Baptism (song)
| "Baptism" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Song by Kenny Chesney and Randy Travis from the album Everywhere We Go | ||||
| Released | 1999 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:15 | |||
| Label | BNA | |||
| Writer(s) | Mickey Cates | |||
| Composer(s) | Mickey Cates | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Producer(s) |
Buddy Cannon Norro Wilson | |||
| Everywhere We Go track listing | ||||
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"Baptism", also known as "Down with the Old Man (Up with the New)", is a song written by Mickey Cates, depicting a believer's baptism down an eastern Texas river.[1]
In 1999, the song was recorded by Kenny Chesney and Randy Travis on the album Everywhere We Go[2] and in 2000, Randy Travis recorded it on the album Inspirational Journey.[3] The solo version was released as a single, peaking at 75th position at the country singles chart of the United States.[4]
In 2001 the Randy Travis solo recording was awarded an GMA Dove Award in the "Country song of the year" category.[5]
In 1999 the song was recorded by Susie Luchsinger on the album Raised on Faith.[6]
Chart performance
Randy Travis solo version
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 75 |
References
- ↑ "Randy finds religion: the Christian albums of Randy Travis". My Kind of Country. 27 June 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ↑ "Everywhere We Go". Discogs. 1999. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ↑ "Inspirational Journey". Discogs. 2000. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ↑ "Baptism Duet". Discogs. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ↑ "P.O.D., Randy Travis, Mary Mary Up For Dove Awards". MTV. 26 January 2001. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ↑ "Raised on Faith". Allmusic. 1999. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ↑ "Randy Travis – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Randy Travis.
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