JJ Weeks Band is an American

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band from

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that began in 2001. The band is composed of lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist Jason Clint "JJ" Weeks, drummer Jon Poole, bass guitarist David Hart, and guitarist Cody Preston. Their 2013 release, ''All Over the World'', with

Inpop Records Inpop Records is an independent contemporary Christian music record label based in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. It was launched in July 1999 by Australians Peter Furler, Dale Bray, and Wes Campbell. The name was derived from the idea of wanting ...

, saw several songs chart on various Christian Songs charts published by ''Billboard'' magazine, including: "Let Them See You," "What Kind of Love," and "Do Not Be Afraid." They are currently signed to

Centricity Music Centricity Music is an American contemporary Christian music record label that was founded in Washington. The label's roster includes artists such as Lauren Daigle, Jordan Feliz, Jason Gray, North Point Worship, Andrew Peterson and NEEDTOBREATHE. ...

where they released their most recent studio album, ''

As Long as We Can Breathe ''As Long as We Can Breathe'' is the second major label studio album by JJ Weeks Band. Centricity Music released the album on April 8, 2016. Critical reception Andy Argyrakis, signaling in a four star review at ''CCM Magazine ''CCM Magazine ...

'' in April 2016.

Background

The

and band formed in

, in 2001. They count as their members; lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist, Jason Clint "JJ" Weeks, drummer, Jon Poole, bass guitarist, David Hart, and guitarist, Cody Preston. Their former guitarist was Garrett Lee.

Music history

The group formed in 2001, yet their first major label released studio album wasn't released until 2013, ''All Over the World'', by

on March 26, 2013. The song, "Let Them See You", charted on the ''Billboard'' magazine Christian Songs chart at No. 9, while it placed at No. 7 on the Christian Airplay chart. Another self-released song, "Do Not Be Afraid", charted on the ''Billboard'' magazine Christian Songs chart at No. 40, while it placed at No. 24 on the Christian Airplay chart. Their first single to chart upon the ''Billboard'' magazine charts was "What Kind of Love", and this peaked at No. 8 on the Christian Soft AC chart.search for "What Kind of Love" on Christian Soft AC
at billboard.com/biz The band signed a recording deal with

, where they released a new studio album from the band, ''

'', on April 8, 2016.

Members

Current members * Jason Clint "JJ" Weeks (born May 10, 1978) – Vocals Former members * Garrett Lee (born June 29) – Guitar * Robbie Fritz (born January 23) – Drums * Jon Poole (born December 5) – Drums * David Hart (born February 21) – Bass * Cody Preston (born July 19) – Guitar * Austin Abbott - Guitar * Justin Lairsey - Drums * Jordan Welsh - Keyboard, Guitar

Discography

Studio albums 'EPs * ''Day EP'' (January 12, 2009, Independent) * ''Live Acoustic EP'' (2012, Independent) * ''Hallelujah EP'' (2015, Independent)

References

External links

Official website
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