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Christian music news: Fireflight Friday Update: 9/4/09

2009-10-28T01:47:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: Fireflight Fun Fact Friday - 8/28/09

2009-10-21T01:46:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: Fireflight - "Brand New Day" [Español Subtitulos]

2009-10-14T01:45:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: Fireflight Friday Update & Fun Fact Friday: August 21, 2009

2009-10-07T01:44:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: Fireflight Friday Update - August 14, 2009

2009-09-30T01:43:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: FIREFLIGHT UNBREAKABLE INQUEBRÁVEL Traduzido

2009-09-23T04:33:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: Fireflight - Wrapped in Your Arms

2009-09-16T04:32:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: Stand Up - Fireflight

2009-09-09T04:31:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: FireFlight Live at KingsFest 2009

2009-09-02T04:30:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: Fireflight - You Decide - Soulfest 09

2009-08-26T04:09:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: Fireflight - Liar - Soulfest 09

2009-08-19T04:07:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: TDO with Fireflight

2009-08-12T03:16:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: Last Corner Confession/ Forever By Fireflight

2009-08-05T03:15:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: Fireflight takes the stage

2009-07-29T03:14:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: Fireflight - Liar

2009-07-22T03:13:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: SixFlagsGreatEscape FIREFLIGHT 2009

2009-07-15T03:12:00.000-07:00

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Christian music news: Fireflight Performs at Winter X Games 13 Sponsored By ESPN and ABC Sports

2009-07-08T01:50:00.000-07:00

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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Christian music news: Fireflight burning bright

2009-07-01T01:42:00.000-07:00

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 music news: FIREFLIGHT DEBUTS THE HEALING OF HARMS JULY 25

2009-06-24T01:39:00.000-07:00

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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Christian music news: Fireflight

2009-06-15T01:34:00.000-07:00

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.

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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Christian music news: Fireflight: Healing of Harms

2009-06-13T20:22:00.000-07:00

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?

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Christian music news: Fireflight Named Gospel Music Channel's 'Listen Up' Campaign

2009-06-08T01:14:00.000-07:00

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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DOVE AWARDS NOMINATE FIRST-TIME NOMINEE FIREFLIGHT FOR “ARTIST OF THE YEAR”

2009-06-01T01:05:00.000-07:00

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 in the Studio (2006)

2009-05-20T22:45:00.000-07:00

Recording our first record "The Healing of Harms."

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Waiting by Fireflight Music Video

2009-05-13T22:44:00.000-07:00

Unofficial (homemade) fireflight music video for Waiting

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Fireflight at Cornerstone 2007

2009-05-06T22:43:00.000-07:00

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Fireflight at Festivals, Summer of 2008

2009-04-29T22:43:00.000-07:00

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Fireflight recording Unbreakable (2007) Part 2

2009-04-22T22:42:00.000-07:00

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Fireflight recording Unbreakable (2007) Part 1

2009-04-15T22:42:00.000-07:00

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Fireflight at Winter X Games

2009-04-08T22:39:00.000-07:00

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Fireflight - Brand New Day (Live in Annville, PA)

2009-04-01T22:26:00.000-07:00

3/13/09 Fireflight at Lebanon Valley College

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Fireflight - Action

2009-03-25T22:25:00.000-07:00

at Lebanon Valley College, 3/13/09

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Fireflight - You Gave Me A Promise

2009-03-19T22:19:00.000-07:00

at Lebanon Valley College 3/13/09

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Fireflight - You Decide

2009-03-12T20:48:00.000-07:00

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Fireflight up for 4 Dove Awards

2009-03-04T22:10:00.000-08:00

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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More than a lovesong - Fireflight

2009-03-04T07:29:00.000-08:00

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"Unbreakable" Fireflight with Lyrics

2009-02-25T19:47:00.000-08:00

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DOVE AWARDS NOMINATE FIRST-TIME NOMINEE FIREFLIGHT FOR “ARTIST OF THE YEAR”

2009-02-25T09:42:00.000-08:00

(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

2009-02-18T18:37:00.000-08:00

(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

2009-02-18T08:21:00.000-08:00

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

2009-02-11T17:18:00.000-08:00

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

2009-02-04T08:37:00.000-08:00

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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Forever - Fireflight

