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Christian music news: Fireflight Performs at Winter X Games 13 Sponsored By ESPN and ABC Sports
Latest christian music: Band’s Performance Comes as Fan-Voted Winner of Taco Bell’s
“Best of the Beat” Contest
(Nashville, Tenn.) Jan. 21, 2009—This week, Orlando-based rock band Fireflight will perform during the “Winter X Games 13” in Aspen, Colo., on Friday, January 23rd at 4:30 p.m. MT. The band will rock a 45-min set, packed with No.1 singles off its buzz-worthy, sophomore albumUnbreakable, on the Taco Bell stage. Fireflight is the recent winner of Taco Bell’s inaugural “Best of the Beat” fan-voted contest. The Games are sponsored by ESPN and ABC Sports, with all the competition footage airing on the ABC and ESPN networks, check local listings for details.
Lead singer, Dawn Richardson says, “We are pumped for the opportunity to melt some frozen faces at the Winter X games this year!” She adds, “It’s a huge honor to be around these amazing athletes, and to be a part of Taco Bell’s Feed The Beat stage. We are so thankful to our fans for their continued support.”
The Winter X Games 13 are scheduled January 22-25, 2009 at Buttermilk Mountain, Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. The13th annual winter action sports competition will feature more than 160 men and women from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Skiing, Snowboard and Snowmobile. The event includes day and evening competitions and is free to the public. For more, visit: www.expn.com.
Flicker Records recording artist Fireflight was named winners of Taco Bell’s inaugural “Best of the Beat” contest, selected by fans who voted for their favorite band on Taco Bell’s Feed the Beat Virtual Music Festival Web site during October and November 2008. During the online contest, 100 bands showcased their music on the site, vying for the chance to become “Best of the Beat.” More than 180,000 votes were cast over the course of six weeks with Fireflight, Hit the Lights and Thousand Foot Krutch coming out the winners in the bracket-style contest.
The band’s breakout sophomore album Unbreakable released in March 2008, at No. 10 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart, following NBC’s launch of the title track in network TV promos for “Bionic Woman.” Along with stellar 5-star reviews, Unbreakablehas garnered two No.1 rock singles with “The Hunger,” and the blockbuster title track, which held the top spot at Christian rock radio for 4 weeks. Fireflight was named Gospel Music Channel’s first “Listen Up” Artist of the Month in April 2008. Fireflight’s music has been featured on E! Entertainment’s “Style Network” and in music-video reels at both American Eagle and Journey’s stores across the country.
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“Best of the Beat” Contest
(Nashville, Tenn.) Jan. 21, 2009—This week, Orlando-based rock band Fireflight will perform during the “Winter X Games 13” in Aspen, Colo., on Friday, January 23rd at 4:30 p.m. MT. The band will rock a 45-min set, packed with No.1 singles off its buzz-worthy, sophomore albumUnbreakable, on the Taco Bell stage. Fireflight is the recent winner of Taco Bell’s inaugural “Best of the Beat” fan-voted contest. The Games are sponsored by ESPN and ABC Sports, with all the competition footage airing on the ABC and ESPN networks, check local listings for details.
Lead singer, Dawn Richardson says, “We are pumped for the opportunity to melt some frozen faces at the Winter X games this year!” She adds, “It’s a huge honor to be around these amazing athletes, and to be a part of Taco Bell’s Feed The Beat stage. We are so thankful to our fans for their continued support.”
The Winter X Games 13 are scheduled January 22-25, 2009 at Buttermilk Mountain, Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. The13th annual winter action sports competition will feature more than 160 men and women from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Skiing, Snowboard and Snowmobile. The event includes day and evening competitions and is free to the public. For more, visit: www.expn.com.
Flicker Records recording artist Fireflight was named winners of Taco Bell’s inaugural “Best of the Beat” contest, selected by fans who voted for their favorite band on Taco Bell’s Feed the Beat Virtual Music Festival Web site during October and November 2008. During the online contest, 100 bands showcased their music on the site, vying for the chance to become “Best of the Beat.” More than 180,000 votes were cast over the course of six weeks with Fireflight, Hit the Lights and Thousand Foot Krutch coming out the winners in the bracket-style contest.
The band’s breakout sophomore album Unbreakable released in March 2008, at No. 10 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart, following NBC’s launch of the title track in network TV promos for “Bionic Woman.” Along with stellar 5-star reviews, Unbreakablehas garnered two No.1 rock singles with “The Hunger,” and the blockbuster title track, which held the top spot at Christian rock radio for 4 weeks. Fireflight was named Gospel Music Channel’s first “Listen Up” Artist of the Month in April 2008. Fireflight’s music has been featured on E! Entertainment’s “Style Network” and in music-video reels at both American Eagle and Journey’s stores across the country.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Christian music news: Fireflight burning bright
Latest christian music: WHILE some of us sit around and harbour good intentions, only a handful of us actually get up and do something about it. Given the world’s population, every little bit certainly counts, but have we seen enough takers? The stats hardly suggest it.
Christian rock outfit Fireflight perhaps looks at the betterment of the human race on a larger scale and employs a two-pronged attack – preaching the gospel of hope through its music and actually spending time with its fans and listening to their problems.
Christian rock outfit Fireflight, fronted by Dawn Richardson, is out to spread hope through its music. The band’s hit Unbreakable is the theme song for the new Bionic Woman TV series. The quintet is riding in high in the Christian music charts and a chance to break into popular music has presented itself via the new Bionic Woman series, courtesy of the band’s aptly titled hit Unbreakable (the title track from the band’s latest album), which is the theme song. This is rock music for the current generation!
During a recent phone interview, lead singer Dawn Richardson, speaking from the United States, was all excited in revealing what it’s like being in a band like Fireflight.
“It’s interesting ... not many bands out there have band members from both sexes. All the bands we’ve toured with consist basically of guys. I mean, some of the guys bring their wives and all. I was always a tomboy ... even in the school cafeteria, I would always join the guys at their tables,” she reveals happily. It’s this band dynamic that she finds unique with Fireflight.
