WOW Hits 2008
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WOW Hits 2008 is a two-disc compilation album
comprising some of the biggest hits on Christian radio
from the previous year. Disc one features more of the adult contemporary hits, while disc two features the CHR/Pop
and Rock
hits. On November 12, 2008 the album was certified gold in the US by the RIAA
. The compilation peaked at #56 on the Billboard Hot 200
chart. This was the first collection in the series not to be certified at least Platinum.
Bonus Tracks
Bonus Track
PLEASE NOTE: Those who purchased Wow Hits 2008 were able to download bonus MP3s and Videos (now no longer available).
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
comprising some of the biggest hits on Christian radio
Christian radio
Christian radio is a category of radio formats that focus on transmitting programming with a Christian message. In the United States, where it is more established, many such broadcasters play popular music of Christian influence, though many programs have talk or news programming covering...
from the previous year. Disc one features more of the adult contemporary hits, while disc two features the CHR/Pop
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
and Rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
hits. On November 12, 2008 the album was certified gold in the US by the RIAA
Recording Industry Association of America
The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade organization that represents the recording industry distributors in the United States...
. The compilation peaked at #56 on the Billboard Hot 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart. This was the first collection in the series not to be certified at least Platinum.
Disc One (Yellow Disc)
- "Made to WorshipMade to Worship"Made to Worship" is a song written by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, and Stephan Sharp, featured on Tomlin's album See the Morning. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart. It also stayed at number one on Christian Music Weekly's 20 The Countdown Magazine for sixteen...
" - Chris TomlinChris TomlinChristopher Dwayne "Chris" Tomlin is an American Christian Contemporary Music artist, worship leader, and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States. He is a former staff member at Austin Stone Community Church and is signed to EMI's sixstepsrecords. Tomlin also leads worship at many...
(from See the MorningSee The MorningSee the Morning is an album that was released on September 26, 2006 by Chris Tomlin. The title comes from that idea that "our God is as faithful as the rising sun" and is the "Light of the World"...
) - "Mountain of God" - Third DayThird DayThird Day is a Grammy award-winning Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee and former member Billy Wilkins. The other band members are bassist Tai Anderson and drummer David Carr...
(from Wherever You AreWherever You Are (Third Day Album)Wherever You Are is Third Day's sixth studio album, and the band's ninth album overall.The album debuted on the Billboard 200 at #8, performing comparably to major chart debuts such as Santana's All that I Am and Blink-182's Greatest Hits....
) - "Hold Fast" - MercyMeMercyMeMercyMe is an American Christian rock band founded in Greenville, Texas. The band consists of vocalist Bart Millard, keyboardist James Bryson, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul....
(from Coming Up to BreatheComing Up to BreatheComing Up to Breathe is the fifth major label, full-length studio album from MercyMe. Released in on April 25, 2006, the album was intended by MercyMe to be edgier and heavier than their previous efforts. Coming Up to Breathe received almost universally positive reviews from critics, and sold...
) - "Praise You in This StormPraise You in This Storm"Praise You in This Storm" is a song by Christian rock band Casting Crowns. It was released as the second single from the band's 2005 album, Lifesong.This song was also featured the compilation album WOW Hits 2008.-Chart positions:...
" - Casting CrownsCasting CrownsCasting Crowns is a Grammy Award and Dove Award winning Contemporary Christian/Christian Rock band. Casting Crowns was started in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida as part of a youth group. He now serves as a lead vocalist...
(from LifesongLifesong-Charts and certifications:-Decade-end charts:-Awards:In 2006, the album won a Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards. The title song was also nominated for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year....
) - "UndoUndo (song)"Undo" is the first single from contemporary Christian band Rush of Fools. It was released in 2007 from the band's first album Rush of Fools...
" - Rush of FoolsRush of FoolsRush of Fools is a Christian rock/contemporary Christian music band from Alabama, U.S. They are known for their 2007 hit single "Undo", co-written with producer Scott Davis, which was the most played song of 2007 on Adult Contemporary Christian Music radio stations according to R&R magazine. It...
(from Rush of FoolsRush of Fools (album)Rush of Fools is the self-titled debut studio album from Christian rock band Rush of Fools. It was released on May 8, 2007 on Midas Records.-Track listing:#"Undo" – 3:41#"We All" – 3:23#"When Our Hearts Sing" – 2:52#"Your Love" – 3:06#"Fame" – 3:31...