2009-01-28T11:53:00.000-08:00

Artist: Fireflight
Album: Unbreakable
Track: Forever

Lyrics Included

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Fireflight unbreakable Live CRN 08 - 06-12

2009-01-21T11:22:00.000-08:00

Fireflight - unbreakable
Christmas Rocknigt 2008

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Fireflight TalkStage wrapped in your arms CRN 2008

2009-01-14T09:53:00.000-08:00

Firefligt - Wrapped in your arms Acoustic
Christmas Rocknigt 2008

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Best Christian Music of the Year

2009-01-07T07:05:00.000-08:00

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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Fireflight - It's You @ CRN 2008 live (Unplugged)

2008-12-24T09:49:00.000-08:00

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Pillar and Fireflight Rock "Creation Festival: The Tour

2008-12-03T16:11:00.000-08:00

Pillar and Fireflight Rock "Creation Festival: The Tour": Pillar welcomes Rich Gilliand as their new bass player. �Rich is a great player and has a huge heart,� said Rob Beckley of Pillar. Rich will join the rest of the members of Pillar as they continue on Creation Festival The Tour. "We have done a lot in terms of the touring world. I am so glad to have been a part of a historical tour. Creation is a brand that has been around as long as I've been alive and to be trusted to carry that brand to a new generation is humbling and an honor. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on Creation Festival: The Tour. I hope that I was as much of an impact on others as this tour has been on me." For more please visit: www.myspace.com/pillar, www.myspace.com/fireflight.

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Creation Festival: Chart-topping bands Kutless, Pillar, Thousand Foot Krutch a big draw

2008-11-26T15:22:00.000-08:00

The Creation Festival: The Tour brings some of the top bands in Christian rock together. Featuring eight bands, the tour stops in at the Mid-America

Center in Council Bluffs Monday. Headlining this one-of-a-kind event is Kutless, whose latest CD "To Know You're Alive" debuted at No. 1 on

Billboard's Christian Albums Chart in July.

"We're having a lot of fun," said Kutless lead singer Jon-Micah Sumrall during a phone conversation while the tour was stopped in North Carolina.

"We're friends with a lot of the bands. It's been fun hangin' out."

The group, which consists of James Mead (guitar), Stu (bass), Kyle Mitchell (drums), Ryan Shrout (guitar), and Sumrall, came together in Portland,

Ore., in 1999, inspired by such Christian rock predecessors as the Supertones as well as mainstream modern rockers like Staind, Creed and

Incubus.

Kutless closes each show on the tour. Their songs "Strong Tower" and "Pride Away" have been getting great response by the audience. Sumrall

described the event as a little less family-friendly for children, and more geared toward the youth group ages up to college students.

Kutless has released five studio CDs and one live album, selling more than 1.5 million CDs to date. They've performed in front of nearly two million

fans and conquered Christian radio with numerous singles since its debut. The musical "reach" of Kutless has even extended on to NBC's

"Scrubs" and the video game "The Apprentice with Donald Trump."

To stay grounded, the band has pastors from their hometown who call and keep tabs on them, doing Bible studies with them to help them stay

focused. One pastor flew out to be with the guys for a few days in New York recently.

"It's really important to us staying focused on our faith," said Sumrall. "It's very easy on the road not to go to church often, let things slide. It's good

to have that kind of support."

Joining Kutless will be the bands Thousand Foot Krutch, Pillar, Run Kid Run, Capital Lights, Fireflight and Worth Dying For. KJ-52 will also perform

and serve as MC for the night.

Lead singer Trevor McNevan described the tour as wicked, with "good music and good people."

The intensely energetic Thousand Foot Krutch came on to the Christian rock scene in 1997, when McNevan, Joel Bruyere, and Steve Augustine

started putting a worship song spin on a rap-metal sound similar to Limp Bizkit or Korn.

After building a buzz around Ontario, Canada, with numerous shows, a strong demo and thriving trade of MP3s through its Web site, Thousand

Foot Krutch signed with Diamante and issued "Set It Off," its official debut, in March 2001. The album featured a rap-rockified version of EMF's

"Unbelievable," tricked out with a Christian-themed rap from McNevan. TFK jumped to the much higher profile Tooth & Nail for September 2003's

"Phenomenon."

