Rare Country Premieres Crowder's "Run Devil Run" Performance From The Grand Ole Opry

Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 28, 2016 ) - Rare Country is exclusively premiering Crowder's performance of  "Run Devil Run" from the Grand Ole Opry. "All We Sinners," also found on his latest GRAMMY® nominated album American Prodigal, was among the songs included in his set at Nashville's iconic Ryman Auditorium.

"The Grand Ole Opry is a sacred thing," shared the 3X GRAMMY® nominee exclusively with Rare Country. "The sounds and words still echo. To join into that great chorus is thrilling and humbling. What I love most about so much of the music that has been part of the history of the Opry is that the struggle between light and dark was so visible. It is the exact thing that inspired the song ‘Run Devil Run.' The struggle is real. Thank God for the Light."

In the new year, Crowder will embark as the headliner for the 2017 nationwide Winter Jam Tour. For the most up to date tour stops, click here.

About Crowder: 3X GRAMMY® Nominee Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, was named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year, garnered multiple radio hits, two GRAMMY® nominations, a Grand Ole Opry debut, a Dove Award and multiple nods and numerous K-LOVE Fan Award Nominations. American Prodigal, the awaited GRAMMY® nominated follow-up album, became available on Sept. 23 landing at No. 1 on the Christian & Gospel Album Chart, No. 3 on the Digital Albums Chart, No. 5 on the Top Albums Billboard Chart and No. 12 on the Top 200 Billboard Chart. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die."    About sixstepsrecords: Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (Never Lose Sight), Crowder (American Prodigal), Matt Redman (These Christmas Lights), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Salvation’s Tide Is Rising). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit: www.sixstepsrecords.com.   Get Connected with Crowder Website // www.crowdermusic.com Hashtag // #AmericanProdigal

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American Prodigal Earns Crowder Third GRAMMY® Nomination

Photo Credit:  Filip Vukina

Honor marks third consecutive year Crowder is recognized by The Recording Academy

Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 6, 2016) - Crowder's newest recording, American Prodigal, has garnered a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. The recognition marks the third consecutive GRAMMY® nod for Crowder following honors from his first solo album, Neon Steeple. The Recording Academy will present the 59th GRAMMY® Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, live from Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast on the CBS Television Network from 8–11:30 pm ET/5–8:30 pm PT.

"Being in such great company is an honor," shares Crowder. "I love this album and couldn't be more excited to have it acknowledged and affirmed by fellow folk."

American Prodigal (Sept. 23 2016) hit No. 1 on the Christian & Gospel Albums Chart, No. 3 on the Digital Albums Chart, No. 5 on the Top Albums Billboard Chart and No. 12 on the Top 200 Billboard Chart. In support of his newest release, Crowder kicked off the "American Prodigal Tour" in the fall featuring Tedashii and The New Respects, followed by a Winter Jam west coast tour and Crowder serving as headliner on the K-LOVE Christmas Tour. Not slowing down, you’ll find him continuing to share these songs as headliner of Winter Jam 2017 in the new year. The album holds the top 10 radio hit “My Victory." Last month, Crowder returned to the Grand Ole Opry stage with performances of “Run Devil Run” and “All We Sinners,” both found on American Prodigal.


About Crowder:
3X GRAMMY® Nominee Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, was named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year, garnered multiple radio hits, two GRAMMY® nominations, a Grand Ole Opry debut, a Dove Award and multiple nods and numerous K-LOVE Fan Award Nominations. American Prodigal, the awaited GRAMMY® nominated follow-up album, became available on Sept. 23 landing at No. 1 on the Christian & Gospel Album Chart, No. 3 on the Digital Albums Chart, No. 5 on the Top Albums Billboard Chart and No. 12 on the Top 200 Billboard Chart. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die." 

About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (Never Lose Sight), Crowder (American Prodigal), Matt Redman (These Christmas Lights), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Salvation’s Tide Is Rising). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit: www.sixstepsrecords.com.

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Hashtag // #AmericanProdigal 

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Crowder Wraps Headlining Tour With Sold-Out Stops

2X GRAMMY® nominee returns to Grand Ole Opry stage

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 10, 2016) - With sold out stops across the country including North Carolina, Minnesota, Louisiana, Pennsylvania and more, Crowder’s headlining “American Prodigal Tour” featuring Tedashii and The New Respects has wrapped its coast to coast trek. The 2X GRAMMY® nominee returned to the Grand Ole Opry stage the day following the tour. The sold-out Opry performances of “Run Devil Run” and “All We Sinners,” both found on Crowder’s latest record American Prodigal, took place at the historic Ryman Auditorium, birthplace of the Grand Ole Opry.

American Prodigal garnered a strong debut hitting No. 1 on the Christian & Gospel Albums Chart, No. 3 on the Digital Albums Chart, No. 5 on the Top Albums Billboard Chart and No. 12 on the Top 200 Billboard Chart. The album holds the top 10 radio hit “My Victory." NBC’s Sunday Night Football picked up on American Prodigal’s “Run Devil Run,” following the track's music video which features a car chase turned swamp race picked up by GAC, The Country Network and AXS TV. Alongside the critical acclaim and a street date performance on FOX & Friends, Crowder recently sat down with Relevant Magazine for a feature in their Nov./Dec. issue. 

Crowder will continue touring throughout the U.S. as a headliner on both the Winter Jam Tour and the K-LOVE Christmas Tour. For the latest Crowder tour information, click here.

About Crowder:
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, was named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year, garnered multiple radio hits, two GRAMMY® nominations, a Grand Ole Opry debut, a Dove Award and multiple nods and numerous K-LOVE Fan Award Nominations. American Prodigal, the awaited follow-up album, became available on Sept. 23 landing at No. 1 on the Christian & Gospel Album Chart, No. 3 on the Digital Albums Chart, No. 5 on the Top Albums Billboard Chart and No. 12 on the Top 200 Billboard Chart. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die."

About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (Never Lose Sight), Crowder (American Prodigal), Matt Redman (These Christmas Lights), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Salvation’s Tide Is Rising). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit: www.sixstepsrecords.com.

