"Unbreakable" Fireflight with Lyrics

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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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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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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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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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