EMI Christian Music Group, Provident Music Group, and Word
Entertainment announce the September 25th release of WOW Hits 2013. With 19 #1s, 4 top 5, and 3 top 10 Christian radio songs, WOW Hits 2013 marks the 18th two-disc release and the third WOW Hits Deluxe Edition release of the platinum-selling series that compiles the best songs from Christian radio at an incredible value for the consumer. The entire WOW branded series (Hits, Worship, Gospel, and specialty releases) tops 28 MILLION units in sales.
Featuring 30 songs on two CDs, the WOW Hits 2013 compilation provides Christian music fans hit songs from today’s top Christian artists including Building 429’s “Where I Belong,” Casting Crowns’ “Courageous,” Matt Redman’s “10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord),” TobyMac’s “Me Without You,” Sidewalk Prophets’ “Live Like That,” Group 1 Crew’s “He Said” (feat. Chris August), Britt Nicole’s “All This Time,” for KING & COUNTRY’s “Busted Heart (Hold On To Me),” and Tenth Avenue North’s “Strong Enough To Save.”
This year’s WOW Hits 2013 Deluxe Edition features 6 more hits, with 2 additional #1 radio songs, including Big Daddy Weave’s “Love Come To Life” and Mat Kearney’s “Down.”
Both versions also include 3 bonus tracks from up and coming radio artists, making this year’s edition among the biggest WOW collections ever with WOW Hits 2013 containing a total of 33 tracks and the WOW Hits 2013 Deluxe Edition boasting 39 tracks.
WOW Hits 2013 Track Listing
Disc 1
1. Courageous - Casting Crowns
2. 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) - Matt Redman
3. Overcome - Jeremy Camp
4. Blessings - Laura Story
5. My Hope Is In You - Aaron Shust
6. I Lift My Hands - Chris Tomlin
7. The Hurt & The Healer - MercyMe
8. Forgiveness - Matthew West
9. We Are - Kari Jobe
10. Live Like That - Sidewalk Prophets
11. Fall Apart - Josh Wilson
12. Angel By Your Side - Francesca Battistelli
13. Trust In Jesus - Third Day
14. Do Everything - Steven Curtis Chapman
15. Someone Worth Dying For - MIKESCHAIR
16. BONUS: Only A Mountain - Jason Castro
Deluxe Edition Only:
17. Love Come To Life - Big Daddy Weave
18. Carry Me To The Cross - Kutless
19. Free - Dara Maclean
Disc 2
1. God's Not Dead (Like A Lion) - Newsboys
2. Me Without You - TobyMac
3. Where I Belong - Building 429
4. All This Time - Britt Nicole
5. Lift Me Up - The Afters
6. Busted Heart (Hold On To Me) - for KING & COUNTRY
7. Hold Me - Jamie Grace (feat. TobyMac)
8. Strong Enough To Save - Tenth Avenue North
9. He Said - Group 1 Crew (feat. Chris August)
10. Center Of It - Chris August
11. Good Morning - Mandisa (feat. TobyMac)
12. One Day Too Late - Skillet
13. The Redeemer - Sanctus Real
14. The Light In Me - Brandon Heath
15. Make A Move - Royal Tailor
16. BONUS: Banner of Love - Luminate
17. BONUS: When Mercy Found Me - Rhett Walker Band
Deluxe Edition Only:
18. Let Me Feel You Shine - David Crowder*Band
19. Down - Mat Kearney
20. Feel It In Your Heart - Abandon
EMI Christian Music Group, Provident Music Group, and Word Entertainment announce their continuing partnership in the WOW brand with the September 27th release of WOW Hits 2012. With 14 #1s, 8 top 5, and 4 top 10 Christian radio songs, WOW Hits 2012 marks the 17th two-disc release and the second Hits Deluxe Edition release of the platinum-selling series that compiles the best songs from Christian radio at an incredible value for the consumer. The entire WOW branded series (Hits, Worship, Gospel, and specialty releases) tops 26 MILLION units in sales.
Featuring 30 songs on two CDs, the WOW Hits 2012 compilation provides Christian music fans hit songs from today’s top Christian artists including Casting Crowns’ “Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me),” Chris Tomlin’s “I Will Follow,” Francesca Battistelli’s “This Is The Stuff,” Third Day’s “Children Of God,” Skillet’s “Awake And Alive,” Jeremy Camp’s “Jesus Saves,” Tenth Avenue North’s “You Are More,” Chris August’s “Starry Night,” TobyMac’s “Tonight,” Brandon Heath’s “Your Love,” Sidewalk Prophets’ “You Love Me Anyway,” and David Crowder*Band’s “SMS (Shine).”
