News Updates
The New PraiseCharts Is Here
Posted on November 17, 2020
Finally we are ready to introduce you to the new PraiseCharts. In many ways, nothing has changed, even though everything looks new. The new design prominently features more than a hundred lists, created to help our users explore song collections in various genres, styles, and themes. more>>
Do You Need Extra Copies?
Featuring PraiseCharts Posted on September 17, 2020
Making copies of music that you download has always been a little awkward. How much does it cost? How do you get permission? What is the minimum order? Who do I send payment to? more
Our Thanks To Creative BC And The Province Of British Columbia
Posted on August 31, 2020
We are thankful for the generous support that Creative BC provides through Amplify BC to aid in the sustainability, growth, and activity of BC's music companies. The importance of these programs for industry professionals and vendors during these uncertain pandemic times cannot be overstated.
Top 40 Trending New Worship Songs - August
Posted on August 27, 2020
We're celebrating another great month of new music! Here is a list of top new and trending songs PraiseCharts released throughout this month:
Kim Walker-Smith Is Taking Over PraiseCharts!
Posted on August 14, 2020
In celebration of her latest album release, Kim Walker-Smith is taking over the PraiseCharts Instagram for the day!
Make sure you are following our account at @praisecharts to get exclusive access to a day-in-the-life of Kim Walker-Smith via Instagram Stories.
A word and personal invite from Kim Walker-Smith:
You can get the sheet music from her new album Wild Heart, now at PraiseCharts.com.
Top Downloaded Song This Month - July 2020 - Graves Into Gardens
Posted on July 30, 2020
Graves Into Gardens by Elevation Worship featuring Brandon Lake is PraiseCharts’ top downloaded song this month! We have arrangements of numerous recorded versions that you have heard on the radio and streaming platforms for you to download. But additionally, be sure to check out these covers!
Introducing Hymn Sheets - Modern Worship Songs In Four-Part Harmony
Posted on July 16, 2020
Let's be honest, there are still a lot of people in our pews who appreciate the sound of four-part harmony -- and not just from the choir loft! We have experienced a major shift since the dawn of the overhead projector. That tool of the '80s and '90s was replaced by PowerPoint, ProPresenter, and a host of other programs designed to lift our eyes from hymnbooks toward lyrics projected above the stage.
Alongside PowerPoint and ProPresenter came a wave of new worship music that traded-in four-part harmony for catchy rhythms and smooth chord progressions. What we have gained on the stage with our refined worship bands, we have lost in the pews with our simplified melodies.
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Songs Are A Place We Go: A 30-Day Digital Devotional Experience For Worship Musicians
Posted on July 8, 2020
This new 30-Day "teaching devotional" experience is a collection of some of Dan Wilt’s best worship devotionals. Teaching "The Worship We Lead" and "The Heart Of The Worship Servant," these devotionals encourage a wide vision of worship. Both All Team and Single Copy versions are available now.
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"The Blessing" Is A Song For Our Times
Posted on May 21, 2020
Just before COVID-19 broke through as a world-wide pandemic, Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes were at Elevation Church, in a songwriting session with Pastor Steven Furtick and Chris Brown. Out of that session came this song called The Blessing. They led it on Sunday at Elevation, and the YouTube video went viral. People all over the world have taken the words to heart as a statement of hope for these challenging days. We have all the resources so you can use this incredible song in your times of worship.
Finding Faith And Hope With "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"
Posted on May 19, 2020
As we approach Memorial Day and Independence Day in the United States, there is an age-old song nearly 500 years old that rises into our times of worship in both modern and traditional forms. "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" is one of the best-known hymns by Martin Luther, initially composed in 1529, and inspired by Psalm 46. The words remind us to be full of faith in God amidst the challenges we face -- "the flood of mortal ills prevailing". The words ring true in the face of our enemies, whether they be human, spiritual, or even medical. Take note, all the songs from the PraiseCharts modern version of this song are free for a limited time.