Blazing on the guitars are Glenn Drennen and Justin Cox, while anchoring the bottom end and keeping the groove rock solid are responsibilities shouldered by Drennen’s wife Wendy and Phee Shorb, respectively.
Good intentions without an end product does little for anyone, but Fireflight sees itself as an outfit to at least try and practice what it preaches. “We have good intentions, so I believe that if we can genuinely be loving, we can offer something that a lot of other people don’t.”
The band also champions The Legacy of Hope International, a body dedicated in alleviating the sufferings of children and victims caught in the sex trade in Cambodia. Richardson adds, “People here in America can help contribute in solving the problem, too.”
Perhaps a long shot from the typical rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, but Fireflight is known to take concern over its fans’ problems by spending time with them after shows.
All religions share a common goal, which is to do good for man and mankind, but in these highly sensitive times we live in, a band baring its religious inclinations would find itself in a potentially volatile situation. “There’s always a worry that people are offended by what you say. As long as you extend love sincerely, people will accept you ... like how the American society has with us. We’ve extended love to people of different religions and they don’t seem to mind at all, so that’s great.”
The music an artiste makes tends to reflect their listening diet. And though there are no obvious strains of grunge legend Foo Fighters and post hardcore act Saosin – both of whom the band cites as collective favourites – Fireflight has cleverly fused heavy rock riffs with a decidedly melodic touch.
“We write our own parts. It starts with the guitars where we work out the basic song structure. Then the parts are taken to our drummer who works out the beats and finally our bass player. It’s pretty much my job to work out the lyrics and the melodies, so everything’s a group effort,” concedes Richardson about the band’s creative process.
The band traded the warmth of the sun in its native Orlando, Florida to record its second album Unbreakable in Nashville, Tennessee, with knob twiddler Rob Hawkins working the recording desk. The band’s first EP and LP laid the seeds of what the band was planning to eventually do but it’s on Unbreakable that the vision has crystallised.
“We were pretty excited to work with him because we really like his personality. But recording the album was pretty harrowing because we only had six months, unlike the five years we had for the first album. Naturally we were worried about the “sophomore slump’, and to add to that, my vocal coach found blisters on my vocal chords. That effectively meant I had to completely rest my voice and apart from recording, I had to keep from talking, which was really difficult.”
In the big picture, Fireflight has but one goal ... or mission, more accurately. “I believe our music has a purpose, which is to give people hope. I think our greatest goal is to share a message of hope.”
From exceptional musicianship to melodic and passionate vocals, the band creates sonic tension that seesaws between anger and remorse, strength and vulnerability, fear and faith. It’s hard not to take Fireflight seriously
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Christian rock outfit Fireflight perhaps looks at the betterment of the human race on a larger scale and employs a two-pronged attack – preaching the gospel of hope through its music and actually spending time with its fans and listening to their problems.
Christian rock outfit Fireflight, fronted by Dawn Richardson, is out to spread hope through its music. The band’s hit Unbreakable is the theme song for the new Bionic Woman TV series. During a recent phone interview, lead singer Dawn Richardson, speaking from the United States, was all excited in revealing what it’s like being in a band like Fireflight.
“It’s interesting ... not many bands out there have band members from both sexes. All the bands we’ve toured with consist basically of guys. I mean, some of the guys bring their wives and all. I was always a tomboy ... even in the school cafeteria, I would always join the guys at their tables,” she reveals happily. It’s this band dynamic that she finds unique with Fireflight.
Blazing on the guitars are Glenn Drennen and Justin Cox, while anchoring the bottom end and keeping the groove rock solid are responsibilities shouldered by Drennen’s wife Wendy and Phee Shorb, respectively.
Good intentions without an end product does little for anyone, but Fireflight sees itself as an outfit to at least try and practice what it preaches. “We have good intentions, so I believe that if we can genuinely be loving, we can offer something that a lot of other people don’t.”
The band also champions The Legacy of Hope International, a body dedicated in alleviating the sufferings of children and victims caught in the sex trade in Cambodia. Richardson adds, “People here in America can help contribute in solving the problem, too.”
Perhaps a long shot from the typical rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, but Fireflight is known to take concern over its fans’ problems by spending time with them after shows.
All religions share a common goal, which is to do good for man and mankind, but in these highly sensitive times we live in, a band baring its religious inclinations would find itself in a potentially volatile situation. “There’s always a worry that people are offended by what you say. As long as you extend love sincerely, people will accept you ... like how the American society has with us. We’ve extended love to people of different religions and they don’t seem to mind at all, so that’s great.”
The music an artiste makes tends to reflect their listening diet. And though there are no obvious strains of grunge legend Foo Fighters and post hardcore act Saosin – both of whom the band cites as collective favourites – Fireflight has cleverly fused heavy rock riffs with a decidedly melodic touch.
“We write our own parts. It starts with the guitars where we work out the basic song structure. Then the parts are taken to our drummer who works out the beats and finally our bass player. It’s pretty much my job to work out the lyrics and the melodies, so everything’s a group effort,” concedes Richardson about the band’s creative process.
The band traded the warmth of the sun in its native Orlando, Florida to record its second album Unbreakable in Nashville, Tennessee, with knob twiddler Rob Hawkins working the recording desk. The band’s first EP and LP laid the seeds of what the band was planning to eventually do but it’s on Unbreakable that the vision has crystallised.
“We were pretty excited to work with him because we really like his personality. But recording the album was pretty harrowing because we only had six months, unlike the five years we had for the first album. Naturally we were worried about the “sophomore slump’, and to add to that, my vocal coach found blisters on my vocal chords. That effectively meant I had to completely rest my voice and apart from recording, I had to keep from talking, which was really difficult.”
In the big picture, Fireflight has but one goal ... or mission, more accurately. “I believe our music has a purpose, which is to give people hope. I think our greatest goal is to share a message of hope.”
