Newsboys Keep The 'Love Riot' Going With New December Dates

Fall tour to feature The Afters and Ryan Stevenson

GRAMMY®-nominated, Platinum®-selling mega group Newsboys have added eight December dates to this fall's "Love Riot Tour," it was announced today. Promoted by Premier Productions, the December leg of the tour will feature pop/rock hitmakers Hawk Nelson and GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter Ryan Stevenson. Also introducing hip/hop recording artist Graham Saber, the evening will include a special message from acclaimed author and speaker Bob Lenz.

In December, the "Love Riot Tour" will visit Green Bay, Wisconsin's Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena; Louisiana's Baton Rouge River Center; and the Marina Civic Center in Panama City, Florida, among other cities, before concluding at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on December 11. 

Sponsored by ChildFund and IF 7:14, the "Love Riot Tour" kicks off September 15 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Hitting more than 40 cities through November, the fall lineup will feature Newsboys, The Afters, Ryan Stevenson, Graham Saber and Bob Lenz. 

Newsboys' multi chart-topping 2016 release, Love Riot, was recently nominated for a Gospel Music Association Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year, while Travis Ryan, Richie Fike and Matt Hooper, writers of the band's blockbuster #1 hit, "We Believe," received a nod for Worship Song of the Year. In addition, the PureFlix box office sequel, "God's Not Dead 2," which features Newsboys, was nominated for a Dove Award for Inspirational film of the Year.

Helping define the sound of Christian music for more than two decades, Newsboys' live performances--including their "We Believe...God's Not Dead" 2015-2016 Tour--continue to sell out venues across the country. Comprised of lead vocalist Michael Tait, Jody Davis (guitar), Jeff Frankenstein (keys) and Duncan Phillips (drums), the band has sold more than 8 million units, amassing eight Gold® certifications, 33 #1 radio hits, four GRAMMY® nominations, two American Music Award nominations and multiple Dove Awards. "God's Not Dead," Newsboys' chart-topping, Platinum®-certified single, inspired the eponymous Pure Flix 2014 hit film.

Hawk Nelson (FairTrade Services) has won the hearts of thousands since its debut release in 2004. This powerhouse, pop rock band has released seven studio projects (Letters to the President, Smile It's the End of the World, Hawk Nelson is My Friend, Live Life Loud, Crazy Love, Made and Diamonds). Their most recent release, Diamonds, produced the No. 1 radio single with "Drops In The Ocean," where it spent nine weeks at the top of Billboard's Christian AC Indicator chart. Hawk Nelson has been awarded two Canadian GMA awards, multiple GMA Dove Award nominations as well as a JUNO nomination. The band's music has been featured on NBC, MTV, WB, WGN, KTLA, Nickelodeon and the NFL Network. Their music has been used with special promotions for "American Idol," the NFL, Nike, JCPenney, Olympics, NHL and Michelle Obama's "Big Day Out" 2011 campaign. 

GRAMMY®-nominated Gotee recording artist Ryan Stevenson's full-length debut, Fresh Start, released to critical acclaim last year and features the current multi-week radio smash, "Eye of the Storm (feat. GabeReal)." The project also includes the #1 hit "Not Forgotten (feat. TobyMac)" and the previous single, "All Yours." Stevenson, who was nominated for a 2014 GRAMMY® Award as co-writer of TobyMac's hit single "Speak Life," spent seven years as a paramedic before signing an exclusive agreement with Gotee Records. He hails from the Pacific Northwest and is a husband and father of two boys.

Bob Lenz speaks to nearly half a million teens and adults across North America each year through school assembly programs and faith-based outreaches and events. Founder and president of Life! Promotions, a non-profit organization with a mission to instill hope in youth, Lenz is the author of Dignity Revolution - Standing Up for the Value of Every Person and Grace - For Those Who Think They Don't Measure Up.

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Newsboys Releases "You Hold It All (Every Mountain)" Latest Single With Exclusive Free Download

As "You Hold It All (Every Mountain)," the latest single from GRAMMY®-nominated, Platinum®-selling Newsboys, impacts Christian radio around the country this summer, an exclusive remix of the moving worship anthem is available for a limited time. Powered by FreeCCM.com in partnership with FairTrade Services, the free song can be downloaded now through July 24. 

In addition, Newsboys' latest best-selling FairTrade Services release, Love Riot, which features "You Hold It All (Every Mountain)," is available for a limited time at iTunes and Amazon Music for only $5.99. The project debuted atop multiple charts, including Billboard's Top Rock Albums chart and Top Alternative Albums chart, earlier this year.