The September 2007 release of "The Flame in All of Us" is a noticeable turning point for Thousand Foot Krutch, when the youthful hip-hop and

alternative rock sensibilities uniquely coalesce into a more universal, sometimes pop-shaped framework to create a deeper, fuller experience for

artist and listener alike. McNevan said the song "What Do We Know" off the album is a cool moment in the band's 30-minute set on tour.

McNevan said that the tour has given the band a chance to play in front of new faces. And, it's been an opportunity to the bands opening for

Kutless and Thousand Foot Krutch to play for a larger audience drawn to the bigger bands.

"We feel blessed to be a part of (the tour)," said McNevan.

Pillar puts an alt-metal edge to Christian Rock. Comprised of Rob Beckley (vocals), Lester Estelle (drums), Noah Henson (guitar) and Kalel (bass),

the band has been honing its infectious sound since 1998. Their latest album, "For the Love of the Game," was released in 2008 and its title song

is an arena-pounding anthem that sets the stage for a 10-track project about tenacious faith.

"Fight through the hurt, fight through the pain," Beckley sings. "Without the ache, there is no gain/And we live our lives for the love of the game!"

The band now hails from Tulsa, Okla., though they originally formed while attending Fort Hays State University in northwestern Kansas. At the

2008 Grammy Awards, the band was up for its first ever Grammy Award, in the Best Rock or Best Gospel Album category.

Since Pillar's Dove Award-winning debut "Above" in 2001, the band has tallied eight No. 1 radio singles, 12 Top 5 hits, four Dove Awards, a

Grammy nomination, seven national headlining tours, covers of numerous national magazines, sales well into the hundreds of thousands and

played for millions.

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Fireflight ft.Day Of Fire- You Decide

2008-11-11T10:50:00.000-08:00

Fireflight rules!

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FIREFLIGHT REQUESTS YOUR VOTE!

2008-11-06T21:36:00.000-08:00

Sure next Tuesday is Election Day in the U.S, but you can pitch in your votes right now. Fireflight is competing in Taco Bell's Best of the Beat and for a GMC Video Award, so check out the band's announcement below and cast your votes!
"We have advanced to the next round! After more than 48,000 nominations, Feed The Beat is psyched to announce the Top 24 bands hat advance to the next round of Taco Bell's Best of the Beat: Fireflight, The Devil Wears Prada, Thousand Foot Krutch, Alesana, Hit The Lights, Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, Soul Control, A Skylit Drive, The Lives Of Famous Men, Between The Trees, Hymns, City and Colour, Underoath, Person L, Quietdrive, Verse, Racing Kites, This Time Next Year, A Static Lullaby, Oh, Sleeper, Crime In Stereo, 3OH!3, Let Me Run and Four Year Strong.
Votes do not carry over to each round. Go back and vote for your favorite band today. Voting for this round ends October 30th, so don't wait - check the BEST OF THE BEAT section for this round of head-to-head band match ups. Scroll down and click on 'Fireflight' on the left and vote! Do this once a day for the next week for us to head to the next round!
VOTE: http://www.feedthebeat.com
Also, we have been nominated for the GMC (Gospel Music Channel) Video Awards! We have been nominated for our video of 'Unbreakable'! Head over to their website and vote for us in the ROCK category once a day! Help us win our first ever GMC Video Award!
VOTE: http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com/topspins
Thank you for your votes!
FIREFLIGHT"

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Fireflight Answers YOUR Questions

2008-10-30T19:24:00.000-07:00

joellekool: What exactly does the candle represent in all of your promo pictures?

Fireflight: We kind of leave it up to interpretation for each person. For Dawn, personally, it represents the message of God's love. The imagery of the CD is very dark looking. Yes, we're in the middle of all this darkness, but we're victorious, so we've got something to share.

joellekool: How is Dawn's voice?

Fireflight: It is doing very good. I'm still having to stay quiet on show days, but other than that, it's been going very well.

YouAreLoved: So, I've heard the story a few times about how you all got your name, but I was wondering if you all watched the original “Transformers,” and if so, maybe subconsciously you all came up with it because of the Fireflight autobot?