) - "Awaken" - Natalie GrantNatalie GrantNatalie Grant is a singer-songwriter of contemporary Christian music. Her work has gained prominence, including four consecutive Dove Awards for best female artist, and with her signature song, Held...
(from AwakenAwaken (Natalie Grant album)Awaken is an album by Christian singer Natalie Grant, released in 2005.- Track listing :# "Intro"# "Awaken"# "Something Beautiful"# "What Are You Waiting For"# "The Real Me"# "Another Day"# "Home"# "Captured"# "Held"# "You Move Me"...
) - "Find Your Wings" - Mark HarrisMark Harris (musician)Mark Harris is an American CCM singer.Harris was a member of 4Him from 1990 to 2004. He released his debut solo record in 2005, and followed with a sophomore effort in 2007...
(from Windows and Walls) - "By His Wounds" - Glory RevealedGlory RevealedGlory Revealed: The Word of God In Worship is a compilation album by popular CCM musicians. It garnered the Gospel Music Association's Special Event Album of the Year award for 2008.-Track listing:#Trevor Morgan - "He Will Rejoice"...
- "Every Time I Breathe" - Big Daddy WeaveBig Daddy WeaveBig Daddy Weave is a contemporary Christian band composed of Mike Weaver , Jay Weaver, Jeremy Redmon, and Joe Shirk. Their popular songs include: "Every Time I Breathe", "Audience of One", "In Christ", "Fields of Grace", "Without You", and "What Life Would Be Like". They are signed to Fervent...
(from Every Time I BreatheEvery Time I BreatheEvery Time I Breathe is the fourth album by the Mobile, Alabama based CCM/Christian rock band Big Daddy Weave. It was released on September 26, 2006.-Track listing:#" Let It Rise" – 4:34#" Every Time I Breathe" – 3:47#"Only Jesus" – 3:14...
) - "Walking Her Home" - Mark SchultzMark Schultz (musician)Mark Schultz is a Contemporary Christian music singer/songwriter. He grew up in Colby, Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in marketing. At Kansas State, Mark was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee where he served eight years as a youth group...
(from Broken & BeautifulBroken & Beautiful (Mark Schultz album)Broken & Beautiful is the fifth album released by Contemporary Christian artist Mark Schultz. It was released on September 26, 2006.- Track listing :# "40 Days"# "Broken & Beautiful"# "Walking Her Home"# "Until I See You Again"...
) - "Over My Head" - Brian LittrellBrian LittrellBrian Thomas Littrell is an American singer-songwriter, best known as a member of the Backstreet Boys. He is also a contemporary Christian recording artist and released a solo album, Welcome Home, in 2006...
(from Welcome Home) - "Come To The Cross" - Michael W. SmithMichael W. SmithMichael Whitaker Smith is a Billboard top ten Billboard Hot 100 recording artist and Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in Contemporary Christian music. Smith also has achieved a considerable amount of...
(from StandStand (Michael W. Smith album)Stand is Michael W. Smith's twentieth album.- Track listing :# "Cover Me" - 3:28# "Open Arms" - 3:49# "Come To The Cross" - 4:06# "How To Say Goodbye" - 2:19# "Be Lifted High" - 4:11# "Oh Lord, You're Beautiful" - 2:37# "Grace" - 4:07...
) - "Give It All Away" - Aaron ShustAaron ShustAaron Michael Shust is an American Contemporary Christian Music artist on the Centricity Music label. Shust was named the songwriter of the year at the GMA Dove Awards of 2007, and his song "My Savior My God" received the Song of the Year award.-Biography:Shust grew up near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
(from Anything Worth SayingAnything Worth SayingAnything Worth Saying is the first studio album from contemporary Christian musician Aaron Shust. It was released on October 11, 2005 and reached a peak of #63 on the Billboard 200 in May 2007...
) - "Bless The Broken Road" - SelahSelah (band)Selah is a Christian vocal trio consisting of Todd Smith, Allan Hall, and Amy Perry. They have won three Dove Awards. The group has been featured on The 700 Club, The Hour of Power, and TBN.- History :...
(from Bless the Broken Road – The Duets Album) - " History" - Matthew West (from HistoryHistory (Matthew West album)History is the second studio album released by American CCM musician Matthew West. The album was released on Universal South Records on June 21, 2005. While the entire album was produced by Kenny Greenberg and Jason Houser, six of the tracks were written solely by West and the other five he...