From exceptional musicianship to melodic and passionate vocals, the band creates sonic tension that seesaws between anger and remorse, strength and vulnerability, fear and faith. It’s hard not to take Fireflight seriously
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Christian music news: FIREFLIGHT DEBUTS THE HEALING OF HARMS JULY 25
Latest christian music: (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) May 10, 2006 - Flicker Records' modern rock band Fireflight readies its national debut, The Healing of Harms, set to release July 25.
Produced by Skidd Mills (Saliva, Fighting Instinct, Skillet, Dirty Americans, ZZ Top), the record is a collaboration of varied musical tastes and influences. Fireflight defines the record and its sound as containing hints of emo-core, modern rock and progressive metal, tied together by soaring vocals and memorable melodies.
Lead vocalist Dawn Richardson's lyrics are selfless and direct, reflecting Fireflight's mission to emphasize its music and vision beyond itself, mainly by its lyrics. The Healing of Harms speaks to those facing insurmountable odds, needing answers after falling in harm's way. Issues of self-worth, respect and inner beauty are all themes that resonate in the hearts of Fireflight members.
"Finally, the doors are opening," says Richardson. "It really feels like God has given us these opportunities so that we can help reach those who are wounded, those who need this music. Fireflight wants to write music that people can feel, make records that are universal enough to stand the test of time, and stay genuine and honest-or die trying."
Comprising Richardson, Wendy Drennen (bass), Glenn Drennen (guitar), Justin Cox (guitar) and Phee Shorb (drums), Fireflight formed five years ago in Orlando, Fla. A fixture of the local rock scene, Fireflight is familiar to national music audiences as well. Its self-released EP, "On The Subject of Moving Forward," also produced by Wisner, sold thousands of copies independently. Additionally, Songwriters Showcases of America named Fireflight "Band of the Year" in 2004.
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Christian music news: Fireflight
Latest christian music: The Healing of Harms is one part testimony and one part inspiration to those who are alone. It also speaks to those facing insurmountable odds and needing answers after falling in harms way. Its an album that exposes pride, gossip, guilt, and shame and then reciprocates by answering it with humility, love, forgiveness and hope.
Birthed from the small music-starved town of Eustis, Florida, just outside Orlando, this debut record is the culmination of five years playing shows and waiting patiently for the right opportunity. But this project would not have been possible without the EP they released two years prior appropriately titled On The Subject of Moving Forward. That project is what led them to sign with Flicker Records (Pillar, Kids in the Way), who will release the bands first national album.
Birthed from the small music-starved town of Eustis, Florida, just outside Orlando, this debut record is the culmination of five years playing shows and waiting patiently for the right opportunity. But this project would not have been possible without the EP they released two years prior appropriately titled On The Subject of Moving Forward. That project is what led them to sign with Flicker Records (Pillar, Kids in the Way), who will release the bands first national album.
A mutual love for bands like The Juliana Theory, Zao, Def Leppard, and Skid Row was their initial point of connection musically, but the bands members soon found that their similarities ended there. They each had a different idea about how the music should take shape. While most bands find musical compromise difficult, Firefights sound, as well as its resiliency, was established in democracy. The band has found that sharing ideas and control is its success secret. Lead vocalist Dawn Richardson explains, It works best when you put the group goal above the individual. You can hear it in our music. We dont sound like much else out there right now because we all come from different places, and our sound meets somewhere in the middle. The remainder of the band agrees, comprising Wendy Drennen (bass), Glenn Drennen (guitar), Justin Cox (guitar, background vocals) and Phee Shorb (drums).
Hints of emo-core, modern rock, and progressive metal permeate the record and its style as defined by Fireflight. This is all wrapped in a package tied together with soaring vocals and memorable melodies. However, Fireflight wants its music and vision to be emphasized beyond themselves, doing so mainly through lyrics.
Richardsons lyrics are selfless and direct, a reflection of the bands mission as a whole. On Myself, she vocalizes the need for an individual to deny their own will, You woke me up and made me learn to love more than myself / You took my hand before I knew there was more than myself. On You Decide she emphasizes that faith is not based on a relationshipwith others but with God; Fiction and reality collide / Faceless and so busted up inside / Youve been searching / Youve been crying out / Will you be destroyed by all your doubt?
Its You additionally delves deep into the emotional hole that exists in many young people. Instead of basing self-image on a comparison to media imagery that pushes immodesty, sex and outer beauty, it pushes the listener to distance themselves from pop-cultural reference points as a whole, I wish that I could break all the mirrors in my mind / The ones that lie to me and steal away my pride. It is these topics that Fireflight, Dawn and Wendy especially, hope to convey to its female listeners. Issues of self-worth, respect and inner-beauty are all themes that resonate in the hearts of Fireflight. Dawn explains, We meet so many young women and teenage girls that feel insecure about who they are on the outside. We want to remind them that they are Gods beautiful creation and that He has a plan for their lives. There is humility present in much of the lyrical content that is both needed and refreshing.
Having waited patiently since 1999, the band is now preparing to make a run at national recognition and a larger platform to share its message. Fireflight has already shared the stage with Skillet, Kutless, Emery, Anberlin, and Disciple to name a few. An upcoming national tour with labelmate Kids in the Way and appearances at 12 major Christian music festivals this summer are just a hint of what is to come. And though its goals are large, the band is committed to remaining unified no matter what. The obstacles and many years invested have prepared Fireflight to keep its head grounded and to continue to make music that inspires, mends, and revitalizes.
Finally, the doors are opening, says Richardson. It really feels like God has given us these opportunities so that we can help reach those who are wounded, those who need this music. Fireflight wants to write music that people can feel, make records that are universal enough to stand the test of time, and stay genuine and honest or die trying.
