Upon its release in September 2020, Royalty: Live at the Ryman debuted at . "You’re Gonna Get The Glory" became a breakout moment for the project, challenging listeners to look past their immediate circumstances and lean into a hope that is "not moved by what I see". For many, the performance serves as a historical document—a testament to maintaining worship and artistic excellence even when the "room is empty".
: The song uses metaphors of "blazing fires" and "roughest seas" to position trauma as a furnace for transformation. Upon its release in September 2020, Royalty: Live
: The bridge, where Leonard sings "I don’t need to understand / God I trust Your plan," serves as a raw confession of dependence that resonates with listeners navigating loss or uncertainty. Musicality and Cultural Fusion : The song uses metaphors of "blazing fires"
The context of the performance is as significant as the lyrics themselves. Recorded on , during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the session was originally intended to be a sold-out live event. Instead, Leonard performed to an empty room, dedicating the experience to an "audience of One". Recorded on , during the peak of the
At the heart of "You’re Gonna Get The Glory" is a "heavy, declarative stance" on pain. Leonard co-wrote the track with contemporary Christian music leaders like and Dante Bowe , moving away from a simple "God will fix this" narrative toward a more profound "God is using this" theology.
Choosing the Ryman—a venue originally built in 1892 as a Union Gospel Tabernacle—allowed Leonard to reclaim the space's spiritual roots. This setting added a layer of "terrifying tension" to the song; her powerhouse vocals echoed through empty pews, mirroring the isolation felt by many during that global crisis. Lyrical Themes: Transformation vs. Restoration
: Traditional fiddle, banjo, and mandolin accompany a "hammering rhythm section," a rare but effective fusion in modern African American sacred music.