This year’s WOW Hits 2012 Deluxe Edition includes even more hit songs as requested by WOW’s fans on Facebook. The additional 6 songs include Hillsong UNITED’s “Search My Heart,” Kerrie Robert’s “Outcast,” and Jason Castro’s “You Are.”
Both versions also include 3 bonus tracks from up and coming radio artists, making this year’s edition among the biggest WOW collections ever with WOW Hits 2012 containing a total of 33 tracks and the WOW Hits 2012 Deluxe Edition boasting 39 tracks.
Also releasing September 27th is WOW Hits 2012: The Videos DVD, featuring 22 selections from the year’s top Christian artists and music video hits including Chris Tomlin’s “I Lift My Hands,” Casting Crowns’ “Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) (Live),” Francesca Battistelli’s “This Is The Stuff,” Sanctus Real’s “Lead Me,” Brandon Heath’s “Your Love (Live),” and NEEDTOBREATHE’s “Something Beautiful.” Both the CDs and DVD are major traffic drivers for retail during the crucial Christmas shopping season.
Marketing efforts include prime retail positioning throughout the holiday season at all Christian, mainstream and digital retail outlets, radio spots & contests, a strong online presence including ad buys at Christian music sites, Facebook & Google, and a brand new website design that will feature the latest releases from the entire WOW brand.
The website, WOWilovechristianmusic.com, is set to re-launch in late September in time for the release of WOW Hits 2012 and WOW Christmas (2011). The vision of the site is to introduce all the WOW brands to consumers who may traditionally only purchase one of the brands. It will also serve as a portal for new fans of Christian music to dive deeper into the genre by connecting them with the artists and content providers, like HearItFirst.com.
The EMI Christian Music Group distributed release is part of the multi-platinum WOW brand series. Created through the partnership between the three largest Christian music/entertainment companies in the industry, including EMI Christian Music Group, Provident Music Group, and Word Entertainment, the marketing and distribution of WOW projects are shared among the companies, with EMI Christian Music Group leading efforts for WOW Hits 2012.
Also releasing on September 27th is WOW Christmas (2011) featuring 32 Christmas songs from today’s top Christian artists. Watch for more details from Word Entertainment.
WOW Hits 2012 Track Listing
DISC ONE
1. Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) - Casting Crowns
2. I Will Follow - Chris Tomlin
3. This Is The Stuff - Francesca Battistelli
4. Starry Night - Chris August
5. Lead Me - Sanctus Real
6. Beautiful - MercyMe
7. Your Love - Brandon Heath
8. Stronger - Mandisa
9. I Refuse - Josh Wilson
10. Jesus Saves - Jeremy Camp
11. Strong Enough - Matthew West
12. You Love Me Anyway - Sidewalk Prophets
13. Christ Is Risen - Matt Maher
14. Your Great Name - Natalie Grant
15. Love Has Come - Mark Schultz
BONUS
16. Jesus I Am Resting - Tricia Brock
17. What Was I Fighting For - Patrick Ryan Clark
DELUXE EDITION ONLY TRACKS
18. Search My Heart - Hillsong UNITED
19. I’m With You (Ruth & Naomi) - Nichole Nordeman & Amy Grant
20. Only You Can Save - Chris Sligh
DISC TWO
1. Tonight - TobyMac
2. Light Up The Sky - The Afters
3. Something Beautiful - NEEDTOBREATHE
4. Children Of God - Third Day
5. You Are More - Tenth Avenue North
6. Hanging On - Britt Nicole
7. Awake And Alive - Skillet
8. SMS (Shine) - David Crowder*Band
9. Reach - Peter Furler
10. Faceless - Red
11. Listen To The Sound - Building 429
12. Hold Me Together - Royal Tailor
13. Walking On The Stars - Group 1 Crew
14. Suitcases - Dara Maclean
15. Everything I Need - Kutless
BONUS
16. I Wonder - Leeland
DELUXE EDITION ONLY TRACKS
17. Outcast - Kerrie Roberts
18. You Are - Jason Castro
19. Can’t Shut Up - Anthem Lights
WOW Hits 2012: The Videos Track Listing
1. Something Beautiful - NEEDTOBREATHE
2. SMS (Shine) - David Crowder*Band
3. This Is The Stuff - Francesca Battistelli
4. Light Up The Sky - The Afters
5. Children Of God - Third Day
6. I Lift My Hands - Chris Tomlin
7. Headphones - Britt Nicole
8. Can’t Get Over You - Anthem Lights
9. Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) (Live)- Casting Crowns
10. Lead Me - Sanctus Real
11. You Are More - Tenth Avenue North
12. 7x70 - Chris August
13. Your Love (Live) - Brandon Heath
14. Stronger (Live In Studio) - Mandisa
15. I Refuse - Josh Wilson
16. My Own Little World - Matthew West
17. Live It Up - Group 1 Crew
18. Listen To The Sound - Building 429
19. You Love Me Anyway - Sidewalk Prophets
BONUS
20. Suitcases - Dara MacLean
21. Make A Move - Royal Tailor
22. Feel It In Your Heart - Abandon
Just in time for the 2011 holiday season, EMI Christian Music Group, Provident Music Group, and Word Entertainment proudly announce their continued partnership in the WOW brand with the release of WOW Christmas (2011) available everywhere September 27. This 2-disc, 32-song collection marks the first WOW holiday offering in six years, since the release of WOW Christmas (Green), and features the biggest names in Christian music singing holiday classics as well as original fare. With over 26 million units sold—including the most recent installment, WOW Hits 2011—each WOW release continues to be a “must-have” for Christian music fans.
