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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, Katy Nichole, Jason Gray, Andrew Peterson and NEEDTOBREATHE. History Centricity Music was started in 2003 by a Seattle family. Soon after, the label started an office in Nashville. Centricity Music houses recording and publishing divisions. The label is known for their focus on artist development. Downhere's Glen Lavender was quoted saying that "Centricity's philosophy is more about 'building the artist up.' It takes time to develop an artist. That's not usually how things are done ith labels these days but it makes way more sense."https://www.christianitytoday.com :What's in a Label?: Centrici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Word Records
Word Records is a Christian faith-based entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is owned by Curb Records, and is a part of Word Entertainment. It is distributed by Warner Records (the former Warner Bros. Records). History In 1951, Word Records was established in Waco, Texas by Jarrell McCracken, Baylor business major Henry SoRelle and radio/television executive Ted Snider. The label's name is based on a 16-minute spoken word recording written and narrated by McCracken, the first recording released by the label, entitled "The Game of Life". The 23-year-old KWTX sportscaster in Waco had read an article by Jimmy Allen, a former athlete who became a Baptist preacher, and based his recording on the article which is also called "The Game of Life". The event is based on a full-length match, between the forces of good and evil, with Jesus Christ and Satan coaching the two teams. McCracken was familiar with play-by-play broadcasting, having created virtual baseball game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalie Layne
Natalie Layne is an American Christian music artist. She is from Colorado Springs, Coloradoand lives in Nashville. She has been signed to Centricity Music since December 2022. She has opened for major Christian artists including Jeremy Camp, Chris Tomlin, and We the Kingdom. In 2020, Layne graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, with a bachelor's degree in commercial music. In 2022, she graduated from the university with a master's degree in commercial piano. She formerly was a worship leader Contemporary worship is a form of Christian worship that emerged within Western evangelical Protestantism in the 20th century. It was originally confined to the charismatic movement, but is now found in a wide range of churches, including many ... at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, and is a worship leader at Ethos Church in Nashville. Career Layne released her debut extended play, ''Where Soul Meets the Sound'', independently on . She released her independent debut stud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaime Jamgochian
Jaime Anne Jamgochian is a contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter. Early life and education Jaime Jamgochian is a Christian singer songwriter and worship leader based in Nashville, Tennessee. Jaime grew up in Reading, Massachusetts. She began playing piano by ear at a young age. Throughout high school, she took lessons, performed and competed in numerous competitions. Jamgochian earned a scholarship to Berklee School of Music. While in college, a friend told her about Jesus Christ, and she began to study the Bible and attend a local church. Shortly after graduating, she took an internship at The City Church in Seattle, Washington. She ended up staying there for seven years, where she got involved in missions and outreach programs. Career While in Seattle, Jaime connected with Centricity Music, and was signed as one of their first artists. She released her first album, ''Reason to Live'', under Centricity Music Centricity Music is an American contemporary Chri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caitie Hurst
Caitie Hurst is a Christian pop artist from Hendersonville, Tennessee. She is signed to Centricity Music. History Caitie Hurst grew up in a musical family; her father was part of a touring Christian band. While she looked up to female Contemporary Christian music artists and loved singing, she self-describes herself as being awkward and insecure back then. She never wanted to sing in front of anyone. While she tried to get out of it, leaders from her youth group at Long Hollow Church signed her up to lead worship. Caitie continued to struggle with insecurity about performing. It was a conversation with her voice teacher and mentor that was the turning point that allowed Caitie to see things with different perspective. She told Caitie, “This is a gift that God has given you. This isn’t about you. Your job is to point people to God, not to yourself.” Hurst continued to lead worship and develop her talents throughout high school. After high school, she attended Liberty Uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Valley
High Valley is a Canadian country and bluegrass band originally from Blumenort, Alberta, a small community near the hamlet of La Crete. The group is composed of Brad Rempel (lead vocals) and his supporting band, Dave Myers (bass guitar), Raymond Klassen (Dobro), Clint Milburn (guitar), and Andrew Hemmerling (drums). Brad Rempel's brother Bryan Rempel was a member until March 2014, while younger brother Curtis Rempel was a member until June 2021. All three brothers grew up in a Mennonite community and graduated from La Crete Public School.High Valley at CMT After a number of chart successes in Canada between 2010 and 2015, High Valley were signed to |
Lanae' Hale
Lanaé (aka Lanae' Hale) (born September 15, 1983) is an American singer and songwriter from Florida. Her music is sometimes described as "deep pop",http://godbeat.com/2009/07 : "Godbeat.com’s Review of Lanae’ Hale “Back & Forth” which is radio pop music mixed with deeper thoughtful lyrics. She has released three works: two EPs, ''Lanae' Hale EP'' (2007) and ''Lanaé'' (2017), and one full-length release, ''Back & Forth'' (2009). Biography Hale grew up in Titusville, Florida for most her life. Hale writes music based around her struggle with depression, and the freedom she feels from God that helped set her free.http://www.cbn.com/ : "Lanae Hale: Confessions From a Teenage Cutter" In 2007 |
