{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2020}} {{Infobox album | name = Citizen of Heaven | type = studio | artist = [[Tauren Wells]] | cover = Citizen of Heaven by Tauren Wells (Official Album Cover).png | alt = Citizen of Heaven Album Cover | released = {{Start date|2020|01|24}} | recorded = 2019 | studio = The Studio, Franklin, Tennessee | genre = * [[Contemporary Christian music|Christian pop]] * [[Contemporary worship music|contemporary worship]] * [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] | length = 41:24 | label = [[Provident Label Group]] | producer = * [[Chuck Butler]] * Jordan Sapp * [[Kirk Franklin]] * Max Stark * [[Colby Wedgeworth]] * [[Rascal Flatts]] | chronology = | prev_title = Hills and Valleys | prev_year = 2017 | next_title = Joy in the Morning | next_year = 2022 | misc = {{Singles | name = Citizen of Heaven | type = studio | single1 = [[Like You Love Me]] | single1date = {{Start date|2019|12|13}} | single2 = [[Famous For (I Believe)]] | single2date = {{Start date|2020|1|10}} | single3 = [[Until Grace]] | single3date = {{Start date|2020|2|14}} | single4 = Millionaire (Good Like That) | single4date = {{Start date|2020|2|14}}
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'''''Citizen of Heaven''''' is the second studio album by American [[contemporary Christian music|Christian pop]] musician [[Tauren Wells]], which was released via [[Capitol Christian Music Group]] on January 24, 2020.<ref name="CCM Album Released">{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/tauren-wells-releases-sophomore-album-citizen-of-heaven/ |title= Tauren Wells Releases Sophomore Album 'Citizen of Heaven' – CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= January 24, 2020 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref> The album contains guest appearances by [[Steven Furtick]], [[Jenn Johnson]], [[Kirk Franklin]] and [[Rascal Flatts]].<ref name="TCB Album Released">{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/news/7123-tauren-wells-drops-anticipated-sophomore-album-citizen-of-heaven |title= Tauren Wells Drops Anticipated Sophomore Album 'Citizen Of Heaven' |last= Longs |first= Herb |date= January 25, 2020 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref> The album was produced by [[Chuck Butler]], Jordan Sapp, [[Kirk Franklin]], Max Stark, [[Colby Wedgeworth]], and Rascal Flatts.<ref name="AllMusic Credits">{{cite web |url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/citizen-of-heaven-mw0003341039/credits |title= Citizen of Heaven - Tauren Wells {{!}} Credits {{!}} AllMusic |website= [[AllMusic]] |publisher= [[All Media Network]] |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref>
The album was marketed by the release of five singles: "[[Like You Love Me]]", "[[Famous For (I Believe)]]", “Close”, "[[Until Grace]]", and "Millionaire (Good Like That)".
''Citizen of Heaven'' achieved commercial success in the United States, the album having debuted at No. 3 on [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']]'s [[Top Christian Albums Chart]], and at No. 169 on the mainstream [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart. The album won the [[GMA Dove Award]] for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the [[51st GMA Dove Awards|2020 GMA Dove Awards]]. ''Citizen of Heaven'' has garnered a [[Grammy Award]] nomination for [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album|Best Contemporary Christian Music Album]] at the [[63rd Annual Grammy Awards|2021 Grammy Awards]].