Featuring stand-out Christmas selections from a diverse line-up of fan favorites, WOW Christmas (2011) delivers songs including Casting Crowns’ “Joy to the World,” Francesca Battistelli’s “You’re Here,” Chris Tomlin’s “Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground),” Third Day’s “Born In Bethlehem,” Audrey Assad’s “Winter Snow” (featuring Chris Tomlin), Jeremy Camp’s “O Come All Ye Faithful,” and TobyMac’s “Christmas This Year” (featuring Leigh Nash), plus many more.
The new holiday collection also features three new songs: David Crowder*Band’s “The First Noel,” Matt Maher’s “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and Tenth Avenue North’s “Deck the Halls.”
WOW Christmas (2011) Track Listing:
Disc One
1. Casting Crowns — Joy To The World
2. TobyMac — Christmas This Year (Featuring Leigh Nash)
3. Steven Curtis Chapman — O Little Town of Bethlehem
4. Francesca Battistelli — You’re Here
5. Brandon Heath — The Night Before Christmas
6. Third Day — Born In Bethlehem
7. Chris Tomlin — Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)
8. Tenth Avenue North — Deck The Halls
9. MercyMe — Joseph’s Lullaby
10. Chris August — Come Now Our King
11. Natalie Grant — Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
12. David Crowder*Band — The First Noel
13. Sanctus Real — Silent Night
14. Mandisa — Angels We Have Heard On High
15. Mark Schultz — When Love Was Born
16. Building 429 — What Child Is This
Disc Two
1. Newsboys — Jingle Bell Rock
2. Jeremy Camp — O Come All Ye Faithful
3. Matt Maher — Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
4. NEEDTOBREATHE — Go Tell It On The Mountain
5. Amy Grant — I Need A Silent Night
6. Matthew West — One Last Christmas
7. Kerrie Roberts — O Holy Night
8. Sidewalk Prophets — Hope Was Born This Night
9. Kutless — Mary Did You Know
10. Big Daddy Weave — O Come, O Come Emmanuel
11. BarlowGirl — It’s the Most Wonderful Time of The Year
12. Britt Nicole — Last Christmas
13. Point of Grace — Little Drummer Boy
14. Jars of Clay — It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
15. Michael W. Smith — Gloria
16. Audrey Assad — Winter Snow (Featuring Chris Tomlin)
What If We Were Real, the third studio album from GRAMMY ® nominee and American Idol alum, Mandisa is out today, and reviewers and fans alike are praising her latest efforts. In addition to speaking about her new album, Mandisa is in Los Angeles this week speaking with EXTRA, E! News Live, KTLA and more about shedding almost 120 pounds. She recently spoke with USA Today.com’s “Idol Chatter” about touring, image and her new music. Visit here to read the full interview, and their track-by-track review of What If We Were Real. The American Idol alum will also be making an appearance on Fox & Friends Easter morning, April 24.
Critics are liking the new sounds heard on Mandisa’s What If We Were Real.
