will touch peoples lives."
Commercial performance
"Firm Foundation (He Won't)" made its debut at No. 50 on the US Christian Airplay chart dated April 23, 2022.}
Music video
The lyric video of "Firm Foundation (He Won't)" was published on December 10, 2021, on Cody Carnes' YouTube channel.
Personnel
Credits adapted from AllMusic.
* Dan Alber bass
* Jonathan Baines choir/chorus
* Cody Carnes primary artist, acoustic guitar
* Tamar Chipp choir/chorus
* Chad Chrisman A&R
* Austin Davis background vocals, drums, electric guitar, engineer, keyboards, percussion, producer, vocal engineer
* Garrett Davis A&R
* David Dennis choir/chorus
* Olivia Grasso background vocals, choir/chorus
* Jessica Hall choir/chorus
* Matt Huber mixing
* Kari Jobe background vocals
* Nicole Johnson choir/chorus
* Benji Kurokose choir/chorus
* Shantrice Laura background vocals, choir/chorus
* Brenton Miles engineer, vocal engineer
* Scott Mills electric guitar
* Noah Moreno choir/chorus
* Sam Moses mastering engineer
* Grant Pittman keyboards, organ, piano
* Edwin Portillo vocal engineer
* Bria Valderrama choir/chorus
Charts
Release history
Maverick City Music version
{{Infobox song
| name = Firm Foundation (He Won't)
| cover = Firm Foundation (He Won't) - Maverick City Music.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Maverick City Music featuring Chandler Moore and Cody Carnes
| album =
| released =
| recorded = 2021
| genre = Contemporary worship music
| length = 8:44
| label = Tribl
| writer =
| producer =
| chronology = Maverick City Music
| prev_title = Joy To The World (Joyful, Joyful)
| prev_year = 2021
| next_title = Jireh
| next_year = 2022
| misc =
}}
On January 3, 2022, Maverick City Music released their version of "Firm Foundation (He Won't)" featuring Chandler Moore and Cody Carnes.
Composition
"Firm Foundation (He Won't)" is composed in the key of D with a tempo of 75 beats per minute and a musical time signature of .Commercial performance
"Firm Foundation (He Won't)" debuted at No. 49 on the US Hot Christian Songs, and No. 20 on the Hot Gospel Songs charts dated January 15, 2022.Music video
The officlal music video of "Firm Foundation (He Won't)" was released on January 3, 2022, via Tribl Records' YouTube channel. The music video was filmed in Chicago, during Maverick City's national tour on October 1, 2021.Charts
Release history
References
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