Every Man

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"Every Man" is a song by contemporary Christian and Christian rock band Casting Crowns from their 2007 album The Altar and the Door.^[2][3] It was released on April 13, 2008, as the second single of the album. The song peaked at No. 2 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. It lasted 22 weeks on the overall chart.^[4] The song is played in a C major key, and 144 beats per minute.^[5]

"Every Man"
Single by Casting Crowns
from the album The Altar and the Door
Released	April 13, 2008
Genre	Christian rock, CCM
Length	4:47
Label	Beach Street
Songwriter(s)	Mark Hall, Bernie Herms, Nichole Nordeman[1]
Producer(s)	Mark A. Miller
Casting Crowns singles chronology
"East to West" (2007) "Every Man" (2008) "Slow Fade" (2007)

Background

"Every Man" was released on April 13, 2008, as the second single from their third studio album The Altar and the Door.^[6] "Every Man" was also featured by the compilation WOW Hits 2009.^[7] The song is about showing that Jesus is everywhere and always wanting to help you.

Reception

Jared Johnson of Allmusic noted it had a "mature rock theme" and "showcased more grunge guitar than could be heard on all of Lifesong".^[8]

Track listing

CD release^[9]

1. "Every Man (Demo) (Performance Track)" – 4:46
2. "Every Man (With Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46
3. "Every Man (High Without Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46
4. "Every Man (Medium Without Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46
5. "Every Man (Low Without Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2007) Peak position US Christian AC (Billboard)[10] 3 US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[11] 2 US Christian Songs (Billboard)[12] 2 US Christian AC Indicator (Billboard)[13] 2 US Christian Soft AC (Billboard)[14] 1

Year-end charts Chart (2008) Rank US Christian Songs (Billboard)[15] 17

References

1. "PraiseCharts | "Every Man" Sheet Music (Casting Crowns)". PraiseCharts. PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
2. "The Altar and the Door by Casting Crowns on Apple Music". Apple Music (iTunes). U.S. Apple Inc. 28 August 2007. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
3. "The Altar and the Door by Casting Crowns on Spotify". Spotify. 2007. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
4. "Christian Songs July 19, 2008". Billboard. July 19, 2008. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
5. "Key & BPM for Every Man by Casting Crowns". TuneBat. August 28, 2007. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
6. "Every Man - Casting Crowns". Amazon. August 28, 2007. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
7. "WOW Hits 2009 on Spotify". Spotify. October 7, 2008. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
8. Johnson, Jared. "The Altar and the Door - Casting Crowns". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
9. "Every Man [Performance Tracks]". Amazon. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
10. "Casting Crowns - Christian AC History". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
11. "Casting Crowns Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
12. "Casting Crowns Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
13. "Christian AC Indicator". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
14. "Christian Soft AC". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
15. "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End 2008 - Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2018.