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Newsboys (sometimes stylised as newsboys) are a
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band that has existed in various permutations since its founding in 1985 in
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, Queensland, Australia, by
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 ...
and George Perdikis. Now based in
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, 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
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and
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); 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 may refer to: * ''God's Not Dead'' (album), a 2011 album by the Newsboys ** '' Newsboys Live in Concert: God's Not Dead'', a 2012 live album by the Newsboys * " God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)", a song by the Newsboys *'' God's Not Dead ...
'', ''
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 R ...
'', and '' God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness''.


History


1980s

The band was formed in
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, Queensland, Australia in 1985 by two young men:
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 ...
and his school mate George Perdikis. Furler and Perdikis practiced in a garage on the Sunshine Coast, well known for being a "surfer's paradise". Two other teens were added soon after: Furler's best friend, John James, and bassist Sean Taylor. Newsboys came to the United States in late 1987 after getting signed with Refuge Communications and released the album ''Read All About It'' in 1988 in the United States.


1990s

After signing with Star Song Communications, they released two more albums in 1990 and 1991: ''
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'' and ''
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'', with its first self-titled video. None of the band's first three albums garnered much attention and the band's line-up changed with every release. It wasn't until their 1992 album, ''
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'' (containing a cover of the DeGarmo & Key song "Boycott Hell"), that the band gained notice in the Christian music scene with its second self-titled video that followed a year later.
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, a singer-songwriter and producer, began a partnership with the band, producing the band's record and writing most of the lyrics for their songs. Furler remained the band's primary songwriter and beginning with this album began sharing lead vocal duties with James and continued to do so until James' departure. In 1994 amidst continued lineup changes (which included the addition of mainstays Jody Davis and Duncan Phillips), the band released '' Going Public'', their fifth album and first real success. The record proved to be a watershed for the group, winning a 1995
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for "Rock Album of the Year". It also produced four No. 1 hits: "Spirit Thing", "Real Good Thing", "Truth and Consequences", and, most notably, " Shine". "Shine" won the 1995 Dove for "Rock Recorded Song of the Year", and in 2006,
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listed "Shine" in the top 10 in its ranking of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian music. Shine is considered by fans to be the band's signature song. The 1996 follow-up album '' Take Me to Your Leader'' was recorded with an expanded line up with new additions bassist
Phil Joel Philip Joel Urry (born 5 January 1973) is a New Zealand musician known as the former bassist and vocalist for the Christian rock group Newsboys. Background Philip Joel Urry was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He was lead singer and guitarist f ...
and keyboardist Jeff Frankenstein. The album produced three more pop No. 1 hits: "Reality", "Let It Go", and the title track, two rock No. 1 hits: "Cup O' Tea" and "Breathe", as well as fan favourite and concert staple "Breakfast". This album also won the group's third Dove, this time for "Recorded Music Packaging of the Year". This album spawned the Newsboys' first movie, ''Down Under the Big Top'' (1996), which was based on the song "Reality". In late 1997 just after completing the Take Me To Your Leader Tour, lead singer John James announced he would be leaving the band to start a preaching ministry. In 2007 he revealed the actual reason was due to a drug and alcohol addiction. With his departure, Furler moved from drums to vocals and auditions were held for the now-vacant drum position. Eventually, Duncan Phillips, who had previously played keyboards and percussion for the band moved over to the drum kit. From 1998 to 2003, the band's line-up of Furler, bassist Phil Joel, guitarist Jody Davis, keyboardist Jeff Frankenstein and Phillips stayed constant and in 1997 Newsboys hit the studio to record ''Step Up to the Microphone''. The first post-James record, ''
Step Up to the Microphone ''Step Up to the Microphone'' is the seventh studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys, released in 1998 through Star Song Communications. It was the Newsboys' first album following the departure of lead singer John James in 1997, with P ...
'', sold well and produced four No. 1 hits: "Entertaining Angels", "WooHoo", "Believe", and the title track. It also spawned the Newsboys' live video, "Live One Night In Pennsylvania" and a year later. "Entertaining Angels" won the 1999 Dove for "Short Form Music Video of the Year". and in Late 1998 they went into the studio to record Love Liberty Disco The band returned in 1999 with ''
Love Liberty Disco ''Love Liberty Disco'' is the eighth studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys, released in 1999. In stark contrast to the band's usual pop rock sound, ''Love Liberty Disco'' focuses on 1970s era-inspired sounds and disco. Track listing ...
'', the band's only album to significantly deviate from their pop rock sound. Instead, this particular album featured more of a disco sound. Still, it produced several hits, including the No. 1 hits "Beautiful Sound" and "Good Stuff" as well as the title track. The LLD tour was significantly more popular than the album. This tour featured an inflatable arena, called the Air Dome. In 1999, Furler co-founded Inpop Records with Wes Campbell as an independent contemporary Christian music record label.


