Jars of Clay
Multi-Platinum and three time GRAMMY Award winning band Jars of Clay launched its career with its hit, “Flood,” in 1995. Since then, it’s amassed more than five million in career sales along with several RIAA certifications (5 Gold, 2 Platinum and 1 Double Platinum) an American Music Award nod, 17 No.1 radio hits, and numerous film credits and BMI honors for songwriting and performing.
Jars of Clay was invited to participate in Live 8, where they performed before a live audience in Philadelphia of more than 1 million people while the event was broadcast to an estimated 3 billion worldwide. The band has also recently made appearances on Good Morning America, Extra, CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, CBS Early Show and has received coverage by print outlets including USA Today, Reuters and the Associated Press.
The newest contribution from Jars of Clay, Redemption Songs, is a collection of soulful recordings crafted from ancient 18th century hymn texts and spiritual songs. Redemption Songs debuted at No. 1 on Nielsen SoundScan and has already produced the No. 1 radio hit “God Will Lift Up Your Head,” while making it to #14 on Apple iTunes’ Top 100 Albums chart.
While best known for its music and writing, Jars of Clay also has a passion for helping fulfill the needs in Africa. Compelled to make a difference, members Dan Haseltine, Stephen Mason, Matt Odmark and Charlie Lowell founded the Blood:Water Mission in early 2002. The first effort of this non-profit was the “1000 Wells Project” with a goal of raising funds to build, rebuild and repair 1000 wells in urban and rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. To date, 42 wells have been constructed bringing clean water to more than 34,000 people.
Jeremy Camp
In radio and on stage, Jeremy Camp is continuing to make a huge mark in the industry with his hit songs that touch fans of all ages. He is enjoying his role as father as he and his wife, Adrienne, had their first child, Isabella Rose, in 2004. With seven No. 1 songs under his belt, Camp has garnered praise from such outlets as CCM and CRW. He has made the covers of Pollstar, CCM, Breakaway and Christian Music Planet.
Camp’s first DVD, In24, released last spring, and his songs have been featured on many of the WOW projects. He is also headlining his second tour this fall.
Steven Curtis Chapman
Chapman has been honored with five Grammys, an American Music Award, two certified Platinum and seven Gold albums, nine million total albums sold and 43 #1 radio hits as well as 47 Dove Awards in his 18-year recording career. His current recording, All Things New, is his 14th project with Sparrow Records as well as the title of his recent, and most successful to date, nationwide 70+ city tour. Chapman has performed at the White House and has appeared on such outlets as CBS, NBC, ABC, Hallmark Channel and E!. He has also taken on the role of producer and record label founder, helping to launch the career of Casting Crowns. A tireless advocate for adoption, Chapman and his family have established Shaohannah’s Hope, a foundation providing information and financial grants to families who want to adopt.
Bethany Dillon
Acclaimed Sparrow singer/songwriter Bethany Dillon had the top-selling female solo debut in Contemporary Christian music in 2004. Produced by Ed Cash (Caedmon's Call, Bebo Norman), the 16-year-old's self-titled album included the #1 Christian radio hit "All I Need" and the Top 5 single "Beautiful." Nominated for three GMA Music Awards this year, including Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year, Dillon has also been featured on the covers CCM, Campus Life and On Course magazines. Her second album, Imagination, released on August 16th. Later this fall, Dillon will be a special guest on Jeremy Camp's 40-city "Restored Tour."
Delirious?
Multi-million selling UK-based Delirious? is credited for setting the standard for global worship/rock anthems and is regarded as the forerunners of the modern worship movement. Since its introduction to America with its Gold-selling album, Cutting Edge (1998), the UK-based band has written such new classics as “I Could Sing of Your Live Forever,” “Deeper,” “Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble,” “Majesty” and “Shout To The North.”
Following the bands humble start leading worship in their local church, Delirious? has developed a reputation for having one of the best live performances in the industry and has traveled the globe. The band has also toured with such artists as Matchbox 20, Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams. Arguably the most recognized international band in its genre with its music in over 100 countries, Delirious? is currently in the studio working on the follow up to its widely-acclaimed 2004 release, World Service.
