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Made (Hawk Nelson Album)
''Made'' is the sixth studio album by Christian rock band Hawk Nelson, which was produced by Me in Motion, Seth Mosley and guitarist Jonathan Steingard. It was released on April 2, 2013 on the Fair Trade Services record label. It is the band's first album since the departure of lead vocalist Jason Dunn, with Steingard taking over as lead vocalist. The album marks the band's shift from the pop punk genre to a softer, contemporary alternative rock, alternative pop rock and has been met with commercial and critical success. Music and lyrics AllMusic's Tim Sendra found that the "mix of uplifting rockers, stadium-ready ballads, and straight-ahead pop songs makes for a varied listening experience and the trio espouses its strong love of God with an easygoing approach that won't turn off listeners whose faith may not be as strong but still want to hear some nice non-threatening modern rock", however "if they ever get tired of making epic-sounding albums like Made. Until then, Hawk Nelson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawk Nelson
Hawk Nelson was a Canadian Christian pop-punk band from Peterborough, Ontario. Formed in 2000, the band has released eight studio albums. Bassist/backing vocalist Daniel Biro was the band's only founding member to remain throughout their entire history. History Early independent releases (2000–2003) In 2000, Dunn, Clark, and Paige founded a Peterborough, Ontario, Peterborough-based group called "SWISH", while Biro sang lead vocals for a four-piece group called the "Cheese Monkeys from Planet Nine" from Barrie, Ontario. In 2000, SWISH released their first independent album, ''Riding Around the Park'' on Mime Radio, an independent record label based in Peterborough. In January 2002, Biro moved to Peterborough to join Dunn, Clark and Paige and SWISH was renamed "Reason Being", before finally settling with the name "Hawk Nelson". In 2003, they released their second independent album, ''Saturday Rock Action''. ''Letters to the President'' (2004–2005) They continued to perform an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard 200
The ''Billboard'' 200 is a record chart ranking the 200 most popular music albums and EPs in the United States. It is published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists. Sometimes, a recording act is remembered for its " number ones" that outperformed all other albums during at least one week. The chart grew from a weekly top 10 list in 1956 to become a top 200 list in May 1967, acquiring its existing name in March 1992. Its previous names include the ''Billboard'' Top LPs (1961–1972), ''Billboard'' Top LPs & Tape (1972–1984), ''Billboard'' Top 200 Albums (1984–1985), ''Billboard'' Top Pop Albums (1985–1991), and ''Billboard'' 200 Top Albums (1991–1992). The chart is based mostly on sales—both at retail and digital – of albums in the United States. The weekly sales period was Monday to Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991, but since July 2015, the tracking week begins on Friday (to coincide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Donehey
Michael Morgan Donehey (born September 30, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist primarily known for his work in the contemporary Christian band Tenth Avenue North. After amicably disbanding in 2021, the band reformed with two new members in 2023 with Mike Donehey returning as lead singer. He is also a solo artist and has authored the books ''Finding God's Life for My Will'' and ''Grace in the Gray: A More Loving Way to Disagree'' and hosts the "Chasing the Beauty" podcast. Early life Donehey was born to Dan and Sharon Donehey in Omaha, Nebraska in 1980. He graduated from Fredericksburg Christian School in Fredericksburg, Virginia in 1999. He attended FCS from kindergarten through graduation and played varsity soccer. Donehey was involved in a near-fatal, single-car accident on Mine Road in Spotsylvania County during his senior year of high school. He broke his back in two places, broke his skull, and had an ear ripped off. He was told he would never wal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blanca (singer)
Blanca Elaine Reyes (born February 10, 1986), who goes by the mononym Blanca, is a Puerto Rican-born American Contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter. Until 2013, she was a member of Group 1 Crew. She is now a solo artist. She released her debut EP on January 13, 2015, '' Who I Am EP'', with Word Records and her first studio album, '' Blanca'', on May 4, 2015. Early life Blanca was born Blanca Elaine Reyes, in Puerto Rico on February 10, 1986. Her father struggled with drug and alcohol addicitons until his conversion to Christianity, after which he led himself and his family into the faith. Music career Blanca was a member of Group 1 Crew from its inception until 2013, when she began her solo career. She collaborated with the group Building 429 for the song "Press On" which charted at position 7 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, and stayed on the chart for 26 weeks. She also collaborated on songs in Spanish, such as the introduction of the album '' Más'' by R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everlife
Everlife was an American pop rock band made up of three sisters, Amber, Sarah, and Julia Ross which formed in early 2001. History Everlife originated in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The band was formed in the winter of 1997 with Sarah on the drums, Amber on the guitar, and Julia on keyboard. In 2002, Everlife and their mother, Susan, shared a song with the band members of Seventh Day Slumber. The band members of Seventh Day Slumber lent their expertise by connecting them to music industry people in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2003, Everlife relocated to Nashville, with their parents, where they signed a single album record deal with Independent Records, and released their debut album, ''Daydream: An Acoustic Album''. Then in 2004, their A&R contact, Gary Chapman, guided them to secure their second record deal. They were signed with Tovah Records, in association with Crowne Music Group, and released their self-titled second album: '' Everlife''. The song "I'm Over It" caught the atten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Steingard