2000s

In 2000, Newsboys headlined the annual, travelling CCM concert, Festival Con Dios, with
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. That same year, Newsboys released a greatest hits compilation, '' Shine: The Hits'', which did not include any songs from the ''Love Liberty Disco'' album, but included four new songs, two of which ("Joy" and "Who?") went to No. 1. After this album the band did not release any new material until the 2002 release of '' Thrive'', a record that produced two No. 1 singles: "Million Pieces (Kissin' Your Cares Goodbye)" and the praise and worship-driven "It Is You", which proved to be the biggest hit of their career up to that point also with its video, ''Thrive: From The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame''. Also in 2002, The Newsboys recorded the track "In the Belly of the Whale" for the end credits of the 2002 movie '' Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie''. After the success of "It Is You", the Newsboys then followed with two praise and worship albums: '' Adoration: The Worship Album'' in 2003 and ''
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'' in 2004. Late in 2003, Davis departed and was replaced by
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on guitar. In 2005, The Newsboys co-authored a book of devotions with Jim Laffoon entitled ''Our Daily Blog'' which was published by Inspiro and released on 1 November. They also recorded their Creation 2005 set for a live DVD to be released with their upcoming album. In 2006, Olesen left the band to focus on his own band Casting Pearls and was replaced by
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, formerly of
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. More radio hits came in 2006 with a live version of "I Am Free" (originally written by Jon Egan of the Desperation Band), and "Wherever We Go". On 31 October 2006, The Newsboys released a pop/rock record entitled '' GO''. ''GO'' featured David Eri as a co-writer and the songs "Something Beautiful" and "In Wonder" were big hits on Christian Radio.2007 Year End Charts/Top Christian CHR songs
,
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That December, Joel announced that he would leave the band to pursue his own projects and albums. On 8 May 2007, the band released '' GO Remixed'' which was made up of new versions of the songs from ''GO'' and featured remixes by Tedd T., Jeff Frankenstein, Max Hsu of
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and Lee Bridges. On 20 November 2007 the Newsboys released their second greatest hits compilation, ''
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''. The eighteen-song CD also features two new songs "I Fought the La..." and "Stay Strong". This album was followed by ''Newsboys Live: Houston We Are GO'', a CD/DVD combo recording package of a show from the GO Tour, which was released on 30 September 2008. Also in 2008, the band, with Steve Taylor providing vocals, recorded the song "Yo Ho Hero" for '' The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie''. In 2007, the band's co-founder George Perdikis renounced Christianity and declared himself an atheist. He had not been involved with the band for seventeen years, nor was he in any way involved with their commercially and critically successful singles or albums. On 5 January 2009, Colman announced he would be leaving The Newsboys to return to his solo projects. At the same time, it was announced that Davis would return to the band, after a five-year hiatus. "I am thrilled to be returning to the band and back with my bandmates, who are some of my best friends," says Davis, "this is a big change in my life, and I'm looking forward to the tour and new record with excitement." In 2009, it was announced that Furler, having toured with The Newsboys since the band's inception, had decided to step back into a support role and would continue as the band's primary songwriter and producer. Because of this, a replacement lead vocalist was required so the band could continue touring. On 9 March 2009, it was announced that
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, formerly of dc Talk, would be the new lead singer. "Michael Tait will be touring with the band as lead singer with Furler making special appearances throughout the year. Furler will continue with the band and his trademark songwriting and production will remain as he focuses his professional career toward future Newsboys recordings." On 17 March, Tait performed his first full concert as lead singer in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The Newsboys released the studio album ''
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'' on 5 May on Inpop Records with Max Hsu producing the album. Long-time collaborator Steve Taylor co-wrote all the songs and sang on one song. During their concert of 11 September in Orlando, Furler announced that this would be his final guest appearance with the band. His full departure left no original members remaining in the band.