Penned by Travis Ryan, Brandon Collins, Jordan Merritt and Seth Mosley, Newsboys' Duncan Phillips says of the song: "'You Hold It All' really has deep meaning for us. Because of the craziness in the world, we can tend to lose confidence in our faith, and we get fearful sometimes. Ultimately, a part of our faith is standing on the words of Christ and knowing that every tear shall be dry, every wrong shall be righted. That's the confidence in this wonderful faith we have, knowing that our God--our Provider and Creator--holds it all in His hands." 

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Newsboys will hit the road this fall, bringing their "Love Riot Tour" to more than 40 cities around the country. Featuring Dove Award-winners The Afters and GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter Ryan Stevenson, as well as a special message from acclaimed author and speaker Bob Lenz, the tour is sponsored by Child Fund and IF 7:14. Kicking-off September 15, the "Love Riot Tour" will make stops in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Houston, Dallas and Norfolk, Virginia, before concluding later this year.

Helping define the sound of Christian music for more than two decades, Newsboys' live performances continue to sell out venues across the country. Comprised of lead vocalist Michael Tait, Jody Davis (guitar), Jeff Frankenstein (keys) and Duncan Phillips (drums), the band has sold more than 8 million units, amassing eight Gold® certifications, 33 #1 radio hits, four GRAMMY® nominations, two American Music Award nominations and multiple Dove Awards. "God's Not Dead," Newsboys' chart-topping, Platinum®-certified single, inspired the eponymous Pure Flix 2014 hit film. The band also appeared in "God's Not Dead" and returned to the big screen to reprise their role in this spring's box office hit sequel, "God's Not Dead 2." 

For further information, visit newsboys.com, fairtradeservices.com or turningpointpr.com. Follow Newsboys on Twitter and Instagram @newsboys.

InPop Records Kicks off 2016 with God's Not Dead - The Greatest Hits of the Newsboys

12 track album available nationwide on February 12

Inpop Records kicks of the New Year with the release of God's Not Dead - The Greatest Hits of the Newsboys, a 12-track compilation project of the multi-award winning band's top-charting songs. Fans can access the album in stores and on digital platforms starting February 12.

The Greatest Hits of the Newsboys will feature the RIAA Certified Platinum-selling single "God's Not Dead (Like A Lion)", "Born Again," and worship hits such as "Revelation Song" and "Mighty to Save." 

Consisting of Michael Tait (lead vocalist), Jody Davis (guitar), Jeff Frankenstein (keys) and Duncan Phillips (drums), the Newsboys have more than two decades of music. Over the course of their career, the rock band have sold over 8 million albums, earned five RIAA Certified Gold albums, garnered four GRAMMY® nods, two American Music Award nominations, multiple Dove Awards and nearly 30 No. 1 Christian radio hits, making them pioneers in Christian music.

For additional information on the Newsboys, please click on these links  www.Newsboys.com and www.inpop.com.

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NEWS: Newsboys Announce ‘God’s Not Dead’ Conference Series

With a goal of helping young people better understand and defend their faith, Platinum-selling, Dove Award-winning Newsboys announce the first God’s Not Dead Conference.

Targeting youth groups and families, the God’s Not Dead Conference will feature teaching sessions focusing on apologetics led by speaker Nic Allen, praise and worship music, a keynote message and a private concert by the Newsboys. The inaugural God’s Not Dead Student Conference will be held in San Antonio July 7–10, 2016.

“As Newsboys travel around the world, and especially here in the U.S., a lot of people have told us about their want to understand God’s Word in greater depth and to be able to defend their faith to their friends,” says Newsboys’ Duncan Phillips.

“We are super pumped about the first-ever God’s Not Dead Conference, and can’t wait to see what God has in store in San Antonio.” 

 

“It’s our prayer that the God’s Not Dead Conferences will allow for a deeper investment into our youth so they can continue to follow the call of Matthew 28:19-20,” adds Newsboys manager Wes Campbell, president/founder, First Company Management. “As they enter adulthood, it’s important they have developed a well-formed, Bible-based understanding of what they believe, to effectively defend their faith in all aspects of their lives.”

For additional information, visit godsnotdeadconferences.com. Student registration begins at $99. Additional speakers and artists to be announced.