==Music and lyrics== The album is primarily a [[Contemporary Christian music|Christian pop]] album, which contains various genres such as [[dance-pop]],<ref name="AllMusic Review" /><ref name="365 Review" /> [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]],<ref name="24 Flix Review" /><ref name="JubileeCast Review" /><ref name="TCE Review" /> [[Contemporary worship music|worship]],<ref name="365 Review" /> [[Urban contemporary gospel|gospel]],<ref name="365 Review" /><ref name="JFH Review" /><ref name="TCE Review" /> [[Christian country music|Christian country]].<ref name="24 Flix Review" /><ref name="365 Review" /> The sound on the album has been likened to [[Michael Jackson]]'s style, especially on the songs such as "Miracle", "Millionaire (Good Like That)" and "Like You Love Me".<ref name="365 Review" /><ref name="JFH Review" /><ref name="JubileeCast Review" />
==Release and promotion== ===Singles=== "[[Like You Love Me]]" was serviced to [[Christian radio]] as the lead single from the album, impacting stations on December 13, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/tauren-wells-unveils-music-video-for-like-you-love-me/ |title= Tauren Wells Unveils Music Video for 'Like You Love Me' – CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= January 24, 2020 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref> "Like You Loved Me" peaked at No. 17 on the US [[Hot Christian Songs]] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/artist/tauren-wells/chart-history/ico/ |title= Like You Love Me Chart History {{!}} Billboard |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |version= Hot Christian Songs |publisher= Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref> On January 11, 2020, Wells released "[[Famous For (I Believe)]]" as the second single from the album.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/new-music/7060-tauren-wells-drops-famous-for-featuring-jenn-johnson |title= Tauren Wells Drops "Famous For" Featuring Jenn Johnson |last= Longs |first= Herb |date= January 11, 2020 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref> "Famous For (I Believe)" peaked at No. 3 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/artist/tauren-wells/chart-history/ico/ |title= Famous For (I Believe) Chart History {{!}} Billboard |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |version= Hot Christian Songs |publisher= Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group |access-date= January 16, 2021}}</ref>
"[[Until Grace]]" and "Millionaire (Good Like That)" were released on February 14, 2020, as the third and fourth singles from the album.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://music.apple.com/us/album/until-grace-single/1497038096 |title= Until Grace - Single by Tauren Wells & Rascal Flatts on Apple Music |date= February 14, 2020 |website= [[Apple Music]] |version= United States |publisher= [[Apple Inc.]] |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://music.apple.com/us/album/millionaire-good-like-that-single/1497038494 |title= Millionaire (Good Like That) - Single by Tauren Wells & Kirk Franklin on Apple Music |date= February 14, 2020 |website= [[Apple Music]] |version= United States |publisher= [[Apple Inc.]] |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref>
===Promotional singles=== On September 20, 2019, Tauren Wells released "Miracle" as the first promotional single from the album,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/reviews/tauren-wells-miracle-single/ |title= Tauren Wells – Miracle (Single) {{!}} 365 Days of Inspiring Media |last= Andre |first= Joshua |date= September 20, 2019 |website= 365 Days of Inspiring Media |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref> concurrently launching the album's pre-order.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/new-music/6619-tauren-wells-miracle-official-lyric-video |title= Tauren Wells Drops New Single "Miracle" |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= September 23, 2019 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref> "Close" was released as the second promotional single from the album on October 11, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/new-music/6704-tauren-wells-new-album-citizen-of-heaven-available-for-pre-order-now |title= Tauren Wells Drops "Close" From Upcoming Sophomore Album |last= Wells |first= Tauren |date= October 11, 2019 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/tauren-wells-teases-new-january-album-with-2-new-songs/ |title= Tauren Wells Teases New January Album With 2 New Songs – CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= October 25, 2019 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref> On November 1, 2019, Wells released "Perfect Peace" as the third promotional single from the album.