After nabbing the No. 1  position on the iTunes ® Christian and Gospel Album chart and the No. 22 spot on the overall iTunes ® album chart upon its release, Fee’s Hope Rising streets today with the radio single “Glory to God Forever” mounting on the charts and media giving acclaim to the band’s latest efforts.
 
Below is just a sample of the media’s response to Hope Rising:
 
“Hope Rising is a definite necessity for any avid CCM or praise & worship fan. It once again shows us how powerfully talented the group is, which is no big surprise for existing Fee fans out there.” – GospelMusicChannel.com

“I can’t get enough of this album and every song is worshipful, totally catchy and instantly sing-able.” – ChristianMusicReview.org

“The sort of anthemic, powerful worship album that makes you want to jump up and kneel at the same time. “ – Group Magazine

“... a cut above much of what you'll find in an overcrowded worship music industry.” – JesusFreakHideout.com

5 out of 5 stars! “Their follow-up, Hope Rising, will make you forget the term, “sophomore slump.” Now that the worship music genre has established itself as its own entity, Fee has claimed a spot as front-runners and trendsetters.” – TheChristianManifesto.com

Fee’s current single “Glory to God Forever” is at the No. 21 spot at AC and is No. 8 on the Soft AC/Inspo charts. To watch the making of Hope Rising as well as hear more about new songs such as “Glory to God Forever,” visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ebQGURnNiE&feature=channel_page.
 
The Atlanta-based band is teaming up with multi-platinum and GRAMMY® nominated group MercyMe as well as newcomer Jonny Diaz as they visit auditoriums and churches across the country this month. All tour dates listed below.
 
Produced by Jason Hoard and lead singer Steve Fee, Fee’s newest release Hope Rising contains twelve original tracks. Though the band continued with their signature worship sound on the record, Hope Rising also includes statement songs that the band hopes will transcend one style of music.
 
From national worship conferences to local youth group meetings, Fee has brought a new level of abandon and talent to rock worship, gifting today’s church with riveting songs of praise. Known for amazing live performances and the No. 1 hit "All Because of Jesus" plus "Glorious One," and Christmas song “All Creation Sing (Joy To The World),” Fee continues to inspire the church musically with this all-new release of soon-to-be modern classics. The band has been associated with some of today’s most forthcoming faith-based events including Passion, 7:22 and Catalyst conferences. Fee released their debut INO project & GMA Dove nominated We Shine in September 2007. The band’s hit single “All Because of Jesus” also garnered the No. 10 spot on R&R’s AC Songs of the Year. Fee Front man Steve Fee was also selected to lead worship at the 92nd annual Indianapolis 500 chapel services in 2008, the biggest event of the Indy Car Series. Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Steve Fee, Matt Adkins, Heath Balltzglier and Brandon Coker still lead worship at the North Point Community Church.

Nashville, Tenn. Jul. 21, 2009…. After being released to iTunes ® earlier this morning, the newest single from Fee, “Glory to God Forever,” has shot to the No. 1 spot on iTunes ® Christian and Gospel Singles chart. “Glory to God Forever” is from Fee’s new album Hope Rising, due out on Oct. 6 on INO Records.

The first single is reflective of Fee’s knack for writing rousing songs of praise begging for a corporate worship setting. The song caught on long before its official release and is already being sung in churches across the country.

“It is a really simple song, but it is based on a massive concept,” says band front man Steve Fee. “The massive thought is  that everything in our lives gives glory to God. It strikes the very core of why we were made. I believe this is a song that was already in us to say that God created us to give glory to Him.”

To hear Fee explain the story behind “Glory to God Forever,” visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-29pHKxVcZ8&feature=channel_page

In addition, the single is currently building momentum at Christian radio with recent adds from top stations such as KHZR/St. Louis, KOXJ/Tulsa, WCSG/Grand Rapids and KBIQ/Colorado Springs among others.

Produced by Jason Hoard and lead singer Steve Fee, the Atlanta-based foursome’s newest release Hope Rising contains twelve original tracks. Though the band continued with their signature worship sound on the record, Hope Rising also includes statement songs that the band hopes will transcend one style of music.

From national worship conferences to local youth group meetings, Fee has brought a new level of abandon and talent to rock worship, gifting today’s church with riveting songs of praise. Known for amazing live performances and the No. 1 hit "All Because of Jesus" plus "Glorious One," and Christmas song “All Creation Sing (Joy To The World),” Fee continues to inspire the church musically with this all-new release of soon-to-be modern classics. The band has been associated with some of today’s most forthcoming faith-based events including Passion, 7:22 and Catalyst conferences. Fee released their debut INO project & GMA Dove nominated We Shine in September 2007. The band’s hit single “All Because of Jesus” also garnered the No. 10 spot on R&R’s AC Songs of the Year. Fee Front man Steve Fee was also selected to lead worship at the 92nd annual Indianapolis 500 chapel services in 2008, the biggest event of the Indy Car Series. Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Steve Fee, Matt Adkins, Heath Balltzglier and Brandon Coker still lead worship at the North Point Community Church.

