MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING HILLSONG WORSHIP WINS FIRST-EVER GRAMMY® AWARD
Jan 31, 2018 Artist Updates
MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING HILLSONG WORSHIP WINS FIRST-EVER GRAMMY® AWARD FOR POWERHOUSE SONG
“WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME”
Billboard’s Top Christian Artist of 2017 Holds Strong at No. 1 on the Hot Christian Songs Chart for 34 Weeks with their Record-Breaking Track
LOS ANGELES (Jan. 30, 2018) — Hillsong Worship won its first GRAMMY® Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for their genre-smashing single, “What A Beautiful Name” that continues to be the fastest growing song in modern church history (112 million views on YouTube). The category, created in 2015, recognizes both songwriters and performers. “What A Beautiful Name,” recorded in 2016, was written by the worship collective‘s Brooke Ligertwood (formerly Brooke Fraser) and Ben Fielding who represented the group in accepting the award, which was among those handed out on-stage during the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. The song won out over competing selections from Casting Crowns, Natalie Grant, and MercyMe.
“We are so thrilled that a song about the Name who is most dear to us was honored with a GRAMMY award this year!,” Ligertwood, who accepted the award with Fielding on stage inside Madison Square Garden, New York, ahead of the main ceremony, said.
“We feel humbled by the opportunity to represent our wider team and church at such a prestigious occasion that rightly celebrates all music. The reach and impact of ‘What a Beautiful Name‘ has been encouraging and truly and honor. We seek to write songs that can genuinely connect the hearts of people with the heart of God through worship, and the connection this song seems to have made can only be by the grace of God.”
“No matter how far or close you feel to God or no matter how great the distance His love is greater, His name is more powerful, more wonderful, more beautiful than any other,” Fielding said.
“With a 25+ year legacy of writing and recording songs for believers everywhere, we recognize that we are walking on a path foraged by the dedicated and devoted songwriters and worship leaders building our team, church and this legacy before us, which began with our pastors Brian and Bobbie Houston, and their fearless commitment to the new song and the next generation,” Ligertwood added.
With more than 20 million career album sales and over 1.5 billion career streams, Australia-based Hillsong Worship has helped shape praise & worship over the last two decades through its catalog of songs that continue to be sung by an estimated 50 million churchgoers worldwide each week. Their award-winning single “What A Beautiful Name” spent nine consecutive weeks at #1 atop the National Christian Audience radio chart and remains the #1 most consumed track in Christian music. Concurrently, the single was named Billboard’s No. 1 Hot Christian Song of the Year topping its Hot Christian Songs chart (which blends airplay, streaming and sales data) on Feb. 25, holding strong in the No. 1 position for 34 weeks (through the chart dated Feb. 3, 2018).
“From the early days of Hillsong Church, having an environment that encourages the new song has been part of our DNA,” adds Brian Houston, global senior pastor of Hillsong Church. “It is humbling that these songs frequently resonate across the globe and I don’t think it’s a coincidence that a song that is all about the name which is above every other name, the name of Jesus, is the song that has been honored this year with a GRAMMY Award win. Congratulations to Brooke and Ben for writing such a beautiful and heartfelt song.”
With unprecedented record sales and numerous award accolades, Hillsong Worship continues to impact millions worldwide with its chart-topping catalog of songs.
Their recent GRAMMY Award win accompanies a host of other honors bestowed this past year including being named Billboard’s Top Christian Artist of 2017 as well as its Top Christian Duo/Group.
About Hillsong Worship:
With a catalog sung by an estimated 50 million people worldwide each week, Hillsong Worship is passionate about equipping and mobilizing believers everywhere with Christ-centered songs of God-glorifying worship for the building of the Church. For almost three decades, Hillsong Worship has served people across nations and generations, travelling the world leading diverse expressions of the Church in the worship of Jesus. By God’s grace its “local church” worship songs such as “Shout To The Lord,” “Mighty To Save,” “Hosanna,” “Cornerstone,” “Forever Reign,” “Broken Vessels” and “This I Believe (The Creed)” have become the songs of churches all over the globe, in addition to finding a place in the personal devotion of individual believers everywhere. Their latest projects, “Let There Be Light,” “What A Beautiful Name EP,” and “Christmas: The Peace Project” are available now.