Fireflight: I think it might've osmossed into my brain when I was a kid.

relient15: First off, I just wanted to say that I absolutely love your music, and your lyrics really deal with some of the issues people face. My question for you is: How do you feel your music sets you apart from the rest of the Christian bands in either the mainstream or the Christian market?

Fireflight: Well, we haven't really spent a lot of time thinking about how we're different. We write about what we're passionate about.

singersmartguy17: Awesome job on Unbreakable guys! That album rocks! Anyways, so what is the meaning of "So Help Me God"? The lyrics are quite vague as to what the song is talking about.

Fireflight: It's about being in a relationship that's bad for you, but you're addicted to it. Those things are so powerful sometimes, but you can't break free. It's about crying out to God to help you break free.

iamunbreakable: Of course I’m a big fan, and my question is: The sound on this record sounds much different than Healing of Harms itself. There isn't much screaming and crunchin’ guitars, but don't get me wrong, I love the album; it’s awesome stuff. Was there a reason that you went in this direction?

Fireflight: We didn't mean to make it sound different. It's kinda like your old clothes not fitting anymore. We didn't do it on purpose. Things just change. The first record was who we were for the last five years, and this one is who we are now.

LJ17: What bands inspire you? Any favorite Christian bands/artists? Who would you like to tour with?

Fireflight: Skillet. Foo Fighters. Saosin. Steve Tyler from Aerosmith. We want to tour with Skillet. That's our dream to tour with Skillet. Dawn's favorite Christian band is Wavorly.

TaylorErin667: If you could do a duet with anyone who would it be and why?

Fireflight: I would go exploring with Wavorly.

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Creation Festival: The Tour Rolls Out First Weekend Great Success

2008-10-22T21:08:00.000-07:00

Creation Festival: The Tour, the buzz tour of the fall, kicked off last week in Cincinnati, OH. This one of a kind “Creation on wheels” experience will make stops in 30-plus cities across the Northeast, Midwest and South, with each date offering a community outreach event and a strong evangelistic message. Fans can follow the tour with exclusive online coverage.

“The first week of the Tour has been amazing,” says Nick Kulb, Tour Producer. “The shows have exceeded our expectations and after a quick stop back home, we are ready to get back on the road. We have seen God working through the first few shows and we are excited to see what He has in store for the weeks ahead.”

The Tour kicked off in Cincinnati, OH and made stops in Charleston, WV, Cullman, AL, Ozark, AL. In the first four dates, the shows have seen over 7,700 attendees and many decisions to follow Christ. This week they will hit Sterling Heights, MI on 10/16, Hoffman Estates, IL on 10/17 and Green Bay, WI on 10/18.

Fans can follow the tour online through the Tour Blog posted on the CreationFestTour.com website, featuring daily updates, fun videos and exclusive insights into the tour. CCM Magazine.com will also host a Tour blog, that will feature updates from band members. Fans can also find exclusive, behind the scenes coverage on VideoRocket.com and HearItFirst.com. VideoRocket will be featuring video blogs from the bands as well as on the road updates from Worth Dying For. HearItFirst will chronicle all the aspects of life on the road and what it takes to put a tour like this together.

Patterned after the Creation Festivals, the Tour will be headlined by BEC Recordings band, Kutless, with special guests, Thousand Foot Krutch and Pillar, as well as female-fronted rock band, Fireflight and Run Kid Run. Integrity’s Worth Dying For will provide a time of praise and worship and KJ-52 will also perform and serve as MC for the night. World-renowned speaker, Bob Lenz, will share the gospel each night, with Pastor Harry Thomas, Creation Festival director and co-founder and Teen Mania’s founder, Ron Luce, also joining the tour on select dates. A special “pre-show” will kick off the event, featuring performances by Esterlyn and Capital Lights.

For full tour routing and up to the minute information about Creation Festival: The Tour, please visit www.creationfesttour.com. Ticketing information can be found online at iTickets.com.