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Hints of emo-core, modern rock, and progressive metal permeate the record and its style as defined by Fireflight. This is all wrapped in a package tied together with soaring vocals and memorable melodies. However, Fireflight wants its music and vision to be emphasized beyond themselves, doing so mainly through lyrics.
Richardsons lyrics are selfless and direct, a reflection of the bands mission as a whole. On Myself, she vocalizes the need for an individual to deny their own will, You woke me up and made me learn to love more than myself / You took my hand before I knew there was more than myself. On You Decide she emphasizes that faith is not based on a relationshipwith others but with God; Fiction and reality collide / Faceless and so busted up inside / Youve been searching / Youve been crying out / Will you be destroyed by all your doubt?
Its You additionally delves deep into the emotional hole that exists in many young people. Instead of basing self-image on a comparison to media imagery that pushes immodesty, sex and outer beauty, it pushes the listener to distance themselves from pop-cultural reference points as a whole, I wish that I could break all the mirrors in my mind / The ones that lie to me and steal away my pride. It is these topics that Fireflight, Dawn and Wendy especially, hope to convey to its female listeners. Issues of self-worth, respect and inner-beauty are all themes that resonate in the hearts of Fireflight. Dawn explains, We meet so many young women and teenage girls that feel insecure about who they are on the outside. We want to remind them that they are Gods beautiful creation and that He has a plan for their lives. There is humility present in much of the lyrical content that is both needed and refreshing.
Having waited patiently since 1999, the band is now preparing to make a run at national recognition and a larger platform to share its message. Fireflight has already shared the stage with Skillet, Kutless, Emery, Anberlin, and Disciple to name a few. An upcoming national tour with labelmate Kids in the Way and appearances at 12 major Christian music festivals this summer are just a hint of what is to come. And though its goals are large, the band is committed to remaining unified no matter what. The obstacles and many years invested have prepared Fireflight to keep its head grounded and to continue to make music that inspires, mends, and revitalizes.
Finally, the doors are opening, says Richardson. It really feels like God has given us these opportunities so that we can help reach those who are wounded, those who need this music. Fireflight wants to write music that people can feel, make records that are universal enough to stand the test of time, and stay genuine and honest or die trying.
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
Christian music news: Fireflight: Healing of Harms
Latest christian music: Produced by James Paul Wisner, the record is a collaboration of varied musical tastes and influences. Fireflight defines its sound as containing hints of emo-core, modern rock and progressive metal, tied together by soaring vocals and memorable melodies. Lead vocalist Dawn Richardson's lyrics are selfless and direct, reflecting Fireflight's mission to emphasize its music and vision beyond itself, mainly by its lyrics.
The Healing of Harms speaks to those facing insurmountable odds, needing answers after falling in harm's way. Issues of self-worth, respect and inner beauty are all themes that resonate in the hearts of Fireflight members. "Finally, the doors are opening," says Richardson. "It really feels like God has given us these opportunities so that we can help reach those who are wounded, those who need this music. Fireflight wants to write music that people can feel, make records that are universal enough to stand the test of time, and stay genuine and honest-or die trying." A worthy goal, right?
The Healing of Harms speaks to those facing insurmountable odds, needing answers after falling in harm's way. Issues of self-worth, respect and inner beauty are all themes that resonate in the hearts of Fireflight members. "Finally, the doors are opening," says Richardson. "It really feels like God has given us these opportunities so that we can help reach those who are wounded, those who need this music. Fireflight wants to write music that people can feel, make records that are universal enough to stand the test of time, and stay genuine and honest-or die trying." A worthy goal, right?
Monday, June 8, 2009
Christian music news: Fireflight Named Gospel Music Channel's 'Listen Up' Campaign
Latest christian music: Orlando-based rock band Fireflight has been named Gospel Music Channel’s first Listen Up artist of the month, adding to the recent flurry of media activity surrounding the launch of the band’s highly-acclaimed sophomore album Unbreakable. Throughout April on GMC, fans will experience 360 degrees of access to Fireflight through customized on-air spots, a world premiere of the anticipated “Unbreakable” music video on March 29, plus online exclusive interviews, performances and special features. Other appearances include a performance on the network’s weekly series “The Kitchen Sink,” and Fireflight will rock its own Front Row Live installment of GMC’s nightly concert series airing early summer.
Paul E. Butler, Vice President of Business Development for GMC, states, “We’re so excited to be launching this campaign with Fireflight, and its label Flicker Records. Fireflight is an emerging artist, with great label support, an active and passionate fan-base, making great records. These are the types of artists we want to support through Listen Up and introduce to our viewers.”
Also amplifying Fireflight’s profile this week is the Billboard magazine feature story titled “Big Breaks for Fireflight,” on stands now (March 29 issue). The album debuted at No. 10 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart and No. 15 on Top Christian Albums, while the title track, which initially debuted in promos for NBC’s “Bionic Woman,” is No. 23 this week on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart. The hit also jumps up to No. 5 this week on R&R’s CHR chart.
Gospel Music Channel (www.gospelmusicchannel.com) is the nation’s first and only 24/7 all music television network devoted to the uplifting, inspiring and diverse music that is gospel/Christian music. Gospel Music Channel can be seen in nearly 40 million homes around the country on various cable systems and on DIRECTV. GMC’s Listen Up— mirrored after successful programs such as VH1’s “You Oughta Know” and MTV’s “Buzzworthy”— showcases emerging artists extensively across the network’s television and on-line platforms, as well as at key industry and network events.
Fireflight debuted nationally with 2006’s The Healing of Harms (Flicker Records) which delivered two No. 1 rock singles “You Decide” and “Waiting.” The band’s break-out follow up album Unbreakable released March 4 to stellar 5-star reviews and the title track secured the No. 1 spot at Christian rock radio for 4 weeks. Fireflight’s music has been featured on NBC’s “Bionic Woman,” E! Entertainment’s “Style Network” and in music-video reels at both American Eagle and Journey’s stores across the country. For more than eight years, Fireflight has remained tireless road warriors on the concert circuit averaging 140 shows a year. Fireflight is: Dawn Richardson, lead vocals; Justin Cox, guitar; Glenn Drennen, guitar; Wendy Drennen, bass; and Phee Shorb, drums.
