I Believe (Fantasia song)
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| Single by Fantasia | ||
| From the album Free Yourself | ||
| Released | June 22, 2004 | |
| Format | CD single DVD single Digital download |
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| Genre | Pop/Soul | |
| Length | 5:00 | |
| Label | J Records | |
| Writers | Louis Biancaniello Tamyra Gray Sam Watters |
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| Producer | Clive Davis | |
| Certifications | (United States) Gold (Canada) 2x Platinum | |
| Chart positions | #1 (US) #1 (CAN) |
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| Fantasia Singles Chronology | ||
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"I Believe" (2004) |
"Truth Is" (2005) |
"I Believe" is an award winning debut single released by the music artist and American Idol season 3 winner, Fantasia Barrino. The song was co-written by former American Idol contestant Tamyra Gray. Fantasia sung "I Believe" on the finale of American Idol 3 as her last performance within the competition. She received outstanding praise and was declared the winner of American Idol by all three judges. The judges predictions came true and Fantasia was crowned American Idol the following evening. An ecstatic and tearful Fantasia performed her new single "I Believe" minutes after the announcement.
The song was an instant success for Fantasia when it was released on June 22 of 2004. It performed exceptionally well on the radio and sales charts of the United States and Canada debuting at number one in both nations. I Believe is also the winner of three Billboard Awards. With a list price of $12.99, the "I Believe" CD is so far the most expensive single released by an Idol winner and has had the most songs, including "I Believe", "Summertime", and "Chain of Fools". I Believe is noted for its inspirational lyrics.
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[edit] Chart performance
When the song was released it debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number one. This made Fantasia the first artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 to debut at number one with a first record. The CD was a substantial success in the U.S. and in Canada. In its debut week the single shattered the first week sales record for any single in 2004 in the U.S. "I Believe" was certified double platinum by the CRIA in Canada selling more than 20,000 units. It has sold approximately more than 500,000 copies in the United States making it the most successful single of 2004. "I Believe" was number one on the U.S single sales chart for eleven consecutive weeks and ten weeks in Canada, giving it the longest stay at number one on the chart by any Idol contestant. "I Believe" also spent six consecutive weeks at number one on the U.S. R&B Single Sales chart. "I Believe" hit number one on more music charts than any other Idol contestant's debut single so far.
[edit] Chart positions
| Chart Information (2004) | Positions |
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| Billboard Hot 100 Single Sales Chart | 1 (11 weeks) |
| Canadian Single Sales Chart | 1 (10 weeks) |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 1 (1 week) |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Airplay | 1 |
| Canadian Radio Airplay | 1 |
| U.S. R&B Single Sales Chart | 1 |
| U.S. R&B/Hip-hop | 12 |
| Australian 'ARIA' Singles Chart | 4 |
[edit] Awards
[edit] Billboard Awards
- 2004 Billboard Top Selling Single Of The Year
- 2004 Billboard Top Selling R&B/Hip-Hop Single Of The Year
- 2005 Billboard-American Urban Radio Networks Top Selling R&B/Hip-Hop Single Of The Year
| Preceded by "Burn" by Usher |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single July 10, 2004 |
Succeeded by "Confessions Part II" by Usher |