Jonathan Steingard (born 1983) was the lead vocalist and lead guitarist for the Christian pop-punk band Hawk Nelson, which he joined in October 2004, replacing the former guitarist David Clark. He took over vocal duties upon Jason Dunn's departure in March 2012, until his own departure in 2020. Career His side projects include September Satellite, The Natural Anthem, two albums entitled ''Fox Run'', ''Under The Canopy'' and an EP ''Atlantis''. Steingard's first principal side project, ''Fox Run'', released on October 25, 2006, utilizes a large number of instruments for a unique sound. His second album Under The Canopy, released on November 25, 2008, is rather an emotional alternative one rather than the pop-punk genre of Hawk Nelson, while three singles from ''Under The Canopy'' was featured in the ''Atlantis'' EP released on November 11, 2008, and available for free download. Steingard served as a judge for The 13th and 14th Annual Independent Music Awards in 2014 and 2015. St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikeschair
Mikeschair (stylized as MIKESCHAIR) was an American contemporary Christian music band signed to Curb Records. The group has charted on the American contemporary Christian music charts with the song "Can't Take Away", which was the seventh most played Contemporary Christian music song in the United States for the week of June 13, 2009 as reported on the R&R magazine chart. Their single "Let The Waters Rise" was number 8 on ''Billboard'' Hot Christian Songs chart for the week of January 23, 2010. History The band originated in Mike Grayson's dormitory room at Belmont University, within the first two weeks of their freshman year at the college. The band was named after Mike Grayson's chair in the frustration of deciding on a band name. In 2007, they recorded " Spirit in the Sky" with Plumb for the '' Evan Almighty'' soundtrack. In 2010, they were nominated for four awards at the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards: Song of the Year and Pop Contemporary Recorded Song for "Let the Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tenth Avenue North
Tenth Avenue North is an American contemporary Christian music band from West Palm Beach, Florida. The band released a total of fifteen original music projects, including eight full-length studio albums (six of which reached the Billboard 200, including one which reached the top 10) and multiple RIAA gold singles. The group was formed while its founding members attended Palm Beach Atlantic University, taking its name from an east-west road in Palm Beach County. During its period of prominence, the band comprised Mike Donehey as the lead singer, Jason Jamison as the drummer, Jeff Owen as the guitarist, Ruben Juarez as the bassist, and Brendon Shirley as the keyboardist. In February 2020, they announced an amicable end to the band and that their upcoming tour would be their last, as the members wanted to spend more time with their families and pursue other career paths. Their final tour was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic after a few shows, and ultimately canceled. The band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phillip LaRue
Phillip LaRue (born October 9, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, artist and producer from Nashville, Tennessee. He has released four studio albums with his band LaRue, formed by his sister Natalie LaRue and himself, and two studio albums as solo artist. He has sold over 500,000 copies and worked with many well-known music artists, including Tenth Avenue North, Brandon Heath, Jars of Clay, Audrey Assad, Jennifer Knapp, Phil Wickham, Ronnie Dunn, Jason Castro and Dave Barnes. In 2010, he won a Dove Award for Song of the Year for co-writing " By Your Side" for Tenth Avenue North. He also received a billboard #1 for the writing the song Whiskey in My Water. His music is frequently featured in television, films & adds including but not excluding ''Ghost Whisperer'' ( CBS), '' One Tree Hill'' ( CW), '' Harper's Island'' ( CBS), '' The Hills'' (MTV), and ''Nashville Nashville, often known as Music City, is the capital and List of municipalities in Tennessee, most po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Group 1 Crew
Group 1 Crew was an American Christian hip hop and R&B band signed to Fervent Records and Warner Bros. Records. They made their debut with the hit song A hit song, also known as a hit record, hit single, or simply hit, is a recorded song or instrumental that becomes broadly popular or well-known. Although ''hit song'' means any widely played or big-selling song, the specific term ''hit record'' ... "Can't Go On" on WOW Hits 2007. Soon after they released their first EP ''I have a dream'' (2006), the band released their self-titled full-length debut studio album, '' Group 1 Crew'', in February 2007. Their song "Love is a Beautiful Thing" charted into the Top 20 in May 2007 on '' R&R'' magazine's Christian chart. The group's second studio album ''Ordinary Dreamers'' was released on September 16, 2008. Their popular radio single "Forgive Me" appeared on Season 5 Episode 2 of '' One Tree Hill,'' which premiered on January 8, 2008. In September 2010, they released the album '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan Mohilowski
Jordan Nicolas Mohilowski is an American songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the drummer for the Contemporary Christian Music band The Afters as well as a songwriter and producer. He is currently signed to Disney Music Publishing in partnership with pop songwriters/producers Emanuel Kiriakou and E. Kidd Bogart. Jordan is a GMA 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 exce ... winner and has received multiple BMI Awards for having some of the most performed songs on U.S. Christian radio. Discography (selected) Awards * 2015 BMI Award for "Broken Hallelujah" * 2014 GMA Dove Award (Inspirational Recorded Song Of The Year) for "You Amaze Us" * 2012 BMI Award for "Lift Me Up" * 2009 BMI Award for "Be Still" Referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MercyMe
MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Edmond, Oklahoma. The band consists of lead vocalist Bart Millard, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran, and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul. The band formed in 1994 and released six independent albums before signing with INO Records in 2001. The group first gained mainstream recognition with the crossover single "I Can Only Imagine (MercyMe song), I Can Only Imagine", which elevated their debut album, ''Almost There (MercyMe album), Almost There'', to triple platinum certification. Since then, the group has released eight additional studio albums (six of which have been certified gold) and a greatest-hits album, ''10 (MercyMe album), 10''. The group has also had 13 consecutive top-five singles on the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Christian Songs chart, with seven of them reaching number one. MercyMe has won eight Dove Awards and has had many Grammy Award nominations. On April 8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