Join Keith & Kristin Getty Online at their Easter Family Hymn Sing
Posted on April 4, 2020
Get ready for an Easter week unlike you have ever experienced before. This year will not be remembered for high-end productions with smoke, lights and live animals. Instead, it will be families huddled together in the living room, sharing an intimate, authentic experience of God's grace. That is exactly what the Gettys have shown us with their weekly online hymn sings over the last few weeks. Truth be told, the chaos that unfolds around their piano is rather endearing. Thousands from all around the world are tuning in to their highly unproduced sing-alongs.
We have partnered with the Gettys to produce a song sheet for their much anticipated Easter Family Hymn Sing this Tuesday, online at Facebook (and in your living room). Pull out your own instruments and play along with Keith. Download the free song sheet that includes all the chords and lyrics -- totally free!
We've been working hard to produce an entire collection of song sheets in our Songs Of Worship series. There is even a brand new collection featuring 24 of the most popular songs from Keith and Kristyn Getty and Friends. Check out a few of the collections below.
Values and Practical Ideas For Leading Online Worship Services
Posted on March 21, 2020
These are both challenging and exciting times for the church! Every new movement in the history of the church has been accompanied by new music and new methods while the message never changes. During this Worldwide Pandemic, Worship Leaders have been given a great opportunity to incorporate new methods to communicate the unchanging message of the good news of Jesus Christ. You are a history maker!
Multi Tracks, Streaming and the COVID-19 Crisis
Posted on March 20, 2020
Please take note: Multi tracks that you purchase from PraiseCharts are not extracted from the original master recording. They are original creations that specifically match our charts. During the COVID-19 crisis, we grant free permission for you to use our tracks during live streaming as long as you also have a Streaming License from CCLI. If you choose to use a multi track that is extracted from the original master recording, you may need additional permissions and risk being blocked by various streaming services.
Eleven Modern Worship Songs For A World In Chaos
Posted on March 15, 2020
COVID-19 has sent our world into a tailspin. It's a global crisis, for sure, but the effects are also very personal. Social distancing has become the new buzz word of our day. How can we survive this? We need each other. In all the seasons of life, this is a time for worship leaders to stand strong. We need you to bring us songs of hope, comfort, perspective, and truth. Songs put words of truth on the crest of melodic waves, triggering emotion and piercing our hearts. Music matters. Worship music matters even more. Authentic worship leaders, this is your time. We need you. Somewhat oblivious to the virus, we have seen a host of incredibly powerful worship songs rising to the surface in churches all around the world. During good times, these songs are lovely to sing together. During times of chaos, these songs take on new meaning as a lifeline to calm anxiety and help us fix our eyes on things that are true. Here is a list of eleven modern worship songs that can truly minister to you and the people you lead in this time of chaos and uncertainty.
Celebrating Dan Galbraith (Arranger, Orchestrator) at 50
Posted on March 13, 2020
Over the last 20 years, Dan has arranged and orchestrated more than 1500 orchestrations for PraiseCharts. Today is a bit of a milestone as he crosses into the second half of life and turns 50! To celebrate this day, we asked a number of long time customers of PraiseCharts to share a few words of encouragement with Dan. Instead of sending him a card, we're just going to send him a link to this page. Thanks to all of you who contributed your words. If you want to add to this post, feel free to add your additional comments below in the comment section. We are incredibly privileged to have a man of such deep integrity, heart, skill, and passion for our team.
Exclusive Pre-release: Christ Our Hope In Life And Death (Getty Music)
Featuring Getty Music Posted on March 12, 2020
We are excited to partner with Getty Music to give you, our PraiseCharts customers, exclusive pre-release access to one of the most anticipated new modern hymns of the decade. For a limited time, you can download the chord chart, choir sheet, and MP3 audio of Christ Our Hope In Life And Death for free -- only from PraiseCharts! We hope this song will be a huge blessing to your church and worship ministry. Don't forget to Pre-save the song on Spotify!