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/new-music/6842-tauren-wells-drops-perfect-peace-from-upcoming-album |title= Tauren Wells Drops "Perfect Peace" From Upcoming Album |last= Longs |first= Herb |date= November 1, 2019 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref> On November 29, 2020, Wells released "Like You Love Me" as the fourth and final promotional single from the album.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://thechristianbeat.org/index.php/new-music/6950-tauren-wells-drops-like-you-love-me-from-new-album |title= Tauren Wells Drops "Like You Love Me" From New Album |last= Longs |first= Herb |date= November 30, 2019 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref>
==Critical reception== {{Album ratings | rev1 = 365 Days of Inspiring Media | rev1Score = 4.5/5<ref name="365 Review">{{cite web |url= https://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/reviews/tauren-wells-citizen-of-heaven/ |title= Tauren Wells – Citizen of Heaven {{!}} 365 Days of Inspiring Media |last= Andre |first= Jonathan |date= March 4, 2020 |website= 365 Days of Inspiring Media |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref>
| rev2 = Jesus Freak Hideout | rev2Score = {{rating|4|5|size=11px|full=Red_star_b.svg|empty=Grey star unboxed.svg|rating=star}}<ref name="JFH Review">{{cite web |url= https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/CitizenofHeaven.asp |title= Jesusfreakhideout.com: Tauren Wells, "Citizen of Heaven" Review |last= Balogh |first= Josh |date= February 4, 2020 |website= Jesusfreakhideout.com |publisher= Jesus Freak Hideout |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref>
| rev3 = JubileeCast | rev3Score = 3.5/5<ref name="JubileeCast Review">{{cite web |url= http://www.jubileecast.com/articles/23019/20200123/tauren-wells-citizen-of-heaven-album-review.htm |title= Tauren Wells "Citizen of Heaven" Album Review : Exclusives : JubileeCast |last= Yap |first= Timothy |date= January 23, 2020 |website= JubileeCast |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref>
| rev4 = Today's Christian Entertainment | rev4Score = {{Rating|3.8|5|score=3.8/5 stars}}<ref name="TCE Review">{{cite web |url= https://todayschristianent.com/tauren-wells-citizen-of-heaven/ |title= Tauren Wells 'Citizen Of Heaven' – Today's Christian Entertainment |last= Meade |first= Kelly |date= January 20, 2020 |website= Today's Christian Entertainment |publisher= Avada |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref> }}
Izayab Thorb, reviewing for 24 Flix, opined that Wells "goes beyond the music and melody to deliver a diverse, yet uplifting message."<ref name="24 Flix Review">{{cite web |url= https://www.24flix.com/2020/01/tauren-wells-citizen-of-heaven-review/ |title= Tauren Wells: Citizen Of Heaven Review - 24 Flix - Unlimited Family Entertainment |last= Thorb |first= Izayah |date= January 22, 2020 |website= 24 Flix |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref> In a positive review from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre lauded Wells, describing the album as being "dynamic and emotive as the first [''Hills and Valleys''], which was nothing short of powerful and unique."<ref name="365 Review" /> Jesus Freak Hideout's Josh Balogh stated in his review of the album: "Though the album isn't particularly innovative, it has many good things going for it. The production is crisp, the track listing is perfectly sequenced, guest vocals mostly deliver, everything is radio-ready, and it's fun to boot."<ref name="JFH Review" /> Balogh that ''Citizen of Heaven'' was a slightly better album overall compared to ''Hills and Valleys''.<ref name="JFH Review" /> ''JubileeCaast's'' Timothy Yap gave a favourable review of the album, describing it as "Despite not being a perfect record, ''Citizen of Heaven'' is still a great Christian pop-centric record."<ref name="JubileeCast Review" /> NewReleaseToday's Jasmin Patterson praised the album, describing it as follows: "''Citizen of Heaven'' is a top-notch pop album that will entertain you and help you connect with God at the same time. This one will be in your heavy rotation for months to come."<ref name="NRT Review">{{cite web |url= https://www.newreleasetoday.com/userprofile_reviewssinglepost.php?review_id=26775&user_id=151759 |title= Citizen of Heaven by Tauren Christian CD Book Reviews {{!}} NRTeam Member JasminPatterson_NRT {{!}} NewReleaseToday |last= Patterson |first= Jasmin |date= January 30, 2020 |website= NewReleaseToday |publisher= NRT Media, Inc. |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref> Kelly Meade, indicating in a three-point-eight star review at Today's Christian Entertainment, says "Tauren's signature vocal style shines on this 13 track collection", concluding that the album is a "solid follow-up" to ''Hills and Valleys''.<ref name="TCE Review" />
