WOW Hits 2012

2011 compilation album by Various artists
WOW Hits 2012
Compilation album by
Various artists
ReleasedSeptember 27, 2011
GenreContemporary Christian music
Length2:04:20
2:27:04 (Deluxe Edition)
LabelProvident Label Group
WOW Hits compilation albums chronology
WOW Hits 2011
(2010) 		WOW Hits 2012
(2011) 		WOW Hits 2013
(2012)

WOW Hits 2012 is a two-disc compilation album composed of some of the biggest hits on Christian radio in 2011. This disc features 33 songs (39 on the deluxe edition). As of September 27, 2011[update], the WOW series, of which this release is a part, has sold 17 million copies.[1]

The album reached No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart,[2] and No. 35 on the Billboard 200.[3] It also reached No. 2 on the Billboard year-end Christian chart.[4] As of June 2012, the album has sold 284,000 copies.[5]

Track listing

Disc one[6]
No.TitleWriter(s)Artist (Album)Length
1."Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)"Mark Hall, Michael BleeckerCasting Crowns (Until the Whole World Hears)4:41
2."I Will Follow"Jason Ingram, Reuben Morgan, Chris TomlinChris Tomlin (And If Our God Is for Us...)3:38
3."This Is the Stuff"Francesca Battistelli, Tony Wood, Ian EskelinFrancesca Battistelli (Hundred More Years)3:04
4."Starry Night"Chris August, Ed CashChris August (No Far Away)3:23
5."Lead Me"Matt Hammitt, Jason Ingram, Christopher RohmanSanctus Real (Pieces of a Real Heart)3:47
6."Beautiful"Brown Bannister, Dan Muckala, Nathan Cochran, Mike Scheuchzer, Jim Bryson, Robby Shaffer, Barry Graul, Bart MillardMercyMe (The Generous Mr. Lovewell)4:21
7."Your Love"Brandon Heath, Jason IngramBrandon Heath (Leaving Eden)3:35
8."Stronger"David Garcia, Ben Glover, Christopher StevensMandisa (What If We Were Real)3:34
9."I Refuse"Josh Wilson, Ben GloverJosh Wilson (See You)3:38
10."Jesus Saves"Tim Hughes, Nick HerbertJeremy Camp (We Cry Out)3:46
11."Strong Enough"Matthew WestMatthew West (The Story of Your Life)4:03
12."You Love Me Anyway"David Frey, Ben McDonald, Mark DeLavergneSidewalk Prophets (These Simple Truths)3:52
13."Christ Is Risen"Matt Maher, Mia FieldsMatt Maher (Alive Again)3:43
14."Your Great Name" (radio version)Krissy Nordhoff, Michael NealeNatalie Grant (Love Revolution)4:20
15."Love Has Come"Mark Schultz, Brown Bannister, Matthew West, Sam MizellMark Schultz (Come Alive)4:53
16."Jesus I Am Resting" (Bonus Track)David B. HamptonTricia Brock (The Road)3:23
17."What Was I Fighting For" (Bonus Track)Patrick Ryan Clark, Ben GloverPatrick Ryan Clark (Where Would I Be)3:24
Disc one deluxe edition (additional tracks)
No.TitleWriter(s)Artist (Album)Length
18."Search My Heart" (radio version)Matt Crocker, Joel HoustonHillsong United (Aftermath)3:55
19."I'm With You (Ruth & Naomi)"Bernie Herms, Nichole NordemanNichole Nordeman & Amy Grant (Music Inspired by The Story)4:14
20."Only You Can Save"Chris SlighChris Sligh (The Anatomy of Broken)3:57
Disc two[6]
No.TitleWriter(s)Artist (Album)Length
1."Tonight"Toby McKeehan, Cary Barlowe, Christopher StevenstobyMac (Tonight)4:21
2."Light Up the Sky"Dan Muckala, Jason Ingram, Josh Havens, Matt FuquaThe Afters (Light Up the Sky)3:38
3."Something Beautiful"William Rinehart, Nathaniel RinehartNEEDTOBREATHE (The Outsiders)3:40
4."Children of God"Mac Powell, Mark Lee, David Carr, Tai AndersonThird Day (Move)4:30
5."You Are More"Jason Ingram, Mike DoneheyTenth Avenue North (The Light Meets the Dark)3:38
6."Hanging On"Jason Ingram, Andrew Fromm, Britt NicoleBritt Nicole (The Lost Get Found)3:20
7."Awake and Alive"John Cooper, Brian HowesSkillet (Awake)3:30
8."SMS (Shine)"David Crowder, Jack ParkerDavid Crowder*Band (Church Music)3:43
9."Reach"Andrew Fromm, Seth Mosley, Juan OteroPeter Furler (On Fire)3:48
10."Faceless"Rob Graves, Jasen Rauch, Anthony Armstrong, Mark HolmanRed (Until We Have Faces)3:24
11."Listen to the Sound"Rob Hawkins, Jason RoyBuilding 429 (Listen to the Sound)3:39
12."Hold Me Together"Tony Wood, Chuck Butler, Tauren WellsRoyal Tailor (Black & White)3:22
13."Walking on the Stars"Andy Anderson, Pablo Villatoro, Jose Manuel ReyesGroup 1 Crew (Outta Space Love)3:56
14."Suitcases"Dara Maclean, Ian EskelinDara Maclean (You Got My Attention)3:34
15."Everything I Need"Jon Micah Sumrall, Dave LubbenKutless (It Is Well)3:02
16."I Wonder" (Bonus Track)Leeland Dayton MooringLeeland (The Great Awakening)4:24
Disc two deluxe edition (additional tracks)
No.TitleWriter(s)Artist (Album)Length
17."Outcast"Jeremy Bose, Jason McArthur, Cindy Morgan, Kerrie RobertsKerrie Roberts (Kerrie Roberts)2:51
18."You Are"Jason Castro, Jason IngramJason Castro (Who I Am)3:39
19."Can't Shut Up"Alan Powell, Seth Mosley, Juan Otero, Mike Erikkson, Eric Liljero, Jeff PardoAnthem Lights (Anthem Lights)4:08

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 35
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[2] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2011) Position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[7] 30
Chart (2012) Position
US Billboard 200[8] 130
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[9] 2

References

  1. ^ "EMI CMG Distribution". EMI CMG Distribution. September 27, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Christian Albums". Billboard. October 29, 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Billboard 200". Billboard. October 15, 2011.
  4. ^ "Christian Albums : Feb 07, 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  5. ^ Mansfield, Brian (June 6, 2012). "Carrie Underwood blows past 500,000". Idol Chatter. USA Today. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
  6. ^ a b Various Artists – WOW Hits 2012 (2 CD) – Amazon.com
  7. ^ "Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  8. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2012". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  9. ^ "Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2012". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2021.

External links

  • Official website
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