Get Connected with Crowder
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Hashtag // #AmericanProdigal

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2X GRAMMY® Nominee Crowder’s American Prodigal Debuts Top 5 On Top Albums Billboard Chart And More

Newest release earns No. 1 on Christian & Gospel Albums Chart, No. 3 on Digital Albums Chart, No. 5 on Top Albums Billboard Chart, No. 12 on Top 200 Billboard Chart and more

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2016) - American Prodigal, the latest project from Crowder, has garnered a strong street week, landing at No. 1 on the Christian & Gospel Albums Chart, No. 3 on the Digital Albums Chart, No. 5 on the Top Albums Billboard Chart and No. 12 on the Top 200 Billboard Chart. "It is so great seeing and hearing how people are attaching to these songs," shares the Texas Native and Atlanta Resident. "For me, they are obviously deeply meaningful, but they have swagger and are just stupid fun. I'm so happy folks have responded so exuberantly.”

The 2x GRAMMY® nominee kicked off the album release via a Twitter Music Q&A, Exclusive Snapchat content with Spotify, along with a performance on FOX and Friends and appearance on the Relevant Podcast. Critics are echoing their support of American Prodigal, including the 17 tracks found on the deluxe edition. 

“Without a grand ovation or pointed intention, Crowder has done on American Prodigal what few artists can ever achieve—he has evolved without losing himself. In taking on the influences and colors of each other, he has discovered his most vibrant self yet.” - CCM (cover story)

"American Prodigal could be Crowder's best work yet. The rock and soul get you out of your seat, and the gospel is pure. It's everything you'd hope for in a worship album but never quite expect." - HM Magazine

"Crowder Music's voice and the heart evident in his songs are the common threads for longtime listeners, even as he continues to expand into new musical territory with each new release. With so many influences, American Prodigal has an orchestral, epic feel to it, not unlike a movie soundtrack” - Patheos

NBC's Sunday Night Football already picked up on American Prodigal's "Run Devil Run," using the track in the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers televised NFL match-up. The first single off of the new album, “My Victory,” is currently No. 13 on the Christian Airplay Chart.

Corresponding with the street of American Prodigal, Crowder’s nationwide “American Prodigal Tour,” featuring Tedashii and The New Respects kicked off, hitting over 20 markets from west coast to east coast through November. For the latest tour information, click here.

About Crowder:
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, was named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year, garnered multiple radio hits, two GRAMMY® nominations, a Grand Ole Opry debut, a Dove Award and multiple nods and numerous K-LOVE Fan Award Nominations. American Prodigal, the awaited follow-up album, became available on Sept. 23 landing at No. 1 on the Christian & Gospel Album Chart, No. 3 on the Digital Albums Chart, No. 5 on the Top Albums Billboard Chart and No. 12 on the Top 200 Billboard Chart. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die."

About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (Never Lose Sight), Crowder (American Prodigal), Matt Redman (These Christmas Lights), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Salvation’s Tide Is Rising). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit: www.sixstepsrecords.com.

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ICYMI: 2X GRAMMY® Nominee Crowder Performs On FOX & Friends From New Album American Prodigal

New Album, American Prodigal, Out Today

Watch Crowder's "Run Devil Run" Performance HERE!

Watch Crowder's "Back To The Garden" Performance HERE!

About Crowder:
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, was named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year, garnered multiple radio hits, two GRAMMY® nominations, a Grand Ole Opry debut, a Dove Award and multiple nods and numerous K-LOVE Fan Award Nominations. American Prodigal, the awaited follow-up album, will be available on Sept. 23. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die."

About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (Never Lose Sight), Crowder (American Prodigal), Matt Redman (Unbroken Praise), Christy Nockels (Let It Be Jesus), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Salvation’s Tide Is Rising). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit:www.sixstepsrecords.com.

Get Connected with Crowder
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Crowder To Appear On FOX & Friends Tomorrow As American Prodigal Drops Nationwide

2X GRAMMY® nominee's national headlining tour to kick-off this weekend

Nashville, Tenn. (September 22, 2016) - Coinciding with the release of American Prodigal, 2X GRAMMY® nominee Crowder will perform on FOX & Friends tomorrow, Sept. 23. Immediately following the release of the album and national performance, Crowder’s nationwide “American Prodigal Tour,” featuring Tedashii and The New Respects, will kick-off to over 20 markets from west coast to east coast September through November.

"I know what it means to have the divide spanned on my behalf. Grace works on us all just the same. Love works on us all just the same. Freedom works on us all just the same. There’s only one definitive line and that’s the one between death and life” shares Crowder. “These songs are about that divide spanned on our behalf and I pray they are subversive and healing in their insistence of that reality."

Called "a perfect collision of folk and progressive sounds" (ChurchMag) and "a new level that is unique to only Crowder" (NewReleaseToday), American Prodigal will serve as the awaited 14 track LP follow-up to Crowder's acclaimed Neon Steeple. The first single off of the newest project, “My Victory,” is currently Top 20 at AC Indicator, CHR and National Christian Audience Chart.

About Crowder:
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, was named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year, garnered multiple radio hits, two GRAMMY® nominations, a Grand Ole Opry debut, a Dove Award and multiple nods and numerous K-LOVE Fan Award Nominations. American Prodigal, the awaited follow-up album, will be available on Sept. 23. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die."

About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (Never Lose Sight), Crowder (American Prodigal), Matt Redman (Unbroken Praise), Christy Nockels (Let It Be Jesus), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Salvation’s Tide Is Rising). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit: www.sixstepsrecords.com.

Get Connected with Crowder
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Hashtag // #AmericanProdigal

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2X GRAMMY Nominee Crowder To Headline "American Prodigal Tour" In Support Of Anticipated New Album

Pre-order available for American Prodigal in advance of Sept. 23 street

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2016) - Immediately following his Sept. 23 awaited debut of American Prodigal, Crowder’s nationwide "American Prodigal Tour," featuring Tedashii and The New Respects, will kick-off to over 20 markets from west coast to east coast September through November. The headlining trek will support his newest 17 track album of the same name. The 2X GRAMMY® nominee debuted music from the project with a “Run Devil Run” music video featuring a Smokey & The Bandit car chase turned swamp race outside of New Orleans, showcased by the likes of GAC, AXS, The Country Network and more. His latest single “My Victory” is currently top 20 at National Christian Audience. American Prodigal is available for pre-order with an instant gratis of both tracks.