)
Bonus Tracks
- "Set The World On Fire" - Britt NicoleBritt NicoleBrittany Nicole Waddell is a Christian music artist who performs under the name Britt Nicole. She is signed to EMI CMG/Sparrow.-Childhood:Britt Nicole was born on August 2nd 1985....
(from Say It) - "He Still Calls Me Son" - John Waller (from The Blessing)
Disc Two (Orange Disc)
- "Made to LoveMade to Love"Made to Love" is a song by contemporary Christian singer tobyMac from his third album, Portable Sounds. It was released as the album's lead single on December 26, 2006. This was also by the compilation album, WOW Hits 2008.-Music and lyrics:...
" - tobyMacTobyMacToby McKeehan , better known by his stage name TobyMac , is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author....
(from Portable SoundsPortable SoundsPortable Sounds is the third full-length studio album from Christian pop rock and hip hop artist tobyMac. It was released on February 20, 2007, and debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200. The album features the singles "Lose My Soul", "Made to Love", "Boomin'", "I'm for You", and "One World "...
) - "I Need You to Love MeI Need You to Love Me"I Need You to Love Me" is a song by Christian rock band BarlowGirl, from their 2005 album Another Journal Entry. It was released as a radio single in the spring of 2006...
" - BarlowGirlBarlowGirlBarlowGirl is an American Christian rock–CCM all-female band from Chicago, Illinois. The band is composed of sisters Alyssa , Rebecca , and Lauren Barlow . The band has won several awards in their genre; their song "Never Alone" was the longest running No...
(from Another Journal EntryAnother Journal EntryAnother Journal Entry is the second studio album released by the Christian pop/rock group BarlowGirl. The album was released on September 27, 2005.The album was re-released in late August 2006 in an expanded edition along with enhanced features....
) - "Something Beautiful" - NewsboysNewsboysNewsboys are a Christian pop rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Australia. They have released 15 studio albums, six of which have been certified gold...
(from GO) - "Me And JesusMe and Jesus"Me and Jesus" is a song by the Christian band Stellar Kart, from their album We Can't Stand Sitting Down. It was released as a single and video...
" - Stellar KartStellar KartStellar Kart is a Christian pop punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, USA . The band is signed to INO Records and released its first album in February 2005. Some of the singles from their debut album, All Gas. No Brake - including "Finish Last" and "Life Is Good" - have been played on Christian radio...
(from We Can't Stand Sitting DownWe Can't Stand Sitting DownWe Can't Stand Sitting Down is an album by the band Stellar Kart. The song "Me and Jesus" won the 2007 Dove Award for "Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song".-Track listing:# "Procrastinating" - # "Activate" - # "Me and Jesus" -...
) - "The Show" - Hawk NelsonHawk NelsonHawk Nelson is a Christian rock band from Peterborough, Ontario. The band has become very popular in the Christian music scene and was voted "Favorite New Artist" by CCM Magazine in their February 2006 Reader's Choice Awards. In 2006 Hawk Nelson won a No...
(from Smile, It's the End of the WorldSmile, It's The End of the WorldSmile, It's the End of the World is the second full length album by pop punk band Hawk Nelson. It was released on April 4, 2006.The record was a 2005 GMA Dove Award nominee for Rock Album, produced by Aaron Sprinkle. It was also a nominee for Recorded Music Packaging, designed by Jason Powers...
) - "Forgiven" - Relient KRelient KRelient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University...
(from Five Score and Seven Years AgoFive Score and Seven Years AgoFive Score and Seven Years Ago is the fifth full-length album by the Christian rock band Relient K. It was released on March 6, 2007, and is the first full-length album by the band to feature bassist John Warne and guitarist Jon Schneck. It is also the first Relient K album released without...
) - "What It Means" - Jeremy CampJeremy CampJeremy Thomas Camp is a contemporary Christian musician from Lafayette, Indiana. Camp has released seven albums, four of them RIAA-certified as Gold and two are live albums, and 17 number-one hit songs...
(from Beyond MeasureBeyond MeasureBeyond Measure is the fifth album by Jeremy Camp, released on October 31, 2006. It includes the singles "Tonight", "What It Means" and "Let It Fade".He recorded this album shortly after marrying his Adrienne...
) - "Nothing Left to Lose Nothing Left to Lose (song)"Nothing Left to Lose" is a song by Nashville-based musician Mat Kearney and is the first single released off his major-label debut of the same name, released in April 2006. This song has also been released as part of an iTunes EP on April 17, 2007, featuring an acoustic version of the track...
