Vertical Worship, previously known as Vertical Church Band, is a

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band from Chicago, Illinois as part of the Harvest Bible Chapel. They are signed to

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and have released seven albums through Essential Records: ''Live Worship from Vertical Church'' in 2012, ''Rock Won't Move'' in 2013, '' Church Songs'' on January 16, 2015, ''Frontiers'' on July 29, 2016, the self-titled album, ''Vertical Worship'', in 2017, ''Bright Faith Bold Future'' on April 6, 2018, and ''Grace Is On Our Side'' on March 13, 2020.

Background

The music collective is from Chicago, Illinois, where they form Harvest Bible Chapel, and they started making music in 2012. They have since released multiple worship records. The band released ''Live Worship from Vertical Church'' on July 31, 2012 on Essential Records and it peaked on ''

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chart at No. 10 and No. 9 on the Heetseekers Albums chart. ''Vertical EP'' was released on May 7, 2013. It was followed by ''The Rock Won't Move'' on October 29, 2013 and charted at No. 58 on the ''Billboard'' 200, No. 2 on the Christian Albums chart. ''White EP'' was released on November 4, 2014. Their third album, '' Church Songs'', was released on January 20, 2015 and peaked at No. 31 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and topped the Christian Albums chart and was followed by the "Church Songs Tour & Workshop" national tour concluding in June, 2015.

Members

Current *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 *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) *Kyle Fredricks – worship leader and acoustic guitar, 2012–2017 *

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– 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 *

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– worship leader *Tara Cruz - worship leader, 2012-2021 *Kyle Rahtjen - keyboards, bass guitar, 2012-2019

Discography

EPs

*''Vertical EP'' (May 7, 2013, Essential Worship) *''White EP'' (November 4, 2014, Essential Worship) *''Planetarium EP'' (August 31, 2018, Essential Worship) *''Yes I Will - EP'' (March 29, 2019, Essential Worship)

Albums

Singles

Awards

GMA Dove Awards

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References

External links

* {{Authority control Essential Records (Christian) artists Performers of contemporary worship music Musical groups from Chicago 2012 establishments in Illinois Musical groups established in 2012