Song Story
What is your only comfort in life and in death? For centuries, believers have learned the Christian faith beginning with that question. It’s the first article in the Heidelberg Catechism of 1563. Why start there? Because death is our common fate. Unless Jesus returns first, we will all die. To find comfort in life, we must know how we can face death. Hope comes only in trusting the one who died to take the curse of death and who crushed the power of death by His resurrection. “Christ has been raised from the dead” (1 Cor 15:20). That is the only statement that can transform how we live each day and how we prepare for our earthly life to end.
The hope of the resurrection spurs us to sing. That’s why a group of songwriters from Getty Music wrote the modern hymn “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death.” Like the Heidelberg Catechism that inspired it, this song is honest about death. There is no need to shrink back from mentioning death in our hymns because we know the Living One who has conquered death forever. The Christian can sing hallelujah because Christ assures us of our glorious future. Now and ever, we confess: “I am not my own, but belong—body and soul in life and in death—to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.
Welcome To The Worship Team - A Resource Package From Dan Wilt
Posted on February 29, 2020
Welcome To The Worship Team is a complete visual and audio training download for onboarding new and existing worship ministry team members – musicians, techs, and anyone joining your team. With the media download package, you get a 33-minute webinar-style presentation that is available in both video and audio format. Plus in addition to extra bonus resources, also included are presentation slides (ZIP, JPG), PDF slide view notes, and a PDF eBook for taking notes.
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Hear from Ryan Dahl in the Worship Leader Collective (WLCO) Podcast
Posted on February 10, 2020
Listen in to the latest episode of the Worship Leader Collective Podcast where host Jenni McGrew talks to Ryan Dahl (founder of PraiseCharts) about the heart behind PraiseCharts, and stories about where PraiseCharts is heading in the future. While you are at it, check out the previous episode featuring our good friend, Paul Baloche. Fun fact ... Ryan and Jenni are both going to be at the Worship Innovators Conference in Chicago, IL on June 8-9, 2020. If you want to join us, register soon www.worshipinnovators.com before it's full! ** Use promo code "PRAISECHARTS" to save $50 on your registration.
We're Gonna Be at the Worship Innovators Conference (June 8-9, 2020 | Chicago, IL)
Posted on January 14, 2020
Are you ready for a new kind of worship conference? This one is different. Instead of artists and publishers, this one is led by a network of worship innovators who have founded some of the leading worship resource companies you have come to know and love. Ryan Dahl, the founder of PraiseCharts, is going to be there as a worship leader, host, and session speaker. Plus, it is very possible he may find a way to put on a glorious cornhole tournament in the parking lot. You don't want to miss this one. Join Ryan and several of his innovator friends, like Matt McCoy (Loop Community), Aaron Stewart (Planning Center), Jason Houtsma (Worship Artistry), Jenni Mcgrew (Worship Leaders Collective, and more. Register today at www.worshipinnovators.com/ and bring your team! ** Use promo code "PRAISECHARTS" to save $50 on your registration.
Top Worship Songs Of The 2010s - A Decade In Review
Posted on January 5, 2020
What an incredible decade the 2010s have been for modern worship songwriting. We have seen the rise of some amazing songs from world-class recording artists like Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin, Hillsong Worship, Hillsong United, Bethel Music, Lauren Daigle, and more. I am a huge fan of worship music. As we close out the second decade of the 21st century, I've put together a series of posts that will take you on a tour through the top worship songs during each of the last ten years. You can easily click through each year and take a journey down memory lane, reviewing some of the greatest worship songs that have been written in the last decade.
Top 40 Worship Songs Of 2019
Posted on January 4, 2020
Bethel Music seemed to catch some momentum in 2018 with Reckless Love, which only served to set the stage for a song that took the top spot in 2019, Raise A Hallelujah. John and Melissa Helser were known to many from their song, No Longer Slaves, but Raise A Hallelujah seemed to echo a cry of worship that reverberated in congregations all across the nation. Bethel didn't just stop with one song. Brian Johnson teamed up with Phil Wickham to write another top song in 2019 with Living Hope. Hillsong surely would not stand by in silence. King of Kings came late in the 2019 year and shows incredible signs of strength heading into the next decade.