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2008-10-21T19:24:00.000-07:00

Creation Festival: The Tour Announces Special Partnerships And Unique Promotions For Upcoming Festival On Wheels

2008-09-24T00:52:00.000-07:00

Creation Festival: The Tour is pleased to announce several strategic partnerships with companies who have chosen to come alongside this one-of-a-kind event as tour sponsors. Through these relationships many unique promotions and perks will be made available for ticket holders, youth leaders and music fans.

The Tour has teamed with Apple's iTunes to provide each attendee with free music. Each person attending a concert date will receive an exclusive tour branded iTunes card, good for 20 songs of featured Creation artists when they arrive the day of the concert. Additionally, Tooth&Nail Records will provide attendees with 20 free songs for every ticket purchase. Each ticket holder will receive a 20 song pre-tour sampler via a download code received at time of ticket purchase. These are exclusive deals only made available to Creation Festival: The Tour and provide ticket holders with an unprecedented opportunity to receive free music in addition to a tremendous tour for one low ticket price.
Youth ministry advocates, Interl’inc and Youth Specialties are joining forces to provide special Youth Leader Talk Back sessions in each city. Youth leaders and their staff will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive meet and greet times and break out sessions with various artists from the tour as well as receive special resources to take back to their youth ministry.

Online Christian music audio and video providers, HearItFirst.com and VideoRocket.com will be following along with the tour and providing those at home with an insider’s look into Creation Festival: The Tour. Both sites will showcase exclusive behind the scenes footage, video blogs and special content from the artists on the tour.

“We are very pleased with the caliber of companies who have chosen to come along side and partner with us to make Creation Festival: The Tour possible,” explains Nick Kulb, Tour producer. “It definitely takes a small army of people to pull an event like this off and these companies share the vision of what we want to accomplish. I’m excited to get out on the road and see our partnerships and hard work come to life.”

Additional tour sponsors include child advocacy organization Compassion International, Integrity Music, Provident Label Group, PRS Guitars and Global Expeditions.
Patterned after the Creation Festivals, the nation’s largest Christian music festival and the premier name in Christian music events, this “mini Creation on wheels” kicks off October 9th and will make stops in 30-plus cities. The line up features nine bands, including headliners Kutless, and special guests, Thousand Foot Krutch and Pillar and is rounded out by Fireflight, Run Kid Run and Worth Dying For. A special “pre-show” will kick off the event, featuring performances by Esterlyn and Capital Lights and world-renowned speaker, Bob Lenz, will share the gospel each night.

For up to the minute information about Creation Festival: The Tour and a complete list of cities, please visit www.creationfesttour.com. Ticketing information can be found online at iTickets.com by following this link: www.itickets.com/tours/663.html.

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The Healing of Harms Album Review

2008-09-19T21:57:00.000-07:00

When Fireflight burst onto the scene with their debut album they didn’t top any charts, but they certainly tried to leave a mark. Even though it is their debut album Fireflight has started their career on a very high note. Throughout the CD the band reveals their devout passion and faith for the Lord through deep and meaningful lyrics. These lyrics coupled with the high grade score of music makes this CD very worthwhile.

Music wise somehow they managed to give each song its own beat and keep the transition smooth. Although Fireflight did tend to alternate between soft and hard songs giving the sense that they are still trying to find heir right style. Besides this alteration they manage to keep the beats different and unrepeated. A real plus for Fireflight is the talent of Dawn Richardson who has a wonderful voice and manages to give Healing of Harms the quality that sets it apart. All through the album Dawn manages to raises her voice and hit the high notes during the song which really makes each song wonderful to hear. Unfortunately though the songs do kind of taper off near the end of the CD and start to form more ambiguous meanings. Other than that they did an overall great job.

As I said before the lyrics to this album are very deep. In fact underneath the most noticeable themes lie many sub themes that the band left to the listener to determine. Like in “It’s You” underneath the theme of God’s forgiveness lies the idea that God has a purpose of all of us and how with time that purpose will be revealed. Besides the many different the themes though there are two very dominant reoccurring themes: Searching for God and stepping aside to give God control of your life so that he may guide you along. In “You Decide”, probably the CD’s best and most memorable song, the theme of searching for God is very evident.....

