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Vertical Music to Release 'Everything Counts'

Companion CD to the Oswald Chambers inspired youth devotion

By Kim Jones, About.com

Vertical Music will release a new companion CD to the Zondervan Publishing/Youth Specialties devotion book, Everything Counts, on August 24, featuring worship music by some of Christian music’s most popular modern rock artists.

Everything Counts-Worship Songs for Radical Living, features worship songs by SONICFLOOd, Tree63, Todd Agnew, Big Daddy Weave, By The Tree, Lincoln Brewster, and more. Inspired by Oswald Chambers's devotional, My Utmost For His Highest, the book Everything Counts features a year’s worth of devotions adapted for students. Youth Specialties and Zondervan Publishing will re-release a new, updated version of the book to go with the CD.

“For generations, Oswald Chambers’ devotions have inspired Christians in their relationship with God. We hope the music on Everything Counts – Worship Songs for Radical Living will inspire the same passion in young people, challenging those who hear the CD to live with reckless abandon for Christ,” said Kevin Weimer, VP of Integrity Label Group, in a press release.

The artists and songs selected for the Everything Counts CD were chosen for their musical and lyrical relevance to what youth today are facing. The final track list is:

  1. By The Tree - “I Need You”
  2. Tree63 - “King”
  3. Jason Morant - “You Give Me Life”
  4. Todd Agnew - “This Fragile Breath”
  5. SONICFLOOd - “Famous One”
  6. Big Daddy Weave - “Everything You Are”
  7. Dave Lubben - “Lay It Down”
  8. Kathryn Scott - “At The Foot Of The Cross”
  9. Michael Gungor - “Little Kingdom”
  10. Lincoln Brewster - “More Like You”
  11. Desperation - “This Is My Life”
  12. UNITED - “Evermore”

Everything Counts – Worship Songs for Radical Living will be include special features; four song charts and lyric files. Buyers of the record will also have access to additional song charts and lyric files free at VerticalMusic.com.

“The goal of our marketing efforts will be to distinguish Everything Counts – Worship Songs for Radical Living for its relationship to the Oswald Chambers’ book and its music appeal working together to promote a radical lifestyle of worship. We want it to be a must-have for youth leaders and a most wanted for kids,” said Mark Campbell, senior director of marketing for Integrity Label Group in a press release.

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