Top 100 Worship Songs Of The Decade (2010-2019)
Posted on January 4, 2020
The 2010s will be remembered for years to come as a season when songwriting for congregational worship rose to a level of strength and maturity. It's one thing to have a song be the best of the week, or the month, or even the year, but songs that rise to the top over an entire decade are truly special. They have a hymn-like staying power. What is interesting is that the second and third-ranked songs never actually became the top songs in any one year among the 2010s. However, the height of their peak barely shines a light on the length of their breadth. 10000 Reasons took a clear lead in the 2010s, more than 25% stronger than number two. Cornerstone, This Is Amazing Grace and What A Beautiful Name are all massive worship songs for the 2010s.
Everything You Need To Know About The PraiseCharts Cornhole Tournament At The Getty Sing! Conference
Posted on August 9, 2019
We are bringing one of the largest cornhole tournaments in the world to the Getty Sing! Conference. It all takes place on Monday night with up to 1000 people spread over two back-to-back sessions. If you are registered, make sure you read everything below so that you come prepared.
Brian Doerksen Live Stream Concert
Posted on June 14, 2019
While PraiseCharts officially began more than 20 years ago, the early seeds of inspiration took life in the early 1990's. Ryan Dahl, founder of PraiseCharts, was in the thick of university while interning at his home church (and learning to play acoustic guitar). At the same time, a new movement of worship was coming to life, and a key voice in that season for Ryan was Brian Doerksen (with Vineyard Music)... more
We Have Projection Lyrics For ProPresenter, PowerPoint and More
Posted on May 3, 2019
We are taking all the guesswork out of preparing worship slides, and saving you precious time with our new lyric slides. Our lyrics are clean, clear, and accurate, PLUS they match both the original recording and our sheet music arrangements word for word, measure for measure, from beginning to end. Your slide operator will breath a sigh of relief knowing they can just click forward through each slide as the song progresses. Every lyric slides package comes with a variety of formats and file types, including ProPresenter and PowerPoint. Check the end of the blog for free lyric files through May.
FinaleMusic Features PraiseCharts Lead Orchestrator, Dan Galbraith
Posted on February 4, 2019
We create a lot of different kinds of charts, but the crowning jewel of PraiseCharts is our modern worship orchestrations, uniquely designed for weekly congregational worship. Over the years, Dan Galbraith has penned more than 1500 full orchestrations for PraiseCharts. Along the way, he has attracted quite a following of music ministers who have come to trust his keen understanding of worship, music, and all the musicians that make up today's modern orchestra. Behind all the PDF's, Dan has literally become a master of one of the premier software platforms for arranging and transcribing: Finale. Recently, FinaleMusic interviewed Dan Galbraith, and have now posted a full story in their blog, highlighting Dan's journey as an arranger. Take a moment to peal back the curtain and get a behind-the-scenes look at the man who leads our network of arrangers at PraiseCharts. Read the full story at www.finalemusic.com/blog.
We're Rolling Out Seven New Products ... with more to come!
Posted on January 7, 2019
Over the holidays, our arrangers and transcribers have been busy getting ready for the new year. As we launch into 2019, we’re excited to roll out seven new highly requested products, giving you more options for your musicians.
- Brass Packs - Get the Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba and French Horn parts in this orchestration breakout pack.
- String Packs - Get the Violin, Viola, Cello and String Reduction in this orchestration breakout pack.
- Wind Packs - Get the Flute/Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Sax and Tenor Sax in this orchestration breakout pack
- Lead Sheet (Melody only in 12 keys) - Get the Lead Sheet with melody only in all 12 keys
- Lead Sheet (SAT) - Get the Lead Sheet with three part vocals for your praise team or choir, now available as a breakout part.