===Accolades=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |+ Awards |- ! Year ! Organization ! Award ! Result ! Ref |- ! scope="row" | 2020 | [[51st GMA Dove Awards|GMA Dove Awards]] | Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year | {{Won}} |<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9475574/2020-gma-dove-awards-winners-list |title= For King & Country, Kanye West Among 2020 GMA Dove Awards Winners: Complete List {{!}} Billboard |last= Grein |first= Paul |date= October 30, 2020 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= November 1, 2020}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2021 | [[63rd Annual Grammy Awards|Grammy Awards]] | [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album|Best Contemporary Christian Music Album]] | {{Nominated}} |<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9489062/grammy-nominations-2021-full-list |title= 2021 Grammy Nominations: See the Full List {{!}} Billboard |last= Warner |first= Denise |date= November 24, 2020 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= November 25, 2020}}</ref> |}
==Commercial performance== In the United States, ''Citizen of Heaven'' earned 6,000 equivalent album units in its first week of sales, and as a result debuted at No. 3 on the [[Top Christian Albums Chart]] dated February 8, 2020, the band's fifth chart-topping release on the tally.<ref name="Billboard article">{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8550326/citizen-heaven-no-3-top-christian-albums-tauren-wells |title= Tauren Wells Scores Career-Best Week on Top Christian Albums Chart With 'Citizen Of Heaven' {{!}} Billboard |last= Asker |first= Jim |date= February 6, 2020 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher= Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group |access-date= October 21, 2020 |quote= In its first week, ending Jan. 30, the set earned 6,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data, additionally marking Wells' best weekly total to-date.}}</ref> The album concurrently registered on the mainstream [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart at No. 169.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2020-02-08 |title= Billboard 200 Chart {{!}} Billboard |date= February 4, 2020 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher= Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref>
==Track listing== {{Track listing | collapsed = | headline = ''Citizen of Heaven''<ref name="AllMusic Review">{{cite web |url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/citizen-of-heaven-mw0003341039 |title= Citizen of Heaven - Tauren Wells {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic |last= Collar |first= Matt |website= [[AllMusic]] |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref> | extra_column = | total_length = 41:24
| title1 = Citizen of Heaven | note1 = | writer1 = {{hlist| Chuck Butler | Ethan Hulse | Tauren Wells}} | extra1 = | length1 = 3:04
| title2 = [[Like You Love Me]] | note2 = | writer2 = {{hlist| Butler | Jordan Sapp | Wells}} | extra2 = | length2 = 3:30
| title3 = Prelude with Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Worship | note3 = | writer3 = | extra3 = | length3 = 0:29
| title4 = Close | note4 = featuring [[Steven Furtick]] | writer4 = {{hlist| Butler | Steven Furtick | Sapp | Wells}} | extra4 = | length4 = 2:47
| title5 = Perfect Peace | note5 = | writer5 = {{hlist| [[Jason Ingram]] | [[Colby Wedgeworth]] | Wells}} | extra5 = | length5 = 2:57
| title6 = [[Famous For (I Believe)]] | note6 = featuring [[Jenn Johnson]] | writer6 = {{hlist| Butler | [[Krissy Nordhoff]] | Sapp | Alexis Slifer | Wells}} | extra6 = | length6 = 4:02
| title7 = Millionaire (Good Like That) | note7 = with [[Kirk Franklin]] | writer7 = {{hlist| Monty Sam Montanez | Eric Ramey | Wells}} | extra7 = | length7 = 2:55
| title8 = Done | note8 = | writer8 = {{hlist| Butler | Nordhoff | Wells}} | extra8 = | length8 = 3:45
| title9 = Miracle | note9 = | writer9 = {{hlist| Butler | Luis Garcia | Sapp | Wells}} | extra9 = | length9 = 3:42
| title10 = [[Until Grace]] | note10 = with [[Rascal Flatts]] | writer10 = {{hlist| Butler | Hulse | Wells}} | extra10 = | length10 = 3:36
