Worldwide Revival Pt.1
| Worldwide Revival, Part 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 19 July 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2024 | |||
| Length | 31:00 (original) 47:00 (deluxe) | |||
| Label | Capitol CMG | |||
| Newsboys chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 Deluxe Edition cover removing Michael Tait | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media |   [1] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |  [2] |
| Today's Christian Entertainment | [3] |
Worldwide Revival, Part 1 is the 21st studio album by the Australian-American Christian rock band Newsboys.
The album was released 19 July 2024 through Capitol CMG. It marks Adam Agee's first album with the band since joining in 2023, Michael Tait's final album with the band before his exit in January 2025 and the band's final release under Capitol Christian Music Group, due to the band being dropped by the label in 2025 following sexual misconduct allegations against Tait.[4][5]
Singles and promotion
- The lead single from the album, "Heaven on Earth" was released on 15 March 2024 as the lead single from the album alongside a lyric video for the song.[6] An accompanying music video was released on 5 April 2024.[7]
- The title track, "Worldwide Revival" was released on 7 June 2024 as the second single with an accompanying lyric video.[8]
- A music video for "How Many Times" was released on 19 July 2024 at the same time as the album.[9] On 14 March 2025, a new version of the song with Adam Agee was released as a single under the title "How Many Times (oh how You love me)". An accompanying lyric video was released on 16 May 2025.[10]
- A new version of "Christ and Christ Crucified" with Adam Agee was released as a single on 28 March 2025 with bilingual versions of the song in Portuguese and Spanish.[11]
Other songs
Other releases
The album was reissued in 2025 as Worldwide Revival (Deluxe) adding four new songs sung by Agee as well as replacing Tait's vocals on the songs "How Many Times" and "Christ and Christ Crucified".[14]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heaven On Earth" | Michael Tait, Seth Mosley, Adam Agee, Daniel Bashta, Tracey Campbell, Wes Campbell | Keith Everett Smith | 3:19 |
| 2. | "Worldwide Revival" | Paul Duncan, Dave Lubben, Tait, Agee | Micah Kuiper, Dave Lubben | 3:30 |
| 3. | "In God We Trust" | Agee, Colby Wedgeworth, Tait, Duncan, Wes Campbell, Tracey Campbell | Colby Wedgeworth, Luke Johns | 3:39 |
| 4. | "How Many Times" | Agee, Jordan Sapp, Wes Campbell, Jonathon Gamble | Jordan Sapp | 3:13 |
| 5. | "Color" | Tait, Agee, Michael Farren, Tony Wood | Seth Mosley | 3:54 |
| 6. | "Eyes On Heaven" | Agee, Wedgeworth | Jeff Sojka, Wedgeworth | 3:30 |
| 7. | "Christ And Christ Crucified" (feat. Lindy Cofer) | Lindy Cofer, Mitch Wong, Dustin Smith | Smith | 4:54 |
| 8. | "He Lives" | Chris McClarney, Anthony Skinner, Jonathan Smith | Mosley | 4:45 |
| Total length: | 31:00 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "How Many Times (Oh How You Love Me)" (Re-recorded version of "How Many Times" removing Michael Tait's vocals) | Adam Agee, Jordan Sapp, Wes Campbell, Jonathon Gamble | Jordan Sapp | 3:11 |
| 2. | "Fortress" | Sapp, Agee, Gamble | Sapp | 3:43 |
| 3. | "New Name" | Agee, Colby Wedgeworth | Nick Rad, Ian Eskelin | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Death Was Arrested" | Brandon Coker, Adam Kersh, Paul Taylor Smith, Heath Balltzglier | Seth Mosley | 4:50 |
| 5. | "God Of Promises" | Joseph Schlueter | Sapp | 4:16 |
| 6. | "Heaven on Earth" | Michael Tait, Seth Mosley, Agee, Daniel Bashta, Tracey Campbell, Wes Campbell | Keith Everett Smith | 3:19 |
| 7. | "Worldwide Revival" | Paul Duncan, Dave Lubben, Tait, Agee | Micah Kuiper, Dave Lubben | 3:30 |
| 8. | "In God We Trust" | Agee, Wedgeworth, Tait, Duncan, Wes Campbell, Tracey Campbell | Colby Wedgeworth, Luke Johns | 3:39 |
| 9. | "Color" | Tait, Agee, Michael Farren, Tony Wood | Mosley | 3:54 |
| 10. | "Eyes on Heaven" | Agee, Wedgeworth | Jeff Sojka, Wedgeworth | 3:30 |
| 11. | "Christ And Christ Crucified" (feat. Lindy Cofer/Re-recorded version removing Michael Tait's vocals) | Lindy Cofer, Mitch Wong, Dustin Smith | Smith | 4:54 |
| 12. | "He Lives" | Chris McClarney, Anthony Skinner, Jonathan Smith | Mosley | 4:45 |
| Total length: | 47:00 | |||
Personnel
Newsboys
- Adam Agee - bass, guitars, vocals
- Jody Davis - lead guitar, vocals
- Jeff Frankenstein - keyboards, vocals
- Duncan Phillips - drums, percussions
- Michael Tait - lead vocals
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Christian Albums (Billboard)[15] | 41 |
Release history
| Region | Version | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Original | 19 July 2024 | Capitol CMG | [16] | |
| Deluxe | 30 May 2025 | [17] |
References
- ↑ "Newsboys - Worldwide Revival Part 1". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Newsboys, "Worldwide Revival, Part One" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ Meade, Kelly (18 July 2024). "Newsboys 'Worldwide Revival - Part 1'". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ Morris, Jessica (24 June 2025). "Breaking: Newsboys Dropped From Label Amid Michael Tait Scandal and Industry Backlash". The Roys Report. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ Newsboys (16 January 2025). "Newsboys Facebook page". Facebook.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Newsboys - Heaven on Earth (Official Lyric Video)". YouTube. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Newsboys - Heaven on Earth (Official Performance Video)". YouTube. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Newsboys - Worldwide Revival (Official Lyric Video)". YouTube. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Newsboys - How Many Times (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Newsboys - How Many Times (oh how You love me) (Official Lyric Video)". YouTube. 16 May 2025. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ "Christ And Christ Crucified (Worldwide Edition) - Single - Album by Newsboys". Apple Music. 28 March 2025. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Newsboys - He Lives (Lyric Video) ft. Adam Agee". YouTube. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ↑ "Newsboys - In God We Trust (Official Video from God's Not Dead: In God We Trust)". YouTube. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ↑ "Newsboys Release 'Worldwide Revival (Deluxe)' Album". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ "Newsboys Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Worldwide Revival (Pt. 1) - Album by Newsboys". Apple Music. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Worldwide Revival (Deluxe) - Album by Newsboys". Apple Music. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
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