For more information, please visit:
Website: hillsong.com/worship
Facebook: facebook.com/hillsongworship
Twitter: twitter.com/hillsongworship
Instagram: instagram.com/hillsongworship
There Is More Tour Features Hillsong Worship & Pastor Brian Houston!
Jan 31, 2018 Artist Updates
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Todd Agnew Wraps Stint as Praise.com Artist Blogger of the Month
Jan 31, 2018 Artist Updates
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TODD AGNEW WRAPS STINT AS PRAISE.COM ARTIST BLOGGER OF THE MONTH
Seven-time Dove Award-Nominated Singer/Songwriter and Worship Leader Welcomed Opportunity to Share His Heart with Fans on the Newly Relaunched Faith-Based Lifestyle Website
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (January 31, 2018) – Chart-topping, seven-time
Dove Award-nominated singer, songwriter and worship leader Todd Agnew will wrap up a series of weekly ruminations today, Wednesday, January 31, 2018, as Praise.com’s guest artist blogger for the month of January. Designed to give Christian artists a chance to come together in one place to speak directly to fans and believers about faith, music, and living for God in our everyday lives, the Praise.com Artist Blog posts each Wednesday. Fans will be able to check out Agnew’s final blog post today, as well as his previous blog posts from January 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2018.
“It was a joy to have Todd Agnew take over the Praise.com Artist Blog for the month of January,” says Praise.com Managing Editor, Hannah Goodwyn. “He’s was our fourth guest blogger, following Planetshakers, Tauren Wells, and Paul Baloche. We were thrilled to have Todd as part of the team!”
Launched in 2012 to offer Christian music fans access to the best in praise and worship music, Praise.com has been relaunched to move beyond the music to speak to every aspect of life and how faith in Jesus Christ transforms lives, through its all-new, free Christian radio station, daily devotions, Christian blogs, and Bible-based life advice.
“It was an honor to serve as Praise.com’s Artist Blogger for the month of January,” says Agnew. “Having this fresh new avenue to connect with and share my heart with fellow believers is an awesome blessing and a weighty responsibility, one I don’t take lightly. I hope my thoughts on stress and the spiritual disciplines was an encouragement to those who read them.”
To read Todd Agnew’s posts on Praise.com’s Artist Blog, visit Praise.com.
For more information about Agnew, visit toddagnew.com.
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About Todd Agnew’s Latest Single, “Glory to Our Great Redeemer”:
A steady buzz has been surrounding Agnew’s new project, From Grace to Glory: The Music of Todd Agnew, since the release of the first single, “Glory to Our Great Redeemer.” Called a “spine tingling new hymn” by UK publication CrossRhythms, the single has gained traction at Christian Soft A/C and INSP radio formats, showing up as one of the Most Added songs on Billboard’s Christian Soft A/C chart, and landing in the Top Ten on both the Christian Music Weekly’s (CMW) Worship and INSP charts. Another song from the new project, “When Love Comes to Town” (Agnew’s U2 cover from the benefit album, In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa) landed in the Top Five on the CMW Christian Country Chart.
Agnew’s studies at Dallas Theological Seminary (where he is nearing completion of his Masters degree) led him to pen “Glory to Our Great Redeemer.” The song reflects Agnew’s deepening spiritual, theological, and musical maturity through the process of getting married, embracing fatherhood, moving to Texas and delving deeper into the formal study of God’s Word at seminary.
“The song talks about ransom, redemption, adoption and more,” Agnew explains. “Our worship grows deeper as we understand more fully all God has done on our behalf.”