| title11 = Trenches | note11 = | writer11 = {{hlist| Butler | Hulse | Wells}} | extra11 = | length11 = 3:25
| title12 = Love's Worth the Fight | note12 = | writer12 = {{hlist| Butler | Sapp | Wells}} | extra12 = | length12 = 3:21
| title13 = Carry On | note13 = | writer13 = {{hlist| Butler | Jeff Pardo | Wells}} | extra13 = | length13 = 3:52
}}
==Personnel== Adapted from AllMusic.<ref name="AllMusic Credits" /> {{div col|colwidth=30em}} * Jacob Arnold – drums * Traci Sterling Bishir – A&R * Jimmy Bovyiand – baritone sax, tenor sax * Antony Brown – bass * Luke Brown – background vocals * [[Chuck Butler]] – background vocals, engineer, instrumentation, producer, programming * Lilly Butler – keyboards * Allen Caren – guitar * Nickle Contey – background vocals * Steven Darling – programming * Daifah Davies – background vocals * Jay DeMarcus – bass, electric guitar, piano, programming * Jason Eskridge – background vocals * Cara Fox – cello * [[Kirk Franklin]] – featured artist, producer * [[Steven Furtick]] – featured artist * Ethan Hulse – keyboards * [[Jenn Johnson]] – primary artist, vocals * Jeremy Johnson – piano * Daniel Kinner – drums * Gary LeVox – vocals * Jeremy Lubsey – assistant * Jason McArthur – background vocals, executive producer * Vlado Meller – mastering * Sean Moffitt – mixing * David Navejas – art direction, design * Jeff Pardo – piano * Steve Patrick – trumpet * Justin Raines – bass guitar * [[Rascal Flatts]] – primary artist, producer * Joe Don Rooney – background vocals, electric guitar * Kevin Rooney – program assistant, programming * Tim Rosenau – rhythm guitar * Jordan Sapp – background vocals, engineer, instrumentation, mixing, producer, programming * Keith Everette Smith – trumpet * Mitchell Solarek – executive producer * Max Stark – producer, programming * Chris Strawder – percussion * Rick Watford – electric guitar * [[Colby Wedgeworth]] – background vocals, guitar, producer, programming * Kermit Wells – drums * Tauren Wells – background vocals, keyboards, primary artist * Alex Williams – guitar {{div col end}}
==Charts== {{col-begin}} {{col-2}}
===Weekly charts=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ Weekly chart performance for ''Citizen of Heaven'' |- ! scope="col"| Chart (2020) ! scope="col"| Peak<br />position |- {{album chart|Billboard200|169|artist=Tauren Wells|rowheader=true|accessdate=October 21, 2020|refname="Billboard 200"}} |- {{album chart|BillboardChristian|3|artist=Tauren Wells|rowheader=true|accessdate=October 21, 2020|refname="Christian Albums Chart"}} |- {{album chart|BillboardTastemaker|2|artist=Tauren Wells|rowheader=true|accessdate=June 5, 2021}} |}
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===Year-end charts=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ Year-end chart performance for ''Citizen of Heaven'' |- ! scope="col"| Chart (2020) ! scope="col"| Position |- ! scope="row"| US Christian Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2020/christian-albums |title= Top Christian Albums - Year-End {{!}} Billboard |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= December 5, 2020}}</ref> | 38 |- ! scope="col"| Chart (2021) ! scope="col"| Position |- ! scope="row"| US Christian Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/christian-albums |title= Top Christian Albums – Billboard |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |version= Year-End Chart |access-date= December 2, 2021}}</ref> | 28 |- ! scope="col"| Chart (2022) ! scope="col"| Position |- ! scope="row"| US Christian Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/christian-albums |title= Top Christian Albums – Billboard |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |version= Year-End Chart |access-date= December 4, 2022}}</ref> | 61 |- |} {{col-end}}
==Release history== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |- ! scope="col"| Region ! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Format(s) ! scope="col"| Label(s) ! scope="col"| Ref. |- | Various | January 24, 2020 | {{hlist| [[Compact disc|CD]]| [[Music download|digital download]] | [[Streaming media|streaming]]}} | [[Provident Label Group]] |<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Heaven-Tauren-Wells/dp/B07YTHFDB4 |title= Citizen of Heaven by Tauren Wells on Amazon Music - Amazon.com |date= January 24, 2020 |website= [[Amazon.com]] |access-date= October 21, 2020}}</ref> |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{URL| www.praisecharts.com/albums/details/10533/citizen-of-heaven-tauren-wells-sheet-music | Lyrics and sheet music for the album}} on PraiseCharts
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