Mainstay was a

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band from

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. The band was formed in 2003 and is signed to

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. While a lot of the band's music has decidedly

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lyrics and messages, their music appeals to a large

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fanbase as well. Their music style has been compared to Copeland,

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, Lifehouse and

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.Mainstay
on Christian Music Today; Retrieved March 28, 2008 Their debut album, ''Well Meaning Fiction'', was released on February 21, 2006.

Discography

*2004: From Here To Where.... *2005: ''Mainstay EP'' *2006: ''

Well Meaning Fiction ''Well Meaning Fiction'' is the first full-length studio album by the Christian rock band Mainstay. Track listing #"These Pages" #"Mirrors" #"Yesterday" #"This Could Be" #"Overnight on Nicollet" #"Take Away" #"Danger" #"Well Meaning Fict ...

'' *2007: ''

Become Who You Are ''Become Who You Are'' is the second and final studio album released by Christian rock band Mainstay. It was released September 25, 2007. Singles "Believe" was the 20th most-played song of 2008 on U.S. Contemporary Christian music radio station ...

Singles

* "Believe," hit at least No. 5 on the R&R magazine's February 16, 2008

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Retrieved February 18, 2008 It was the 20th most-played song of 2008 on U.S.

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radio stations according to R&R magazine's

chart.2008 Year End Charts/Top Christian CHR songs
,

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, Retrieved January 15, 2009 The song was written with

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. * "Where Your Heart Belongs," No. 29 on the R&R

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chart. * "Become Who You Are," released to Christian CHR and Rock; as of October 10 it has not charted.

Members

*Justin Anderson - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar *Scott Campbell - Lead Guitar *Dan Ostebo - Bass Guitar *Ryan DeYounge - Drums

References

External links

Official Site
{{Authority control Christian rock groups from Minnesota Musical groups established in 2001