- Piano/Vocal (SATB) - Get the Piano/Vocal with four part vocals for your praise team or choir, now available as a breakout part.
- Piano Sheets - Get the Piano part on it’s own, without the clutter of the band and vocals
Honoring A Life of Evangelism
Posted on February 21, 2018
"Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God.” -Billy Graham
During the month of February, PraiseCharts will donate all proceeds from Just As I Am to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Top Worship Song Ideas for Christmas Services
Posted on December 10, 2017
December is upon us and for many of you, Christmas music selection and practice may well be underway. However, if you are still working to plan the perfect Christmas worship set or looking for extra resources for your Christmas services, we have complied a large number of top lists to make that planning and selection simpler for you. Take a look at the lists below for a comprehensive list of songs that are trending for Christmas 2017.
The Story Of PraiseCharts: Podcast with Ryan Dahl & Loop Community
Featuring Ryan Dahl Posted on November 14, 2017
Last week, while passing through Chicago, I stopped in to stir up some "trouble" with Matt McCoy at the LoopCommunity.com head office.
Reformation Sunday
Posted on October 26, 2017
October 31 is not just for candy and costumes; it is a date that prompts reflection in the Protestant calendar. This is the 500th year of the Reformation, and this week is Reformation Sunday.
Love Houston - Helping Worship Leaders Affected By The Flood
Posted on September 6, 2017
We are overwhelmed by the tragedy facing thousands of displaced families in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Through PraiseCharts, we are connected to more than 1000 churches in Houston and the surrounding areas. Even one of our long time arrangers had his entire home flooded. Our hearts go out to all who are affected! Truly, there is little we can do to make a meaningful difference, considering the scope of this tragedy. And yet, we cannot just stand by and do nothing. So, we'd like to invite you, our customers, to join us in an attempt at making this small gesture of compassion.
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First Love: A New Worship Collection from Dennis Jernigan
Posted on June 5, 2017
First Love is a 16 song collection of simple and intimate worship songs by Dennis Jernigan, writer of the popular You Are My All In All. These songs were recorded over a three day period in the studios of the American Family Association in Tupelo, MS. During those three days, Dennis simply worshiped Jesus - just him and the piano, and First Love is the result. First Love includes 10 of Jernigan’s most popular worship songs like You Are My All In All, Thank You, We Will Worship the Lamb of Glory, Who Can Satisfy My Soul and more. Also included is Passionate Obsession - a song of deliverance from the Father’s perspective.
Devote Yourselves To The Public Reading Of Scripture
Posted on March 12, 2017
For nearly 20 years, PraiseCharts has dedicated our self to resourcing the church with music for congregational worship. After all, the Bible tells us to “be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord” (Eph 5:18b-19a, NLT). Singing in church is so important, and has a deep impact on our theology. We sing what we believe, and we believe what we sing. But the Bible also says, “devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture” (1 Tim 4:13, NIV). Apparently, there is more than just singing that a congregation can experience together ... more
Keep An Eye Out For New Orchestrations Coming Daily
Posted on November 29, 2016
We have our arrangers working hard every day, to create charts. Take a look at the orchestrations coming soon!
- Somebody's Angel - Mandisa
- Wrap The One Up - Christy Nockels
- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Lauren Daigle
- Joy - Dustin Smith
- The King Is Coming Prelude - Christy Nockels
- Glory To You In The Highest (O Come Let Us Adore) - Matt Redman, Tasha Cobbs
- Come Right Now - Planetshakers
- O Holy Night - Lauren Daigle
PraiseCharts Receives Editor's Pick In Two Categories by Worship Leader Magazine
Posted on November 3, 2016
PraiseCharts is honored to be selected as Editor’s Pick for the annual Worship Leader Magazine Best of the Best Issue. This year, we receive mention in two categories: Digital Worship Resources: Chords/Charts/Songs Category and Digital Worship Resources: Tracks/Loops/Patches Category. Thanks to our friends at Worship Leader Magazine for this recognition and to all of you for making PraiseCharts a part of your ministry each week. See the full list of all 'Best of' selections in a Premier Resource Guide which will be included in the November/December issue of Worship Leader Magazine.