EMI Christian Music Group, Provident Music Group and Word Entertainment have long collaborated in the marketing and distribution of WOW compilation projects.  This Wednesday, the collective staff of the three companies, along with students from Belmont University, banded together to package a record number 427,000 meals for the non-profit hunger-relief organization, Feed My Starving Children (FMSC).  The number of meals packaged at this event is enough to feed 1,169 children for one year. The more than 1,500 volunteers worked in shifts that started at 10:00 AM and ran through 8:00 PM, packaging specially formulated meals in assembly-line fashion.  Each FMSC meal provides the key nutrients a child needs to survive and thrive. Laura Nielsen, Offsite Operations Manager for Feed My Starving Children, shared, “The ‘WOW Shares’ event was an incredible success.  Not only did we pack a record-breaking amount of meals in one day, but we also helped changed the world for so many kids in Thailand.” Over the lunch break, Brandon Heath (Reunion Records/Provident Music Group), Francesca Battistelli (Fervent Records/Word Entertainment) and Josh Wilson (Sparrow/EMI CMG Label Group) performed a concert for volunteers that numbered in excess of 1,500.  Lunch was generously donated for volunteers by Sodexo, Belmont’s food services provider.

Seattle, WA...November 19, 2008...Taco Bell®'s inaugural "Best of the Beat" winners were announced today as part of the leading Mexican-style quick service restaurant's Feed the Beat program. Tooth & Nail Records' Thousand Foot Krutch was one of the three winners announced today along with the bands Hit the Lights and Fireflight.  Already privy to $500 in Taco Bell® Bucks for free Fourthmeal, the late night meal between dinner and breakfast, these bands will work with Taco Bell to identify and hire a well-known producer to record a single for them and then receive help in promotion by Taco Bell in the Spring of 2009.  

"When we entered this contest we never thought we'd wind up being one of the winning bands," said Trevor McNevan, lead singer.  "A huge THANK YOU to the fans who voted and voted and voted, we're humbled by your show of support.  We want to thank Taco Bell for doing something like this to raise awareness of the great bands out there hitting the road to share their music with people."

The "Best of the Beat" winners can thank the legions of devoted fans who voted this October and November on Taco Bell's Virtual Music Festival Web site (www.feedthebeat.com). One hundred Feed the Beat bands showcased their music, photos, bios and tour schedules on the site, vying for the chance to become "Best of the Beat." More than 180,000 votes were cast over the past six weeks and Thousand Foot Krutch was one of the three bands that outlasted the competition to win the bracket-style contest. In its third year, Feed the Beat provided $500 in Taco Bell® Bucks to all participating bands. The singles will then be promoted on www.feedthebeat.com and through in-store efforts in the Spring of 2009, as the Web site address will be featured on Taco Bell's iconic Sauce Packet, which reaches more than 208 million people each month.

Sparrow Records artist, Robbie Seay Band will head out on the remaining dates of its popular 2008 “Hope, Coffee, and Melody” Tour next month. Also continuing on the ticket is author Chris Seay.

The fall “Hope, Coffee, and Melody” tour kicked off Sept. 10 at The Heights Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas. Missing several early dates due to Hurricane Ike, the tour picked up full swing again in October and will wrap Nov. 14 in Irving, Texas.

“We’re eager to get back on the road with Chris Seay in a few weeks,” says Robbie Seay. “We hope folks will join us not only for a concert but also for an evening of story and coffee …of hope and a reminder that God is calling us to something bigger ourselves.”

Chris Seay is a church planter, pastor, president of Ecclesia Bible Society, and internationally acclaimed speaker. He is a key contributing writer for The Voice Bible translation which officially launches later this month with the release of The Voice New Testament. The Voice™ translation provides a true interpretation of the biblical text while including historical and cultural expansions of the story. With additional background on setting and characters, the project’s narrative screenplay-like format is ideal for group studies and dramatizations, and the inserted devotional commentary helps readers truly understand the context of the biblical story. For more information on The Voice™ New Testament and to download a free copy of The Gospel of John presented in The Voice™ Bible translation, visit http://www.hearthevoice.com. Chris Seay’s previous books include The Gospel Reloaded, co-authored with Greg Garrett, The Gospel According to Tony Soprano, and Faith of My Fathers.

Known for its alternative worship style that features raw, insightful lyrics coupled with an equally edgy and engaging sound, the Houston-based Robbie Seay Band comprises Robbie Seay, Ryan Owens, Taylor Johnson, Michael Lisenbe, and Tyler Halford. Having recorded four successful independent projects, the band signed with EMI CMG imprint Sparrow Records in 2005 and released two critically acclaimed albums, Better Days (2005) and Give Yourself Away (2007). The band’s music has received high profile television placement in promotions for FOX’s “American Idol,” as well as CW programs “One Tree Hill” and “Life Is Wild.” At radio, the band’s Christian AC single “Song of Hope” climbed to No. 6 and remained on the charts for an entire year from 2007-2008. Robbie Seay Band’s current single, “New Day,” is currently vying for adds at AC radio. When not on the road, the Robbie Seay Band leads worship at Ecclesia Church, a Houston-based community of faith that seeks to embrace culture through practical love. For more information, visit www.robbieseayband.com or www.myspace.com/robbieseayband.


“HOPE, COFFEE AND MELODY” TOUR NOVEMBER 2008

DATE    CITY
11/5    Dallas, TX
11/6    Abilene, TX
11/8    Phoenix, AZ
11/9    San Diego, CA
11/10    Los Angeles, CA
11/11    Santa Cruz, CA
11/12    Whittier, CA
11/13    Los Vegas, CA
11/14    Irving, TX

*dates subject to change