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Unbreakable Album Review

2008-09-19T21:50:00.000-07:00

After an incredible debut release, from the only female-fronted rock band of 2006, Orlando natives, Fireflight, strikes back with their sophomore effort Unbreakable. Gaining much deserved attention from mainstream outlets including NBC’s Bionic Woman, E! Entertainment's Style Network, ABC’s America's Funniest Home Videos, and in music-video reels at both American Eagle and Journey's stores across the country. The band has garnered quite the publicity.

Unbreakable brings us fresh anthems, which are laced with lyrical hooks. The driving guitars are back, but with a distinct new edgy flavor in the mix. The music in general is new as well, it will keep you coming back to the positive message Fireflight has to offer.

Dawn Richardson’s vocals are better than ever, even after months of silence prescribed by doctors after she had a vocal chord issue in 2007. There is an obvious difference in her vocal styles, but it’s a change for the better. They’ve also included Justin Cox (Guitars / Vocals) in the backgrounds significantly more, it’s a very nice touch and adds more professionalism to the song writing. They also put together another song with the duet feel like their NO. 1 radio hit, featuring Josh Brown from Day of Fire, “You Decide” called “The Love We Had Before.”....

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Tickets on sale for area concerts

2008-09-19T11:26:00.000-07:00

Thursday, August 28, 2008
Grand Rapids Press

DeVos Performance Hall

Grand Rapids Ballet: "Aladdin," Oct. 17-19. Tickets, $17-$53, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. (TM)

Forest Hills Fine Arts Center

Clint Black, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Tickets, $42-$48, go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday. (TM)

Soaring Eagle Casino

Jo Dee Messina, 8 p.m. Nov. 7. Tickets, $12.50-$38, go on sale at 9 a.m. Sept. 6. (ST)

The Intersection

James Cotton Band, 9 p.m. Sept. 17. Tickets, $20, are on sale; age 18 and older. (TM)

Firehouse, 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Tickets, $17, are on sale; age 18 and older. (TM)

Matt Wertz, 7 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets, $13, are on sale; all ages. (TM)

Tyrone Wells and Jason Reeves, 7 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets, $10, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday; all ages. (TM)

Canceled: Jon Oliva's Pain, scheduled for Oct. 2. Tickets may be refunded at point of purchase.

Wings Stadium

Creation Festival featuring Kutless, Thousand Foot Krutch, Pillar, KJ-52, Fireflight, Worth Dying For, Run Kid Run, Esterlyn, Capital Lights and Bob Lenz, 6 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets,

$22-$28, are on sale. (TM)

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Official 2008 Olympics Album to Feature Music from Krystal Meyers and Fireflight

2008-09-19T11:25:00.000-07:00

The official 2008 Olympics soundtrack album will contain music from pop artist Krystal Meyers (Essential Records / Provident Label Group) and rock band Fireflight (Flicker

Records / Provident Label Group). Each act has had one of its songs selected for the album, Olympics 2008: One World, One Dream. Meyers' song "Make Some Noise" and

Fireflight's "Unbreakable" are the songs that have been selected to be on the album, which was released on August 8, 2008 worldwide, except the U.S., Canada and Japan

(BMG Asia Pacific).

The project was approved by the International Olympics Committee. Krystal Meyers and Fireflight's songs will appear alongside music from artists such as Pink, Avril Lavigne,

John Mayer, Natasha Bedingfield, Boys Like Girls, among others.

In addition, Krystal Meyers' "Make Some Noise" will be the theme song used throughout all television broadcasts of the 2008 Olympics, by Korean State TV.

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Discography

2008-09-19T11:07:00.000-07:00

Independent albums

* Glam-rok (2002)
* On The Subject of Moving Forward EP (2004)

Flicker Records albums

* The Healing of Harms (2006) #37 Top Christian Albums, #48 Top Independent Album[4]
* Unbreakable (2008) #10 Heatseekers[5]

Unbreakable/Bionic Woman

Fireflight debuted clips of its single "Unbreakable" in promos for the new Bionic Woman television series. "Unbreakable" is the title song from the latest album released in March 2008.[6]

The single rose to the number one spot on CRW and R&R's Christian Rock charts seven weeks after its release.[7] The band's third number one rock song was the most added song on

Christian Hit Radio radio stations in February 2008.