“Five years after American Idol, Mandisa is almost unrecognizable. It's not just because she has lost 100 pounds since finishing ninth during the show's fifth season, it's also because her ‘Journey to 100,’ as she likes to call it, has so thoroughly permeated her life that it has also transformed the message in her music.” - USAToday.com’s “Idol Chatter”
“Like fellow American Idol alum Jennifer Hudson, Mandisa has recently lost a ton of weight, shedding some 100 Ibs. Her pipes, though, remain hefty on this inspirational album.” – People Magazine
“Every track on the album is jam-packed with catchy melodies, rich vocals, deep lyrics, and powerful emotion. There are no so-called filler tracks; What If We Were Real is simply a collection of non-stop, hit-worthy and profoundly meaningful songs that are uplifting, danceable, and radiate joy. Those who enjoy the legendary voices of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys and Yolanda Adams will appreciate Mandisa’s all new album, What If We Were Real.” – The Washington Times online
“Mandisa's Redefined on What If We Were Real… American Idol alum sheds pounds and insecurities on strongest record of her career…” – Crosswalk.com
“Sporting an aggressive radio-ready edge to her typically adult contemporary sound, Mandisa sparks an electrical charge with let-loose vocals and trendy tracks.” – ChristianityToday.com
The first single, “Stronger,” has made a big splash at radio ranking in at No. 3 on AC Monitored and the National Christian Audience chart. Mandisa will embark on an aggressive radio promo tour next week stopping in Dallas, Tampa, St. Louis and Minneapolis. To hear more about “Stronger” and a performance of the song, click here.
Fans have echoed the same excitement for Mandisa’s new album, and early love for “Stronger” by lighting up Twitter with their comments.
“The song ‘Stronger’ by @ mandisaofficial is one where you sit in the car to finish listening! An amazing promise :)”
“After reading countless praise for @ mandisaofficial 's #Stronger, I finally downloaded it from iTunes. It really is fantastic! :o)”
“@ mandisaofficial's #Stronger on the radio during the drive to work... Definitely needed that encouragement to push thru today!! #icandothis!”
“Just heard @ mandisaofficial song ‘Stronger’ for the 1st time on @ KLOVERadio, had my pregnant self and my two kiddos dancing! We love it!!!”
“All I can do right now is listen to ‘Stronger’ by @ mandisaofficial over and over and over again! #prayforjapan”
“@ mandisaofficial 's new song ‘Stronger’ has become my soundtrack. Thank you @ mandisaofficial for that song, it helps me get through the day.”
Mandisa will be a presenter at the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards hosted by The View’s Sherri Shepherd on Wednesday, April 20th at 8:00 p.m. The awards show will be televised on GMC on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. ET.
EMI Christian Music Group, Provident Music Group and Word Entertainment proudly announce their continued partnership in the WOW brand with the release of WOW #1’s available everywhere today March 1. With 30 smash hits that reigned in No. 1 at Christian Radio, WOW #1’s marks the 17th two-disc release and the second Deluxe Edition release of the platinum-selling series that compiles the best songs from Christian radio. The entire WOW branded series (Worship, Gospel, Hits and specialty releases) now tops 26 million units in sales with over half-a-million from the last WOW #1’s release.
Featuring 30 inspiring No. 1 hits on two-discs, the WOW #1’s is a must-have collection of Christian Radio chart-toppers from 2005-2010, including fan favorites like Francesca Battistelli’s “Free to be Me,” Brandon Heath’s “Give Me Your Eyes” and Matthew West’s “The Motions.”
Highlights on Disc 1 include monster hits such as Phillips, Craig & Dean’s “Revelation Song” which topped the charts for 16 weeks, Casting Crowns’ "Praise You In This Storm" and Chris Tomlin’s “How Great Is Our God.” Disc 2 includes more No. 1 songs like TobyMac’s “City on Our Knees,” Tenth Avenue North’s ”By Your Side” and NEEDTOBREATHE's "Washed By The Water."
The WOW #1’s Deluxe Edition features six bonus tracks of even more No. 1 favorites from top Christian Music performers including Krystal Meyers, Nichole Nordeman, Relient K, Remedy Drive, Rush Of Fools and Superchick.
