“Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of His name; give to Him glorious praise!”
Psalm 66
Instrumental Tracks
Now available!
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About
Shout Out for Joy
is the first studio album from Church Works Media.
Led by Chris Anderson and Greg Habegger and motivated by a love for Christ’s church, CWM has been writing modern, doctrinal hymns for well over a decade. This new recording produced by Jon Horton reimagines CWM hymns that have been loved by thousands and sung by congregations all over the world, inviting modern listeners to embrace the rich theology they offer and to sing along with gusto.
Use this site to go behind the scenes and learn more about each song on the album.
Style
“Our new album embodies sound doctrine, varied instrumentation, and emotional fervency”
Taking a page from the Psalms
For the last 15 years, Church Works Media has earned a reputation for producing excellent hymns for Christ’s church. We consider this work to be a sacred trust, and we are deeply grateful for the grace of God that has allowed and enabled it.
When describing our hymn-writing philosophy we have leaned heavily on the concept of “intentionality.” Our songs are intentionally biblical, doctrinal, Christ-centered, and congregational. By God’s grace, they always will be.
Our new album Shout Out for Joy is another intentional project, providing fresh and beautiful arrangements to some of our most familiar hymns. Our goal was to produce a recording which embodies the sound doctrine, varied instrumentation, and emotional fervency modeled in the book of Psalms, which includes both somber reflection and exuberant, “shout-out-for-joy” celebration.
This album reflects our belief that excellent hymns work well with an organ or a guitar, a full orchestra or a cappella. Church Works Media will continue to write the kind of biblical, doctrinal, and beautiful hymns, books, and devotionals you have come to expect—all for God’s glory. Grace to you!
—Chris Anderson on behalf of CWM
Tracks
11 Tracks
12 Studios
8 States
10 Soloists
Words: Chris Anderson
Music: Bob Kauflin
© 2017 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI), Church Works Worship (ASCAP) (adm at IntegratedRights.com).
Words & Music: Paul Keew
© 2009 Watchsong (ASCAP) (adm at IntegratedRights.com).
Words: Chris Anderson
Music: Greg Habegger
© 2008 Church Works Worship (ASCAP) (adm at IntegratedRights.com).
Words: Chris Anderson
Music: Greg Habegger
© 2013 Church Works Worship (ASCAP) (adm at IntegratedRights.com).
Words: Chris Anderson
Music: Greg Habegger
© 2019 Church Works Worship (ASCAP) (adm at IntegratedRights.com).
Words: Chris Anderson
Music: Greg Habegger
© 2010 Church Works Worship (ASCAP) (adm at IntegratedRights.com).
Words: Chris Anderson
Music: Rebekah Holden
© 2015 Church Works Worship (ASCAP) (adm at IntegratedRights.com).
Words: Joe Tyrpak
Music: Samuel Wesley (AURELIA)
© 2009 Church Works Worship (ASCAP) (adm at IntegratedRights.com).
Words: Chris Anderson
Music: Greg Habegger
© 2013 Church Works Worship (ASCAP) (adm at IntegratedRights.com).
Words: Chris Anderson
Music: Greg Habegger
© 2008 Church Works Worship (ASCAP) (adm at IntegratedRights.com).
Words: Paul Keew & Brian Pinner
Music: Paul Keew
© 2008 Watchsong (ASCAP) (adm at IntegratedRights.com).
Credits
“Jon Horton’s vision and creativity have made this album truly refreshing in its variety and scope”
Producer: Jon Horton
Executive producer: Paul Keew
Mixing: Evan Redwine
Mastering: Joe Causey (Voyager Mastering)
Find out more about each song, including musicians and vocalists, on the Tracks page.
Original art: Heather Keew
Hand-lettering: Terry Davenport
Graphic design: Brannon McAllister
Photography: Bryce Betag, Matt Hainsworth, & Heather Keew
Website: Paul Keew
Video production: Paul Keew, Jon Horton, Shane McMullin, & Pete Hansen