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Paul E. Butler, Vice President of Business Development for GMC, states, “We’re so excited to be launching this campaign with Fireflight, and its label Flicker Records. Fireflight is an emerging artist, with great label support, an active and passionate fan-base, making great records. These are the types of artists we want to support through Listen Up and introduce to our viewers.”
Also amplifying Fireflight’s profile this week is the Billboard magazine feature story titled “Big Breaks for Fireflight,” on stands now (March 29 issue). The album debuted at No. 10 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart and No. 15 on Top Christian Albums, while the title track, which initially debuted in promos for NBC’s “Bionic Woman,” is No. 23 this week on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart. The hit also jumps up to No. 5 this week on R&R’s CHR chart.
Gospel Music Channel (www.gospelmusicchannel.com) is the nation’s first and only 24/7 all music television network devoted to the uplifting, inspiring and diverse music that is gospel/Christian music. Gospel Music Channel can be seen in nearly 40 million homes around the country on various cable systems and on DIRECTV. GMC’s Listen Up— mirrored after successful programs such as VH1’s “You Oughta Know” and MTV’s “Buzzworthy”— showcases emerging artists extensively across the network’s television and on-line platforms, as well as at key industry and network events.
Fireflight debuted nationally with 2006’s The Healing of Harms (Flicker Records) which delivered two No. 1 rock singles “You Decide” and “Waiting.” The band’s break-out follow up album Unbreakable released March 4 to stellar 5-star reviews and the title track secured the No. 1 spot at Christian rock radio for 4 weeks. Fireflight’s music has been featured on NBC’s “Bionic Woman,” E! Entertainment’s “Style Network” and in music-video reels at both American Eagle and Journey’s stores across the country. For more than eight years, Fireflight has remained tireless road warriors on the concert circuit averaging 140 shows a year. Fireflight is: Dawn Richardson, lead vocals; Justin Cox, guitar; Glenn Drennen, guitar; Wendy Drennen, bass; and Phee Shorb, drums.
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Monday, June 1, 2009
DOVE AWARDS NOMINATE FIRST-TIME NOMINEE FIREFLIGHT FOR “ARTIST OF THE YEAR”
Fireflight (Nashville, Tenn.) Feb. 20, 2009—Nominations were announced today for the Gospel Music Association’s 40th Annual Dove Awards. Orlando-based rock band, Fireflight sent waves through the industry with its recognition in the prestigious category of Artist of the Year, a huge accomplishment for any artist, but even more for a modern rock band, and first-time Dove nominee. After eight years together as a band, these nominations cap off an overwhelmingly successful 2008, launched by the debut of its hit song, “Unbreakable,” on the NBC network promos for “Bionic Woman.” Over the last 12 months, Fireflight has scored two No.1 singles at Christian Rock radio and was named Taco Bell’s “Best of the Beat” winner by the restaurant’s fan-voted contest.
Fireflight was recognized in three additional categories— Unbreakable, the band’s second major label release, was nominated for Rock/Contemporary Album, and its two chart-topping Rock radio singles were recognized; “Unbreakable,” the project’s title track and first single is up for Rock/Contemporary Song, and “The Hunger” received a nod in the Rock Recorded Song category. As the writers of these two nominated songs, the five individual band members are additionally honored with the opportunity to take home Dove statues for their writer contributions in these categories.
Lead singer Dawn Richardson, reacted to the news from the inside of the band’s mini-bus. She said, “Two words, BLOWN AWAY! We are just so honored to be nominated for the first time, and we are completely floored to have been chosen in 4 categories, especially Artist of the Year! We’re in great company, and really amped to represent ROCK this year in the Artist of the Year category.” She adds, “We thank God, He was our true source of strength for this album.”
John Styll, President of the Gospel Music Association, commented on Fireflight’s outstanding showing in this year’s nominations. “To be included in the Artist of the Year category means they had to be overwhelmingly excellent. It’s
a testament to the band’s hard work this past year. Not only musically, but also connecting with and mobilizing its fans.”
For the first time, fans have an opportunity to vote for the winner of Artist of the Year along with New Artist of the Year. Fan voting, which will be conducted through the Gospel Music Channel website (www.gospelmusicchannel.com) and at www.doveawards.com, will open on Feb. 26, the same day online voting opens for GMA members. The cumulative fan vote, which will continue through the live Dove Awards broadcast, will account for one-third of the total vote in those two categories.
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Fireflight was recognized in three additional categories— Unbreakable, the band’s second major label release, was nominated for Rock/Contemporary Album, and its two chart-topping Rock radio singles were recognized; “Unbreakable,” the project’s title track and first single is up for Rock/Contemporary Song, and “The Hunger” received a nod in the Rock Recorded Song category. As the writers of these two nominated songs, the five individual band members are additionally honored with the opportunity to take home Dove statues for their writer contributions in these categories.
Lead singer Dawn Richardson, reacted to the news from the inside of the band’s mini-bus. She said, “Two words, BLOWN AWAY! We are just so honored to be nominated for the first time, and we are completely floored to have been chosen in 4 categories, especially Artist of the Year! We’re in great company, and really amped to represent ROCK this year in the Artist of the Year category.” She adds, “We thank God, He was our true source of strength for this album.”
John Styll, President of the Gospel Music Association, commented on Fireflight’s outstanding showing in this year’s nominations. “To be included in the Artist of the Year category means they had to be overwhelmingly excellent. It’s
a testament to the band’s hard work this past year. Not only musically, but also connecting with and mobilizing its fans.”