“There are certain artists whose voice seems to cut through the clutter of our lives and stop us in our tracks,” says James Riley, VP of Promotions, Shamrock Media Group. “Todd Agnew is one of those artists for me and I’m honored to help bring this new single, “Glory to Our Great Redeemer,” to radio. From the opening moments of the song, you’re engaged. I couldn’t even respond to the email asking if I’d be interested in working it to radio for a while, as I was too busy hitting ‘repeat.’ It’s so great to have Todd back in front of radio!”
For more information about Agnew, “Glory to Our Great Redeemer” and From Grace to Glory: The Music of Todd Agnew, visit toddagnew.com.
For all radio inquiries, contact James Riley at Shamrock Media Group at james@rocktheshamrock.com or 615-945-5604.
About From Grace to Glory: The Music of Todd Agnew:
From Grace to Glory is a musical chronicle of singer/songwriter and worship leader Todd Agnew’s journey of faith and ministry. It is a time capsule of moments, both profoundly intimate and exuberantly bold, that captures the essence of walking out the gospel hand-in-hand with friends and family, through good times and hard times. It is the journal of one man’s transformation from a young singer/songwriter to troubadour theologian.
Along the way, Agnew has emerged as a seasoned scholar and mentor in the fields of worship theology and worship leadership. Adding “college professor” to his list of titles, Agnew joined the faculty of Visible Music College’s Dallas campus in 2015 and was recently tapped by Dallas Theological Seminary as a guest lecturer for its 2017 Shaped by the Future conference. He is increasingly sought after as a guest speaker at churches and conferences across the country.
Family and friendship have always played a huge role in Todd Agnew’s life, music and ministry, and those relationships run like a thread throughout From Grace to Glory. In addition to “Glory to Our Great Redeemer,” Agnew collaborated with his long-time friend Chris Collins (Agnew’s co-writer on “Grace Like Rain”) on the other new song on this project, “Nearer Home.”
Along with the new material, the prolific singer/songwriter layers into From Grace to Glory a collection of some of his most cherished songs which are not part of his Ardent Records discography, most of which have not been previously released. He includes “Beautiful,” the original version of a song written by Mercy Me’s Nathan Cochran, which Agnew rewrote and originally recorded in 2005 as “Unchanging One” during the Reflection of Something sessions. He pulled another unreleased track from the vault, and invited talented Visible Music College student Trulah Maloy to join him for a duet, making “His Eye Is On the Sparrow” a truly special addition to an already exceptional project.
Additional unreleased or alternate tracks include:
* “On A Corner in Memphis” (original demo from the Better Questions sessions)
* “Martyr’s Song” (original Matt Bronleewe production of a song Agnew wrote as an accompanying piece for best-selling author Ted Dekker’s novella, The Martyr’s Song)
* “This Is All I Have to Give” (alternate version from the Do You See What I See? Christmas record with Agnew on lead vocal)
* “When Love Comes to Town” (U2 Cover from the benefit album, In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa).
Finally, the cornerstones of From Grace to Glory are four immensely popular songs from Agnew’s first two records. “Grace Like Rain” and “This Fragile Breath (The Thunder Song)” from his debut project, Grace Like Rain, both hit Number 1 at Christian radio. Agnew was honored with Dove Award nominations for New Artist of the Year, Best Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year and Best Rock Contemporary Song for “This Fragile Breath (The Thunder Song).” “In The Middle of Me” and “My Jesus,” both from Agnew’s sophomore project, Reflection of Something, also garnered significant radio airplay.
Agnew builds on that foundation with four more fan favorites:
* “Isaiah 6” (a breathtaking worship song inspired by Isaiah’s vision of the Lord)
* “Did You Mean Me?” (a confessional ballad about what it means to be chosen, called, and loved)
* “The One That You Want” (co-written by Agnew and multi-Dove Award winner Jason Ingram)
* “Our Great God” (written by Fernando Ortega and Mac Powell, featuring a duet with Grammy winner Rebecca St. James).