With 2+million albums sold, Crowder’s folktronica sound has been embraced from domestic and international arenas to church pews and even the Grand Ole Opry Stage. American Prodigal will mark the anticipated follow-up to Crowder’s 2014 release (Neon Steeple) which debuted at No. 8 on Billboard’s Top 200. To pre-order American Prodigal, click here. For more information on the "American Prodigal Tour," visit www.crowdermusic.com.

About Crowder:
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, was named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year, garnered multiple radio hits, two GRAMMY® nominations, a Grand Ole Opry debut, a Dove Award and multiple nods and numerous K-LOVE Fan Award Nominations. American Prodigal, the awaited follow-up album, will be available on Sept. 23. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die."


About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (Never Lose Sight), Crowder (American Prodigal), Matt Redman (Unbroken Praise), Christy Nockels (Let It Be Jesus), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Salvation’s Tide Is Rising). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit:www.sixstepsrecords.com.

Get Connected with Crowder
Website // www.crowdermusic.com
Hashtag // #AmericanProdigal 

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GRAMMY® Acclaimed Crowder To Ignite American Prodigal On Sept. 23

“Run Devil Run,” First Single, Hits Today

Nashville, Tenn. (June 17, 2016) - Sept. 23 will mark American Prodigal, the anticipated sophomore solo project from Crowder. American Prodigal will build on Crowder’s double-GRAMMY® nominated Neon Steeple (2014), which boldly debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, sparking both a No. 1 hit and top 5 single at radio, a Grand Ole Opry debut, a Dove Award along with multiple nods, numerous K-LOVE Fan Award Nominations and tours throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Premiering a fiery new music video for “Run Devil Run,” the first single from the project is available today.

"So excited for everybody to get a little glimpse of American Prodigal," shares Crowder. "'Run Devil Run' has a lot of the overall attitude of the album shoved into one place."

About Crowder:
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, was named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year, garnered multiple radio hits, two GRAMMY® nominations, a Grand Ole Opry debut, a Dove Award and multiple nods and numerous K-LOVE Fan Award Nominations. American Prodigal, the awaited follow-up album, will be available on Sept. 23. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die."

About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship), Crowder (American Prodigal), Matt Redman (Unbroken Praise), Christy Nockels (Let It Be Jesus), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Salvation’s Tide Is Rising). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit: www.sixstepsrecords.com.

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Hashtag // #AmericanProdigal #RunDevilRun

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sixstepsrecords And Passion Release "My Victory (Feat. Crowder)" Live Video In Celebration Of Good Friday And Easter

Passion to perform track on FOX & Friends Sunday, March 27

Nashville, Tenn. (March 25, 2016) — In celebration of Good Friday and Easter, Passion has released the live video for "My Victory (Feat. Crowder)," a song that proclaims the power and triumph of the cross. Passion band will perform the impactful anthem, along with current single "Remember," this Easter Sunday, March 27 on FOX & Friends.

"My Victory (Feat. Crowder)" is featured on Passion: Salvation's Tide Is Rising, which released in January, debuting at No. 3 on Billboard's Digital Albums Chart and No. 6 on Billboard's Top Albums Chart. Shortly after the album's release, the worship songs were introduced to more than 40,000 18-25 year olds at Passion 2016 conferences held in Houston and Atlanta arenas.

Passion: Salvation's Tide Is Rising is available now.

About Passion
In 1997, Atlanta-based pastor, Louie Giglio founded a movement for college students to awaken and seek the face of God. Since then, 20 million+ students from across the globe have joined the Passion movement in worship and prayer at multiple conferences, tours, and events. From renowned speakers and transformative philanthropic efforts, Passion’s impact reaches far and wide. But perhaps one of the most noteworthy aspects of the movement is the music. Worship leaders such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill and more have written, recorded and led some of the most recognizable and unforgettable anthems of worship in the Church today. With more than 1.6 million units sold and a multitude of chart-topping singles such as “How Great Is Our God,” “God Of This City,” and “Even So Come,” listeners across the world continue to be impacted by the music of Passion. The four-time Dove Award winners have had seven albums debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums Chart with two hitting the Top 5 on the Billboard 200. Their highly-acclaimed studio release, Passion: Salvation’s Tide Is Rising, is available now.

Get Connected With Passion
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About Crowder:
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. As a solo artist, Crowder has received two GRAMMY® Nominations, K-LOVE Fan Award Nods and five GMA Dove Awards Nominations. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year and boasted a No. 1 radio hit. Featuring a duet with music legend Emmy Lou Harris, Crowder made his debut appearance on the Grand Ole Opry in 2014. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die." 

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GRAMMY® Acclaimed Crowder Debuts Neon Steeple Extravaganza, Available Today

2016 already marked by GRAMMY® nomination and
Winter Jam Tour Spectacular for Crowder

Nashville, Tenn. (January 15, 2016) – After a surprise digital EP release last fall, Crowder has debuted Neon Steeple Extravaganza, an expanded edition of his widely acclaimed Neon Steeple (2014) available in retail stores today. Included in the physical release are songs from his first solo debut as well as six new live songs from Neon Porch Extravaganza (2015).

Bearing the name of Crowder's faithful touring sidekick, KennyRodgersTheArticFox.com  transports listeners via video to the lively Atlanta gathering where Crowder recorded the live tracks amongst a petting zoo, mechanical bull and drones. Raving over the live versions of his Neon Steeple Tunes, critics have ranged the performances from "fun" and "progressive" to "raw" and "emotional." To purchase Neon Steeple Extravaganza on Amazon, click here.

Shortly after receiving a GRAMMY® Nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song, Crowder joined Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill, Melodie Malone, Brett Younker and Jimi Cravity for the latest Passion album, Passion: Salvation's Tide Is Rising. The release earned No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Chart,No. 3 on Billboard's Digital Albums Chart and No. 6 on the Billboard Top Albums Chart. Crowder is currently taking his renowned live stage show across the country as part of the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular.

