"The Promise of a New Day" debuted at  40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, the week ending July 20, 1991, claiming the spot of Hot Shot Debut. The following week, the single climbed to No. 26, with this week claiming the Greatest Airplay Gainer.
The song "The Promise of a New Day" began its journey at number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week ending July 20, 1991. The following week, it reached No. 26 and secured the Greatest Airplay Gainer distinction.