From Grace to Glory: The Music of Todd Agnew is the story of God loving and leading one man to accept the grace given him and teaching him to extend that grace to others. “From Grace to Glory is the gospel,” Agnew declares. “We come to faith by grace. We live our lives by grace. We enter eternity by grace. And–from first to last–it’s all for God’s glory…that His character and mercy might be revealed and worshiped, both now and evermore.”
For more information about Agnew and From Grace to Glory: The Music of Todd Agnew, visit toddagnew.com.
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About Todd Agnew:
Todd Agnew exploded onto the contemporary Christian music scene in 2003 with a pair of Number 1 radio hits, “This Fragile Breath (The Thunder Song)” and “Grace Like Rain,” the title track of his debut Ardent Records album. Ironically, Agnew never set out to be a national recording artist. He just wanted to record a custom project for the camps and conferences where he was a frequent minister.
More than a dozen years and seven albums later, Agnew is still focused on ministry, using his music to proclaim the gospel. In addition to being a chart-topping singer/songwriter, worship leader and minister, Agnew has recently added “college professor” to his list of titles. Since 2015, he has
been a faculty member of Visible Music College’s Dallas campus, teaching worship theology and worship leadership. He was recently tapped by Dallas Theological Seminary as a guest lecturer for its 2017 Shaped by the Future conference.
Agnew’s newest CD, From Grace to Glory: The Music of Todd Agnew, released May 26, 2017 from Ardent Records and Provident/Sony Music Distribution. For more information about Agnew and From Grace to Glory: The Music of Todd Agnew, visit toddagnew.com.
About Ardent Records:
Ardent Records is a Memphis, Tennessee-based record label founded by legendary music industry visionary John Fry in 1959. In the 1960s and 1970s, Ardent artists helped define the style known as power pop. In the 1990s. the label moved into the nascent Contemporary Christian market, fostering such artists as Skillet, Smalltown Poets, Todd Agnew, Big Tent Revival and Jonah33.
Today, Ardent Records continues to develop new artists across all genres with the spirit, integrity, and originality that has long been its hallmark. Chairman Pat Scholes and GM Ryan Wiley carry on the storied tradition of the late John Fry as they partner with Visible Music College to train and launch the careers of artists in the modern Christian music arena. For more information, visit
About Praise.com: Praise.com is a faith-based lifestyle website dedicated to inspiring a community of believers to pursue and reflect God in everyday life. Since 2012, it’s been offering Christian music fans access to the best in contemporary praise and worship via its online radio station, in-depth interviews, and uplifting music videos. Now, Praise.com is going beyond the music (with its recently redesigned website and dynamic new app). Speaking to every aspect of life and how faith in Jesus Christ transforms, Praise.com encourages followers to live a life of praise through its all-new, free Christian radio station, daily devotions, Bible-based blogs and life advice. Praise.com has an active community on social media that’s nearly 500,000 strong and growing. For more info, visit Praise.com.
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Rend Collective’s Latest Brings Good News To Multiple Billboard Charts
Jan 31, 2018 Artist Updates
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Full Circle Music Show Hits 100th Podcast Episode
Jan 31, 2018 Artist Updates
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LOVECOLLIDE SINGLE “I DON’T WANT IT” HITS RADIO TODAY
Jan 28, 2018 Artist Updates, New Release
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Declarative Lead Track From Tired Of Basic Album Releasing April 13 Already Receiving National Airplay, Adds On Multiple Spotify Playlists
NewReleaseToday.com Premieres “I Don’t Want It” Music Video
Lauren Budnick and Brooke DeLeary of the faith-forward pop duo LOVECOLLIDE declare “I Don’t Want It” with the lead single from their third full-length album, Tired Of Basic, which independently releases April 13 on ABS Entertainment, LLC with global distribution for the first time through The Fuel Music. Available now as a digital single at iTunes / Apple Music, Amazon.com, Spotify Google Play and more retail and streaming outlets internationally, “I Don’t Want It” also goes for radio ads beginning today.
“The song is about holding our dreams up to God,” shares Brooke. “We are calling out to God, saying, ‘I don’t want this if it’s without you.’” (See Brooke and Lauren share more about the new single on LOVECOLLIDE’s Facebook page.)