Neon Steeple Extravaganza
Disc One:
1. Neon Intro
2. My Beloved
3. I Am
4. Come Alive
5. Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)
6. Come As You Are
7. Hands Of Love
8. Jesus Is Calling
9. My Sweet Lord (feat. Emmylou Harris)
10. This I Know
11. Ain't No Grave
12. You Are
13. Here's My Heart
14. Steeple Outro

Disc Two:
1. My Beloved Live
2. I Am Live
3. Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains) [feat. Tedashii] Live
4. Hold On, We're Going Home Live
5. Come As You Are Live
6. Hands Of Love Live
 

About Crowder:
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. As a solo artist, Crowder has received two GRAMMY® Nominations, K-LOVE Fan Award Nods and five GMA Dove Awards Nominations. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year and boasted a No. 1 radio hit. Featuring a duet with music legend Emmy Lou Harris, Crowder made his debut appearance on the Grand Ole Opry in 2014. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die." 

About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship), Crowder (Neon Steeple), Matt Redman (Unbroken Praise), Christy Nockels (Let It Be Jesus), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Salvation's Tide Is Rising). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit: www.sixstepsrecords.com.


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sixstepsrecords' Chris Tomlin and Crowder Honored With Nominations For The 58th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Nashville, Tenn. (December 7, 2015) — sixstepsrecords' Chris Tomlin and Crowder each garnered a GRAMMY® nomination today for the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Tomlin's Love Ran Red is nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album while Crowder's "Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)" is up for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. The 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and broadcast on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

This marks 11 GRAMMY® nominations for Tomlin, who previously won this award in 2012 for his album And If Our God Is For Us...

Recently making his Grand Ole Opry debut at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tomlin performed his chart-topping single "Good Good Father" as well as a track from ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Holiday Albums Chart. 

Tomlin kicked off his sold-out "Adore Christmas Tour," featuring Crowder and Lauren Daigle, this past weekend in Knoxville. For additional information, click here.

This nomination marks the second consecutive nod in this category for Crowder who was recognized last year for “Come As You Are,” also found on Neon Steeple. After a music video filled with camera shots captured by drones, complete with lasers, neon and banjos which exclusively premiered on Billboard.com, “Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)” also proved to be a radio hit for Crowder.

While touring across the U.S., Crowder surprised fans in late October when he dropped the digital Neon Porch Extravaganza, a live album recorded in his new hometown of Atlanta. Neon Porch Extravaganza features six newly recorded live songs and a video element from Neon Steeple, which boldly debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard Top 200.

Get Connected with Chris Tomlin
Website // www.christomlin.com
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About Chris Tomlin
With ten albums, 13 No. 1 radio singles, a GRAMMY® Award and eight additional nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, 21 Dove Awards, a platinum and four gold albums to his credit, Chris Tomlin is among the most well-known and influential artists in contemporary Christian music. Referred to by TIME Magazine as “most likely the most often sung artist anywhere,” Tomlin consistently has several songs in the top 20 of the Top 100 CCLI songs. BMI and GMA Dove Awards' 2014 Songwriter of the Year, Tomlin’s “How Great Is Our God” was his first No. 1 on the CCLI Top 25, becoming one of the fastest rising modern day hymns in CCLI chart history. In addition to having sold more than 7 million albums and over 8.9 million digital tracks, Tomlin made history as his No. 1 single “Jesus Messiah” (Hello Love) garnered 97 adds at radio, making it the biggest ever add date in Christian radio history. He recently broke the record for most top tens in the history of Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart. In the midst of his record-breaking success, Tomlin continues touring and leading at Passion Conference gatherings across the US and worldwide, including his recent Worship Night In America events, which sold out NYC’s Madison Square Garden, Denver’s Red Rock’s and Sacramento’s Sleep Train Arena. Burning Lights debuted at No. 1 atop the Billboard 200 in January 2013, making history as only the fourth Christian music album to do so, and his tenth recording, Love Ran Red continues to produce chart-topping singles. ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship recently released, debuting at No. 1 on Billboard's Holiday Albums Chart.

Get Connected with Crowder
Website // www.crowdermusic.com

About sixstepsrecords
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship), Crowder (Neon Steeple), Matt Redman (Unbroken Praise), Christy Nockels (Let It Be Jesus), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Even So Come). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit: www.sixstepsrecords.com.
 

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SURPRISE! Crowder Drops Neon Porch Extravaganza

Nashville, Tenn. (October 30, 2015) - GRAMMY® acclaimed artist Crowder has unveiled Neon Porch Extravaganza today, surprising listeners with a live album recorded in his new hometown of Atlanta. Complete with his famed touring sidekick, Kenny Rodgers The Arctic Fox as the cover art, Neon Porch Extravaganza features six newly recorded live songs and a video element from his latest Neon Steeple, which boldly debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard Top 200.

"We recorded an evening on the front porch at my home church in Atlanta, GA, PCC (Passion City Church) it was freaking stupid good,” shares Crowder. "I became convinced that it would be a disservice if it were not documented properly. If you are reading this, I know you have most likely been in some public space joining my friends and I on the front porch singing like crazy and this is for us, you and I. It was a ridiculous night. We had a party before we started singing on the porch. There was a mechanical bull. There was a petting zoo. There was inflatable jousting. There were food trucks with stupid good food stuffs. There was a dance floor. There was a dance party in my tour bus. And then we went inside to sing to God. It was perfect. I hope you enjoy. Enjoy the auditory experience."

To download Neon Porch Extravaganza on iTunes, click here. To join in the excitement, tag #NeonPorchExtravaganza in social conversation.


About Crowder:
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. As a solo artist, Crowder has received a GRAMMY® Nomination, K-LOVE Fan Award Nods and five GMA Dove Awards Nominations. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year and boasted a No. 1 radio hit. Featuring a duet with music legend Emmy Lou Harris, Crowder made his debut appearance on the Grand Ole Opry last year supporting the latest record. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die." 


About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship), Crowder (Neon Steeple), Matt Redman (Unbroken Praise), Christy Nockels (Let It Be Jesus), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Even So Come). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit:www.sixstepsrecords.com.


Get Connected with Crowder
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The Media Collective Congratulates Our 2015 Dove Award Winners

Nashville, Tenn. (October 14, 2015) — The Media Collective would like to congratulate our clients who took home awards last night at the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Sadie Robertson and Erica Campbell hosted the awards, which took place at Nashville's Lipscomb University. The show will air on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on Sunday, October 18, 2015.