2010s

The Newsboys' first studio album featuring lead singer Michael Tait, ''
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'', was released on 13 July 2010 and debuted at No. 4 on the ''Billboard'' 200, their highest debut position, and sold over 45,000 copies in its first week. On 12 October 2010 they released the Christmas album, ''
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'' featuring "
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" by Tait. In 2011, the song "City to City" from ''GO Remixed'' was featured in the trailer for the Disney Pixar movie, ''
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''. ''
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'' was released 15 November 2011. Their newest live album, title ''Live in Concert: God's Not Dead'', came out on 22 October 2012. In the same year they released their single "The League of Incredible Vegetables" for the ''
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'' video of the same name. The band released their 16th studio album '' Restart'' on 10 September 2013. The "Restart Tour" ran from 20 September to 27 October 2013. The band is also a part of the Winter Jam Tour 2013 from November 2013 through March 2014. The band appeared in a sequence for the film ''
God's Not Dead God's Not Dead may refer to: * ''God's Not Dead'' (album), a 2011 album by the Newsboys ** '' Newsboys Live in Concert: God's Not Dead'', a 2012 live album by the Newsboys * " God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)", a song by the Newsboys *'' God's Not Dead ...
'', released in 2014. Michael Tait expressed excitement about the film to The Global Dispatch during an interview, saying that "The movie is powerful because of the whole stance of it…just trying to prove God's existence…sharing the gospel, living the lifestyle, changing the mindset of people around them in this college, in this university." Duncan Phillips added in a similar interview that "Disney's Shane Harper plays a college student whose faith is challenged by his professor, played by Kevin Sorbo from Hercules. Dean Cain from Superman is in it, too. So we got to hang out with a bunch of superheroes. The movie raises a lot of questions and a lot of eyebrows from a culture that questions if there is a God." The band then embarked on the "We Believe Tour". They performed at the BigChurchDayOut 2014 and again in 2017. In 2015, the Newsboys started the "We Believe God's Not Dead Tour". '' Love Riot'' was released in 2016 and a tour followed. The band also appeared in the 2016 film ''
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 R ...
''. It was announced in late 2017 that Peter Furler and Phil Joel would participate with Newsboys on the Newsboys United Tour in 2018. Along with the tour, it was announced that the band is doing an album, ''United'', with Furler and Joel, which was released 10 May 2019. The last tour date with Furler and Joel was in August 2021.


2020s

The band subsequently released their twentieth album ''Stand'' on 1 October 2021. On 29 March 2023, it was announced that Adam Agee, formerly of
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and
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would be joining the band as the fifth member. The band also announced "He Lives" as a digital single marking the first single with Agee, which was released on 31 March 2023. In 2024, Newsboys are releasing a two-part album: ''World Wide Revival''. ''World Wide Revival Part 1'' was released on July 19, 2024. Its first single, "How Many Times" and its music video were released the same day as well. On January 16, 2025, Tait released a statement on social media saying he will be stepping down as lead singer of Newsboys. Adam Agee stepped up to the lead vocalist spot. On March 14, 2025, the band released their first single with Agee as the vocalist, "How Many Times (Oh How You Love Me)". "Worldwide Revival (Deluxe)" was released on May 30, 2025. The album, while not titled "Part 2", is the second half of the project, and includes 4 more songs than "Worldwide Revival Part 1", giving it a total of 12 songs. In June 2025, it was reported that Tait was alleged to have engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with three different men in 2004, 2010, and 2014. The remaining members of the band issued a statement saying that while Tait had confessed to "living a double life" as a reason for leaving the band, they were unaware of the allegations made against him prior to the reports. Furthermore, they expressed support to the victims involved and encouraged others to come forth. Two days later, the band confessed that they heard rumors of Tait's behavior, which he denied when initially confronted about it. Following this development, several Christian radio stations removed the band's music from rotation, with the band being held responsible for perceived complicity in Tait's actions. On June 10, Tait released a public statement admitting to the allegations, apologizing to the victims, the band, and everyone else affected by his actions. He stated furthermore that one reason for his abrupt departure was to seek treatment and counseling and vowed to continue pursuing repentance and spiritual healing away from the stage.


Band members

Current * Jody Davis – guitars, backing vocals (1992–2003, 2009–present), occasional lead vocals (2025–present) * Duncan Phillips – drums (1997–present), percussion (1993–present), keyboards (1993–1997) * Jeff Frankenstein – keyboards, backing vocals (1994–present), synth bass (2007–present) * Adam Agee – lead vocals (2025–present), bass, guitars (2023–present), backing vocals (2023–2025) Former *
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 ...
– lead vocals (1997–2009, 2018–2021), guitar (1996–2009, 2018–2021), co-lead and backing vocals (1985–1997), drums (1985–2006) * George Perdikis – guitar (1985–1987) – left the band before their first album, but co-wrote most of the songs * Sean Taylor – bass guitar (1986–1992) – left to pursue a career in education * John James – lead vocals (1986–1997) * Phil Yates – guitar (1987–1990) * Corey Pryor – keyboards (1989–1990, 1991–1993) – left to play with his wife in a band called SoZo * Jonathan Geange – guitar (1990–1991, 1992) – returned to the band briefly after Vernon Bishop left, before Jody Davis joined * Vernon Bishop – guitar (1991–1992) * Kevin Mills – bass guitar (1992–1994, died 2000) – left the band to manage White Heart *
Phil Joel Philip Joel Urry (born 5 January 1973) is a New Zealand musician known as the former bassist and vocalist for the Christian rock group Newsboys. Background Philip Joel Urry was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He was lead singer and guitarist f ...
– bass guitar, vocals (1994–2006, 2018–2021) *
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– guitar (2004–2006) – left to front his original band VOTA on a full-time basis *
Paul Colman Paul Colman is a British-Australian pop-rock guitarist, vocalist, pianist, and composer. He has earned recognition a Christian musician both independently and as part of his band, the Paul Colman Trio, as a solo artist, and with the band Newsbo ...
– guitar (2006–2009) – left to work on his solo career and Paul Colman Trio *
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– lead vocals (2009–2025)