Already in rotation at radio outlets like NGEN (Houston, TX), The Z (Spartanburg, SC) and KMOQ (Joplin, MO), “I Don’t Want It” is also featured on multiple Spotify playlists with hundreds-of-thousands of collective followers, including Pop For Life, Party Anthem 2018, American Top 40 Charts, Reputation – Taylor Swift, Girl Power Run and many others.
“I Don’t Want It” is receiving additional plays as the song becomes the first music video from Tired Of Basic. The video premiered at NewReleaseToday.com yesterday and can be seen now at https://youtu.be/rVEBA0PK2eg.
“What we wanted to show in the video was that we all have very basic outer shells; we are all alike,” says Brooke. “But on the inside the Holy Spirit lives, making us explode with unique weirdness and color that is undefinable and differs from human to human. The paint and glitter in the video is the outward representation of that explosion.”
With the new single, video and album emerging after a season filled with doubt, loss, depression and uncertainty, LOVECOLLIDE’s Tired Of Basic, produced by Riley Friesen (Family Force 5, Group 1 Crew) and Matt Dally (Superchick, Jamie Grace), is meant to be a revolution against boredom, mediocrity and status quo living.
“That’s the theme, that’s the mission–an extraordinary life,” states Brooke. “Living in a way where you can never be labeled, like Jesus. Starting revival by being the light, being different, showing who Jesus is through us.”
“We want our music to be an experience, not just something to listen to,” adds Lauren. “We want the vibe, the style we give people and the love they receive to be something they remember, something that changes them.”
For all the latest LOVECOLLIDE news, tour dates, pictures from Lauren and Adam Budnick’s wedding this month, and more, go to: www.lovecollide.com, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and YouTube.
About LOVECOLLIDE: Having started a band together when they were just tweens, Nashville-based LOVECOLLIDE siblings Brooke and Lauren share a passion for revival and extraordinary, bold living for Jesus. The duo first hit the Billboard charts in 2016 with the song “Mother of the Son of God” and have garnered two top-20 album nods (2014, 2016) from NewReleaseToday.com. The girls were featured in the hit movie God’s Not Dead 2 leading the song “How Great Thou Art” and in Hayley Orrantia’s music video “Strong, Sweet and Southern” while Lauren was in a Nashville TV series film trailer. Together they have also shared stages with Natalie Grant, Sidewalk Prophets, Unspoken and others.
Touring nationally with Lauren and Brooke co-leading vocals, guitar and bass and with Adam on drums, LOVECOLLIDE has brought their vertical driven concerts to such diverse venues as college campuses, churches, schools, retreats, conferences, camps and major Christian festivals. They have also toured throughout Canada, something that’s particularly meaningful for the girls as tribal members of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation in Muncey, Ontario.
