The only decent art I've ever created has been out of the overflow of my heart." These words spoken humbly by the well-honored artist Steven Curtis Chapman, couldn't be more sincere, or-according to him-accurate. With more than ten million records sold in a career spanning nearly thirty years, Steven Curtis Chapman has recorded eighteen projects with Sparrow Records, in addition... read full bio
Three Mo' Tenors takes your spirit, body and mind on a fantastic, memorable and awe-inspiring musical journey through the worlds of Opera, Broadway, Jazz, Blues, Soul, Spiritual and Gospel. These classically trained and Internationally celebrated tenors weave a musical journey celebrating the African American Tenor by singing ten styles of music -- Opera, Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Soul, Broadway, Rock, New... read full bio
Underoath is an American rock band from Tampa, Florida that consists of six talented musicians, Aaron Gillespie, Christopher Dudley, Timothy McTague, Grant Brandell, James Smith, and Spencer Chamberlain. Currently, they have released eight studio albums and two live albums. Their fourth and fifth albums, Theyre Only Chasing Safety and Define the Great Line have reached US certified Gold. Some of... read full bio
Billboard Magazine's No. 1 Gospel Artist of the 2000s decade, Yolanda Adams grew up in a household filled with spirit, soul, and songs. Yolanda began her career when she released Just As I Am on a small Gospel label. The album began to draw attention, being compared to Aretha Franklin. Adams' career has rapidly advanced by a string of hugely... read full bio
Powerhouse lead vocalist and co-writer of many of the songs for the rock band Foreigner, Lou Gramm has also enjoyed a successful solo career. His unique vocals and hit songs have placed Foreigner among Billboards Top Artists of all time. Their sixteen Billboard Top 40 Hit Songs defined an era, with hits including Cold as Ice", "Waiting for a Girl... read full bio
Richard Porter is a singer-songwriter from Medicine Hat, Alberta, and the winner of the reality television series Canadian Idol in season 2. He started to sing at an early age and is classically trained, playing several instruments, most notably, the violin and viola. He writes and arranges violin solos for many of his songs. Porter's first single Awake in a... read full bio
Bellarive is a Christian pop rock and electronic worship band from Orlando, Florida. The group consists of members Sean Curran, Melissa Mage, Mike Mage, Josh Luker, and Kenny Werner. The group has released two albums, The Heartbeat, which peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Christian Albums and at number 17 on the Heatseekers Albums, and Before There Was. They... read full bio
Alan Doyle, lead singer of Great Big Sea, is a veteran front man who performs all the Great Big Sea smash hits as well as his own solo material. He is known for playing a Takamine guitar with a self-cartoon on the bottom of it. He is also linked to Russell Crowe for producing and co-writing many songs on Crowe's... read full bio
The Newsboys are a Christian pop/rock band from Australia, considered one of the most popular bands in the Christian music industry. They currently consist of members Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, Jeff Frankenstein, and Michael Tait. Long before a separate culture was established to house the bands which would follow in their wake, the Newsboys began with a singular motivation. They... read full bio
A successful artist and activist, Peter Yarrow's talent is legendary. His gift for songwriting has produced some of the most moving songs that Peter, Paul & Mary have recorded, including Puff, The Magic Dragon," "Day Is Done," and "Light One Candle." This musical creativity has always gone hand-in-hand with Yarrow's commitment to social change. Many issues have moved Peter Yarrow... read full bio
Mary Mary is a gospel music duo, consisting of sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell and Trecina Tina" Atkins-Campbell. The duo are often credited along with Kirk Franklin for broadening the fan base of urban contemporary gospel in the 2000s by introducing elements of soul music, hip hop, funk and jazz. The Atkins sisters grew up as part of a large family of... read full bio
Popular Christian hip hop artist TobyMac makes up in third of the faith-based trio DC Talk, and he is joined by the talented artists Michael Tait and Kevin Max Smith. They have been called the most popular overtly Christian act of the time by the Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music and have proven it with their many successful album releases.... read full bio
In a music scene crowded with confusion and mixed messages, Sounds of Blackness has consistently sought to bring out the best in its listeners. Our message is hope," says Gary Hines, the group's director. The era of Sounds' origins was marked by the spiritual/social consciousness of revolutionary artists like Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Their success, though nothing... read full bio
The Nashville-based singer-songwriter-musician Jeremy Camp--who crafts artful songwriting with heartfelt and inspiring lyrics--celebrated his first Grammy nomination with his album Speaking Louder Than Before (BEC Recordings). Jeremy was nominated for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for this album, also marking the first-ever Grammy nomination for BEC Recordings. Jeremy has sold over four million albums and four of his studio albums have... read full bio
The Planetshakers are a contemporary worship rock band and a part of the Planetshakers ministry. The Planetshakers ministry is an adult and youth Christian movement, based out of Melbourne, Australia. The band is the main part of their events, and for a short while even included Guy Sebastian, an Australian Idol winner. Their album Open Up The Gates was nominated... read full bio
From their beginnings with Rise Records, to performances at Warped Tour and with the likes of Underoath and Saosin, hardcore band The Devil Wears Prada shows no signs of stopping. They have released six albums, two EPs, a DVD, sixteen singles, and thirteen music videos, showing just how dedicated they are to creating new music for their fans. One of... read full bio
Nathan John Feurstein, who goes by the stage name NF, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from Michigan. NFs music is influenced by the struggles he faced growing up including his parents divorce, child abuse, anger issues, and his mothers death due to drug overdose. Its his lyrical vulnerability and raw energy that have garnered NF attention in both the... read full bio
Bart Millard is a singer-songwriter who is best known as the leader of the band MercyMe. Apart from his work with MercyMe, Millard has also released two solo albums, “Hymned, No. 1” and “Hymned Again”, which earned him a solo Grammy nomination in Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album. Hymned, No. 1 peaked at number 12 on the US... read full bio
Listening to Matthew West brings to mind the sounds of Steven Curtis Chapman, Marc Cohn, and Edwin McCain, all rolled into one. His rich, gutsy vocals compliment his contemporary music style. His concerts include both original music, as well as covers of songs by other well-known artists. Matthew loves engaging his audiences through his music, which is easily recognized by... read full bio
Critically acclaimed inspirational, R&B and gospel vocalist BeBe Winans is best known as part of the celebrated Winans family. Similar to the Jackson familys impact on pop music, and the Carter and Cash families history with country, the Winans family is truly gospel music royalty. Also an award-winning songwriter and producer, BeBe Winans has achieved notoriety both as part of... read full bio