For the first time, fans have an opportunity to vote for the winner of Artist of the Year along with New Artist of the Year. Fan voting, which will be conducted through the Gospel Music Channel website (www.gospelmusicchannel.com) and at www.doveawards.com, will open on Feb. 26, the same day online voting opens for GMA members. The cumulative fan vote, which will continue through the live Dove Awards broadcast, will account for one-third of the total vote in those two categories.
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Fireflight up for 4 Dove Awards
Fireflight, which will be in concert Sunday at Dunbar Auditorium, has been nominated for four Dove Awards, including artist of the year. This is the group's first year to receive Dove nominations.
The other nominations include rock/contemporary album of the year for "Unbreakable," rock/contemporary recorded song for "Unbreakable" and rock recorded song of the year for "The Hunger."
Tickets for Sunday's concert are $5 and are available at Christian Book Outlet, First Christian Church, East Side Baptist Church and First Assembly of God. They also will be available at the door.
Doors open at 2 p.m. with the music set to begin at 3.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
DOVE AWARDS NOMINATE FIRST-TIME NOMINEE FIREFLIGHT FOR “ARTIST OF THE YEAR”
(Nashville, Tenn.) Feb. 20, 2009—Nominations were announced today for the Gospel Music Association’s 40th Annual Dove Awards. Orlando-based rock band, Fireflight sent waves through the industry with its recognition in the prestigious category of Artist of the Year, a huge accomplishment for any artist, but even more for a modern rock band, and first-time Dove nominee. After eight years together as a band, these nominations cap off an overwhelmingly successful 2008, launched by the debut of its hit song, “Unbreakable,” on the NBC network promos for “Bionic Woman.” Over the last 12 months, Fireflight has scored two No.1 singles at Christian Rock radio and was named Taco Bell’s “Best of the Beat” winner by the restaurant’s fan-voted contest.
Fireflight was recognized in three additional categories— Unbreakable, the band’s second major label release, was nominated for Rock/Contemporary Album, and its two chart-topping Rock radio singles were recognized; “Unbreakable,” the project’s title track and first single is up for Rock/Contemporary Song, and “The Hunger” received a nod in the Rock Recorded Song category. As the writers of these two nominated songs, the five individual band members are additionally honored with the opportunity to take home Dove statues for their writer contributions in these categories.
Lead singer Dawn Richardson, reacted to the news from the inside of the band’s mini-bus. She said, “Two words, BLOWN AWAY! We are just so honored to be nominated for the first time, and we are completely floored to have been chosen in 4 categories, especially Artist of the Year! We’re in great company, and really amped to represent ROCK this year in the Artist of the Year category.” She adds, “We thank God, He was our true source of strength for this album.”
John Styll, President of the Gospel Music Association, commented on Fireflight’s outstanding showing in this year’s nominations. “To be included in the Artist of the Year category means they had to be overwhelmingly excellent. It’s
a testament to the band’s hard work this past year. Not only musically, but also connecting with and mobilizing its fans.”
For the first time, fans have an opportunity to vote for the winner of Artist of the Year along with New Artist of the Year. Fan voting, which will be conducted through the Gospel Music Channel website (www.gospelmusicchannel.com) and at www.doveawards.com, will open on Feb. 26, the same day online voting opens for GMA members. The cumulative fan vote, which will continue through the live Dove Awards broadcast, will account for one-third of the total vote in those two categories.
The band’s breakout sophomore album Unbreakable released in March 2008, at No. 10 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart, following NBC’s feature of the title track in network TV promos for “Bionic Woman.” Along with stellar 5-star reviews, Unbreakable has garnered two No.1 rock singles with “The Hunger,” and the blockbuster title track, which held the top spot at Christian rock radio for 4 weeks. Fireflight was named Gospel Music Channel’s first “Listen Up” Artist of the Month in April 2008. Fireflight’s music has been heard on E! Entertainment’s “Style Network” and in music-video reels at both American Eagle and Journey’s stores across the country. The band recently performed during the “Winter X Games 13” in Aspen, Colo., on the Taco Bell stage. Fireflight is the recent winner of Taco Bell’s inaugural “Feed the Beat” fan-voted promotion.
Fireflight debuted nationally with 2006’s The Healing of Harms, producing two No. 1 rock singles with “You Decide” and “Waiting.” For nearly a decade, the band has remained tireless road warriors on the concert circuit averaging 140 shows a year. Fireflight is: Dawn Richardson, lead vocals; Justin Cox, guitar; Glenn Drennen, guitar; Wendy Drennen, bass; and Phee Shorb, drums.
Dove Awards will be handed out Thursday, April 23rd at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN and broadcast live nationwide on Gospel Music Channel. For more on Fireflight, please visit www.fireflightrock.com, www.myspace.com/fireflight or www.flickerrecords.com.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
FIREFLIGHT PERFORMS AT WINTER X GAMES 13
(Nashville, Tenn.) Jan. 21, 2009 This week, Orlando-based rock band Fireflight will perform during the �Winter X Games 13� in Aspen, Colo., on Friday, January 23rd at 4:30 p.m. MT. The band will rock a 45-min set, packed with No.1 singles off its buzz-worthy, sophomore album Unbreakable, on the Taco Bell stage. Fireflight is the recent winner of Taco Bell�s inaugural �Best of the Beat� fan-voted contest. The Games are sponsored by ESPN and ABC Sports, with all the competition footage airing on the ABC and ESPN networks, check local listings for details.
Lead singer, Dawn Richardson says, We are pumped for the opportunity to melt some frozen faces at the Winter X games this year!� She adds, �It�s a huge honor to be around these amazing athletes, and to be a part of Taco Bell�s Feed The Beat stage. We are so thankful to our fans for their continued support.�
The Winter X Games 13 are scheduled January 22-25, 2009 at Buttermilk Mountain, Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. The13th annual winter action sports competition will feature more than 160 men and women from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Skiing, Snowboard and Snowmobile. The event includes day and evening competitions and is free to the public. For more, visit: www.expn.com.
