(Nashville, Tenn.) September 16, 2015 – Capitol Christian Music Group, Provident Music Group and Word Entertainment announce the September 25th release of WOW Hits 2016 Deluxe Edition. WOW Hits 2016 Deluxe Edition is available now to pre-order at all major digital download stores and in-store at LifeWay Christian Stores. With 19 No. 1's plus nine more top five songs, WOW Hits 2016 Deluxe Edition marks the 21st two-disc 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 30 MILLION units in sales.
With songs about God’s love for us, trusting God to carry us through the difficult times and being a light to the world, WOW Hits 2016 Deluxe Edition is 2 CD's filled with 36 uplifting hit songs from today’s top Christian artists; including Francesca Battistelli’s “He Knows My Name,” Jeremy Camp’s “He Knows,” Lauren Daigle’s “How Can It Be,” for KING & COUNTRY’s “Shoulders,” Matt Maher’s “Because He Lives (Amen)” and Third Day’s “Soul On Fire (feat. All Sons & Daughters).”
WOW Hits 2016 Deluxe Edition has six more hit songs than the standard edition. Both versions of WOW Hits 2016 also feature three bonus tracks from up and coming radio artists, making the deluxe edition a jam-packed collection of 39 songs!
Since announcing the track listing on Spotify and Facebook in July, fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of WOW Hits 2016 Deluxe Edition.
Marketing efforts include prime retail positioning throughout the holiday season at Christian, mainstream and digital retail outlets, radio promotions, and a strong online presence with ad buys at Christian music sites, Facebook, YouTube and Google. WOW Hits 2016 will be a major traffic driver for retail during the crucial Christmas shopping season.
WOW Hits 2016 Track Listing:
DISC ONE
- "Greater" MercyMe
- "Soul On Fire" Third Day (feat. All Sons & Daughters)
- "He Knows" Jeremy Camp
- "Broken Together" Casting Crowns
- "He Knows My Name" Francesca Battistelli
- "Overwhelmed" Big Daddy Weave
- "Jesus Loves Me" Chris Tomlin
- "Save My Life" Sidewalk Prophets
- "Even So Come" Passion (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
- "Because He Lives (Amen)" Matt Maher
- "I Am Not Alone (Radio Version)" Kari Jobe
- "Day One" Matthew West
- "Something Beautiful" Steven Curtis Chapman
- "Press On" Mandisa
- "Stars In The Night" Tenth Avenue North
BONUS
- "You Are Loved" Stars Go Dim
- "From The Day" I Am They
ONLY ON THE DELUXE EDITION
- "No Turning Back" Brandon Heath (feat. All Sons & Daughters)
- "Brave" Moriah Peters
- "How Sweet The Sound" Citizen Way
DISC TWO
- "Shoulders" for KING & COUNTRY
- "Brother" NEEDTOBREATHE
- "Touch the Sky" Hillsong United
- "How Can It Be" Lauren Daigle
- "Drops in the Ocean" Hawk Nelson
- "Beyond Me" TobyMac
- "Do Life Big" Jamie Grace
- "Come As You Are" Crowder
- "Lord I’m Ready Now" Plumb
- "Impossible" Building 429
- "Through All Of It" Colton Dixon
- "Start A Fire" Unspoken
- "Who I Am" Blanca
- "You Will Never Run" Rend Collective
- "King Of My Heart" Love & The Outcome
BONUS
- "I’ll Keep On" NF (feat. Jeremiah Carlson)
ONLY ON THE DELUXE EDITION
- "Let It Be Love" Family Force 5
- "This Is Living" Hillsong Young & Free (feat. Lecrae)
- "Making Me New" Royal Tailor
About WOW:
Established in 1995 with collaboration between Capitol Christian Music Group, Provident Music Group and Word Entertainment, the three largest Christian music and entertainment companies; WOW releases multiple compilation albums each year, including WOW Hits, WOW Gospel, WOW Worship and WOW Christmas. The marketing and distribution of WOW is shared among the three companies. The entire WOW branded series (Hits, Worship, Gospel, Christmas, and specialty releases) tops 30 MILLION units in sales. VisitWOWilovechristianmusic.com for a full product line up.
WOW Hits 2016 is marketed and distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group.
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