WOW # 1’s Track Listing:
-Disc 1-
1. God With Us - MercyMe
2. Give Me Your Eyes – Brandon Heath
3. The Motions – Matthew West
4. Praise You In This Storm – Casting Crowns
5. Cry Out To Jesus – Third Day
6. The Words I Would Say – Sidewalk Prophets
7. There Will Be A Day – Jeremy Camp
8. Revelation Song – Phillips, Craig & Dean
9. Held – Natalie Grant
10. How Great Is Our God – Chris Tomlin
11. My Savior, My God – Aaron Shust
12. I Am – Mark Schultz
13. Cinderella – Steven Curtis Chapman
14. Here I Am To Worship – Michael W. Smith
15. What Faith Can Do – Kutless
Deluxe Edition
16. Brave – Nichole Nordeman
17. Undo – Rush Of Fools
18. Stand In The Rain – Superchick
-Disc 2-
1. Never Going Back to OK – The Afters
2. City on Our Knees - TobyMac
3. Free To Be Me – Francesca Battistelli
4. By Your Side – Tenth Avenue North
5. The Lost Get Found – Britt Nicole
6. Washed By The Water - NEEDTOBREATHE
7. The Last Night - Skillet
8. I’m Not Alright – Sanctus Real
9. I Need You To Love Me - BarlowGirl
10. This Is Your Life – Switchfoot
11. Me And Jesus – Stellar Kart
12. Every Time I Breathe – Big Daddy Weave
13. Hide – Joy Williams
14. Everlasting God – Lincoln Brewster
15. Everything You Ever Wanted – Hawk Nelson
Deluxe Edition
16. Forgiven – Relient K
17. All Along – Remedy Drive
18. The Way To Begin – Krystal Meyers
Announcing WOW #1s!
Are you as excited as we are for WOW #1s?? You've been waiting to see which songs are going to make the CDs and we're excited to announce the tracklisting!! See below!
Standard Edition
-Disc 1-
1. God With Us - MercyMe
2. Give Me Your Eyes - Brandon Heath
3. The Motions - Matthew West
4. Praise You In This Storm - Casting Crowns
5. Cry Out To Jesus - Third Day
6. The Words I Would Say - Sidewalk Prophets
7. There Will Be A Day - Jeremy Camp
8. Revelation Song - Phillips, Craig & Dean
9. Held - Natalie Grant
10. How Great Is Our God - Chris Tomlin
11. My Savior, My God - Aaron Shust
12. I Am - Mark Schultz
13. Cinderella - Steven Curtis Chapman
14. Here I Am To Worship - Michael W. Smith
15. What Faith Can Do – Kutless
-Disc 2-
1. Never Going Back To OK - The Afters
2. City On Our Knees – TobyMac
3. Free To Be Me - Francesca Battistelli
4. By Your Side - Tenth Avenue North
5. The Lost Get Found - Britt Nicole
6. Washed By The Water - NEEDTOBREATHE
7. The Last Night - Skillet
8. I'm Not Alright - Sanctus Real
9. I Need You To Love Me - BarlowGirl
10. This Is Your Life - Switchfoot
11. Me And Jesus - Stellar Kart
12. Every Time I Breathe - Big Daddy Weave
13. Hide - Joy Williams
14. Everlasting God - Lincoln Brewster
15. Everything You Ever Wanted - Hawk Nelson
Deluxe Edition
-Disc 1-
16. Brave - Nichole Nordeman
17. Undo - Rush Of Fools
18. Stand In The Rain - Superchick
-Disc 2-
16. Forgiven - Relient K
17. All Along - Remedy Drive
18. The Way To Begin - Krystal Meyers
EMI Christian Music Group, Provident Music Group, and Word Entertainment announce their continuing partnership in the WOW brand with the October 5 release of WOW Hits 2011. With 11 #1s, 6 top 5, and 9 top 10 Christian radio songs, WOW Hits 2011 marks the 16th two-disc release and the first Deluxe Edition release of the platinum-selling series that compiles the best songs from Christian radio at an incredible value for the consumer. The entire WOW branded series (Worship, Gospel, Hits, and specialty releases) now tops 26 MILLION units in sales.
Featuring 30 songs on two CDs, the WOW Hits 2011 compilation provides Christian music fans hit songs from today’s top Christian artists including Casting Crowns’ “Until The Whole World Hears,” TobyMac’s “Get Back Up,” Francesca Battistelli’s “Beautiful Beautiful,” Third Day’s® “Born Again,” Natalie Grant’s “The Greatness Of Our God,” Passion’s (Featuring Chris Tomlin) “Our God,” Tenth Avenue North’s “Healing Begins,” NEEDTOBREATHE’S “Lay ‘Em Down,” Brandon Heath’s “Love Never Fails,” Sidewalk Prophets’ “The Words I Would Say,” and Matthew West’s brand new single “My Own Little World” from his October 5th release, The Story Of Your Life.