Timeline

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Major tours

* Boyz Will Be Boyz Tour (1991) * Nu Skool Jam Tour (1991) * Going Public Tour (1994-1995) with
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* Take Me To Your Leader Tour (1997) * Step Up to the Microphone Tour (1999) * Love Liberty Disco Tour (1999-2000) with
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* Festival Con Dios (2001) *
Winter Jam Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, also referred to as simply Winter Jam (and formerly known as January Jam from 1995 to 2000), is an annual American music tour featuring contemporary Christian music artists of all genres, stunt and/or comedy performan ...
(2002) with
Michelle Tumes Michelle Louise Tumes (born 1971) is an Australian contemporary Christian musician from Adelaide. In 1993, she moved to the United States and has released four studio albums, ''Listen'' (1998), ''Center of My Universe'' (2000), ''Dream'' (2001) ...
, Paige, Brother's Keeper, Phat Chance, Freddie Colloca,
NewSong NewSong is an American contemporary Christian music group that was established in 1981, at Morningside Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia. They have had twelve GMA Dove Award nominations, and one 45th Annual Grammy Awards, Grammy Award Nomin ...
* Thrive It's All In World Tour (2002) * The Adoration Tour (2002-2005) *
Winter Jam Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, also referred to as simply Winter Jam (and formerly known as January Jam from 1995 to 2000), is an annual American music tour featuring contemporary Christian music artists of all genres, stunt and/or comedy performan ...
(2006) with
ZOEgirl ZOEgirl was an American contemporary Christian music, Christian pop girl group formed in 1999. The group comprised Chrissy Conway-Katina, Alisa Childers and Kristin Swinford-Schweain. They were signed to Sparrow Records from 1999 to 2006 and rel ...
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TobyMac Kevin Michael McKeehan (born October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His road band is known as Diverse City. Widely regarded as one of the most ...
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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 ...
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Krystal Meyers Krystal Nicole Meyers is an American Christian rock and contemporary Christian singer, songwriter and musician. She released three albums under Essential Records: '' Krystal Meyers'', '' Dying for a Heart'', and '' Make Some Noise'' and is kn ...
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NewSong NewSong is an American contemporary Christian music group that was established in 1981, at Morningside Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia. They have had twelve GMA Dove Award nominations, and one 45th Annual Grammy Awards, Grammy Award Nomin ...
* The GO Tour (2007-2008) with
Kutless Kutless is an American Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 1999. Since their formation, they have released multiple studio albums and one live album, '' Live from Portland''. They have sold over 3 million records worldwide. ...
and
Stellar Kart Stellar Kart was an American Christian pop punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, signed to Inpop Records and Capitol Records. The band released their first album, '' All Gas. No Brake'', in February 2005. Most of their singles have been accepted exc ...
* The Way We Roll Tour (2009) * Join the Tribe Tour (2009) *
Winter Jam Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, also referred to as simply Winter Jam (and formerly known as January Jam from 1995 to 2000), is an annual American music tour featuring contemporary Christian music artists of all genres, stunt and/or comedy performan ...
(2010) with
Third Day Third Day was a Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia in 1991. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee (both of whom were the only constant members) and Billy Wilkins. The band's name is a reference to the ...
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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, i ...
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Fireflight Fireflight is an American Christian rock band formed in Eustis, Florida, in 1999. The band was signed by Flicker Records. The band currently consists of vocalist Dawn Michele, Glenn and Wendy Drennen, guitarist and bassist respectively, and gu ...
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NewSong NewSong is an American contemporary Christian music group that was established in 1981, at Morningside Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia. They have had twelve GMA Dove Award nominations, and one 45th Annual Grammy Awards, Grammy Award Nomin ...
* A Very Merry Christmas Tour (2010) *
Winter Jam Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, also referred to as simply Winter Jam (and formerly known as January Jam from 1995 to 2000), is an annual American music tour featuring contemporary Christian music artists of all genres, stunt and/or comedy performan ...
(2011) with
David Crowder Band David Crowder Band (stylized as David Crowder*Band and The David Crowder*Band) was a six-piece Christian rock and modern worship band from Waco, Texas. Their final album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian and No. 2 on the B ...
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Kutless Kutless is an American Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 1999. Since their formation, they have released multiple studio albums and one live album, '' Live from Portland''. They have sold over 3 million records worldwide. ...
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, Francesca Battistelli,
KJ-52 Jonah Kirsten Sorrentino (born June 26, 1975), better known by his stage name KJ-52, is a Christian rapper from Tampa, Florida. The "KJ" part of his name refers to his old rap alias, "King J. Mac",
