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Newsboys Members
Newsboys (sometimes stylised as newsboys) are a Christian rock band that has existed in various permutations since its founding in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia, by Peter Furler and George Perdikis. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, the band has released 17 studio albums, 6 of which have been certified gold. As of 2025, the band consists of lead guitarist Jody Davis, keyboardist Jeff Frankenstein, drummer Duncan Phillips, and rhythm guitarist, bassist, and lead vocalist Adam Agee (formerly of Stellar Kart and Audio Adrenaline); no founding members are featured in the lineup. In addition to performing music, the band has appeared in the films ''God's Not Dead'', ''God's Not Dead 2'', and '' God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness''. History 1980s The band was formed in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia in 1985 by two young men: Peter Furler and his school mate George Perdikis. Furler and Perdikis practiced in a garage on the Sunshine Coast, well known for being a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Tait
Michael DeWayne Tait (born May 18, 1966) is an American contemporary Christian music artist. Tait met Toby McKeehan in 1984 when he was in high school. Both Tait and McKeehan and Michael met Kevin Max while attending Liberty University in the late 1980s, and together they formed four-time Grammy winning band DC Talk, releasing five acclaimed studio albums. Following the group's entrance into hiatus in 2000, Tait had success in a solo career, founding a self-titled band that toured until 2007. Following his solo band's dissolution, Tait was the lead singer of Newsboys from 2009 to 2025. Aside from singing, Tait is also a self-taught guitar player. Tait has a sister, Lynda Randle, who is a Southern Gospel singer. On June 10, 2025, it was reported that Tait was alleged to have groomed and sexually assaulted several men. He subsequently admitted the allegations were "largely true", apologized and would continue to seek spiritual healing away from the public. Musical career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, often known as Music City, is the capital and List of municipalities in Tennessee, most populous city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is the county seat, seat of Davidson County, Tennessee, Davidson County in Middle Tennessee, located on the Cumberland River. Nashville had a population of 689,447 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, making it the List of United States cities by population, 21st-most populous city in the United States and the fourth-most populous city in Southeastern United States, the Southeast. The city is the center of the Nashville metropolitan area, home to 2.1 million people, and is among the fastest growing cities in the nation. Named for Francis Nash, a general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, the city was founded in 1779 when this territory was still considered part of North Carolina. The city grew quickly due to its strategic location as a port on the Cumberland River and, in the 19th century, a railr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shine (Newsboys Song)
Shine may refer to: Arts and entertainment Film and television * ''Shine'' (film), a 1996 Australian film based on the life of David Helfgott, a pianist * Shine, a fictional character in the American animated TV series ''Shimmer and Shine'' Literature * ''Shine'' (Myracle novel), a 2011 novel by Lauren Myracle * ''Shine'', a 2013 novel by Candy Gourlay * ''Shine'' (2020 novel), by Jessica Jung Music * '' Shine!'', a musical based on the works of Horatio Alger Bands * Shine (Hong Kong group), a Hong Kong Cantopop duo * Shine (Scottish band), folk trio of Alyth McCormack, Corrina Hewat and Mary Macmaster Albums * ''Shine'' (Trey Anastasio album), 2005 * ''Shine'', by Average White Band, 1980 * ''Shine'', by Sarah Bettens, 2007 * ''Shine'' (Mary Black album), 1997 * ''Shine'' (Bond album), 2002 * ''Shine'' (Meredith Brooks album), 2004 * ''Shine'' (compilation series), released by Polygram from 1995 to 1998 * ''Shine'' (Crime & the City Solution album), 1988 * ''Shine' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dove Award
A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards ceremonies presented annually and have been held in Nashville, Tennessee except in 2011 and 2012 when they were held in Atlanta, Georgia. The ceremonies feature live musical performances and are broadcast on TBN. The awards were established in 1969 and represent a variety of musical styles including rock, pop, hip hop, country, and urban. History The Dove Awards were originally conceptualized by Gospel singer and songwriter Bill Gaither at a Gospel Music Association board meeting in 1968. The idea of the award being represented by a dove is credited to Gaither and the design for the award itself is credited to gospel singer Les Beasley and designer Bob McConnell. The first GMA Dove Awards were held at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee in October 1969. In 1971, the awards moved to Nashville. The 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Going Public (Newsboys Album)
''Going Public'' is the fifth studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys, released in 1994. The album was the band's second commercial success (following ''Not Ashamed''), and it featured "Shine," one of their most popular songs. The album was recognized with two Dove Awards at the 25th GMA Dove Awards, one for "Rock Album of the Year", and the other "Rock Recorded Song of the Year" for "Shine", as well as nominations for Short Form Music Video of the Year ("Shine") and Song of the Year ("Shine"). ''Going Public'' was also nominated for a Grammy, for Best Rock Gospel Album. In 2001, ''Going Public'' was recognized by ''CCM Magazine'' as one of the ''100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music'' (appearing at No. 70 on the list), and in 2006, "Shine" was included at No. 9 on ''CCM Magazine'' ''100 Greatest Songs of Christian Music''. The CD was recently included as the first in a series of influential Christian albums in ''Blaze'' magazine's Blast from the past sectio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Taylor