" - Mat KearneyMat KearneyMathew William "Mat" Kearney is an American musician born in Eugene, Oregon, now based in Nashville, Tennessee. Kearney has received critical acclaim and widespread recognition for his Columbia Records debut, Nothing Left to Lose. So far, he has a total of four top 20 hits on the Adult Top 40...
(from Nothing Left to LoseNothing Left to LoseNothing Left to Lose is the second studio album and major-label debut by Mat Kearney. Several tracks are re-recordings or remixes of songs originally featured on Kearney's first album, Bullet....
) - "Only The WorldOnly the World"Only the World" is the debut single from American Idol finalist, Mandisa, from her True Beauty album.It has given the artist her first number one on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart. It stayed on the chart for 49 weeks.-Charts:...
" - MandisaMandisaMandisa Hundley is an American gospel singer, who was the ninth-place finalist in the fifth season of American Idol.-Early life:...
(from True Beauty) - "Don't Give UpDon't Give Up (Sanctus Real song)"Don't Give Up" is a song by Christian rock band Sanctus Real from their 2006 album The Face of Love. The song was released as a radio single in early 2007, and reached number 1 on R&Rs Christian CHR chart in the beginning of May 2007. It is the band's fifth number 1 hit, and the second...
" - Sanctus RealSanctus RealSanctus Real is an American Christian rock band formed in Toledo, Ohio, in 1996. The group is composed of Matt Hammitt , Chris Rohman , Dan Gartley , Pete Prevost , and Mark Graalman...
(from The Face of LoveThe Face of LoveThe Face of Love is the third studio album from Christian rock band Sanctus Real. It was released on April 4, 2006 and peaked at number 158 on the Billboard 200. The singles "I'm Not Alright" and "Don't Give Up" both reached number 1 on Christian contemporary hit radio...
) - "Breathe Into Me" - RedRed (band)Red is an American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band's lineup consists of singer Michael Barnes, guitarist Anthony Armstrong, bassist Randy Armstrong and drummer Joe Rickard. They are known for their Christian rock music which incorporates other sounds such as...
(from End of Silence) - "Stand In the Rain" - SuperchickSuperchickSuperchick, originally known as Superchic[k], is an American Christian alternative pop/rock band. Their music incorporates various styles such as pop, punk, rock, rap, and R&B. Their sound has been compared to mainstream artists No Doubt and Avril Lavigne with a heavier sound...
(from Beauty from Pain 1.1) - "WorkWork (Jars of Clay song)"Work" is a song written and performed by Jars of Clay. It is the second radio single from their 2006 studio album Good Monsters. The song was the 13th most played song on U.S. Christian Hit Radio stations in 2007. A live concert version of the song appears on the Live Monsters EP, which was...
" - Jars of ClayJars of ClayJars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...
(from Good MonstersGood MonstersGood Monsters is the eighth full-length album from Jars of Clay, released by Essential Records on September 5, 2006. This is their last album of new material from Essential Records and it is said to be lyrically their most aggressive album to date. It features eleven original songs, and a remake of...
) - "Tears of the Saints" - LeelandLeelandLeeland is a Christian rock band from Baytown, Texas. The band was formed in 2004, although lead singer Leeland Mooring had been writing songs beforehand. Leeland is composed of Leeland Mooring , Jack Mooring , Casey Moore , Shelly Mooring and Mike Smith...
(from Sound of MelodiesSound of MelodiesSound of Melodies is the Grammy Award-nominated debut album from Christian band Leeland released in August 2006 on Essential Records.-Track listing:#"Sound of Melodies" — 5:01#"Reaching" — 3:25#"Yes You Have" — 4:23#"Tears of the Saints" — 6:18...
) - "I Believe" - Building 429Building 429Building 429 is a Christian rock band signed to Essential Records. They were the Gospel Music Association 2005 New Artist of the Year. Their name is derived from a Biblical passage known as Ephesians 4:29, which, in the New International Version of the Bible, reads as follows: "Do not let any...
(from RiseRise (Building 429)Rise is the fourth album by Christian rock band Building 429, which was released in 2006 by Word Records. It is also the band's second full-length recording on a major label...
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Bonus Track
- "What If" - pureNRGPureNRGPureNRG were a Christian pop group from Nashville, Tennessee. They were signed to Fervent Records in March 2007. In 2008 Warner Bros. Records signed pureNRG...