The WOW Hits 2011 Deluxe Edition includes 6 never-heard-before remixes from BarlowGirl, Group1Crew, Jars Of Clay, Hawk Nelson, Sanctus Real and Third Day®. The new remixes feature songs old and new. Including Third Day’s® “Tunnel,” Sanctus Real’s “I’m Not Alright,” and Group1Crew’s “Walking On The Stars.”
Also releasing October 5 is the WOW Hits 2011: The Videos DVD, featuring 22 selections from the year’s top Christian artists and music video hits including TobyMac’s “Tonight,” Casting Crowns’ “Until The Whole World Hears,” Natalie Grant’s “In Better Hands,” Newsboys’ “Born Again,” Fireflight’s “For Those Who Wait,” and Francesca Battistelli’s “Beautiful Beautiful.” Both the CDs and DVD are major traffic drivers for retail during the crucial Christmas shopping season.
Marketing efforts include prime retail positioning throughout the holiday season at all Christian, mainstream and digital retail outlets, radio spots & contests, a continued partnership with Hearitfirst.com providing content for all WOW artists, and a newly-created on-line commercial campaign.
The EMI Christian Music Group distributed release is part of the multi-platinum WOW brand series. Created through the partnership between the three largest Christian music/entertainment companies in the industry, including EMI Christian Music Group, Provident Music Group, and Word Entertainment, the marketing and distribution of WOW projects are shared among the companies, with EMI Christian Music Group leading efforts for WOW Hits 2011.
WOW Hits 2011 Track Listing
DISC ONE
1. Until The Whole World Hears Casting Crowns
2. Our God (Radio Version) Passion (Featuring Chris Tomlin)
3. What Faith Can Do Kutless
4. The Greatness Of Our God Natalie Grant
5. Healing Hand Of God Jeremy Camp
6. Hold Us Together Matt Maher
7. Love Never Fails Brandon Heath
8. My Own Little World Matthew West
9. The Words I Would Say Sidewalk Prophets
10. Heaven Is The Face Steven Curtis Chapman
11. Better Than A Hallelujah Amy Grant
12. Before The Morning Josh Wilson
13. Love Has Come Mark Schultz
14. You Found Me Big Daddy Weave
BONUS
1. My Help Comes From The Lord The Museum
REMIXES (Deluxe Edition Only)
1. Tunnel (Savage Headlight Mix) Third Day®
2. Like A Child (Savage Rejuvenation Mix) Jars Of Clay
3. I Need You To Love Me (FredTown Manila Remix) BarlowGirl
DISC TWO
1. Get Back Up TobyMac
2. Beautiful Beautiful Francesca Battistelli
3. Born Again Third Day®
4. Lay ‘Em Down NEEDTOBREATHE
5. Healing Begins Tenth Avenue North
6. Born Again Newsboys
7. Hero Skillet
8. Walk On The Water Britt Nicole
9. Let The Waters Rise MIKESCHAIR
10. Forgiven Sanctus Real
11. Your Love Is A Song Switchfoot
12. Follow You Leeland (with special guest Brandon Heath)
13. More Beautiful You Jonny Diaz
BONUS
1. Starry Night Chris August
2. No Matter What Kerrie Roberts
REMIXES (Deluxe Edition Only)
1. I’m Not Alright (Broken-World Remix) Sanctus Real
2. Walking On The Stars (Garcia Glam Mix) Group1Crew
3. Live Life Loud (The Uprok Remix) Hawk Nelson
Word Entertainment is proud to announce its continued partnership in the WOW brand with the March 2 release of WOW Worship (Purple). This new collection compiles the biggest worship songs of the Church, sung by the most popular artists in Christian music.
Featuring 30 songs on two CDs, WOW Worship (Purple)’s songlist includes “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” by Chris Tomlin, “Mighty To Save (Live)” from Hillsong United, MercyMe’s “You Reign,” “Everything Glorious” by David Crowder*Band, Casting Crowns’ “All Because Of Jesus” and “Shout Unto God” from Michael W. Smith. In addition to these popular songs, this project also features three brand new recordings – Francesca Battistelli singing “Lead Me To The Cross,” Leeland covering Delirious?’s “Majesty (Here I Am)” and Matthew West’s version of “The Wonderful Cross.”
This newest title in the WOW series will see promotional support from various partners in the retail, radio and online communities. National account retailers and independent Christian stores are promoting WOW Worship (Purple) as a key traffic-driver for the Easter selling season by providing ideal positioning and aggressive sale pricing. On the radio front, the KLOVE radio network will host several radio contests sponsored by WOW, including fly-aways and private concerts with WOW artists. And the online space will be spearheaded by HereItFirst.com and the re-designed WOWiloveChristianmusic.com, the home for the entire WOW brand. Aggressive marketing though Tangle.com, social media networks like Facebook and various Christian music blogs brings significant online awareness to this release.