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NewSong NewSong is an American contemporary Christian music group that was established in 1981, at Morningside Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia. They have had twelve GMA Dove Award nominations, and one 45th Annual Grammy Awards, Grammy Award Nomin ...
* Born Again VIP Experience Tour (2011) * The Story Music Tour (2011) with Francesca Battistelli,
Steven Curtis Chapman Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist. Chapman began his career in the late 1980s as a songwriter and performer of cont ...
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Natalie Grant Natalie Diane Grant (born December 21, 1971) is an American singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music. She received the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year four consecutive years, 2006–2009, and ...
, Anthem Lights and
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* God's Not Dead Tour (2012-2013) with
Building 429 Building 429 is an American Christian rock band from Fayetteville, North Carolina. The band's name refers to Ephesians 4:29, a Biblical passage that (in the New International Version of the Bible) reads: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come ou ...
(first leg),
Britt Nicole Brittany Nicole Waddell (born August 2, 1984), better known by her stage name Britt Nicole, is an American singer and songwriter. She has mainly charted as a Christian pop artist, but in 2012 found her debut mainstream single, "Gold" and in 201 ...
(second leg), All Things New and CAMPBELL * Restart Tour (2013) with For King & Country, Moriah Peters and
Rapture Ruckus Rapture Ruckus was a Christian hip hop and rock band from Wellington, New Zealand, signed to BEC Recordings. They have released four albums: ''Rapture Ruckus'' in 2002, ''I Believe'' in 2006, '' Rapture Ruckus Live at World's End'' in 2008, an ...
*
Winter Jam Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, also referred to as simply Winter Jam (and formerly known as January Jam from 1995 to 2000), is an annual American music tour featuring contemporary Christian music artists of all genres, stunt and/or comedy performan ...
(2014) with
Lecrae Lecrae Devaughn Moore (born October 9, 1979) is an American Christian rapper, singer-songwriter, actor, and Record producer, recording producer and Music executive, executive. Since having begun his career in 2004, he has released ten studio alb ...
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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, i ...
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Thousand Foot Krutch Thousand Foot Krutch (often abbreviated TFK) is a Canadian Christian Rock music, rock band formed in Peterborough, Ontario, in 1995. The band has released ten studio albums, two live albums, and three remix albums. The core members consist of ...
, Plumb,
Colton Dixon Michael Colton Dixon (born October 19, 1991) is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He placed seventh on the eleventh season of ''American Idol''. Early life Colton Dixon was born Michael Colton Dixon on Oc ...
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NewSong NewSong is an American contemporary Christian music group that was established in 1981, at Morningside Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia. They have had twelve GMA Dove Award nominations, and one 45th Annual Grammy Awards, Grammy Award Nomin ...
* The Reason Tour (2014) * We Believe God's Not Dead Tour (2015) with
Audio Adrenaline Audio Adrenaline was an American Christian rock band that formed in 1986 at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky. The band gained recognition during the 1990s and received two Grammy Awards and multiple Dove Awards. Audio A ...
, Ryan Stevenson,
OBB OBB may refer to: * ÖBB, Austrian Federal Railways * OBB (band), a Christian pop rock band * Oliver B. Bumble, comic series and name of its main character * Opaque binary blob, a file format, which is (among others) used by the Android operatin ...
* The Rock & Worship Roadshow (2016) with
Jeremy Camp Jeremy Thomas Camp (born January 12, 1978) is an American Contemporary Christian music, contemporary Christian singer and songwriter from Lafayette, Indiana. He has released eleven albums, four of them RIAA certification, RIAA-certified as Music ...
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Mandisa Mandisa Lynn Hundley () (October 2, 1976 – April 18, 2024), known mononymously as Mandisa, was an American gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist. She began her solo career as a contestant in the fifth season of ''American Ido ...
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Phil Wickham Philip David Wickham (born April 5, 1984) is an American contemporary Christian singer, musician and songwriter from San Diego, California. He has released ten worship albums: '' Give You My World'' in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, ''Cann ...
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Family Force 5 FF5 (formerly known as Family Force 5, The Phamily, Ground Noise and The Brothers) is an American Christian rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. The band was formed in 2004 by brothers Solomon "Soul Glow Activatur" Olds, Joshua "Fatty" Olds, and Jac ...
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Audio Adrenaline Audio Adrenaline was an American Christian rock band that formed in 1986 at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky. The band gained recognition during the 1990s and received two Grammy Awards and multiple Dove Awards. Audio A ...
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Danny Gokey Daniel Jay Gokey (born April 24, 1980) is an American singer and former church music director. He was the third-place finalist on the eighth season of ''American Idol''. After his placing on the show, Gokey signed to 19 Recordings and RCA Nashv ...
, Citizen Way * Love Riot Tour (2016-2017) * Jesus Freak Cruise (2017) with
TobyMac Kevin Michael McKeehan (born October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His road band is known as Diverse City. Widely regarded as one of the most ...
, DC talk,