(from PureNRGPureNRG (album)pureNRG is the debut self-titled album from Christian pop group pureNRG released on May 1, 2007 by Fervent Records, and features the songs "What If", "Live My Life For You" & "Pray". The album reached #12 in the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, and #9 in the Billboard Top Kid Audio chart...
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Bonus MP3 Downloads
- "Where Your Heart Belongs" - MainstayMainstayMainstay is a Christian rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band was formed in 2003 and is signed to BEC Recordings. While a lot of the band's music has decidedly Christian lyrics and messages, their music appeals to a large secular fanbase as well. Their music style has been compared to...
- "The Twenty-First Time" - Monk and Neagle
- "Come UndoneCome Undone (album)-Track listing:# "Everything" – 3:22# "Give Me Amazing Grace" – 3:50# "Come Undone" – 3:59# "Jamie's Song" – 4:18...
" - Jackson WatersJackson WatersJackson Waters is a Christian pop/rock band, featuring Nate Hufford on bass, David Leonard on vocals, keyboard/piano, Seth Talley on drums, and Toby Friesen on electric guitar. The band relocated from Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Nashville, Tennessee in 2005 to pursue careers as full-time musicians... - "Not AfraidNot AfraidNot to be confused with Eminem's Not AfraidNot Afraid is the debut studio album by Christian pop rock singer Stephanie Smith. It was released on May 27, 2008 through Gotee Records...
" - Stephanie SmithStephanie SmithStephanie Smith is an American Contemporary Christian music singer/songwriter. She is signed to Gotee Records. Her first studio album, Not Afraid, was released on May 27, 2008 digitally and in stores on December 23, 2008. She received national attention on the Winter Wonder Slam tour with... - "Let Go" - Grey HolidayGrey HolidayGrey Holiday was a four-member American rock band from Austin, Texas. The band is signed to Essential Records. Band members were Matt Minor , Steven Bedingfield , R.T. Bodet and Josh Fenoglio...
- "You Are" - Mark Roach
- "Salvation StationSalvation StationSalvation Station is the second full-length studio album from Canadian CCM band Newworldson. Christianity Today voted Salvation Station number 3 on their list of Best Christian Albums of the year 2008. It was also selected as one of the twenty best albums of 2008 by Cross Rhythms...
" - NewworldsonNewworldsonNewworldson is a Canadian Christian pop/soul band. The band was formed in a jazz bar in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada and released its debut album, Roots Revolution, in 2006. Their musical style is very eclectic, but is principally soul music. The band is signed to Inpop Records and... - "It's Beautiful" - EleventysevenEleventysevenEleventyseven is an American electro rock band from Greenville, South Carolina which was formed in 2002. They chose the name "Eleventyseven" because "it's the one that looked cool the next morning". The band is currently signed to Sony Japan. It previously released two albums on Flicker Records...
- "A Lot In Common" - Group 1 CrewGroup 1 CrewGroup 1 Crew is a Christian hip hop band signed to Fervent Records and Warner Bros. Records. They made their debut with their hit song "Can't Go On" on WOW Hits 2007. Soon after they released their first EP I Have a Dream . The band released their self-titled debut full-length studio album, Group 1...
- "God In MeGod In Me"God in Me" is the second single released for Grammy Award-winning contemporary gospel group Mary Mary's fourth studio album The Sound, and featured Kierra Sheard. The single was written and produced by both Mary Mary and producer Warryn Campbell, husband of member Erica Campbell...
" - Daniel Doss Band - "Inside Out" - CadiaCadia (band)Cadia is an American Christian pop band composed of long-time best friends Courtney Myers and Tori Smith. They both went to school at Christ Presbyterian Academy...
- "Praise and Adore" - WavorlyWavorly-History:Wavorly formed in 2001 under the name Freshmen 15, and independently released two albums under this name. The group changed its name after signing to Flicker Records because they "didn't want to be thirty years old and be like, 'I'm in "Freshmen 15". I have three kids.'" The name Wavorly...
- "3 Minute Song" - Josh WilsonJosh Wilson (musician)Josh Wilson is a contemporary Christian musician from El Dorado, Arkansas. He is best known for the radio singles "Savior, Please" from his 2008 album Trying to Fit the Ocean In a Cup and "Before the Morning" from his 2009 EP, Life is Not a Snapshot....
PLEASE NOTE: Those who purchased Wow Hits 2008 were able to download bonus MP3s and Videos (now no longer available).