Flicker Records recording artist Fireflight was named winners of Taco Bell�s inaugural �Best of the Beat� contest, selected by fans who voted for their favorite band on Taco Bell�s Feed the Beat Virtual Music Festival Web site during October and November 2008. During the online contest, 100 bands showcased their music on the site, vying for the chance to become �Best of the Beat.� More than 180,000 votes were cast over the course of six weeks with Fireflight, Hit the Lights and Thousand Foot Krutch coming out the winners in the bracket-style contest.
The band�s breakout sophomore album Unbreakable released in March 2008, at No. 10 on Billboard�s Heatseekers chart, following NBC�s launch of the title track in network TV promos for �Bionic Woman.� Along with stellar 5-star reviews, Unbreakable has garnered two No.1 rock singles with �The Hunger,� and the blockbuster title track, which held the top spot at Christian rock radio for 4 weeks. Fireflight was named Gospel Music Channel�s first �Listen Up� Artist of the Month in April 2008. Fireflight�s music has been featured on E! Entertainment�s �Style Network� and in music-video reels at both American Eagle and Journey�s stores across the country.
Fireflight debuted nationally with 2006�s The Healing of Harms, producing two No. 1 rock singles with �You Decide� and �Waiting.� For more than eight years, the band has remained tireless road warriors on the concert circuit averaging 140 shows a year. Fireflight is: Dawn Richardson, lead vocals; Justin Cox, guitar; Glenn Drennen, guitar; Wendy Drennen, bass; and Phee Shorb, drums.
For more on Fireflight, please visit www.fireflightrock.com, www.myspace.com/fireflight or www.flickerrecords.com.
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Rockin' with a message: Fireflight in concert March 1 in Mountain Home
Fireflight, a rock band with a message and one of the top Christian rock CDs of 2008, is coming to Mountain Home as part of its current national tour. It will be in town for an afternoon concert March 1 at Dunbar Auditorium.
A five-member band best known for its hard-driving sound and strong ballads, Fireflight recently performed at Winter X Games 13 in Aspen, Colo. Video and music from part of its performance there has been used by ESPN and ABC Sports.
Tickets for the concert are $5 and will be available at Christian Book Outlet at 40 Plaza Way, Suite 40, and from First Christian Church. Tickets also are available through www.itickets.com. Doors for the concert will open at 2 p.m. with the music to start at 3.
Fireflight features Dawn Richardson on lead vocals, Wendy Drennen on bass and vocals, Justin Cox on guitar and background vocals, Glenn Drennon on guitar and Phee Shorb on drums.
Based in Orlando, Fla., Fireflight has been on tour through the United States and in Europe in recent months. Its current album, "Unbreakable," has been a top-selling CD since its release last March. It debuted at No. 10 on Billboard's "Heatseekers" chart and received rave reviews. The title single hit No. 1 on Christian rock charts and stayed there four weeks. The "Unbreakable" single also was used by NBC in promos for last year's "Bionic Woman" TV series. A second single, "The Hunger," also was No. 1.
Last fall, Fireflight won Taco Bell's first "Best of the Beat" fan-voted contest, and that helped lead to the band's appearance at the Winter X Games. The group was named Gospel Music Channel's first "Listen Up Artist" last year. Fireflight's national debut was in 2006 with the CD "The Healing of Harms," which produced two No. 1 singles.
Fireflight's music style has been compared to bands such mainstream bands as Linkin Park and Evanescence, and Richardson has been described as one of Christian rock's strongest front women. The group's music touches on a variety of topics and is inspired by many sources. Richardson has said in interviews that "Unbreakable" has roots in the biblical story of the adulterous woman who was brought to Jesus, and when the crowd wanted to stone her he said, "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."
Even in dealing with themes such as depression and loneliness, Fireflight offers a positive message urging young people to take a stand for faith.
To hear samples of Fireflight's music and to learn more about the band, visit www.fireflightrock.com, www.myspace.com/fireflight or www.flickerrecords.com.
The concert is sponsored by the Mountain Home First Christian Church with support from East Side Baptist Church and the First Assembly of God. For more information about the concert or tickets, call 425-3281.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
FIREFLIGHT TO PERFORM AT WINTER X GAMES JAN. 23
This just in from Fireflight...
"We have been given the opportunity to perform at this years Winter X Games in Aspen, CO! We will have a live outdoor concert performance on Friday, January 23rd at 4:30pm on the Taco Bell stage, that is FREE to everyone! We are one of only a few bands performing at the games, which is sponsored by ESPN and ABC Sports. This opportunity has come from our incredible fans who voted us 'Best Of The Beat' at Taco Bells 'Feed The Beat' competition. Thank you for your continued support and allowing us to gain new fans through these awesome events! Pictures and video to come!"
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"We have been given the opportunity to perform at this years Winter X Games in Aspen, CO! We will have a live outdoor concert performance on Friday, January 23rd at 4:30pm on the Taco Bell stage, that is FREE to everyone! We are one of only a few bands performing at the games, which is sponsored by ESPN and ABC Sports. This opportunity has come from our incredible fans who voted us 'Best Of The Beat' at Taco Bells 'Feed The Beat' competition. Thank you for your continued support and allowing us to gain new fans through these awesome events! Pictures and video to come!"
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Fireflight's AtF Message
Powerful message from Dawn Richardson, of Fireflight, and a little bit of her song Forever. Performing at Acquire the Fire Grand Rapids Michigan.
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Best Christian Music of the Year
A few decades ago, Christian rock pioneer Steve Taylor penned a line that is exceedingly appropriate to faith-based pop: "If your music's saying nothing, save it for the dentist's chair."
It is the last weekend of the year, and we are here to talk about the best contemporary Christian music of 2008. And this year, the best was definitely music that said something. We hope Steve's happy.
