The Winter Jam 2011 Tour Spectacular “American Bible Society Pre-jam Party” is all a flurry this year with special guests Fervent Recording artists Chris August and Sidewalk Prophets along with Word Records’ and American Idol Top 10 finalist Chris Sligh warming up the stage for Christian Music favorites Francesca Battistelli, KJ-52, Kutless, NewSong, RED, The David Crowder Band and Newsboys, plus speaker Tony Nolan. It’s a rock show where the stars just happen to be Christians. The 47-city nationwide tour kicks-off tomorrow, January 7th in Chattanooga, TN and will wrap April 3rd in Peoria, IL.
During Winter Jam, artists Chris August and Sidewalk Prophets will reveal American Bible Society’s Uncover the Word movement, a movement encouraging fans to take a closer look at the relevance of the Bible and apply its text to their lives. From the stage, Chris August and Sidewalk Prophets will share a variety of custom Bible resources and videos.
“Winter Jam cannot come quickly enough,” shares Chris August. “I’m thrilled to be getting out on the road meeting new people, touring with some great bands and friends of mine and exploring new cities. It’s going to be a great night of music, fun and worship. I know there will be a ton of folks out at these shows, but I’m going to make it my goal to meet every one of you!”
Ben McDonald of Sidewalk Prophets remarks, “We're so excited for Winter Jam 2011! We were so privileged to travel with the tour last year and made so many amazing new friends in each city. Amazing bands, great people, and all for one purpose - shining a light in the darkness and raising high the name of Christ! We'll be there and hope to see you there too.”
“To say that I am excited about Winter Jam would be an understatement,” exclaims Chris Sligh. “Whether you talk about my attending Winter Jam as a fan in Greenville, S.C., or the fact that I'm getting to tour with people who are becoming good friends like Chris August and Newsboys, I'm elated to be a part of something so special!”
In addition to this hot music line-up, the pre-show features games, prizes and the chance to meet Chris August, Chris Sligh and Sidewalk Prophets. All of the pre-show fun gets underway at 6 p.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m. on weekends. Tickets are $10 and only available at the door.
During the American Bible Society Pre-Jam Party, attendees will have the opportunity to text the keyword “UNCOVER,” plus their email address, to the 31452 to receive Bible verses via text message, encouraging them to discover what God says through scripture.”
Nashville, TN – Word Records recording artist and American Idol Top 10 Finalist Chris Sligh finds beauty in brokenness with the release of his new album The Anatomy Of Broken on September 14. Two years in the making, this release is a set of songs echoing the grand pop stylings of his debut album loaded with a challenging message.
“To me, the songs on this album are different pictures of brokenness,” reflects Sligh. “It’s okay to admit when we are fallen and broken. The beauty of brokenness is that it is mirrored with acceptance and change.”
Beset with false starts, a label change and ultimately a new direction for the project, the album was co-produced by Sligh and renowned engineer Steve Bishir. Already making a name for himself as a songwriter with Rascal Flatts’ multi-format hit “Here Comes Goodbye” to his credit, Sligh penned all 14 tracks including the lead off AC/Christian hit single “Only You Can Save.” This song is a moving call to action that was inspired by seeing a homeless man on the side of the road in the heat of July. Sligh writes songs that challenge you to be a better person and these life lessons come all neatly packaged in his signature sublimely catchy pop-rock tunes. The Anatomy Of Broken is the follow-up to his debut album Running Back To You, which delivered the hit single “Empty Me.” The song also scored a nomination for the Dove Awards prestigious Song Of The Year category.
The Anatomy Of Broken Track Listing:
1. Only You Can Save
2. In The Weak
3. Our Love
4. One
5. Scars
6. Taking It Back
7. Catching Up
8. Naive
9. Chasing Down a Name
10. Beginning (Not the End)
11. Sunny
12. Still You Love Me
13. Love Is The Answer
14. Broken (Beautiful)
Chris Sligh’s The Anatomy Of Broken is now available for pre-order on his website and for more details please visit www.chrissligh.com.
NASHVILLE, TN....9/30/08..... As he wraps his nationwide, headline “Back to
School” tour this week, American Idol finalist Chris Sligh has asked his fans
to have some fun and help him create his next video, lip-syncing to the
original vocals for Sligh’s debut, top 10 AC hit single, “Empty Me.”
"’Empty Me’ is a special song, and I always knew that the video for the
song would need to be something special, too,” explains Sligh. “As we've seen
people react to the song, I knew I wanted the video to be something involving
the fans. I say this every night in concert, but this song is a simple
prayer that we should be praying whether you're a dog walker, a cheerleader,
the President of the United States or some chubby guy that was on American Idol
- to be emptied of ourselves so we can be filled with Christ. So, I want
dog walker, cheerleaders and maybe even the President (or maybe a candidate for
President) to video themselves doing cool stuff lip-syncing to my song!"
Video submissions can be made as of today through October 24th by emailing the
file to EmptyMeVideo@gmail.com
or by posting it to www.yousendit.com
and sending that link to EmptyMeVideo@gmail.com.
The length of each video submitted will be limited to 35 seconds, and depending
on the first letter of a fan’s last name, they’ll be asked to submit a video
for a certain portion of the song. Fans are encouraged to record in
non-traditional situations (in an elevator, in line at an amusement park, in
the back of class during a lecture, at the Washington Monument, at Mt.
Rushmore, at Grand Canyon, during a football game, while water-skiing, etc).
In addition, any quality video file is welcome, whether that be via use
of a cell phone or a broadcast quality camera. Full guidelines for submission
are available now at www.myspace.com/chrissligh,
www.brashmusic.com, and/or
Sligh’s blog, www.frommymindtoyoureyes.blogspot.com.
Sligh’s follow-up single to “Empty Me,” “Arise,” has just been serviced to
Christian AC radio and hits the New and Active chart at both R&R AC Monitor
and Indicator charts this week.
As Sligh’s debut CD,”Running Back to You” became one of the best-selling
Christian album on iTunes ®, the project that has wowed critics from USA Today
to CCMmagazine.com also had the highest debut on Christian SoundScan in it’s
first week as well. Named as one of Entertainment Weekly’s
“Best Idol Auditions Ever,” (http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20007164_20008532_20174767,00.html),
Sligh auditioned for American Idol more or less on a whim. To his
surprise, his performance swept him onto a fast track to the final
rounds. His willingness to take chances, his ironic wit, and his
startlingly powerful vocals embedded him into the popular imagination,
while his distinctive blend of talent, humor, confidence, and
unpredictability led to an exchange with Simon Cowell that delighted the
other judges, host Ryan Seacrest, and much of America. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3LHQRTFTj8&feature=related
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3LHQRTFTj8&feature=related>
).An official American Idol commentator for Entertainment Weekly online
during this past season, Sligh operated on a three week rotating schedule
with two other commentators (Jon Peter Lewis and Nadia Turner), and wrote
funny and informative commentaries through the lens of his experiences on
American Idol.
For more information on Sligh go to http://www.myspace.com/chrissligh
