NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Delivering a compelling new pop anthem just in time for summer, singer/songwriter and worship leader Michael Sarver takes fans by surprise with today’s “Count It All Joy.” Now available on streaming platforms from S&G Music Enterprises (distributed by WieRise Music), the unexpected track offers a timely message of perseverance for anyone struggling.

Penned by Sarver, Dan Macal and Chris Molitor, “Count It All Joy” was inspired by James 1:2-3: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.”

Balancing the pain, suffering and hardships of life alongside the unwavering truth of God’s faithfulness, the song parallels Sarver’s own journey. His rapid rise to fame as a Top 10 finalist on American Idol and subsequent stint in country music also held seasons of uncertainty and disappointment, but making the decision to choose joy and trust God in the valleys is a testimony Sarver is eager to share today.

“The heart behind ‘Count It All Joy’ is to uplift and encourage,” he explains. “This song carries such an important message—joy isn’t circumstantial, it’s a choice and a decision to walk in joy through everything. It’s not pretending everything is okay, it’s choosing to trust God's character while you're still waiting to understand His plan.”

ABOUT MICHAEL SARVER
A lauded singer/songwriter and worship leader whose story is rooted in faith, resilience, and real-life grit, Michael Sarver was catapulted from the oil fields of rural Texas into the national eye as a Top 10 finalist on Season 8 of American Idol. Turning heads with his powerhouse voice and commanding stage presence, Sarver released multiple country singles and performed across the nation in the years following his Idol appearance. Unable to shake an innate beckoning to write and record music with a greater purpose, he left the country spotlight to serve as a church worship leader in Texas. Fully embracing the call to Christian music last year, Sarver’s growing repertoire includes the 2026 singles “More Like You” and “Limitless,” as well as 2025’s “Warrior,” “Victory Song,” and “All I Need.”

ABOUT WIERISE MUSIC
WieRise Music is a division of WieRok Entertainment Group, a multi-faceted label and creative services hub based in Franklin, Tennessee, dedicated to empowering faith-based artists, songwriters, and producers. Home to WieRok Records, Amplo Records, Wie3 Records, and the distribution channel WieRise Music, WieRok Entertainment Group continues to expand its impact across the Christian music ecosystem—helping artists and songwriters create meaningful, high-quality work that inspires audiences worldwide.

For further information, visit michaelsarvermusic.com, wierokentertainmentgroup.com or
turningpointpr.com. Follow Sarver on Instagram and Facebook.

 

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