About The Fuel Music: Established in 2008, The Fuel Music & Management, LLC, is a leading artist management and artist solutions company that independently distributes music internationally. Based in Nashville, TN, the Fuel team brings nearly 70 years of combined music industry experience in record label operations, major label distribution and marketing, and artist management for artists ranging from upstart bands to GRAMMY Award nominated, multi-platinum artists. More information on the company can be found at www.thefuelmusic.com. |
FLAME TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
Jan 28, 2018 New Release
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Multi-award nominated artist, FLAME, is set to release his ninth studio album titled, God Knows. The album is set apart from his previous eight records in that it is the most personal in nature. FLAME discusses issues that he has never spoken about during the duration of his time as a public figure. If you thought you knew all there was to know about him, this album will prove otherwise! Flame explains, “One of the most significant characteristics of God is His omniscience—His complete knowledge of all things. In fact, in the book of Isaiah, God calls on His knowledge of the past, present and future as evidence for who He is. Isaiah 46:9-19 states, ‘for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose…’’ In God Knows, FLAME draws strength from this particular attribute of God. He goes on to state, “The reality that God has full knowledge of all of life’s traumas and triumphs is a source of strength and encouragement. In particular, in the face of events you do not understand, such as betrayal and corruption. By knowing that God has a purpose brings comfort. Knowing that you aren’t alone when facing adversity has always proven to be empowering. I hope many will find consolation after hearing about what I’ve experienced in my life’s journey so far. It’s a pretty emotional album.” The album is set to release within the next two months through his label Clear Sight Music. God Knows will take you through a tumultuous journey with FLAME over a hotbed of invigorating production as He leans in on God’s omniscience like a GPS on a long unpredictable road trip. |
Blockbuster Bands Skillet And for KING & COUNTRY Unite For “joy.UNLEASHED | The Tour”
Jan 28, 2018 Artist Updates, Tour
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MICHAEL W. SMITH ANNOUNCES “SURROUNDED BY A MILLION LIGHTS WORLD TOUR”
Jan 28, 2018 Artist Updates, Tour
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“SURROUNDED BY A MILLION LIGHTS WORLD TOUR”
Tour Presented By Compassion International Launches March 8, Features Special Guest Nathan Tasker
Prolific Artist Releases Studio Album A Million Lights Feb. 16, Live Worship Album Surrounded Feb. 23
Billboard Premieres “Revolution” From A Million Lights Today
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Multi-Platinum, three-time Grammy® Award winning artist, best-selling author and acclaimed actor Michael W. Smith announces the first leg of his “Surrounded By A Million Lights World Tour.” Presented by Compassion International and featuring special guest Nathan Tasker, the tour launches March 8 in Rochester, MN and traverses the Eastern half of the US into 18-plus cities through mid-May before wrapping up May 5 in Lancaster, PA.
While on tour, Michael will perform fan favorites from his extensive repertoire along with “A Million Lights,” “Surrounded (Fight My Battles)” and more new music from two, all new full-length albums releasing back-to-back in February from Rocketown Records and The Fuel Music: both his USA Today and Yahoo! Music-acclaimed studio album A Million Lights (Feb. 16) and the live worship album Surrounded (Feb. 23).
Along with Michael’s announcement of the tour today, Billboard Magazine simultaneously highlights the upcoming events while offering its approximately 42 million unique monthly online readers a first listen to “Revolution” from the album A Million Lights at https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8095810/michael-w-smith-new-song-revolution-spring-tour-dates.
“‘Revolution’ was the first song I landed on for the new album. It’s a bit of a throwback thought but no less true — that we need a love revolution,” Michael tells Billboard. “We need to listen more and talk less. We need to understand more and judge less. We need to love more, and we certainly need to love better. I guess that will always be the case, but it’s sure true for today!”
Tickets for the “Surrounded By A Million Lights World Tour” go on sale Jan. 31 in most markets along with special VIP packages featuring early entry (for general admission shows) or premium seating (for reserved shows) and a Q&A session with Michael.
In many ways, Michael is a statesman, at the fulcrum of Christian music in pivotal moments. It is said that the heart of a lion never goes away, and Michael isn’t content staying with the equilibrium. At a loss for what his voice should be toward the end of 2016, this prolific artist comes roaring back with A Million Lights and Surrounded albums in a countercultural response to the divisive national sentiment of 2017 and the mean-spirited banter on social media.
“Until the world ends, music is the most powerful language there is,” says Michael. “It can transform your life on every level, not just the spiritual. It can help people reconnect with why they’re here.”
For all the latest Michael W. Smith tour dates and more news, go to www.michaelwsmith.com and connect through his socials:
Michael W. Smith, “Surrounded By A Million Lights World Tour” dates/cities follow:
March 8 – Rochester, MN March 9 – Fargo, ND March 10 – Aberdeen, SD March 11 – Bismarck, ND March 15 – Bloomington, MN March 16 – Davenport, IA March 17 – Kearney, NE March 18 – Quincy, IL March 23 – Daytona Beach, FL March 24 – College Dale, TN March 25 – Destin, FL
April 6 – Port St. Lucie, FL April 26 – Blakely, PA April 27 – Elkhart, IN April 28 – Hales Corner, WI April 29 – Detroit, MI
May 4 – Anderson, IN May 5 – Lancaster, PA
* All dates are subject to change without notice, and additional dates may be added.