Kevin Max Kevin Max Smith (born August 17, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, and poet. He is best known for being a member of the Christian pop group dc Talk. As a solo artist following the band going on hiatus, he has recorded 12 full-length st ...
, Finding Favour, Capital King, Ryan Stevenson, Hollyn * Big Church Night Out (2017) with
Sidewalk Prophets Sidewalk Prophets is an American contemporary Christian music band from Nashville. Their album '' These Simple Truths'' contained the single "The Words I Would Say" which is also featured on '' WOW Hits 2010'' and '' WOW Hits 2011''. The group ...
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7eventh Time Down 7eventh Time Down (pronounced "Seventh Time Down") is an American Christian rock band. Their debut album, '' Alive in You'', was released on . Background The band is from Mount Vernon, Kentucky. They have released five full-length albums and ...
, Blanca,
Derek Minor Derek Laurence Johnson Jr., better known by his stage name Derek Minor and former stage name PRo, (born December 16, 1984) is an American Christian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, actor, and screenwriter. He co-founde ...
, Adam Agee * Newsboys United (2018) *
Winter Jam Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, also referred to as simply Winter Jam (and formerly known as January Jam from 1995 to 2000), is an annual American music tour featuring contemporary Christian music artists of all genres, stunt and/or comedy performan ...
(2019) with
Danny Gokey Daniel Jay Gokey (born April 24, 1980) is an American singer and former church music director. He was the third-place finalist on the eighth season of ''American Idol''. After his placing on the show, Gokey signed to 19 Recordings and RCA Nashv ...
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Mandisa Mandisa Lynn Hundley () (October 2, 1976 – April 18, 2024), known mononymously as Mandisa, was an American gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist. She began her solo career as a contestant in the fifth season of ''American Ido ...
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NewSong NewSong is an American contemporary Christian music group that was established in 1981, at Morningside Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia. They have had twelve GMA Dove Award nominations, and one 45th Annual Grammy Awards, Grammy Award Nomin ...
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Rend Collective Rend Collective (formerly known as Rend Collective Experiment) is a Northern Irish Christian folk rock worship band originating from Bangor, Northern Ireland. The current lineup consists of Chris Llewellyn, Steve Mitchell, Wil Pearce, Jonatha ...
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Ledger A ledger is a book or collection of accounts in which accounting transactions are recorded. Each account has: * an opening or brought-forward balance; *a list of transactions, each recorded as either a debit or credit in separate columns (usu ...
, Hollyn * United and Surrounded Tour (2019) with
Michael W. Smith Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American musician who has charted in both contemporary Christian music, contemporary Christian and mainstream charts. His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when "Place in This Worl ...
* Jesus Freak Cruise (2019) with DC talk,
TobyMac Kevin Michael McKeehan (born October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His road band is known as Diverse City. Widely regarded as one of the most ...
,
Kevin Max Kevin Max Smith (born August 17, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, and poet. He is best known for being a member of the Christian pop group dc Talk. As a solo artist following the band going on hiatus, he has recorded 12 full-length st ...
, John Crist,
Mandisa Mandisa Lynn Hundley () (October 2, 1976 – April 18, 2024), known mononymously as Mandisa, was an American gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist. She began her solo career as a contestant in the fifth season of ''American Ido ...
, Aaron Cole and Ryan Stevenson * Greatness of Our God Tour (2019) with Ryan Stevenson, Adam Agee and
Kevin Max Kevin Max Smith (born August 17, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, and poet. He is best known for being a member of the Christian pop group dc Talk. As a solo artist following the band going on hiatus, he has recorded 12 full-length st ...
* Greatness of Our God Tour (2020) with
Mandisa Mandisa Lynn Hundley () (October 2, 1976 – April 18, 2024), known mononymously as Mandisa, was an American gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist. She began her solo career as a contestant in the fifth season of ''American Ido ...
and Adam Agee * Step Into the Light Tour (2021) with
Mandisa Mandisa Lynn Hundley () (October 2, 1976 – April 18, 2024), known mononymously as Mandisa, was an American gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist. She began her solo career as a contestant in the fifth season of ''American Ido ...
, Cade Thompson, We Are Messengers, and Adam Agee * Stand Together Tour (2022) with
Danny Gokey Daniel Jay Gokey (born April 24, 1980) is an American singer and former church music director. He was the third-place finalist on the eighth season of ''American Idol''. After his placing on the show, Gokey signed to 19 Recordings and RCA Nashv ...
,
Mac Powell Mac Powell (born Johnny Mac Powell; December 25, 1972), originally from Clanton, Alabama, United States, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who formed the Christian rock band Third Day with guitarist Mark Lee, with both ...
and Adam Agee * Stand Together Tour (2022) with
Jeremy Rosado Jeremy German Rosado (born March 24, 1992) is an American singer from Valrico, Florida. He placed thirteenth on the eleventh season of ''American Idol''. Early life Rosado graduated from Durant High School in Plant City, Florida in 2010. He a ...
, Cochren & Co, and Adam Agee * Let the Music Speak Tour (2023) with Adam Agee * Always Only Jesus Tour (2024) with
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 b ...
and David Leonard * Worldwide Revival Nights (2024)


