Hillsong Worship’s let there be light. Garners No. 1 Spot On Billboard Top Christian Albums Chart Upon Its Release

October 31, 2016

Album also lands at No. 7 on Billboard Top Albums Chart & No. 14 On Billboard Top 200 Chart

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2016) - let there be light., the latest from Hillsong Worship, claimed the top spot on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart alongside claiming No. 7 on Billboard's Top Albums Chart and No. 14 on the Billboard 200 Chart upon its release. The latest LP is a bold prayer over this world today, that the light that has shone on us through the Gospel be the light we now bear and shine forth as the Church of Jesus Christ. Following their Sept./Oct. Worship Musician cover story, critics have called let there be light. "one of the best albums of the year" (The Christian Beat), "a powerful album filled with great music, strong declarations of faith" (Church Mag) and "so memorable... every track has a foundation of great songwriting; authentic and beyond cliché, this music is directed to God as the prayers of His people, and His glory is celebrated" (Worship Leader).

"More than anything, our greatest hope for this record is that it will give people something to sing that rages against the chorus of division and fear that seems to be making so much noise right now," Joel Houston shared exclusively with Billboard. "God knows the world needs more love, more empathy, more hope, more light."

Sharing an insight into the creative process and heart of Hillsong Worship’s latest album, the documentary in pursuit of the light. is available on the Hillsong Channel. To view the latest channel schedule, click here.

To purchase, let there be light. click here.

About Hillsong Worship:
With a catalog sung by an estimated 50 million people worldwide each week, Hillsong Worship is passionate about equipping and mobilizing believers everywhere with Christ-centered songs of God-glorifying worship for the building of the Church. For almost three decades Hillsong Worship has served people across nations and generations, travelling the world leading diverse expressions of the Church in the worship of Jesus. By God’s grace it’s "local church" worship songs such as "Shout To The Lord," "Mighty To Save," "Hosanna," "Cornerstone," "Forever Reign," "Broken Vessels" and "This I Believe (The Creed)" have become the songs of local churches all over the globe, in addition to finding a place in the personal devotion of individual believers everywhere. Their latest, let there be light., is available now.

About Hillsong Church:
In August 1983, Brian and Bobbie Houston founded the Hills Christian Life Centre in the Hills District of Sydney, Australia. It has grown from a congregation of 45 to what is said to be the largest local church in Australian history. It has now expanded to be a global church with local expressions in significant cities; with churches in Australia, London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Cape Town, Stockholm, Germany, Kiev, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Phoenix. Each week, tens of thousands of people across the globe call Hillsong Church ‘home’ and the reach, impact and influence of this local congregation is seen across many nations.

Get Connected with Hillsong Worship:
Hillsong.com/worship
Facebook.com /HillsongWorship
Instagram.com /HillsongWorship
Twitter.com /HillsongWorship
YouTube.com/Hillsong Worship

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Hillsong Worship’s let there be light. Available Now

October 19, 2016

in pursuit of the light. available on the Hillsong Channel

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2016) - Hillsong Worship's latest let there be light. CD/DVD is available now. Remarked as one of the best albums of the year (The Christian Beat), let there be light. is a bold prayer over this world today, that the light that has shone on us through the Gospel be the light we now bear and shine forth as the Church of Jesus Christ.

In support of the live project recorded from the annual Hillsong Conference in Sydney, the Hillsong Channel is presenting in pursuit of the light.

Sharing an insight into the creative process and heart of Hillsong Worship’s latest album, the documentary contains exclusive interviews from the Hillsong Worship team including Reuben Morgan, Joel Houston and Brooke Ligertwood. To view the latest channel schedule, click here.

Including anthems such as "What a Beautiful Name," "Behold (Then Sings My Soul)," "Grace to Grace" and the title track "Let There Be Light," the hope is that individuals, worship teams and churches alike will be equipped, edified and mobilized by these declarations and prayer songs that speak to the days we are living in, proclaiming the immutable hope we have in Jesus Christ. To hear Ligertwood share about the heart behind and process of writing “What A Beautiful Name” from the LP, click below.