About Michael W. Smith: Michael has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 30+ years. During his storied career, he’s written 32 No. 1 singles, been honored with three Grammy Awards and 45 Dove Awards, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. He’s also given back to the global community. Michael has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa alongside longtime friend Bono; started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International.
About Nathan Tasker:
About Compassion International:
About The Fuel Music: Established in 2008, The Fuel Music & Management, LLC, is a leading artist management and artist solutions company that independently distributes music internationally. Based in Nashville, TN, the Fuel team brings nearly 70 years of combined music industry experience in record label operations, major label distribution and marketing, and artist management for artists ranging from upstart bands to GRAMMY Award nominated, multi-platinum artists. More information on the company can be found at www.thefuelmusic.com.
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FIREFLIGHT RELEASES “I WON’T LOOK BACK” SINGLE FEB. 9
Jan 28, 2018 Artist Updates
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Song Heartens Victims Of Sexual Abuse In Wake Of “Me Too” Movement, Calls Believers To Advocate For Marginalized
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Grammy and Dove Award-nominated Fireflight independently releases its first new song in nearly three years, “I Won’t Look Back,” Feb. 9. The heavy-hitting, guitar-driven single marks the band’s return to its rock roots and will be the first of several new songs slated to release this year.
Produced by Fireflight and Josiah Prince (Disciple), “I Won’t Look Back” was inspired by John 10:10 and arrives in the wake of the “Me Too” social media movement that has given birth to the voice of those that have been victims of sexual misconduct. An empowering anthem meant to break the binds of those who have suffered abuse, Fireflight loudly offers bold lyrics for victims to declare:
I’ve come to take back what was stolen, your power is broken I’ll drop a match in the shadow, as you explode, I won’t look back
“Living in a culture that is often infiltrated by predators and wolves in sheep’s clothing, far too many have had their innocence stolen and dignity diminished,” says Fireflight lead singer Dawn Michele. “Silenced by fear, victims of sexual assault have been left shrouded in darkness with feelings of isolation and an understanding that no one is willing to fight for them. We, as a body of believers, must advocate for all those who have been used, marginalized and taken advantage of.
“God doesn’t want His children to live the rest of their lives trapped in the past, living as victims of tragedy and abuse,” continues Michele. “Jesus came that we would all have life and have it to the full. Let the cry of justice for the oppressed rise up, and cast down every proud thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God.”
Featuring Fireflight cofounders Dawn Michele (vocals), Wendy Drennen (bass, backing vocals) and Glenn Drennen (guitar), “I Won’t Look Back” releases during a season that finds the band taking a step back from constant touring to be at home more as they raise their families. While not touring as much, the band members will continue to record and release new music they feel passionate about sharing with their fans.
For all the latest Fireflight news, go to www.Fireflightrock.com, Twitter, Instagram, VEVO, YouTube, Bandsintown and Facebook, where the band has more than 448,000 likes.
About Fireflight: With a Grammy nomination, 26 million views on VEVO, nine No. 1 songs, seven Dove nominations and over 400,000 albums sold, Fireflight has built a fiercely devoted following across five studio albums, including: The Healing Of Harms (2006), Unbreakable (2008), For Those Who Wait (which cracked Billboard‘s Top 100 when it released in 2010), Now (the No. 1 Christian Rock Album released in 2012) and INNOVA (which sparked two No. 1 hit singles following its release in 2015). The band has also garnered numerous instrument endorsements and its music was featured in NBC’s “Bionic Woman” promos and Taco Bell’s “Feed The Beat” campaign that catapulted the band onto a performance at the Winter X Games. The band has further been featured on such record-breaking tours as Winter Jam and has performed at all the major Christian festivals.
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