Vertical Worship
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Vertical Worship, previously known as Vertical Church Band, is a contemporary Christian and worship band from Rolling Meadows, Illinois, as part of the Harvest Bible Chapel. They are signed to Provident Label Group and have released eight albums through Essential Records: Live Worship from Vertical Church in 2012; Rock Won't Move in 2013; Church Songs on January 16, 2015;[2] Frontiers on July 29, 2016; the self-titled album, Vertical Worship, in 2017; Bright Faith Bold Future on April 6, 2018; Grace Is On Our Side on March 13, 2020; and Build an Altar on September 6, 2024.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Rolling Meadows, Illinois |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Essential |
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| Website | www |
Background
The music collective, from Rolling Meadows, Illinois, form Harvest Bible Chapel and started making music in 2012.[3] They have since released multiple worship records.
The band released Live Worship from Vertical Church on July 31, 2012 on Essential Records[4] and it peaked on Billboard's Christian Albums chart at No. 10 and No. 9 on the Heetseekers Albums chart.[5] Vertical EP was released on May 7, 2013.[6] It was followed by The Rock Won't Move on October 29, 2013[4] and charted at No. 58 on the Billboard 200, No. 2 on the Christian Albums chart.[5] White EP was released on November 4, 2014.[7] Their third album, Church Songs, was released on January 20, 2015[4] and peaked at No. 31 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Christian Albums chart[5] and was followed by the "Church Songs Tour & Workshop" national tour concluding in June, 2015.[8]
Members
Summarize
Perspective
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Current[9]
- Jake France – worship leader and electric guitar, 2016-current
- Judd Harris – worship leader and acoustic guitar, 2018-current
- Robert Titean – electric guitar, 2014-current
- James Herlo – bass guitar, 2014-current
- Zac Moore – drums, 2018-current
- Tim Dalrymple - worship leader and electric guitar, 2021-current
- Vanessa Dalrymple - worship leader and acoustic guitar, 2021-current
Former[10][better source needed]
- Lauren Smith – worship leader and acoustic guitar, 2016-2022
- Kyle Smith – worship leader, electric guitar, keys, and musical director, 2016-2022
- Andi Rozier – worship leader and acoustic guitar, 2012-2021. (now at New Life Church)[11]
- Kyle Fredricks – worship leader and acoustic guitar, 2012–2017
- Meredith Andrews – worship leader, 2012–2017
- Jon Guerra – worship leader and acoustic guitar, 2012-2020
- Jacob Sooter – worship leader, acoustic guitar, keys, and musical director, 2012–2017
- Seth McConkey – worship leader
- Lindsay McCaul – worship leader
- Heather Headley – worship leader
- Tara Cruz - worship leader, 2012-2021
- Kyle Rahtjen - keyboards, bass guitar, 2012-2019[12]
Discography
EPs
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions[5][13] | |||
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| US [14] |
US Christ [15] |
US Heat [16] |
CAN [17] | ||
| Live Worship from Vertical Church[18][19] |
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— | 10 | 9 | — |
| The Rock Won't Move[20][21][22][23][24] |
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58 | 2 | — | — |
| Church Songs[25][26][27] |
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31 | 1 | — | — |
| Frontiers |
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46 | 2 | — | 85 |
| Vertical Worship |
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— | —[A] | — | — |
| Bright Faith Bold Future |
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— | 25 | — | — |
| Yes I Will: Songs from Vertical Worship |
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— | — | — | — |
| Grace Is On Our Side |
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— | — | — | — |
Singles
Awards
GMA Dove Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2019 | "Yes I Will" | Worship Song of the Year | Nominated |
Notes
- Vertical Worship did not enter the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, but peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Christian Album Sales chart.[28]
References
External links
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