As the “umbrella” expression of worship from Hillsong Church under the leadership of Global Creative pastor Cass Langton, the Hillsong Worship team features a host of widely recognized names and faces - people like Reuben Morgan, Joel Houston, Brooke Ligertwood, Ben Fielding, Jad Gillies, Matt Crocker, Taya Smith, David Ware, Marty Sampson, Autumn Hardman and Nigel Hendroff.

To purchase, let there be light. click here.

let there be light. track listing:
1.      Behold (Then Sings My Soul)
2.      Love So Great
3.      Look To The Son
4.      Crowns
5.      What A Beautiful Name
6.      Your Word
7.      Let There Be Light
8.      In Control
9.      Grace to Grace
10. Elohim
11.    I Will Boast In Christ
12. As It Is (In Heaven)

About Hillsong Worship:
With a catalog sung by an estimated 50 million people worldwide each week, Hillsong Worship is passionate about equipping and mobilizing believers everywhere with Christ-centered songs of God-glorifying worship for the building of the Church. For almost three decades Hillsong Worship has served people across nations and generations, travelling the world leading diverse expressions of the Church in the worship of Jesus. By God’s grace it’s "local church" worship songs such as "Shout To The Lord," "Mighty To Save," "Hosanna," "Cornerstone," "Forever Reign," "Broken Vessels" and "This I Believe (The Creed)" have become the songs of local churches all over the globe, in addition to finding a place in the personal devotion of individual believers everywhere. Their latest, let there be light., is available now.

About Hillsong Church:
In August 1983, Brian and Bobbie Houston founded the Hills Christian Life Centre in the Hills District of Sydney, Australia. It has grown from a congregation of 45 to what is said to be the largest local church in Australian history. It has now expanded to be a global church with local expressions in significant cities; with churches in Australia, London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Cape Town, Stockholm, Germany, Kiev, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Phoenix. Each week, tens of thousands of people across the globe call Hillsong Church ‘home’ and the reach, impact and influence of this local congregation is seen across many nations.

Get Connected with Hillsong Worship:
Hillsong.com/worship
Facebook.com /HillsongWorship
Instagram.com /HillsongWorship
Twitter.com /HillsongWorship
YouTube.com/Hillsong Worship

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let there be light., Newest Audio & Visual Collection From Hillsong Worship, To Ignite On Oct. 14

September 22, 2016

Nashville, Tenn. (September 22, 2016) - Recorded live at the annual Hillsong Conference in Sydney, Australia, Hillsong Worship's latest let there be light. CD/DVD will release on Oct. 14. let there be light. is a bold prayer over this world today, that the light that has shone on us through the Gospel be the light we now bear and shine forth as the Church of Jesus Christ. Each song on the new Hillsong Worship project let there be light. is reflective of this core prayer. Including anthems such as "What a Beautiful Name," "Behold (Then Sings My Soul)," "Grace to Grace" and the title track "Let There Be Light." The hope is that individuals, worship teams and churches alike will be equipped, edified and mobilized by these declarations and prayer songs that speak to the days we are living in, proclaiming the immutable hope we have in Jesus Christ.

As the “umbrella” expression of worship from Hillsong Church under the leadership of Global Creative pastor Cass Langton, the Hillsong Worship team features a host of widely recognized names and faces - people like Reuben Morgan, Joel Houston, Brooke Ligertwood, Ben Fielding, Jad Gillies, Matt Crocker, Taya Smith, David Ware, Marty Sampson, Autumn Hardman and Nigel Hendroff.

