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| "Believe" | ||||
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| Single byJosh Groban | ||||
| from the albumThe Polar Express: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackandNoël | ||||
| Released | November 2, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
| Genre | Christmas music | |||
| Length | 4:18 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Composer | Alan Silvestri | |||
| Lyricist | Glen Ballard | |||
| Josh Groban singles chronology | ||||
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"Believe" is a song performed byJosh Groban. The lyrics and music were written byGlen Ballard andAlan Silvestri. The song is from the 2004 filmThe Polar Express and is included on thefilm soundtrack. The song is also included on the 2011 albumHeavenly Christmas, performed byJackie Evancho, and the deluxe edition of Groban'sNoël album, marking the first time for inclusion on a Groban release.
The songwriters received aGrammy Award in the categoryBest Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media at theceremony held in February 2006.[1] "Believe" was also nominated forBest Original Song at the77th Academy Awards in February 2005, with Groban andBeyoncé performing the song during the awards broadcast.[2] The Oscar nod followed aGolden Globe nomination in thesame category at the62nd Golden Globe Awards.
The song was covered byDara Reneé for theHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Series:The Holiday Special soundtrack.
The song "bubbled under" theBillboard Hot 100 chart in late 2004 and early 2005, reaching a peak position of #112.[3] However, on theBillboardHot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart, the song spent five weeks at the summit.[4] This was Groban's fourth most popular song on theadult contemporary chart, under "To Where You Are" and "O Holy Night" in 2002 and "You Raise Me Up" earlier the same year.
| Chart (2004-2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Hot 100 | 86 |
| USBillboardBubbling Under Hot 100 | 12 |
| USBillboardAdult Contemporary | 1 |