Grayson/Reed
GraysonReed is an American Christian music duo from Nashville, Tennessee that started making music in 2016. They released an extended play, ''Walk'', with Centricity Music in 2017. This release charted on two ''Billboard'' magazine charts. Background GraysonReed is a husband-and-wife duo based in Nashville, Tennessee, where the husband, Mike Grayson, was the lead singer with Mikeschair, and the wife, Molly Reed, was half of the group City Harbor. Music history Their first release, an extended play entitled ''Walk'', was released on January 13, 2017, with Centricity Music. It charted on two ''Billboard'' magazine charts,Chart search for Grayson Reed at billboard.com/biz where it peaked on the |
Downhere
Downhere (stylized as downhere) was a Christian rock band from Canada. They have released six studio albums to date: ''Downhere (2001 album), Downhere'' (2001), ''So Much for Substitutes'' (2003), ''Wide-Eyed and Mystified'' (2006), ''Ending Is Beginning'' (2008), ''How Many Kings: Songs for Christmas'' (2009), and ''On the Altar of Love'' (2011) and have won several Juno Award, Juno and Covenant Awards. History Early years (1999–2001) The band was formed by Marc Martel and Jason Germain who were roommates at Briercrest Bible College in Caronport, Saskatchewan. In 1999 Martel and Germain added fellow Canadians Jeremy Thiessen and Tyson Manning, along with American Corey Doak, and released an eponymous debut album independent music, independently on Slyngshot Records. Tyson and Doak left the band, and later on Downhere signed with Word Records. In February 2001, they moved to Nashville, Tennessee. The band soon added bassist Glenn Lavender, whom they had met two years earlie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonny Diaz
Jonathan Adam "Jonny" Diaz ( ) (born March 30, 1984) is an American contemporary Christian pop artist originally from Lakeland, Florida. His song "More Beautiful You" has charted on American Christian music charts. His major record label debut album of the same name has charted on ''Billboard'' magazine's Top Heatseekers and Top Christian Albums charts. Career Diaz released his first album ''Shades of White'' in August 2003 right before he began his second year of college; his second album, ''Everyday God'', was released during his fourth year of college. He collaborated with producer Mitch Dane on his third CD ''They Need Love'' and the project came out in March 2007. That album included the song "Hold Me", which got him attention when the song placed on the Top 40 charts. Diaz's major label debut album ''More Beautiful You'' album has appeared on several ''Billboard'' magazine charts; on July 25, 2009 it was ranked No. 32 on the Top Christian Albums chart and No.&nbs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circleslide
Circleslide are an American Christian alternative indie rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, and they were formed in 1999. Their members are lead vocalist and guitarist, Gabe Martinez, bass guitarist, Eric Vickers, lead guitarist, Jonathan DeAnda, and drummer, Lee Yoder. The group released, ''Connectology'', an extended play, with Centricity Music, in 2004. They released, ''Uncommon Days'', with Centricity Music, in 2006, as their first studio album. The band released, ''Echoes of the Light'', their second studio album, in 2010, by Save the City Records. Background The Christian alternative indie rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1999. Their members are lead vocalist and guitarist, Gabe Martinez, bass guitarist, Eric Vickers, lead guitarist, Jonathan DeAnda, and drummer, Lee Yoder. The group's former members were bass guitarist and background vocalist, Tim Martinez, lead guitarist, Aaron Gillies, and drummer, Mark Alvis. They were called by ''CCM Magazines Paul Colem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carrollton (band)
Carrollton (formerly, Mosteller) was an American contemporary Christian music band from Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky, United States. They formed in 2008, as Mosteller. Their current members are bass guitarist/background vocalist Jordan Bailey, drummer/background vocalist Michael Loy, lead vocalist/guitarist Stephen Moore, and lead guitarist/background vocalist David Terry. They released '' Breathe in Deep'', an extended play (EP), with Centricity Music in 2014, and this EP was reviewed by many Christian music publications. The song, "Holding on to You", charted on the Christian Airplay ''Billboard'' magazine chart. Their 2017 song "Made For This" was featured in advertisements for NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Carrollton released its latest project, a self-titled album, on May 8, 2020. On March 25, 2021, Carrollton made an announcement on Instagram that they will no longer be making music. Background The contemporary Christian music band Chri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jared Anderson (Christian Musician)
Jared Anderson is a Christian worship leader from Colorado Springs, Colorado. He grew up in the New Life Church where he served for many years as part of New Life Worship and the Desperation Band. Anderson has released four solo albums with Integrity Music, titled ''Where to Begin'' (2006), ''Where Faith Comes From'' (2008), ''LIVE From My Church'' (2009) and ''The Narrow Road'' (2012). Discography *2001: ''12 Off the Shelf'' (independent) *2006: ''Where to Begin'' (Integrity Music Integrity Music is part of the David C. Cook nonprofit group. Founded as a direct-to-consumer music club in 1987 as ''Integrity Music'', Integrity was at the forefront of contemporary worship music's widespread popularity of praise and worshi ...) *2006: '' Arise: A Celebration of Worship'' (Integrity Music) *2008: ''Where Faith Comes From'' (Integrity Music) *2008: ''Two Days In the Same Place'' (independent) *2009: ''People of Troy'' (independent) *2009: ''Live from My Church'' (Integrit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