Worship Coaching with Rick Muchow
Featuring Rick Muchow Posted on August 9, 2016
Free Coaching is offered through practical Ask Rick Worship articles, Daily Facebook and Twitter posts, and our monthly newsletter. Additional coaching is now available through the Coaching Subscription. The Coaching Subscription offers services designed to enhance your personal ministry and/or ministry team. I believe that Leading Worship is first a calling and then a skill to be developed. I am excited for the opportunity to share my 30 years of Worship Leading experience with you and your ministry ... more
PraiseCharts In Print - Through Hal Leonard and Pine Lake
Posted on July 4, 2016
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The PraiseCharts series features six compatible books that can be used alone or in any combination. The arrangements are designed to aid the flow of live congregational worship, and the level is suitable for amateurs and pros alike. Section numbers and lyrics cues are included in each book so your musicians can play together easily. Use the audio tracks in lieu of a live band, or to enhance the sound of your band for rehearsal and performance ... more
Summer 2016 Song Request Survey
Posted on June 30, 2016
We are constantly adding new songs to our catalog, and most of our arranging priorities are driven by customer download activity. We keep track of the latest songs that top artists are releasing, but there are always ones that fall through the cracks. That's where we need your help! To start off, enter any songs that come to mind into our Song Request User Forum. On a regular basis, we collect those songs into a Song Request Survey, just like you see below ... more
Facing a Task Unfinished NEW Worship Album from Keith & Kristyn Getty
Posted on June 17, 2016
Facing A Task Unfinished (Keith & Kristyn Getty)
The Worship Initiative Debut on PraiseCharts
Posted on May 11, 2016
We are so excited about our new partnership with The Worship Initiative! Find charts for each of songs from the Worship Initiative collections right here on PraiseCharts
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Spring 2016 Song Request Survey
Posted on March 28, 2016
We are constantly adding new songs to our catalog, and most of our arranging priorities are driven by customer download activity. We keep track of the latest songs that top artists are releasing, but there are always ones that fall through the cracks. That's where we need your help! To start off, enter any songs that come to mind into our Song Request User Forum. On a regular basis, we collect those songs into a Song Request Survey, just like you see below ... more
Celebrating 15 Years of Getty Hymns
Featuring Posted on March 5, 2016
Easter is one of the most important times of the Church year. While every worship service we plan should be shaped by the Easter message, this is the time of year when everything in church life and in some sense the larger context of culture is oriented towards the triumph of Jesus over the grave. It is vital that we sing about the death and resurrection because in many ways that’s all we have (1 Corinthians 15:14). Yet for many people Easter will be their only connection with the Gospel. Easter is one of the best platforms to really encourage our congregation to sing well ... more
The Promised Hope Webinar with Meredith Andrews
Featuring Meredith Andrews Posted on February 9, 2016
Music Duo Keith And Kristyn Getty Wrap 2015 With Many Firsts
Featuring Posted on January 25, 2016
NASHVILLE, TN (January 13, 2016) – Major network media coverage, multiple tours across the U.S., a Public Television special, new attendance records & new venues, continued sell-outs at prestigious concert halls, and most important, the arrival of their third child, are just some of the highlights of an incredible 2015 for celebrated musicians Keith and Kristyn Getty ... more
January 2016 Song Request Survey
Posted on January 19, 2016
We are constantly adding new songs to our catalog, and most of our arranging priorities are driven by customer download activity. We keep track of the latest songs that top artists are releasing, but there are always ones that fall through the cracks. That's where we need your help! To start off, enter any songs that come to mind into our Song Request User Forum. On a regular basis, we collect those songs into a Song Request Survey, just like you see below ... more
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