Mamas (song)
| "Mamas" | |
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| Song by Anne Wilson and Hillary Scott | |
| from the album My Jesus | |
| Released | April 22, 2022 |
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| Length | 3:24 |
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| "Mamas" on YouTube | |
"Mamas" is a song by American contemporary Christian music singer Anne Wilson and American country music singer Hillary Scott. It was released as the ninth track on Wilson's debut studio album, My Jesus, on April 22, 2022.[1] Wilson co-wrote the song with Jeff Pardo and Matthew West.[2]
"Mamas" peaked at number 15 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart. "Mamas" received a GMA Dove Award nomination for Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards.[3]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
Jonathan Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media opined that "Mamas" had the potential to be a "great hit on country radio."[4] CMT described the song as a "faith-centric melody," "tear-jerking track," and a "moving duet."[5] Jesus Freak Hideout's Josh Balogh said Wilson's duet with Hillary Scott was "well done."[6] JubileeCast's Timothy Yap said the song was "well-crafted," calling it "A future Mother's Day favorite, anyone who has had ever had a mother will smile at the many heartfelt lines."[7] Christopher Wegner, reviewing for CNTRY, also described the song as a future Mother's Day classic.[8]
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | GMA Dove Awards | Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year | Pending |
Composition[edit]
"Mamas" is a shuffle-step song,[6] composed in the key of G with a tempo of 80 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4.[10]
Commercial performance[edit]
"Mamas" debuted at number 31 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated May 7, 2022.[11] The song went on to peak at number 15 on the Hot Christian Songs chart dated May 21, 2022.[12]
Music videos[edit]
On April 22, 2022, Anne Wilson released the official audio video for the song.[13] On May 4, 2022, Anne Wilson released the official music video for "Mamas".[14] The music video was released as a Mother's Day tribute, and features Wilson's mother as well as Scott's three daughters.[15]
The video begins with Wilson singing to her mother while playing her guitar, followed by an appearance of Hillary Scott at a park playing with her daughters, Eisele Kaye, and twins Betsy Mack and Emory JoAnn.[16] Other scenes in the music video depict mother-daughter relationships in daily life, from a woman holding a baby, a mother teaching her daughter driving, and a father and son visiting a grave.[16]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| US Christian Songs (Billboard)[12] | 15 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Louder Than The Music - Anne Wilson - My Jesus". Louder Than The Music. April 22, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ "Mamas | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Andre, Jonathan (April 26, 2022). "Anne Wilson – My Jesus | 365 Days of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ "CMT Roundup: New Music From Brett Eldredge, Tenille Townes and Travis Denning | CMT". CMT. April 22, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Balogh, Josh (April 20, 2022). "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Anne Wilson, "My Jesus" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Yap, Timothy (April 22, 2022). "Anne Wilson "My Jesus" Album Review : Exclusives : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Wegner, Christopher (April 24, 2022). "Anne Wilson - My Jesus (Album-Review) - CNTRY". CNTRY (in German). Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Winners | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ "Mamas by Anne Wilson". MultiTracks. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. May 3, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ a b "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. May 17, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ "Anne Wilson - Mamas (with Hillary Scott) (Official Audio) - YouTube". YouTube. April 22, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ "Anne Wilson - Mamas (with Hillary Scott) (Official Music Video) - YouTube". YouTube. May 4, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (May 4, 2022). "Anne Wilson & Hillary Scott Celebrate Mother's Day With "Mamas" Music Video - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Avila, Daniela (May 4, 2022). "Anne Wilson Drops Music Video for Hillary Scott Collab 'Mamas'". People. Retrieved October 14, 2022.