Discography

John James era * ''Read All About It'' (1988) * ''
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" * ...
'' (1990) * ''
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" ...
'' (1991) * ''
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 ...
'' (1992) * '' Going Public'' (1994) * '' Take Me to Your Leader'' (1996)
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 ...
era * ''
Step Up to the Microphone ''Step Up to the Microphone'' is the seventh studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys, released in 1998 through Star Song Communications. It was the Newsboys' first album following the departure of lead singer John James in 1997, with P ...
'' (1998) * ''
Love Liberty Disco ''Love Liberty Disco'' is the eighth studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys, released in 1999. In stark contrast to the band's usual pop rock sound, ''Love Liberty Disco'' focuses on 1970s era-inspired sounds and disco. Track listing ...
'' (1999) * '' Thrive'' (2002) * '' Adoration: The Worship Album'' (2003) * ''
Devotion Devotion or Devotions may refer to: Religion * Anglican devotions, private prayers and practices used by Anglican Christians * Buddhist devotion, commitment to religious observance * Catholic devotions, customs, rituals, and practices of worship ...
'' (2004) * '' Go'' (2006) * ''
In the Hands of God ''In the Hands of God'' is the thirteenth studio album by Christian band Newsboys. It was released on 5 May 2009, being the last album the band released before the departure of singer and founding member Peter Furler. It also features the retur ...
'' (2009)
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 ...
era * ''
Born Again To be born again, or to experience the new birth, is a phrase, particularly in evangelical Christianity, that refers to a "spiritual rebirth", or a regeneration of the human spirit. In contrast to one's physical birth, being "born again" is d ...
'' (2010) * ''
God's Not Dead God's Not Dead may refer to: * ''God's Not Dead'' (album), a 2011 album by the Newsboys ** '' Newsboys Live in Concert: God's Not Dead'', a 2012 live album by the Newsboys * " God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)", a song by the Newsboys *'' God's Not Dead ...
'' (2011) * '' Restart'' (2013) * '' Hallelujah for the Cross'' (2014) * '' Love Riot'' (2016) * ''United'' (2019) * ''Stand'' (2021) * ''Worldwide Revival Pt.1'' (2024) Adam Agee era * ''Worldwide Revival (Deluxe)'' (2025)


Awards and nominations


Grammy Awards

, - ,
1992 1992 was designated as International Space Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 – Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt replaces Javier Pérez de Cuéllar of Peru as United Nations Secretary-General. * January 6 ** The Republ ...
, , ''Not Ashamed'' , , Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album , , , - ,
1994 The year 1994 was designated as the " International Year of the Family" and the "International Year of Sport and the Olympic Ideal" by the United Nations. In the Line Islands and Phoenix Islands of Kiribati, 1994 had only 364 days, omitti ...
, , ''Going Public'' , , Best Rock Gospel Album , , , - ,
1996 1996 was designated as: * International Year for the Eradication of Poverty Events January * January 8 – A Zairean cargo plane crashes into a crowded market in the center of the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
, , ''Take Me To Your Leader'' , , Best Rock Gospel Album , , , - ,
2003 2003 was designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Fresh water, Freshwater. In 2003, a Multi-National Force – Iraq, United States-led coalition 2003 invasion of Iraq, invaded Iraq, starting the Iraq War. Demographic ...
, , '' Adoration: The Worship Album'' , , Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album , , , -