Crowder's Neon Steeple won the Recorded Music Packaging award with designer Leighton Ching, art directors Shelley Giglio, Mike McCloskey, Leighton Ching, Becca Wildsmith and photographers Zack Arias and Mary Caroline Mann. Crowder's current single "Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)," has reached the Top 5 on CHR and the Top 15 on the National Christian Audience Chart. Crowder is heading out with Chris Tomlin later this season on the "ADORE Christmas Tour."

Colton Dixon took home the Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year award for ANCHOR, produced by David Garcia, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd and Gannin Arnold. The album includes the most played Hot AC single of 2014, “More Of You," which spent three weeks at No. 1, as well as "Through All of It," his fourth consecutive No. 1 at Hot AC Radio. Dixon recently released dual EPs Calm and Storm and is currently on the ***THIS IS NOT A TEST*** Tour with TobyMac and Britt Nicole.

Nashville-based Full Circle Music, helmed by Seth Mosley, took top honors, garnering four wins, including Producer of the Year, Songwriter of the Year (non-artist), Pop Contemporary Album of the Year for Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong. (producer) by for KING & COUNTRY and Inspirational Album of the Year for Above It All (producer) by Phillips Craig & Dean.

Skillet took home the Rock Song of the Year award for "Good To Be Alive," written by John L. Cooper, Zac Maloy and Tom Douglas. Skillet recently earned their third RIAA certified platinum single as their song "Awake & Alive" sold over one million digital copies. The group is currently in the studio preparing for a 2016 release as they wrap up as headliners of the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular.

Michael W. Smith took home the award for Christmas Album of the Year for Michael W. Smith & Friends: The Spirit of Christmas, produced by Smith, Robert Deaton and David Hamilton. The holiday spirit will continue for Smith later this season as he sets out on a Christmas tour, co-billing with Amy Grant on select dates.

Laura Story was honored with the Inspirational Song of the Year award for "O Love Of God" written by Story, Cindy Morgan and Ian Cron. Story's debut Christmas album God With Us released October 9, following the September release of her second book "When God Doesn't Fix It: Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn; Truths You Can't Live Without."

Chris Tomlin, along with Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Gloria Gaither, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher and Bill Gaither wrote “Because He Lives (Amen)” by Matt Maher, which took home Worship Song of the Year. Tomlin is currently on the fall leg of his "Love Ran Red Tour" and is setting out later this season on a Christmas tour in support of ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship, releasing October 23. His current single "Good Good Father" hit the No. 1 spot on iTunes Christian Songs chart the same day it released and is rapidly climbing the radio charts, already hitting No. 19 on the National Christian Audience chart.

About The Media Collective
Everyone has a story to tell. The difference for many artists, authors and media personalities comes in having a talented team behind them who can help best communicate that story. Some of the biggest names in faith-based entertainment have relied upon the expertise of those at The Media Collective to do just that. And they put their faith in the right people. This talented PR team has secured coverage for them in publications including Billboard, People, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CALLED Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, CCM Magazine, Relevant, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, SELF, Seventeen, Shape, Patheos, Focus on the Family, Keep the Faith, Moody, Beliefnet and American Family Radio as well as spots on The Tonight Show, ABC's Good Morning America, NBC’s Today Show, The View, Larry King Live, Conan, GAC, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, Fox & Friends, CBS This Morning, CNN and more. 


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Billboard Exclusively Premieres Crowder's "Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)" Music Video

Single top 5 at radio

Nashville, Tenn. (October 7, 2015) - Billboard is exclusively unveiling "Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)," the latest music video from GRAMMY® Nominee Crowder. With camera shots captured by drones, the music video features a festival atmosphere, complete with lasers, neon and banjos. Crowder also invited special guest Tedashii to take part in the filming. After the recording, guests were invited to partake in bull riding, a petting zoo and delight in food trucks.

"Getting to capture the experience of the front porch live in my new hometown with my new ATL friends was perfection," shares Crowder. "Carrying the songs from Neon Steeple and watching the way they came to life in rooms full of people night after night made it necessary to attempt a documentation of it. It's just too much a hoot and a thing I wanted as many folks as possible to partake of."

Resonating with listeners at shows, online and on radio, the single has reached the Top 5 on CHR and the Top 15 on the National Christian Audience Chart.

Crowder is set to perform at the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards where he is nominated for a total of five awards, including the noteworthy Song of the Year category. The sold-out event will take place on October 13 at Lipscomb University. For more information on the 2015 GMA Dove Awards, visit there website, here.

Known for bringing his front porch stage across the U.S., the GRAMMY® nominee will continue touring throughout the rest of 2015, including dates on the "Adore Christmas Tour" with label mate Chris Tomlin. For the most up to date tour schedule, click here.

About Crowder:
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. As a solo artist, Crowder has received a GRAMMY® Nomination, K-LOVE Fan Award Nods and five GMA Dove Awards Nominations. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year and boasted a No. 1 radio hit. Featuring a duet with music legend Emmy Lou Harris, Crowder made his debut appearance on the Grand Ole Opry last year supporting the latest record. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die. 


About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship), Crowder (Neon Steeple), Matt Redman (Unbroken Praise), Christy Nockels (Let It Be Jesus), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Even So Come). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit: www.sixstepsrecords.com.


Get Connected with Crowder
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Crowder Celebrates Success of First Solo No. 1 Single with “Come As You Are”

Greg Bays (Executive Vice President, Capitol Christian Distribution), Peter York (President, Capitol Christian Music Group), David Sylvester (Vice President of Marketing, Capitol CMG Label Group), Brad O’Donnell (Vice President of A&R, Capitol CMG Label Group), Toni Crowder, David Crowder, Louie Giglio (Visionary Architect and Director of the Passion Movement), Shelley Giglio (Chief Strategist, sixstepsrecords), Grant Hubbard (Vice President of Marketing, Capitol CMG Label Group), Mike McCloskey (Artist Development & Management, sixstepsrecords)

Photo Credit: Matthew Simmons

Nashville, Tenn. (April 15, 2015) - GRAMMY®-nominee and folktronica artist Crowder celebrated his first career No. 1 single for "Come As You Are” after a performance last night in Nashville. 

