In June 2014 , Williams released the lead single from '' Journey to Freedom '' , titled " If We Had Your Eyes " . The single became her first release to appear on the US '' Billboard '' Adult R&B Songs and Hot Gospel Songs charts , peaking at nineteen and twenty-two respectively . The single signalled her return to inspirational music and also peaked at number five on the US Hot Singles Sales chart . She reunited with Destiny 's Child bandmates Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland for the third single " Say Yes " , which was released a year later and became Williams ' first number-one on the US Hot Gospel Songs , Gospel Digital Songs and Gospel Streaming charts ; additionally charting internationally in the UK , France and Belgium . " Say Yes " spent seven weeks at number one on the Hot Gospel Songs chart and received a nomination for Best Gospel/Inspirational Song at the 2014 Soul Train Music Awards . In September 2014 , '' Journey to Freedom '' became Williams ' best-charting album on the US '' Billboard '' 200 , debuting at number twenty-nine and was her first appearance on the US Independent Albums chart , where it debuted at number seven . The album also became her second to debut at number two on the US Top Gospel Albums chart — the first being 2004 's '' Do You Know '' — and was also a top 10 success on the UK Christian & Gospel Albums chart where it debuted at number 6
2014 Soul Train Music Awards
2014 Soul Train Music Awards
Michelle Williams (singer)