Dove Awards

, - ,
1993 The United Nations General Assembly, General Assembly of the United Nations designated 1993 as: * International Year for the World's Indigenous People The year 1993 in the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands had only 364 days, since its ...
, , "I Cannot Get You Out of My System" , , Short Form Music Video of the Year , , , - , rowspan=5,
1994 The year 1994 was designated as the " International Year of the Family" and the "International Year of Sport and the Olympic Ideal" by the United Nations. In the Line Islands and Phoenix Islands of Kiribati, 1994 had only 364 days, omitti ...
, - , rowspan=1, ''Going Public'' , , Rock Album of the Year , , , - , , n/a , , Group of the Year , , , - , rowspan=3, "Shine" , , Rock Recorded Song of the Year , , , - , , Short Form Music Video of the Year , , , - ,
1996 1996 was designated as: * International Year for the Eradication of Poverty Events January * January 8 – A Zairean cargo plane crashes into a crowded market in the center of the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
, , Song of the Year , , , - , rowspan=5,
1997 Events January * January 1 – The Emergency Alert System is introduced in the United States. * January 11 – Turkey threatens Cyprus on account of a deal to buy Russian S-300 missiles, prompting the Cypriot Missile Crisis. * January 1 ...
, - , rowspan=2, ''Take Me To Your Leader'' , , Rock Album of the Year , , , - , , Recorded Music Packaging of the Year , , , - , , "Take Me to Your Leader" , , Short Form Music Video of the Year , , , - , , "God Is Not a Secret" , , Rock Recorded Song of the Year , , , - , rowspan=4,
1999 1999 was designated as the International Year of Older Persons. Events January * January 1 – The euro currency is established and the European Central Bank assumes its full powers. * January 3 – The Mars Polar Lander is launc ...
, - , rowspan=3, "Entertaining Angels" , , Song of the Year , , , - , , Group of the Year , , , - , , Short Form Music Video of the Year , , , - ,
2000 2000 was designated as the International Year for the Culture of Peace and the World Mathematics, Mathematical Year. Popular culture holds the year 2000 as the first year of the 21st century and the 3rd millennium, because of a tende ...
, , ''One Night in Pennsylvania'' , , Long Form Music Video of the Year , , , - , rowspan=2,
2001 The year's most prominent event was the September 11 attacks against the United States by al-Qaeda, which Casualties of the September 11 attacks, killed 2,977 people and instigated the global war on terror. The United States led a Participan ...
, , "Love Liberty Disco" , , Short Form Music Video of the Year , , , - , , ''City on a Hill: Songs of Worship and Praise'' , , Special Event Album of the Year , , , - ,
2003 2003 was designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Fresh water, Freshwater. In 2003, a Multi-National Force – Iraq, United States-led coalition 2003 invasion of Iraq, invaded Iraq, starting the Iraq War. Demographic ...
, , ''Thrive: Live from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'' , , Long Form Music Video of the Year , , , - , rowspan=5,
2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and Its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 60 ...
, - , rowspan=2, "He Reigns" , , Worship Song of the Year , , , - , , Song of the Year , , , - , , ''Adoration: The Worship Album'' , , Praise & Worship Album of the Year , , , - , , n/a , , Group of the Year , , , - ,
2005 2005 was designated as the International Year for Sport and Physical Education and the International Year of Microcredit. The beginning of 2005 also marked the end of the International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Internationa ...
, , ''Devotion'' , , Praise & Worship Album of the Year , , , - ,
2008 2008 was designated as: *International Year of Languages *International Year of Planet Earth *International Year of the Potato *International Year of Sanitation The Great Recession, a worldwide recession which began in 2007, continued throu ...
, , ''Go: Remixed'' , , Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year , , , - , rowspan=3,
2012 2012 was designated as: *International Year of Cooperatives *International Year of Sustainable Energy for All Events January *January 4 – The Cicada 3301 internet hunt begins. * January 12 – Peaceful protests begin in the R ...
, - , , "Born Again" , , Rock Song of the Year , , , - , , "Miracles" , , Short Form Music Video of the Year , , , - ,
2013 2013 was the first year since 1987 to contain four unique digits (a span of 26 years). 2013 was designated as: *International Year of Water Cooperation *International Year of Quinoa Events January * January 5 – 2013 Craig, Alask ...
, , ''Jesus, Firm Foundation: Hymns of Worship'' , , Special Event Album of the Year , , , - , rowspan=3,
2015 2015 was designated by the United Nations as: * International Year of Light * International Year of Soil __TOC__ Events January * January 1 – Lithuania officially adopts the euro as its currency, replacing the litas, and becomes ...
, - , rowspan=2 , " We Believe" , , Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year , , , - , , Song of the Year , , , - , rowspan=2,
2016 2016 was designated as: * International Year of Pulses by the sixty-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly. * International Year of Global Understanding (IYGU) by the International Council for Science (ICSU), the Internationa ...
, , ''Love Riot'' , , Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year , , , - , , " We Believe" , , Worship Song of the Year , , , -


''Billboard'' Music Video Awards

* 1999 Award for Best CCM Video ** "Entertaining Angels"


Intl. Angel Awards

* 1995 Award for Video ** "Shine" * 1999 Award for Video ** "Entertaining Angels"


Nashville Music Awards

* 1999 Award for Favorite CCM Album ** ''Step Up to the Microphone'' * 2000 Nomination for Contemporary Christian Album of the Year ** ''Love Liberty Disco''


SESAC Awards

* 2000 Award for Christian Songwriter of the Year ** Peter Furler


References


External links

* {{Authority control Australian Christian rock groups Musical groups established in 1985 Inpop Records artists Performers of contemporary Christian music Sparrow Records artists 1985 establishments in Australia