Roland Stephen Taylor (born December 9, 1957) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, music executive, film maker, assistant professor, and actor. A figure in what has come to be known as Christian alternative rock, Taylor enjoyed a successful solo career during the 1980s, and also served in the short-lived group Chagall Guevara. In contrast to many Christian musical artists, his songs have often taken aim at Christian hypocrisy or "error" with the use of satirical, sardonic lyrics. In 1997, he founded the record label Squint Entertainment, which fueled the careers of artists such as Sixpence None the Richer, Chevelle, and Burlap to Cashmere. Despite this success, Taylor was ousted from the label by its parent, Word Entertainment, in 2001. He has produced and written for numerous musical acts, one of the most consistent being Newsboys. As a film-maker, Taylor co-wrote, directed, and produced the feature films '' Down Under the Big Top'', '' The Second Chance'', a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DeGarmo & Key
DeGarmo & Key was a Christian rock band/duo formed in 1977 by Eddie DeGarmo and Dana Key. The group is notable for having the first Christian rock album nominated for a Grammy award and the first American Christian group to have a video entered into MTVs rotation. They are also noted as being among the first groups to raise the level of technical excellence to match general market releases of the time. While the group played blues based rock with a minor British progressive rock influence, they migrated to a more pop and rock style as time went on. DeGarmo played keyboards and sang background vocals (and occasionally lead), while Key played lead guitar and did the majority of the lead vocals. The other musicians at the time of formation in the late 70s were John Hamptone, David Spain, Max Richardson and Terry Moxley (drums) along with Joe Hardy and Ken Porter (bass). Later members included Tommy Cathey on bass (1982), Greg Morrow on drums as well as Tony Pilcher on rhythm and seco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not Ashamed
''Not Ashamed'' is the fourth studio album by Australian CCM band Newsboys, released in 1992. The album was the Newsboys' first commercially successful album, with "I'm Not Ashamed" becoming a hit on Christian radio. With this album, producer Steve Taylor started co-writing many of the band's songs with Peter Furler, who also began sharing lead vocals duties with then-primary vocalist John James. Track listing Note On "Where You Belong" / "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" John James has the lead vocals on "Where You Belong" and Peter Furler on "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus". On "Boycott Hell" Steve Taylor's part is a rap. Music videos * "I Cannot Get You Out of My System" * "I'm Not Ashamed" * "Where You Belong"/" Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" * "Dear Shame" Radio singles Note: all ''CCM Magazine'' chart information is available in the book ''Hot Hits CHR 1978–1997'' (1997) by Jeffrey Lee Brothers Personnel Newsboys * John James – lead vocals * Peter Furler – drums, vocals, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boys Will Be Boyz
''Boys Will Be Boyz'' is the third studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys, released in 1991. Track listing Music Videos *"Kingdom Man" *"One Heart" *"Taste and See" (Remix) Radio singles *"One Heart" *"Kingdom Man" *"Stay With Me" *"Israel" *"You and Me" Boys Will Be Boyz (video) Boys Will Be Boyz is a live video by Newsboys, released in 1991. It is Newsboys' first live video, and features songs from their then-new third album Boys Will Be Boyz. It also included a bonus video of Simple Man from '' Hell Is for Wimps''. It was available in NTSC, HiFi Sound, and VHS. It is now out of print. Besides the concert video, there is also a behind-the-scenes part. Music videos # "Taste and See (Remix)" # "One Heart" # "Kingdom Man" # "Simple Man" Personnel Newsboys * John James – lead vocals * Peter Furler Peter Andrew Furler (born 8 September 1966) is an Australian musician, songwriter, producer and record executive, best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hell Is For Wimps
''Hell Is for Wimps'' is the second studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys. It was released in 1990 by Star Song Records. Track listing Music videos *"Simple Man" Radio singles *"All I Can See" *"In the End" *"Ten Thousand Miles" *"Simple Man" Personnel Newsboys * Sean Taylor – bass * John James – lead vocals * Peter Furler Peter Andrew Furler (born 8 September 1966) is an Australian musician, songwriter, producer and record executive, best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the Christian rock band Newsboys from 1986 to 2009. Biography Furler was born ... – drums, backing vocals * Jonathan Geange – guitars Additional musicians * Michael Gleason – keyboards, backing vocals * Sonny Lallerstedt – acoustic guitar, electric guitar * George Perdikis – guitars on "Victory" Production * Michael Gleason – producer * Dez Dickerson – executive producer * Jeff Moseley – executive producer * Sonny Lallerstedt – recording, mixing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Light In Darkness
A, or a, is the first letter and the first vowel letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, and others worldwide. Its name in English is '' a'' (pronounced ), plural ''aes''. It is similar in shape to the Ancient Greek letter alpha, from which it derives. The uppercase version consists of the two slanting sides of a triangle, crossed in the middle by a horizontal bar. The lowercase version is often written in one of two forms: the double-storey and single-storey . The latter is commonly used in handwriting and fonts based on it, especially fonts intended to be read by children, and is also found in italic type. In English, '' a'' is the indefinite article, with the alternative form ''an''. Name In English, the name of the letter is the ''long A'' sound, pronounced . Its name in most other languages matches the letter's pronunciation in open syllables. History The earliest known ancestor of A is ''aleph''—the first letter of the Phoenician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God's Not Dead 2
''God's Not Dead 2'' (also known as ''God's Not Dead 2: He's Surely Alive'') is a 2016 American Christian drama film, directed by Harold Cronk, and starring Melissa Joan Hart, Jesse Metcalfe, David A. R. White, Hayley Orrantia and Sadie Robertson. It is a sequel to '' God's Not Dead'' (2014), and the second installment in the titular film series. Aside from David A.R. White reprising his role as Reverend David Hill, Paul Kwo, Benjamin Onyango, and Tricha LaFache also reprise their roles as Martin Yip, Reverend Jude, and Amy Ryan respectively. It follows a high school teacher facing a court case that could end her career, after having answered a student's seemingly innocuous question about Jesus. The film presents an evangelical perspective on the separation of church and state. Like its predecessor, the film received widely negative reviews from critics, who considered it a wildly unrealistic example of alleged anti-Christian legal cases to the point of playing into th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