“’Come As You Are’ is my favorite song that I have ever been a part of writing, and I am so grateful I was able to be a part of this thing coming to life,” shared Crowder at Tuesday night’s celebration.  “Matt (Maher) and Ben (Glover), thank you for writing this song with me.  I am grateful to Gabe (Scott) and Ed (Cash) for making all of the music come around it in a way that echoes the grandness of the lyrics that God breathed out of us.  To the entire team that has supported and invested in us for the last 15 years, this is just beautiful – thank you.”

“Come As You Are” received a slew of powerful responses from fans, industry, radio and media.   The song first reached the number one spot in January on the Christian AC Indicator Chart, and continues to remain in the top 10 on both Christian AC Indicator and Inspo Charts.   The track earned Crowder the first solo GRAMMY ® nomination of his career, and a nod for “Best Worship Song” at the upcoming K-LOVE Fan Awards taking place in Nashville on May 31, 2015.

“To see the first No. 1 come after 15 years of working with David (Crowder) is a reminder that it is worth the time and investment to keep believing.  God has obviously been doing something great the whole time, we have experienced it, but we are seeing something amazing in these recent days.  The best is yet to come, and I think tonight is proof of that,” remarked sixstepsrecords' Chief Strategist Shelley Giglio.  “There are so many people that have been a huge part of this process – band members, radio teams, writers, producers and more – we want to thank them for their hard work.  We congratulate David because he has carried the song so incredibly well.”

Crowder has been taking his front-porch stage across the country, joining the all-star line-up of  “The Rock & Worship Roadshow” tour and headlining an extended version of his “Neon Steeple Tour” which will wrap at the end of this month.

Get Connected with Crowder:
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iTunes // http://smarturl.it/CrowderNeonSteeple
Spotify// http://open.spotify.com/artist/39xmI59WrIMyyJjSDq6WCu

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Crowder Earns First Career No. 1 Radio Single

"Come As You Are" hits No. 1 on the Christian AC Indicator chart, first career No. 1 hit since formation of David Crowder*Band

Crowder garners nods from 
GRAMMYs® and K-LOVE Fan Awards

Crowder extends the "Neon Steeple Tour" and will appear on 
"The Rock & Worship Roadshow" this spring
 

Nashville, Tenn. (January 22, 2015) - GRAMMY®-nominee and folktronica artistCrowder is celebrating his first career No. 1 single for "Come As You Are." The song, the second single from his album Neon Steeple, is slowly moving towards one of the most successful and influential of Crowder's career as a solo artist and with the David Crowder*Band. "Come As You Are" sits in the top spot on the Christian AC Indicator chart this week and holds a Top 10 spot on the National Christian Audience chart, reaching a listenership of over 7 million people. 

Crowder will travel to Los Angeles next month for the 57th GRAMMY® Awards where "Come As You Are" is up for Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. The GRAMMY® nomination is the first of Crowder's solo career. This week, Crowder was also honored with two nominations for the 3rd Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards. "Come As You Are" was nominated for Best Worship Song and Crowder earned a Best Male Artist nomination. The award show will take place May 31 in Nashville.

Starting in February, Crowder will be criss-crossing the country as a part of The Rock & Worship Roadshow with MercyMe, Jamie Grace, Matt Maher, Tedashii and more. To celebrate his recent accolades, Crowder has also extended his "Neon Steeple Tour" to hit 13 more cities this April. Crowder will kickoff on April 8 in Waco, TX on the campus of Baylor University, the formative location of the David Crowder*Band nearly 20 years ago.

"Neon Steeple Tour" Dates
April 8 - Baylor University, Waco, TX
April 9 - Abilene Civic Center, Abilene, TX
April 10 - Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheatre, Austin, TX
April 11 - Crossroads Church, Lafayette, LA
April 12 - Joy Theater, New Orleans, LA
April 16 - University of St. Francis, Ft. Wayne, IN
April 17 - Ridge Point Community Church, Holland, MI
April 18 - Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
April 19 - Hobart Arena, Troy, OH
April 21 - Best Buy Theater, New York, NY
April 23 - Mid Atlantic Christian University, Elizabeth City, NC
April 24 - Hope Community Church, Raleigh, NC
April 25 - Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA
 

Get Connected with Crowder
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Spotify // http://open.spotify.com/artist/39xmI59WrIMyyJjSDq6WCu

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Crowder Partners with VEVO for World Premiere of “Come As You Are” Music Video

"How He Loves" digital single earns RIAA Gold Certification

Crowder’s “Neon Steeple Tour” wraps in Atlanta

Crowder gives back in GRAMMY U event in Dallas

 

Nashville, Tenn. (November 18, 2014) – sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG folktronica artist Crowder is partnering with VEVO today for the worldwide exclusive premiere of his new music video – “Come As You Are.” The song, originally off of Crowder’s debut solo album Neon Steeple, continues to prove itself as one of the most inspiring in Crowder’s repertoire. “Come As You Are” has already hit the Top 15 on the National Christian Audience chart, reaching nearly 5 million radio listeners a week. Additionally, Crowder recorded an acoustic version with SerialBox earlier this year and gave emotional live performances of the song in his Grand Ole Opry debut and on Fox & Friends.

Last weekend, Crowder wrapped his first headline solo tour – the “Neon Steeple Tour” – playing his final show at The Tabernacle in Atlanta with Capital Kings and All Sons & Daughters. At the venue, Crowder was honored with a plaque commemorating the RIAA Gold Certification of his digital single with the David Crowder*Band - "How He Loves." The song was originally recorded by the David Crowder*Band for their album Church Music.

Crowder is honored with an RIAA Gold Certification plaque for David Crowder*Band's digital single "How He Loves" with sixstepsrecords' Shelley Giglio and Mike McCloskey.

Ending in Atlanta, the 30+ city "Neon Steeple Tour" gave fans the opportunity to immerse themselves in Crowder’s unique blend of folk music and EDM, dubbed “folktronica,” with sell outs across the country including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Sacramento and Minneapolis.

Photo Credit: Mary Caroline Mann / Bobby Russell

On one of his final tour stops, Crowder teamed up with The Recording Academy Texas Chapter for a “GRAMMY U Soundcheck” at Crossroads Church in Dallas. Crowder and his crew were able to give college students and future members of The Recording Academy a behind the scenes look at a typical venue soundcheck and answer questions about the tour life of an artist.
 