1. Jon Foreman's seasonal EPs. In the past half decade, Switchfoot has released some of the most thoughtful rock in the marketplace, Christian or mainstream. Left to his own devices, frontman Jon Foreman plumbs new depths — meaning, he's deep. Foreman spent the past year releasing four solo EPs of six songs each, Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. Individually and together, they speak to the life of a 21st-century person of faith in a way few others have. His work includes thoughts on justice, money, sin and faith with bold statements like Instead of a Show, an indictment of ostentatious faith, to House of God Forever, a beautiful meditation on Psalm 23. We love Switchfoot, but solo Foreman is also something to treasure. Here's hoping they continue to co-exist in harmony.
2. Grits, Reiterate. In 2008, the Tennessee duo of Coffee and Bonafide left their longtime home of Gotee Records for the independent market and released their most diverse album in recent memory. The disc dabbles in soulful and jazzy influences and benefits from guest appearances by Christian stars showing the duo to be simultaneously individual and part of a greater community.
3. Underoath, Lost in the Sound of Separation. Underoath continued to defy status as a niche artist by making a very accessible metalcore album. The band's greatest asset is an ability to craft the torrent of sound it produces into memorable and even melodic pieces that attest the majesty of this genre.
4. Seabird, 'Til We See the Shore. No, I'm not giving this Northern Kentucky act a high post because I'm a homer. I'm putting Seabird up here because its debut is one fresh, compelling piece of piano-based pop. There was a common theme of triumph over struggle in Aaron Morgan's songwriting, which was literate and evocative, highlighted by standout track Cottonmouth (Jargon).
5. Fireflight, Unbreakable. The title track was my favorite single of the year, an arresting testament from the adulterous woman Jesus saved from stoning. But Unbreakable was hardly a one-hit album, with more great power chord rock and ballads such as You Made Me a Promise, all delivered by one of Christian rock's strongest frontwomen, Dawn Richardson.
6. Delirious, Kingdom of Comfort. Taking a cue from their previous hit, Our God Reigns, the British worship leaders have evolved into contemplative songwriters. Too bad they're calling it quits, for now, after releasing this standout.
7. Andy Hunter, Colour. I have always been a fan of Hunter's mix of faith with electronica and dance music and wished he made more albums. Usually he's pre occupied with soundtracks and such, but this is a satisfying, if rare, experience.
8. Anberlin, New Surrender. New Surrender opened a new chapter for Anberlin, making a leap to a major label with an album that showed its individual, literate personality with a slightly more pop sound, including a new duo-guitar attack.
9. Superchick, Rock What You Got. Producer and band member Max Hzu has crafted Superchick's sound into a fine concoction. While I would like to see a little more growth in lyrical content, it's undeniable that nobody does female-fronted, punky power pop as well as the Brock sisters and their band.
10. Third Day, Revelation. That the title is not a Biblical reference, but a request for more insight from God, speaks to the mature, thoughtful voice this Georgia band brings to Christian pop. And they can rip a Southern rocker with the best of them too.
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It is the last weekend of the year, and we are here to talk about the best contemporary Christian music of 2008. And this year, the best was definitely music that said something. We hope Steve's happy.
1. Jon Foreman's seasonal EPs. In the past half decade, Switchfoot has released some of the most thoughtful rock in the marketplace, Christian or mainstream. Left to his own devices, frontman Jon Foreman plumbs new depths — meaning, he's deep. Foreman spent the past year releasing four solo EPs of six songs each, Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. Individually and together, they speak to the life of a 21st-century person of faith in a way few others have. His work includes thoughts on justice, money, sin and faith with bold statements like Instead of a Show, an indictment of ostentatious faith, to House of God Forever, a beautiful meditation on Psalm 23. We love Switchfoot, but solo Foreman is also something to treasure. Here's hoping they continue to co-exist in harmony.
2. Grits, Reiterate. In 2008, the Tennessee duo of Coffee and Bonafide left their longtime home of Gotee Records for the independent market and released their most diverse album in recent memory. The disc dabbles in soulful and jazzy influences and benefits from guest appearances by Christian stars showing the duo to be simultaneously individual and part of a greater community.
3. Underoath, Lost in the Sound of Separation. Underoath continued to defy status as a niche artist by making a very accessible metalcore album. The band's greatest asset is an ability to craft the torrent of sound it produces into memorable and even melodic pieces that attest the majesty of this genre.
4. Seabird, 'Til We See the Shore. No, I'm not giving this Northern Kentucky act a high post because I'm a homer. I'm putting Seabird up here because its debut is one fresh, compelling piece of piano-based pop. There was a common theme of triumph over struggle in Aaron Morgan's songwriting, which was literate and evocative, highlighted by standout track Cottonmouth (Jargon).
5. Fireflight, Unbreakable. The title track was my favorite single of the year, an arresting testament from the adulterous woman Jesus saved from stoning. But Unbreakable was hardly a one-hit album, with more great power chord rock and ballads such as You Made Me a Promise, all delivered by one of Christian rock's strongest frontwomen, Dawn Richardson.
6. Delirious, Kingdom of Comfort. Taking a cue from their previous hit, Our God Reigns, the British worship leaders have evolved into contemplative songwriters. Too bad they're calling it quits, for now, after releasing this standout.
7. Andy Hunter, Colour. I have always been a fan of Hunter's mix of faith with electronica and dance music and wished he made more albums. Usually he's pre occupied with soundtracks and such, but this is a satisfying, if rare, experience.
8. Anberlin, New Surrender. New Surrender opened a new chapter for Anberlin, making a leap to a major label with an album that showed its individual, literate personality with a slightly more pop sound, including a new duo-guitar attack.
9. Superchick, Rock What You Got. Producer and band member Max Hzu has crafted Superchick's sound into a fine concoction. While I would like to see a little more growth in lyrical content, it's undeniable that nobody does female-fronted, punky power pop as well as the Brock sisters and their band.
10. Third Day, Revelation. That the title is not a Biblical reference, but a request for more insight from God, speaks to the mature, thoughtful voice this Georgia band brings to Christian pop. And they can rip a Southern rocker with the best of them too.
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