Source: Turning Point PR

TOUR: Compassion International Announces 8th Annual Rock and Worship Roadshow

Lineup Includes Newsboys, Jeremy Camp and Mandisa

The 8th annual Rock & Worship Roadshow, presented by Compassion International, announces a new roster of artists for the 2016 tour. Christian music favorites Newsboys, Jeremy Camp and Mandisa will be performing, along with Phil Wickham, Family Force 5 and Audio Adrenaline. A pre-show party will take place before each show with artists Danny Gokey (host) and Citizen Way, and Shaun Groves returns to the Rock & Worship Roadshow as the event's guest speaker.

"We are so excited to be a part of the Rock and Worship Roadshow 2016!" shares Michael Tait of Newsboys. "While we have been blessed to play thousands of shows all over the globe, this is actually our first time being a part of the 'Roadshow' tour, and we can't wait to join Compassion International and the other artists to reach communities all around the country."

General admission will be $10 per person at the door. A VIP ticket will also be available for $50 per person, which will include a Q&A with Jeremy Camp, Mandisa and other artists, early entrance for premium seating, an exclusive tour t-shirt, a VIP laminate, a 40-song digital download from New Release Today and more. For Newsboys' super fans, a "Newsboys Experience" ticket will also be available that will include all the benefits of the VIP ticket along with an exclusive meet & greet with the chart-topping band. To purchase VIP and Newsboys Experience tickets, please visit the tour's website www.theRoadShowTour.com.

Founded in 2009, The Rock & Worship Roadshow has since seen over 170 shows to an audience of more than 1.3 million. Pollstar named the tour one of their Top 50 Tours for Mid-Year in 2012.

Compassion International is the world's largest Christian child development organization serving more than 1.7 million children. They are thrilled to continue sponsoring this remarkable tour.

Brian Seay, executive producer of The Rock & Worship Roadshow, says, "The 2016 Rock and Worship Roadshow promises to be an amazing night of music and ministry. We have purposefully created this night for the entire family and are excited to be on the road next February and March with some of the best artists and speakers in all of Christian music."

For additional information, please visit http://theroadshowtour.com.

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MUSIC: Newsboys Stand "Guilty" With Powerful New Single Anthem

Anthem is to serve as theme song for 2016 film "God's Not Dead 2"

"Guilty," the highly-anticipated new single from Platinum®-selling mega group Newsboys, is available beginning today on iTunes and other leading digital retailers. Penned by Juan Otero and Pete Stewart and produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning Seth Mosley, "Guilty" is the lead single from Newsboys' 2016 FairTrade Services debut and will also serve as the theme song for the upcoming Pure Flix motion picture, "God's Not Dead 2."

"As a band, our primary goal is to communicate a powerful message through music," says Newsboys' Michael Tait. "With 'Guilty,' we wanted to deliver an anthem that carries an important message for today. 'Guilty' is a song for all Christians, as we seek to honor God each day in every way, no matter the cost. We pray it will help encourage and empower Believers--in our country and around the world--to live boldly for Him."

In addition to the song, Newsboys are set to return to the big screen with a special appearance in "God's Not Dead 2," the sequel to the 2014 hit Pure Flix film in which the band made their onscreen debut. "God's Not Dead 2" hits theatres around the country beginning April 1, 2016, and stars Melissa Joan Hart, Jesse Metcalfe, David A.R. White, Sadie Robertson, Robin Givens and Fred Thompson, among others.

The band is currently performing "Guilty" to audiences nationwide as they headline the "We Believe...God's Not Dead" 2015 Fall Tour. Featuring Dove Award-nominated FairTrade Services pop/rock band Hawk Nelson, along with special guest GRAMMY®-nominated Gotee singer/songwriter Ryan Stevenson, the tour is slated to visit more than 40 cities before concluding December 13.

Helping define the sound of Christian music for more than two decades, Newsboys' live performances continue to sell out venues across the country. Comprised of lead vocalist Michael Tait, Jody Davis (guitar), Jeff Frankenstein (keys) and Duncan Phillips (drums), the band has sold more than 8 million units, amassing eight Gold® certifications, 33 #1 radio hits, four GRAMMY® nominations and multiple Dove Awards. "God's Not Dead," Newsboys' chart-topping, Platinum®-certified single, inspired Pure Flix's 2014 hit film of the same name.

For further information, visit 

newsboys.com, 

fairtradeservices.com 

turningpointpr.com. 

Follow the band on Twitter and Instagram @newsboys.

 

 

Source: Turning Point PR