Andra Day - 'Rise Up' (Live in KUTX Studio 1A)

KUTX Presents Andra Day

The conviction of Joplin, the presence of Simone, and the fire of Winehouse, rising artist Andra Day is taking the nation by storm.

Nominated for not one, but two Grammy Awards (Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Album), Day has worked alongside producers like Adrian Gurvitz and Raphael Saadiq and collaborated with artists such as Questlove, James Poyser of The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeffand, and The Dap-Kings of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings. Her booming vocals and soulful style meets smooth sultry jazz in a sweet 13-track debut album Cheers to the Fall. The album is a testament to embracing failure and a rejecting of a life ruled by fear.

Day's quick rise to fame is a direct product of her unforgettable live performances. After a video of her performing outside a strip mall surfaced on Youtube, Stevie Wonder's ex wife, fashion designer Kai Millard Morris, connected the two musicians. Shortly after, Spike Lee saw Day perform at Sundance Film Festival and offered to direct the video for the first single from the album, "Forever Mine." Talent recognizes talent. Her latest single "Rise Up," resonated with director M. Night Shyamalan, and they quickly collaborated on her newest music video.

In the aftermath of June 12th's Orlando shooting, Day dedicated her ACL Live taping last weekend to the victims and families affected. The next afternoon, our Studio1A audience members sat mouths agape and teary eyed in awe of Day's talent and grace.
6.15.16 in KUTX Studio 1A

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[FavoriteHillsongWorshipMusic]

*My Mom just died yesterday from cancer... I sent this to her when she was going through intense pain! She was an angel through it all*

[medina]

I play this song every day. It reminds me of my husband and I. I have been very sick on and off since 2008. I lost my leg in 2020. I was in the hospital for almost a year. My husband has stayed at my side throughout everything. We are married 23 years. He is always here for me. I will rise up💕

[joeyjoe]

I felt that! I mean, really, really felt that!

[LeanderBurds-jhdj]

It's 2023 and this song is still moving mountains, and I'll rise up ♥️💯

[guiltyuntilproveninnocent.]

If this doesn’t touch your soul you don’t have one.

[jenpanarese]

Why is no one talking about the pianist 😳 the soul and emotion that went into that music that is accompanying her voice is absolutely amazing

[petersconrad]

This song is for everyone. Whatever you face in life, in sickness, despair, feel unloved, feel like everyone is against you, or feel let down. Surrender yourself to Jesus Christ, He will give you rest. Just rise up and carry on. Life is not easy. Rise up to Jesus Christ our Savior.

[cheribell-pt]

I had stage 4 cancer and not expected to live. Eleven years later I am here and this song has always been a source of inspiration for me. She is incredible and I get goosebumps every time I hear this song. Thank you Andra Day!!

[TiffanyStone]

I am sitting in a pool of tears....believing I can move a few young adults with disabilities I AM INSPIRED and fired up to RISE UP! and to support them to live their best life! 2/28/25 Hyattsville, MD

[mcmurphy]

As someone who suffers from depression, this song gives me chills and brings me to tears every time I hear it. Andra, thank you for using your God given talent to help heal my heart when the depression gets too much to handle.

[cherylpannell]

I’ve just been diagnosed with cancer. This song is a reminder to me💪🏽💗

[skzboba]

Literal tears in my eyes. Everyone has something they’re going through and this song is perfect to remind you that you’re not alone ❤

[soexiao]

You can hear everything in Andra's voice: agony and sadness as well as comfort, hope and love. Andra, your voice is simply amazing! Love, from the Netherlands

[gloriaohara]

I played this a lot whjle going through breast cancer treatments...thank you

[princessqueen]

Lyrics:
You're broken down and tired
Of living life on a merry go round
And you can't find the fighter
But I see it in you so we gonna walk it out
And move mountains
We gonna walk it out
And move mountains

And I'll rise up
I'll rise like the day
I'll rise up
I'll rise unafraid
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again
And I'll rise up
High like the waves
I'll rise up
In spite of the ache
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again

For you
For you
For you
For you

When the silence isn't quiet
And it feels like it's getting hard to breathe
And I know you feel like dying
But I promise we'll take the world to its feet
And move mountains
Bring it to its feet
And move mountains

And I'll rise up
I'll rise like the day
I'll rise up
I'll rise unafraid
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again

For you
For you
For you
For you

All we need, all we need is hope
And for that we have each other
And for that we have each other
And we will rise
We will rise
We'll rise, oh, oh
We'll rise

I'll rise up
Rise like the day
I'll rise up
In spite of the ache
I will rise a thousand times again
And we'll rise up
High like the waves
We'll rise up
In spite of the ache
We'll rise up
And we'll do it a thousand times again

For you
For you
For you
For you

Ah, ah, ah, ah

[jenniferparkerson]

I absolutely love this song!🥰🤪🏏💕💕💕✌️✌️✌️🌷🌷🌷

[donmakatile]

I just 'discovered' Andra Day today. What a Day it turned out to be!

[tangietangie]

Have Cancer for 2 years it's not the thought of Cancer its the pain it gives me each and every day...but staying positive every day gives me hope, at 70 I know there's no cure for me so God gives me a gift to stay alive and live life to my fullest

[johnspencerspencer]

I am a nurse and this song touch all my core. I worked the Covid unit and I am now a Covid survivor and a warrior. i remember a video my cousin made for me with this song when I was sick. Truly amaxing song.. I listen to this song so many

[japanesecooking]

The way she shows her emotions with her singing... OMG... her voice has words and her words have meanings! Thank you from Japan.