Christian hitmaker Crowder paints a picture of soaring joy and hope in "God Really Loves Us," a song originally released on his 2021 album, Milk & Honey.
The song is a collaboration with worship singer and Maverick City Music member Dante Bowe, and other members of said collective also feature on this sweeping track.
In this episode of Positive Vibes Only, Crowder reimagines the song as a solo-led performance, backed by keys, acoustic guitar and gospel background vocals.
Together, the group of musicians perform the song in a studio setting against an all-white backdrop, with close-up shots of Crowder's face as he delivers smooth, buttery solo vocals that crest over the top of a robust layer of backing harmonies.
The performance conjures up a simple, fitting backdrop to the song's message, underscoring its themes of the simple, powerful joy of faith. "Hallelujah, we are not alone/ God really loves us/ God really loves," Crowder sings in the song's anthemic chorus.
This summer, "God Really Loves Us" made its way up the Christian radio charts as Crowder continued to enjoy the critical acclaim of Milk & Honey. Altogether, the project and its songs earned him four GMA Dove Awards nominations; that ceremony is set to take place on Oct. 18 in Nashville.
Meanwhile, Crowder is looking ahead to the holiday season. On Oct. 7, he announced his upcoming Milk & Cookies holiday album — a playful, seasonal response to Milk & Honey. Due out Oct. 21, that project will feature a mix of Christmas standards, originals and collaborations.
In the meantime, press play on the video above to immerse yourself in Crowder's soaring, anthemic performance of "God Really Loves Us" — and keep checking back to GRAMMY.com every Sunday for more episodes of Positive Vibes Only.