The Word Entertainment-distributed release is part of the multi-platinum WOW brand series. Created through the partnership between the three largest Christian music/entertainment companies in the industry, including, EMI Christian Music Group, Provident Music Group and Word Entertainment, the marketing and distribution of WOW projects are shared among the companies, with Word leading efforts for Wow Worship (Purple). The entire WOW branded series (Worship, Gospel, Hits and specialty releases) now tops 22 million units in sales.
For more information, visit the official WOW website at WOWiloveChristianmusic.com.
Nashville, Tenn. September 10, 2009… Stockholm Syndrome has proven to be the latest masterpiece from INO Records’ Derek Webb, which has quickly garnered adoration from both critics and fans. The album landed in the No. 66 spot on the Billboard Top 200 and No. 2 at CBA Retail raking in over 7,500 units.
Below is just a sample of the media buzz from Webb’s September 1 release:
"This spine-tingling ballad is one of the more sonically gentle tracks on the new Stockholm Syndrome, a groovy, searing testament to Webb's musical and spiritual restlessness. But the message packs plenty of punch." - USA Today, speaking of the song “Heaven” featured as their ‘pick of the week’
“… most unusual and best release to date.” – Relevant
“The music here is so mesmerizing that Webb can say whatever he wants and get away with it.” – HM Magazine
“Derek Webb’s exhilarating, subversive masterpiece.” – Patrol Magazine
“Atop an electronically mashed-up mosaic of several decades' worth of pop styles, Webb lends his Bono-esque voice to lyrics rooted in the awareness that rendering unto Caesar what is Caesar's and unto God what is God's is not always easy.” – World Magazine
“The tunesmith tackles topics as diverse as race, politics and sexuality, all wound around an unmistakable spiritual foundation that may push buttons for more conservative listeners, but are likely to make listeners of any faith background do some serious soul searching.” - CCM
“I’m honestly am in awe of my fans. It’s so encouraging to call upon your tribe and have them respond so loudly with their support. Now we’re going to take Stockholm Syndrome to them one city at a time to celebrate,” says Webb.
Fans have also responded in a big way with Stockholm Syndrome helping it land in the top 5 on the iTunes ® Christian/Gospel chart. iTunes ® also offered video content on songs such as “Jena & Jimmy” and “The Spirit vs. the Kick Drum” taken from the hour-long documentary on the making of Stockholm Syndrome, entitled Paradise Is A Parking Lot. You can also view pieces from the documentary on Webb’s website, www.derekwebb.com.
Webb’s “Black Eye Tour” will kick-off next week in Louisville, KY on September 17. The tour will include special guest Sandra McCracken and will hit over 20 markets.
The October 7, 2008 release of WOW Hits 2009 became RIAA certified gold for sales in excess of 250,000 units of the double-disc CD just weeks after its release. Well on its way to platinum status, WOW Hits 2009 continues to see a significant sales increase over the WOW Hits 2008 release, despite a declining market and all-time low in recorded music sales, further proving the strength and staying power of the WOW brand. The strong artist and song list, premium retail positioning, standout online presence and aggressive price-point have helped contribute to the success of WOW Hits 2009.
In addition, WOW Gospel 2009 recently released on January 27, along with several other new WOW projects slated for release this year including WOW Essentials and WOW Gospel Essentials.
Created through a partnership between EMI CMG, Provident Music Group, and Word Entertainment, the WOW Hits 2009 compilation is part of the multi-platinum WOW brand series. The marketing and distribution of WOW projects is shared among the companies, with Word leading efforts for WOW Hits 2009.
EMI Christian Music Group,
Provident Music Group and Word Entertainment have long collaborated in the
marketing and distribution of WOW compilation projects. This Wednesday,
the collective staff of the three companies, along with students from Belmont
University, banded together to package a record number 427,000 meals for the
non-profit hunger-relief organization, Feed My Starving Children (FMSC).