Singles

* You Decide (2006)
* "Waiting" (2006)
* "It's You" (2007)
* "Star of the Show" (2007)
* "Attitude" (2007)
* "Unbreakable" (2008)
* "Brand New Day" (2008)

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History

2008-09-19T11:04:00.000-07:00

Guitarists Justin and Glenn had gone to school together. Glenn had the idea to start a band with Wendy (Glenn's wife and bassist) and Justin. They were then in need of a singer. Glenn

and Wendy went to Glenn's younger brother's graduation and heard Dawn (lead singer) sing during the service for it, they asked her to be in the group and she agreed to do it. The

band was looking for a drummer at this point. Through a mutual friend they met Phee Shorb, who agreed to play drums.

For their first show, they didn't even have a name for the band, after thinking a while, Dawn suggested the name "Fireflight" because it sounded cool. The name Fireflight has no

meaning, as suggested by the band in an interview with Jesus Freak Hideout.[1]

After years of touring (it is estimated they play 140 shows every year), they released their debut album The Healing of Harms in 2006 with two #1 singles "You Decide" and "Waiting".

[2] The song "You Decide", featuring Josh Brown of Day of Fire, was the top request at TVU music television in August 2006. The song was the second most played song on Christian

Rock radio stations according to the September 1, 2006 R&R magazine airplay chart. The song peaked at #11 on the R&R Christian Hit Radio charts on October 23, 2006, and at #1 on

the Christian Radio Weekly chart. "You Decide" was also was in the Top 25 of 2006 for the network radio station Air1.

Their second single to rock radio, "Waiting", had reached #1 R&R and CRW Christian Rock chart, and stayed there for 3 consecutive weeks during the month of February 2007. They

concurrently released the songs "It's You", "Star of the Show", and "Attitude" to Christian Hit Radio stations.

During another extensive year of touring, the band was experiencing an emotional roller coaster while writing their album "Unbreakable". Wendy describes on their Myspace how

stressful and intense writing the album was:

“It almost felt like things were out of control,” says Dawn. “We’d gone through a difficult year as a band with a lot of emotional ups and downs. We basically lived together in a van

while writing the new album, and that put us in a pressure cooker. All the stresses were magnified because you’re completely out of your comfort zone, and it really does crank up the

intensity of the writing. We poured all of our hope, sorrow, anger, dreams and fears into the music.”

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Menasha to host Power of One fest

2008-09-19T02:22:00.000-07:00

The Power of One, an annual one-day Christian music festival, is moving from the spacious confines of the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon to the more intimate Menasha High School Field House.
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Power of One will feature the Creation Festival: The Tour at the 19th annual event Oct. 18. Doors will open at noon.

"We've never really focused on where the event is held; rather we focus on who the event is for," said Tammy Borden, communications director for Life Promotions, the organization presenting the event.

"This event is about offering youth the opportunity to grow in their faith and love for God. That doesn't happen in a venue; it happens in their hearts."

Holding Power of One, however, at the Menasha Field House is not a new endeavor.

"We held the event at Menasha Field House about 10 years ago," Borden said. "While the Resch Center has been a great venue to host the event for the past several years, we chose to evaluate this year's event to see how we could provide tickets to our attendees at a lower cost in these difficult economic times. Because of the move we are able to offer ticket prices for nearly $10 less than we have in the past.

"We've been promoting the event as going 'old school' as far as pricing, but also in regards to the venue. We're excited for the more intimate atmosphere that the Menasha Field House will be providing, yet we're still offering a top- notch tour with full production."

The Power of One event will be headlined by BEC Recordings band Kutless, with special guests Thousand Foot Krutch and Pillar. The lineup is rounded out by female-fronted rockers, Fireflight, Run Kid Run and Integrity's Worth Dying For. KJ-52 will also perform and serve as MC for the night. Bob Lenz will present a keynote address. A special "pre-show" will kick off the event, featuring performances by Esterlyn and Capital Lights.

The Creation Tour will make stops in 30-plus cities across the Northeast, Midwest and South and will include an element of local outreach in each city. The goal is to not only provide an evening of music and ministry, but also present an opportunity to impact the local community. The outreach event for Menasha will encourage attendees to bring a new or gently used coat to donate to the Coats for Kids program through the Salvation Army.

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