WOW Hits 2013 is a two-disc compilation album composed of some of the biggest hits on Christian radio in 2012. This disc features 33 songs (39 on the deluxe edition). It has sold 282,000 copies as of May 2013.[1]

WOW Hits 2013
Original cover of deluxe edition.
Compilation album by
Various artists
ReleasedSeptember 25, 2012
GenreChristian music
LabelEMI CMG
WOW Hits compilation albums chronology
WOW Hits 2012
(2011)
WOW Hits 2013
(2012)
WOW Hits 2014
(2013)

The WOW Series, of which this release is a part, has sold 17 million copies as of September 27, 2011.[2]

Track listing edit

Disc one[3][4]
No.TitleWriter(s)Artist (Album)Length
1."Courageous"Mark Hall, Matthew WestCasting Crowns (Come to the Well)4:00
2."10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)"Jonas Myrin, Matt RedmanMatt Redman (10,000 Reasons)5:43
3."Overcome" (radio version)Jon EganJeremy Camp (We Cry Out)4:31
4."Blessings"Laura StoryLaura Story (Blessings)4:56
5."My Hope Is in You"April GeesbreghtAaron Shust (This Is What We Believe)4:14
6."I Lift My Hands"Louie Giglio, Matt Maher, Chris TomlinChris Tomlin (And If Our God Is for Us...)4:36
7."The Hurt & The Healer"Jim Bryson, Nathan Cochran, Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Mike Scheuchzer, Robby ShafferMercyMe (The Hurt & The Healer)4:50
8."Forgiveness"Matthew WestMatthew West (Into the Light)4:00
9."We Are"Chuck Butler, Ed Cash, Hillary McBride, James TealyKari Jobe (Where I Find You)3:41
10."Live Like That"David Frey, Ben Glover, Ben McDonaldSidewalk Prophets (Live Like That)3:56
11."Fall Apart"Jeff Pardo, Josh WilsonJosh Wilson (See You)3:28
12."Angel by Your Side"Francesca Battistelli, Jason WalkerFrancesca Battistelli (Hundred More Years)3:29
13."Trust in Jesus"Mac Powell, Mark Lee, David Carr, Tai AndersonThird Day (Move)4:08
14."Do Everything"Steven Curtis ChapmanSteven Curtis Chapman (Re:creation)3:52
15."Someone Worth Dying For"Ben Glover, Mike Grayson, Sam TinneszMIKESCHAIR (A Beautiful Life)4:09
16."Only a Mountain" (bonus track)Jason Castro, Mia Fieldes, Seth MosleyJason Castro (Only a Mountain)3:02
Disc one deluxe edition (additional tracks)[5]
No.TitleWriter(s)Artist (Album)Length
17."Love Come to Life"Jeremy Redmon, James Scherer, Michael WeaverBig Daddy Weave (Love Come to Life)3:46
18."Carry Me to the Cross"Mark Stuart, Nick DePartee, Jason WalkerKutless (Believer)3:30
19."Free"Dara MacleanDara Maclean(You Got My Attention)3:09
Disc two[3][4]
No.TitleWriter(s)Artist (Album)Length
1."God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)" (featuring Kevin Max)Daniel BashtaNewsboys (God's Not Dead)4:17
2."Me Without You"Toby McKeehan, David Garcia, Christopher StevenstobyMac (Eye on It)3:34
3."Where I Belong"Jason Ingram, Jason RoyBuilding 429 (Listen to the Sound)3:20
4."All This Time"David Garcia, Ben Glover, Britt NicoleBritt Nicole (Gold)3:23
5."Lift Me Up"Matt Fuqua, Josh Havens, Jordan Mohilowski, Dan OsteboThe Afters (Light Up the Sky)3:32
6."Busted Heart (Hold On to Me)"Ben Glover, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Jenna TorresFor King & Country (Crave)3:18
7."Hold Me" (featuring tobyMac)Jamie Grace, Toby McKeehan, Christopher StevensJamie Grace (One Song at a Time)3:33
8."Strong Enough to Save"Mike Donehey, Jason Ingram, Phillip LaRueTenth Avenue North (The Light Meets the Dark)3:13
9."He Said" (featuring Chris August)Blanca Callahan, David Garcia, Ben Glover, Manwell ReyesGroup 1 Crew (Fearless)2:47
10."Center of It"Chris August, Ben GloverChris August (The Upside of Down)3:03
11."Good Morning" (featuring tobyMac)Cary Barlowe, Mandisa Hundley, Toby McKeehan, Jamie Moore, Aaron RiceMandisa (What If We Were Real)3:23
12."One Day Too Late"John Cooper, Brian HowesSkillet (Awake)3:40
13."The Redeemer"Dan Gartley, Mark Graalman, Matt Hammitt, Pete Prevost, Chris Rohman, Christopher StevensSanctus Real (Pieces of a Real Heart)3:43
14."The Light in Me"Brandon Heath, Dan MuckalaBrandon Heath (Leaving Eden)4:24
15."Make a Move"Chuck Butler, Blake Hubbard, Tauren Wells, Tony WoodRoyal Tailor (Black & White)3:23
16."Banner of Love" (bonus track)Cody Clark, Dustin Delong, Samuel HancockLuminate (Welcome to Daylight)3:42
17."When Mercy Found Me" (bonus track)Jeff Pardo, Rhett WalkerRhett Walker Band (Come to the River)3:58
Disc two deluxe edition (additional tracks)[5]
No.TitleWriter(s)Artist (Album)Length
18."Let Me Feel You Shine"David Crowder, Mark WaldropDavid Crowder*Band (Give Us Rest)4:36
19."Down"Mat Kearney, Robert MarvinMat Kearney (Young Love)4:01
20."Feel It in Your Heart"Justin Engerl, Josh Engler, Bryan Fowler, Christopher Stevens, Dave Vela, Steven VelaAbandon (Control)3:12

Charts edit

References edit

  1. ^ Mansfield, Brian (May 8, 2013). "'Idol' sales: Jessica Sanchez, David Cook, more". Idol Chatter. USA Today. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  2. ^ "EMI CMG Distribution". EMI CMG Distribution. September 27, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  3. ^ a b "WOW Hits 2013 by Various Artists on iTunes". iTunes (U.S.). September 21, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Various Artists – WOW Hits 2013 (2 CD)". Amazon.com. September 25, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  5. ^ a b "WOW Hits 2013 (Deluxe Edition) by Various Artists on iTunes". iTunes (U.S.). September 21, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  6. ^ "Various Artists Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  7. ^ "Various Artists Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  8. ^ "Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2012". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  9. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  10. ^ "Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2021.

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