About Crowder
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. In November 2012, Crowder released his first solo project, Crowder: iTunes® Session which delivered nine stripped down organic tracks to many of Crowder’s most loved originals. As part of the David Crowder*Band, they were named one of the “most thoughtful, progressive and exciting acts in contemporary Christian music” by The New York Times, garnering nine Dove Awards, 22 Dove nominations and two GRAMMY® nominations. The band released their final collection of new music with the GRAMMY® nominated project,Give Us Rest (A Requiem Mass in C [The Happiest of All Keys]). The record entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 2 and gave the band their highest debut in their 12-year career. Continuing to perform as part of the Passion movement, participating in university student gatherings in the US and around the world, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die.” Crowder's solo album debut - Neon Steeple - is available now.
 

[Get Connected with Crowder]
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Spotify // http://open.spotify.com/artist/39xmI59WrIMyyJjSDq6WCu

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Crowder Breaks Into Top 10 on Billboard 200 with Solo Debut Neon Steeple

Crowder makes emotional Grand Ole Opry debut on
release week as Opry member Ricky Skaggs champions
him as "international harvester"

 Crowder a fan highlight at K-LOVE Fan Awards

Nashville, Tenn. (June 4, 2013) – sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG artist Crowder is celebrating a Top 10 entry on the Billboard 200 with his solo album debut, Neon Steeple,hitting No. 9. The album released last week to critical acclaim, with outlets praising his innovative sound and new musical direction. Featuring 14 tracks and 3 bonus tracks, Neon Steeple includes a moving duet with music icon Emmylou Harris on “My Sweet Lord.”Crowder’s lead single “I AM” holds strong in the Top 3 on the Billboard Christian Songs Chart this week, reaching over 11 million fans at radio.

Last Saturday, Crowder fulfilled a lifelong dream in making his Grand Ole Opry debut. Performing a tribute to Hank Williams Sr. with “I Saw The Light,” Crowder was a fan favorite in a night of Opry performances that included Deana Carter and country music legend Ricky Skaggs. Following the performance of his original track “Come As You Are,” which Rhapsodyreferenced as evidence of Crowder as a “creative wordsmith,” an emotional Ricky Skaggs in a rare moment championed Crowder as an "international harvester," declaring his music as joy filled and something that he envisions will free people from "addictions, drugs and alcohol, and most importantly, religion, things that bind us and hold us down and make us think that we have to do it a certain way."

Crowder performs at the Grand Ole Opry on May 31, 2014

Crowder backstage at his Grand Ole Opry debut with Deana Carter and Bill Anderson

Crowder's street week promoting Neon Steeple included performances in Houston for a KSBJ Brown Bag concert, Tampa with Joy FM and Nashville at the K-LOVE Fan Awards. Following his Opry debut on Saturday evening, Crowder performed for fans at the K-LOVE Fan Awards Songwriter's Showcase hosted by Steven Curtis Chapman. On Sunday evening, Crowder performed his single "I AM" at the 2nd Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards Show at the Grand Ole Opry House, where he was nominated for Worship Song of the Year.

Crowder performs at the K-LOVE Fan Awards in Nashville and a KSBJ Brown Bag Concert in Houston, TX.
Left Photo Credit: Getty Images/Rick Diamond

About Crowder
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. In November 2012, Crowder released his first solo project, Crowder: iTunes® Session which delivered nine stripped down organic tracks to many of Crowder’s most loved originals. As part of the David Crowder*Band, they were named one of the “most thoughtful, progressive and exciting acts in contemporary Christian music” by The New York Times, garnering nine Dove Awards, 22 Dove nominations and two GRAMMY® nominations. The band released their final collection of new music with the GRAMMY® nominated project, Give Us Rest (A Requiem Mass in C [The Happiest of All Keys]). The record entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 2 and gave the band their highest debut in their 12-year career. Continuing to perform as part of the Passion movement, participating in university student gatherings in the US and around the world, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die.” Crowder's solo album debut, Neon Steeple, is available now.

[Get Connected with Crowder]
Website // www.crowdermusic.com
Twitter // www.twitter.com/crowdermusic
Facebook // www.facebook.com/crowdermusicofficial
iTunes // www.smarturl.it/CrowderNeonSteeple

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Crowder's Worldwide Solo Debut Neon Steeple Available Today

Critics praise Crowder’s reassertion as a "musical tour de force"

Crowder to make Grand Ole Opry debut this Saturday

Crowder celebrates album release with Passion City Church in Atlanta

Nashville, Tenn. (May 27, 2013) – sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG artist Crowder makes his worldwide solo-debut today with the release of Neon Steeple. His single “I AM” has made impressive waves at radio, reaching No. 3 on the National Christian Audience chart over the weekend. Paying tribute to the folk/country influences on the new record, Crowder will make his Grand Ole Opry debut this Saturday, May 31 in Nashville.

Upon the release of the album, Neon Steeple shot to the Top 10 on the iTunes Overall Albums Chart. Featuring 14 tracks and 3 bonus tracks, Neon Steeple includes a moving duet with music icon Emmylou Harris on “My Sweet Lord.” The track was featured on USA Today’s weekly playlist here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/05/26/nicki-minaj-pills-n-potions/9601807

Critics are acknowledging the risky, innovative musical direction on Neon Steeple, and yet are praising Crowder’s solo debut as a “musical tour de force.” Here’s a sampling of the acclaim:

"Neon Steeple is a rugged, homey album that melds sacred sounds from the past with present-day praise. And Crowder is a creative wordsmith, as evidenced on tracks like 'Come As You Are.'"
-Rhapsody

"[Neon Steeple] encompasses a world of unsurpassed listening: personal, devotional, and congregational worship. What a concept."
-Worship Leader, 5 out of 5 star review

“Without a doubt, Crowder has returned to the forefront of the music scene with songs of hope, grace, and a whole lot of transparency. Crowder, it's good to have you back… and with much respect, better than ever.”
-Jesus Freak Hideout, 5 out of 5 star review

“This album stands out in its genre and, even though it was risky, created a fresh sound that will intrigue both the solo-Crowder-era new listeners and longtime fans.”
-New Release Tuesday

“Only a musical and worship filled creative mind such as Crowder could pull such an album like this and make it work.”
-BREATHEcast.com

“Crowder is a standout among his peers and always has been. He has always been willing to play with sound and take risks that others may not be willing to take. That should be applauded.”
-Faith Village

“Neon Steeple, while a new musical direction and horizon for Crowder, should be an instant hit with fans.”
-The Front Row Report

“Crowder reasserts himself as a musical tour de force, making music that is as artistically successful as it is lyrically. The fusion of the old and the new comes across as effortless in the artist’s hands...”
-The Sound Opinion

“Only Crowder can create a unique and cohesive style, combining country rock, dance, folk, bluegrass and modern worship.”
-Christian Music Review

Last Sunday, Crowder held an album release party at Passion City Church in Atlanta to commemorate to culmination of his solo debut. Crowder spent the evening playing through the new songs from the album, leading a packed room in a night of celebration and worship.

