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"Hold On to Me"
Single by Lauren Daigle
Released
  • February 26, 2021 (2021-02-26) (solo version)
  • March 26, 2021 (2021-03-26) (duet version)
GenreContemporary Christian music
Length
  • 3:05 (solo version)
  • 3:11 (duet version)
LabelCentricity Music
Songwriter(s)
  • Lauren Daigle
  • Paul Duncan
  • Paul Mabury
Producer(s)Paul Mabury
Lauren Daigle singles chronology
"Come Back Home"
(2021) 		"Hold On to Me"
(2021) 		"Tremble"
(2021)
Alternative cover
"Hold On to Me (featuring AHI)"
Music video
"Hold On to Me" on YouTube

"Hold On to Me" is a song performed by American contemporary Christian singer and songwriter Lauren Daigle. The song was released on February 26, 2021,[1] as the lead single to her upcoming project.[2] Daigle co-wrote the song with Paul Duncan and Paul Mabury.[3] Paul Mabury worked on the production of the single.

"Hold On to Me" is Lauren Daigle's fifth No. 1 song on the US Hot Christian Songs chart. The song also went on to peak at No. 15 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. "Hold On to Me" received nominations for the Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, and Short Form Video of the Year at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards. At the 2022 GMA Dove Awards, the song also received a GMA Dove Award nomination for Song of the Year.[4]

Background

On February 1, 2021, Lauren Daigle announced that she would be releasing a new single titled "Hold On to Me" on February 26, 2021.[5][6] "Hold On to Me" was released on February 26, 2021, accompanied by an audio video of the song on YouTube.[7] Daigle also revealed that the song was the "first taste" of an upcoming project.[2]

Writing and development

Daigle began writing "Hold On to Me" with Paul Duncan and Paul Mabury, while she was on tour, having songwriting sessions between tour stops in Wichita, Kansas and Phoenix, Arizona.[2] She first performed the song while on tour in Wichita.[8]

Composition

"Hold On to Me" is composed in the key of D with a tempo of 74 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4.[9] Daigle's vocal range spans from G3 to A4 during the song.[10]

Accolades

Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref
2021 GMA Dove Awards Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year Nominated [11]
Short Form Video of the Year Nominated
2022 GMA Dove Awards Song of the Year Nominated
[12]

Commercial performance

"Hold On to Me" debuted on the Christian Airplay chart at number 25 dated March 6, 2021.[13] The following week, it debuted at No. 3 on the Hot Christian Songs,[14] after logging in its first full week of sales and streams. The song concurrently debuted on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart dated March 13, 2021, at No. 15.[15]

"Hold On to Me" reached No. 1 on the Hot Christian Songs chart dated June 5, 2021, following to the surge in downloads after Lauren Daigle's performance of the song on the season finale of NBC's The Voice.[16]

Music video

The official audio video of "Hold On to Me" showcasing the single's artwork was released to YouTube on February 26, 2021.[17] On March 11, 2021, Daigle released the music video of the song.[18]

Track listing

Digital download and streaming[19]
No.TitleLength
1."Hold On to Me"3:05
Digital download and streaming[20]
No.TitleLength
1."Hold On to Me (featuring AHI)"3:11
Apple Music bonus content[21]
No.TitleLength
1."Hold On to Me"3:05
2."Lauren Daigle on "Hold On to Me"" (Behind the Scenes)2:02

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[22]

  • Lauren Daigle – composition, vocals
  • Paul Duncan – composition
  • Mark Endert – mixing
  • Joe LaPorta – mastering
  • Paul Mabury – composition, production

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[36] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various February 26, 2021
Centricity Music [19][21]

References

  1. ^ Clarks, Jessie (February 26, 2021). "Lauren Daigle Debuts Highly Anticipated New Single "Hold On To Me" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Nicholson, Jessica (February 26, 2021). "Lauren Daigle Returns With New Song, "Hold On To Me" « American Songwriter". American Songwriter. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  3. ^ "Hold On To Me | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  4. ^ Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  5. ^ Cluver, Ross (February 1, 2021). "Lauren Daigle to Release New Single 'Hold On To Me' Feb 26 – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  6. ^ Chavez, Adriana (February 1, 2021). "Lauren Daigle to Release New Single 'Hold On To Me'". Vacancy Magazine. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  7. ^ Young, Abby (February 26, 2021). "Lauren Daigle Drops New Single "Hold On To Me" | Freeccm.com". Freeccm.com. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  8. ^ Law, Jeannie (February 26, 2021). "Lauren Daigle releases new single 'Hold On To Me' - The Christian Post". The Christian Post. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  9. ^ "Hold On To Me by Lauren Daigle". MultiTracks. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  10. ^ "Lauren Daigle "Hold On To Me" Sheet Music in D Major - Download & Print - SKU: MN0228851". Musicnotes. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  11. ^ Grein, Paul (August 11, 2021). "2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  12. ^ "2022 Winners | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  13. ^ Asker, Jim (March 4, 2021). "Andrew Ripp Tops Christian Airplay With 'Jericho,' | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved March 7, 2021. Lauren Daigle is back with her first new music in the Christian genre since 2018, as "Hold on to Me" enters Christian Airplay at No. 25 with 479,000 impressions.
  14. ^ Asker, Jim (March 10, 2021). "Lauren Daigle Returns As 'Hold On to Me' Debuts on Hot Christian Songs | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  15. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  16. ^ Asker, Jim (June 2, 2021). "Lauren Daigle Extends Record as 'Hold On to Me' Hits No. 1 on Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  17. ^ "Lauren Daigle - Hold On To Me (Official Audio Video) - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. February 26, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  18. ^ "Lauren Daigle - Hold On To Me (Official Music Video) - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  19. ^ a b "Hold On To Me by Lauren Daigle on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". Amazon.com. February 26, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  20. ^ "Hold On To Me (featuring AHI) on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". Amazon.com. March 26, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  21. ^ a b "Hold On To Me - Single by Lauren Daigle on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. February 26, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  22. ^ "Credits / Hold On To Me / Lauren Daigle – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  23. ^ "Lauren Daigle Chart History (Canadian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  24. ^ "UK Cross Rhythms Weekly Chart". Cross Rhythms. April 11, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  25. ^ "Lauren Daigle Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  26. ^ "Lauren Daigle Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  27. ^ "Lauren Daigle Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  28. ^ "Lauren Daigle Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  29. ^ "Lauren Daigle Chart History (Christian AC Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  30. ^ "Lauren Daigle Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  31. ^ "Cross Rhythms– Year-End 2021". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  32. ^ "Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  33. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  34. ^ "Christian Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  35. ^ "Christian AC – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  36. ^ "American single certifications – Lauren Daigle – Hold On to Me". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
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