"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 Promise of a New Day" debuted at position 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 1991 and rose to No. 26 the following week, capturing the title of Greatest Airplay Gainer.