Crowder Neon Steeple Album Release Party | Passion City Church, Atlanta, GA

Photo Credit: Bobby K. Russell

About Crowder
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. In November 2012, Crowder released his first solo project, Crowder: iTunes® Session which delivered nine stripped down organic tracks to many of Crowder’s most loved originals. As part of the David Crowder*Band, they were named one of the “most thoughtful, progressive and exciting acts in contemporary Christian music” by The New York Times, garnering nine Dove Awards, 22 Dove nominations and two GRAMMY® nominations. The band released their final collection of new music with the GRAMMY® nominated project, Give Us Rest (A Requiem Mass in C [The Happiest of All Keys]). The record entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 2 and gave the band their highest debut in their 12-year career. Continuing to perform as part of the Passion movement, participating in university student gatherings in the US and around the world, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die.” Crowder's solo album debut, Neon Steeple, is available now.

[Get Connected with Crowder]
Website // www.crowdermusic.com
Twitter // www.twitter.com/crowdermusic
Facebook // www.facebook.com/crowdermusicofficial
iTunes // www.smarturl.it/CrowderNeonSteeple

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Stream Crowder's Neon Steeple Today Exclusively on iTunes Radio

Crowder to make Grand Ole Opry debut on May 31

Nashville, Tenn. (May 21, 2014) – Just less than a week away from the worldwide release of his solo debut album, “folktronica” artist Crowder announced that Neon Steeple is available to stream for free today, exclusively at iTunes Radio as an iTunes Radio First Play. Neon Steeple, which Crowder describes as – The Appalachians and Ibiza. Folk music and EDM. The music of the People. Folktronica. Digital and Analog. The Ones and Zeros and the Handshake. The Banjo and the 808. A critique and a hope – will be available on May 27.
 
To stream Crowder’s Neon Steeple First Play, visit: itunesradio.com/crowder.
 
Among the new tracks on Neon Steeple is a duet with music icon Emmylou Harris on “My Sweet Lord.” His single “I AM” also holds strong the Top 5 on the Billboard Christian Music Songs chart. Further strengthening his ties into folk/country music, Crowder will make his Grand Ole Opry debut on May 31, the week of his album release.
 
Neon Steeple is available for pre-order now on iTunes. All pre-orders come with an instant download of "I AM" and "My Beloved." To pre-order Neon Steeple, visit:
http://smarturl.it/CrowderNeonSteeple
 
In support of Neon Steeple, Crowder will headline a fall tour which kicks off in Springfield, MO on September 30. The tour will include special guests All Sons & Daughters, Capital Kings and Ellie Holcomb on select dates.
 
Neon Steeple Fall 2014 Tour
09.30 - Springfield, MO | Remington's
10.01 - Chicago, IL | House of Blues
10.02 - Minneapolis, MN | University of Northwestern - St. Paul
10.04 - Cleveland, OH | Grace Church
10.05 - Indianapolis, IN | Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
10.06 - Charlotte, NC | Forest Hill Church
10.09 - Long Island, NY | The Space at Westbury*
10.10 - Lancaster, PA | Lancaster Bible College*
10.11 - Marriottsville (Baltimore), MD | Chapelgate Presbyterian Church*
10.12 - Winchester, VA (DC) | Winchester Church of God*
10.15 - Aiken (Augusta), SC | Millbrook Church
10.16 - Tallahassee, FL | City Church
10.17 - Orlando, FL | Northland Church
10.18 - Ft. Myers, FL | McGregor Baptist Church
10.19 - Jacksonville, FL | Christ's Church
10.21 - Panama City, FL | Marina Civic Center
10.23 - San Antonio, TX | Floores Country Store
10.24 - Baton Rouge, LA | Greenwell Springs Church
10.25 - Houston, TX | Warehouse Live*
10.26 - Tulsa, OK | First Baptist Church Broken Arrow*
10.28 - Denver, CO | Paramount Theatre
10.30 - Phoenix, AZ | Sun Valley Community Church
11.01 - San Diego, CA | Skyline Church
11.02 - Irvine, CA | Mariners Church
11.04 - San Francisco, CA | Regency Ballroom
11.06 - Sacramento, CA | Bayside Church
11.07 - Portland, OR | Rolling Hills Community Church
11.08 - Seattle, WA | Showbox Sodo
11.09 - Bellingham, WA | Christ The King Community Church
11.13 - Dallas, TX | Crossroads Church
11.14 - Jackson, MS | Morrison Heights Baptist Church
11.15 - Atlanta, GA | The Tabernacle
 
*Ellie Holcomb appearing in place of All Sons & Daughters
 
About Crowder
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. In November 2012, Crowder released his first solo project, Crowder: iTunes® Session which delivered nine stripped down organic tracks to many of Crowder’s most loved originals. As part of the David Crowder*Band, they were named one of the “most thoughtful, progressive and exciting acts in contemporary Christian music” by The New York Times, garnering nine Dove Awards, 22 Dove nominations and two GRAMMY® nominations. The band released their final collection of new music with the GRAMMY® nominated project, Give Us Rest (A Requiem Mass in C [The Happiest of All Keys]). The record entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 2 and gave the band their highest debut in their 12-year career. Continuing to perform as part of the Passion movement, participating in university student gatherings in the US and around the world, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die.” Crowder's solo album debut, Neon Steeple, will be available on May 27, 2014.
 
[Get Connected with Crowder]
Website // http://www.crowdermusic.com/
Twitter // https://twitter.com/crowdermusic
Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/crowdermusicofficial
iTunes // http://smarturl.it/CrowderNeonSteeple
 
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