The number of meals packaged at this event is enough to feed 1,169
children for one year. The more than 1,500 volunteers worked in shifts that
started at 10:00 AM and ran through 8:00 PM, packaging specially formulated
meals in assembly-line fashion. Each FMSC meal provides the key nutrients
a child needs to survive and thrive. Laura Nielsen, Offsite Operations Manager
for Feed My Starving Children, shared, “The ‘WOW Shares’ event was an incredible
success. Not only did we pack a record-breaking amount of meals in one
day, but we also helped changed the world for so many kids in Thailand.” Over
the lunch break, Brandon Heath (Reunion Records/Provident Music Group),
Francesca Battistelli (Fervent Records/Word Entertainment) and Josh Wilson
(Sparrow/EMI CMG Label Group) performed a concert for volunteers that numbered
in excess of 1,500. Lunch was generously donated for volunteers by
Sodexo, Belmont’s food services provider.
(Nashville, Tenn.)
August 21, 2008 – Word Entertainment announces its continuing
partnership in the WOW brand with the October 7 release of WOW Hits 2009.
The release marks the return of the best-selling series to the two-disc format
and will bring consumers the top hits from today’s favorite Christian artists
at the lowest double-disc WOW price ever.
Also releasing October 7 is
the WOW Hits 2009 DVD, featuring over 20 selections from the year’s top
Christian artists and music video hits. Both the CD and DVD will receive prime
positioning throughout the holiday season at all Christian and mainstream
retail outlets.
Featuring 30 songs on two
CDs, the WOW Hits 2009 compilation provides Christian music fans
performances from today’s top Christian artists. The songs offered on the
double disc feature today’s top Christian songs including Steven Curtis
Chapman’s “Cinderella,” Chris Tomlin’s “Jesus Messiah,” Casting
Crowns’ “Every Man,” Third Day’s “Call My Name,” Mercy Me’s “God
With Us,” Natalie Grant’s “In Better Hands,” Point Of Grace’s “How
You Live (Turn Up The Music),” TobyMac’s “Lose My Soul,” Jeremy
Camp’s “Let It Fade,” David Crowder Band’s “Everything Glorious,”
Relient K’s “The Best Thing” and Michael W. Smith’s, “Mighty
To Save” among others.
A portion of the proceeds
from this year’s WOW project will be donated to Maria’s Miracle Fund at
Shaohannah’s Hope, a ministry founded by Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman
that gives grants to Christian families who are adopting and mobilizes the body
of Christ to care for orphans. Each WOW purchase will help neglected special
needs orphans receive the love, care, and surgeries they need through Maria’s
Miracle Fund, set up in memory of the Chapman’s youngest adopted daughter.
The Word release is part of
the multi-platinum WOW brand series. Created through the partnership between
the three largest Christian music/entertainment companies in the industry,
including Word Entertainment, EMI Christian Music Group and Provident Music
Group, the marketing and distribution of WOW projects are shared among the
companies, with Word leading efforts for WOW Hits 2009.
The Mission Bell was released Dec 26, and the critics have lauded the newest album from the UK’s Delirious?:
“The Mission Bell is unafraid to challenge, chide and inspire all at the same time. From cavernous rock anthems full of swagger and scope, to intimate and at times painful confessions of failure and fear, this is worship music with teeth.” –CCM Magazine
“…a soaring Brit-rock worship album and everything you’d expect from the group.” –Worship Leader Magazine
“…fuelled by the unbridled passion of singer Martin Smith…they could be massive.” –Q Magazine
“This is Delirious? doing what they do best-capturing the prophetic heart cry of a generation, setting it to music, and then playing it big and loud.” –Christianity Magazine (UK)
“…a sonic feast that rivals their best work…”–Worship Musician
“The most diverse they've ever been, with a sound recalling Radiohead one moment, straight-up rock with a gospel choir the next, all with elements of a stripped-down, singer-songwriter feel… They still do what they do best—worship.” –Christianity Today (4.5 out of 5 Star review)
“Ten years on, front man Martin Smith has a knack for writing words and melodies that end up on the lips of a million people.” –Relevant Magazine
“The Mission Bell rings out with a defiant note of faith in these troubled times. It will surely resonate in the hearts of tens of thousands.” –crossrhythms.com.uk (10 out of 10 Bars)
“Once again, Delirious? manages to set a standard…” –CMCentral.com
“There is much to enjoy in The Mission Bell that could well deliver the band a new army of worshippers.” – indieLondon
“…raw passion…we’ve been aching for more of this sort of solid worship music...” –SoulShine Magazine (5 out of 5 Star review)
“Delirious? delivers a stellar collection of rock songs on The Mission Bell… that combines exciting music with deeply religious lyrics that lift one body, mind, and soul toward our Creator.” – Group Magazine’s MinistryandMedia.com