Recorded live as a 360 experience, the Fan Special Edition of let there be light. will include bonus content including the cutting edge virtual reality experience. The chart-topping group will also be premiering a let there be light. TV special on the Hillsong Channel as well as unveiling practical master classes available as a resource. Hillsong Worship recently wrapped the nationwide Outcry Tour.

let there be light. will be available for pre-order on Sept. 23 with an instant gratis of "What A Beautiful Name."

let there be light. track listing:
1.      Behold (Then Sings My Soul)
2.      Love So Great
3.      Look To The Son
4.      Crowns
5.      What A Beautiful Name
6.      Your Word
7.      Let There Be Light
8.      In Control
9.      Grace to Grace
10. Elohim
11.    I Will Boast In Christ
12. As It Is (In Heaven)

About Hillsong Worship:
With a catalog sung by an estimated 50 million people worldwide each week, Hillsong Worship is passionate about equipping and mobilizing believers everywhere with Christ-centered songs of God-glorifying worship for the building of the Church. For almost three decades Hillsong Worship has served people across nations and generations, traveling the world leading diverse expressions of the Church in the worship of Jesus. By God’s grace it’s "local church" worship songs such as "Shout To The Lord," "Mighty To Save," "Hosanna," "Cornerstone," "Forever Reign," "Broken Vessels" and "This I Believe (The Creed)" have become the songs of local churches all over the globe, in addition to finding a place in the personal devotion of individual believers everywhere.

About Hillsong Church:
In August 1983, Brian and Bobbie Houston founded the Hills Christian Life Centre in the Hills District of Sydney, Australia. It has grown from a congregation of 45 to what is said to be the largest local church in Australian history. It has now expanded to be a global church with local expressions in significant cities; with churches in Australia, London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Cape Town, Stockholm, Germany, Kiev, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Phoenix. Each week, tens of thousands of people across the globe call Hillsong Church ‘home’ and the reach, impact and influence of this local congregation is seen across many nations.

Get Connected with Hillsong Worship:
Hillsong.com/worship
Facebook.com /HillsongWorship
Instagram.com /HillsongWorship
Twitter.com /HillsongWorship
YouTube.com/Hillsong Worship

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Hillsong Worship Releases Easter Single "Grace To Grace"

March 18, 2016

Newest song penned by Joel Houston

Nashville, Tenn. (March 18, 2016) — Debuting in time for the celebration of Easter, Hillsong Worship is unveiling "Grace To Grace," their newest single composed by Joel Houston and Chris Davenport. In support of the song, "Grace To Grace" is being released digitally to all accounts.

"We’re here for a journey,” Joel Houston said of the song. "It’s a process that involves taking up our cross and denying ourselves, following him daily. It’s a process that involves humility and surrender time and time again, and it’s impossible without grace. That’s the picture for me. Grace upon grace upon grace upon grace."

Uniting with Kari Jobe, Jesus Culture, Passion, Elevation Worship, Martin Smith and Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church, Bobbie Houston, Hillsong Worship will trek across the U.S. and Canada this April as part of the OUTCRY Tour 2016. For tickets and additional information on the tour, click here. Their latest live album Open Heaven / River Wild (2015) debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart and Australia's ARIA Album Chart.

About Hillsong Worship:
Hillsong Worship is the congregational expression of worship from Hillsong Church - a global church with local expressions. Their music captures the heart and sound of Hillsong Church globally and represents the coming together of the Hillsong worship team from around the world; including Reuben Morgan, Joel Houston, Ben Fielding, Dave Ware, Annie Garratt and many more. Since 1992, Hillsong Worship has resourced the local church and received gold and platinum album status multiple times, writing such well-known worship songs as “Shout To The Lord,” "Hosanna,” and “Mighty to Save,” which was awarded the 2009 Dove for Worship Song of the Year. Their 2014 release of No Other Name was awarded the GMA Dove Award for Worship Album of the Year. Their latest live album Open Heaven / River Wild (2015) debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart and Australia's ARIA Album Chart.

About Hillsong Church:
In August 1983, Brian and Bobbie Houston founded the Hills Christian Life Centre in the Hills District of Sydney, Australia. It has grown from a congregation of 45 to what is said to be the largest local church in Australian history. It has now expanded to be a global church with local expressions in significant cities; with churches in Australia, London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Cape Town, Stockholm, Germany, Kiev, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Phoenix. Each week, tens of thousands of people across the globe call Hillsong Church ‘home’ and the reach, impact and influence of this local congregation is seen across many nations.

Get Connected with Hillsong Worship:
Website // www.hillsong.com/worship

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