After leading worship in front of over 22, 000 devoted college students at Passion 2011 earlier this month, last week the newest member of sixstepsrecords, Kristian Stanfill released his sophomore album Mountains Move selling over 6,000 copies and charting at No. 3 on the Contemporary Christian SoundScan chart and No. 2 on the Current Christian/Gospel Digital Albums chart.
Having introduced music listeners to Mountains Move back in September with his five song EP titled Day After Day, Stanfill’s latest project is captivating critics across the board shown in the quotes below:
" From the successful aftermath of his trademark song "Say,Say", Kristian Stanfill storms out with a beautiful sophomore project.Mountains Move ticks the box as one inspirational worship music everyone could do with." -Seattle Post Intelligencer
"Lord Almighty" and "Day After Day" are both great worship songs that I can imagine singing with fellow believers. If you like Fee, Charlie Hall, Chris Tomlin and Tim Hughes, you'll enjoy Kristian Stanfill.”-NewReleaseTuesday.com
"One of Kristian’s identifying attributes communicated clearly through his music is his profound passion to worship. He brings a reverence that is both rewarding to listen to and refreshing to worship with. His musical chops fall into the same genre as Tomlin and Fee."- On Course Magazine
“According to the graciously burgeoning songwriter, this worshipful collection centers on "believing that God is who he says he is" despite our circumstances. Stanfill accomplishes this brilliantly and cranks out songs that possess a distinctive solidarity: they all emphasize the unwavering nature and character of God”-Crosswalk.com
“Filled with sweeping verses, and sweeping anthemic choruses, the man knows how to pen a powerful tune. If you picked up is self-titled EP a few months ago, you would have already heard the first three songs off of this one….and you have not heard the best of Mr. Stanfill yet.”- HollywoodJesus.com
“Day After Day,” the first single from Mountains Move is resonating with listeners as well, as the song is continuing to rise on the radio charts currently at No. 21 on the National Christian Audience Chart and No. 28 on AC Indicator. In addition, the song is being spun over 13 major stations across the country as well hundreds more via the K-LOVE network.
This spring, Stanfill has a full tour schedule, for which new dates will be announced soon. To see if the worship leader is coming to a city near you and for more information on Stanfill, please visit www.kristianstanfill.com.
Most recently known for his energetic and powerful song “Say Say,” featured on Passion: Awakening, the newest member of the sixstepsrecords’ roster, Kristian Stanfill, is ready to unveil his sophomore record Mountains Move on Jan. 11, 2011.
Produced by Jason Ingram (Tenth Avenue North, MercyMe, Sanctus Real) and Rusty Varenkamp (Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman), the songs featured on Mountains Move stand ready to bring hope and a voice to people and churches all over the world.
“These songs are about having faith in God,” Stanfill notes, “and believing that God is who He says He is, no matter what our circumstances are. There’s a beautiful phrase: ‘Let’s stop living according to the size of our issues and start living according to the size of our God.’ That’s really what the record is saying. The situation might seem impossible, really bleak and dark right now, but remember how big our God is. Remember His promises. That gives you hope.”
Mountains Move represents a significant departure for Stanfill from many years of songwriting solo. He stepped outside of his comfort zone and fully embraced the concept of co-writing, as he teamed up with Dove Award winning songwriter Jason Ingram, GRAMMY ® Award nominated artist Chris Tomlin and Hillsong’s Reuben Morgan.
“If I were completely honest,” Stanfill confesses, “I think part of writing solo was my pride holding onto that process a little bit too tightly. I learned this year that when you let other people in the process, when you get a team around you, it becomes so much more fun.”
Critics were able to get a sneak peak at what was yet to come on Stanfill’s EP Day After Day that released back in September, and included his latest radio single Day After Day. The song is currently climbing the radio charts and is achieving airplay in major markets on stations such as KLOVE, KJLY in St. Louis, WQME in Indianapolis and WBSN in New Orleans.
Here's just an example of what people had to say about Day After Day ...
“The lyrics are nourishing for people who need encouragement when they flip on the radio. The songs remind us of who is ultimately in control. They carry hope to the tired and weak and remind us of the promises God made—the promises we so quickly forget when trials come. The tunes are catchy enough to be remembered, and his voice is clear and beautiful. I look forward to the full album releasing in January 2011.”-Hollywood Jesus
“Bridging the gap between last year’s debut and his 2011 full-length, Stanfill releases a five-song EP featuring three new studio tracks maxed with electrifying riffs, pounding drums and apt frontman vocals… proving the burgeoning worship leader worthy of his elite Passion label status.”-CCM Magazine
“Kristian Stanfill's 'Day After Day' is a compilation of songs of encouragement creating a worshipful heart within the listeners.”-Breathecast.com
“ ‘Lord Almighty’ sounds right out of Chris Tomlin’s catalog and should pick up quickly in congregations all over. With a refrain that plays easy in corporate worship, Stanfill’s onto something special here.”-Soul-Audio.com
To kick off the new year, Stanfill will lead worship at Passion 2011 in Atlanta, GA on January 1-4, alongside labelmates Chris Tomlin, David Crowder*Band, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman and Christy Nockels. It was at last year’s Passion conference that Stanfill led over 22,000 on-fire college-aged students in spirited worship. During the four-day event, attendees responded to the challenge to wed worship and justice by giving more than 1 million dollars on-site to various causes around the world to help those in need through the Do Something Now campaign. Do Something Now is a movement launched by Passion in 2007 and has funneled more than 2 million dollars to those in greatest need throughout the world.
For more information on Kristian Stanfill, please visit http://www.kristianstanfill.com and for additional info on Passion 2011, visit http://www.268generation.com.
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) May 13, 2009—sixstepsrecords worship leader Kristian Stanfill’s debut project, Attention, is currently featured as part of iTunes’ “Next Big Thing Promotion,” kicking off this week. Additionally, the title is included among “50 Albums for $5 Each” at Amazon.com this month.
Attention was hand-picked by iTunes for the campaign, which highlights a select group of key new artists across genres. Now through June 1, the album will be available at a special price of $6.99. Attention was also chosen by the editors at Amazon.com for its monthly “50 Albums for $5 Each” promotion, featured in the Amazon.com MP3 download store through May.
Third only to top acts Jars of Clay and The Fray, Stanfill’s Attention sold nearly 1,500 digital copies it first week. Similarly, Billboard recognized the album on its weekly “Top Heatseekers” chart, a list of sales by new and developing musical recording artists. The impressive debut establishes strong precedent for what is to come, according to Stanfill’s supporters. Billboard magazine, for example, calls Stanfill, “a promising new voice in the worship music community,” while ChristianityToday.com commends him for “swing[ing] for the fences.” Worship Leader Magazine also glows, “Stanfill may have a common style, but this debut release is an outstanding example that elevates all the rest.”
The album’s first single, “Beautiful Jesus,” is currently vying for adds at Christian Adult Contemporary radio. Stanfill will continue performing music from his debut live at events this summer including additional dates with Student Life, national festivals, and BigStuf Camps. For a complete list of tour dates, visit: http://kristianstanfill.com.
Produced by Matt Goldman (Underoath, Copeland), Attention offers a stunning, eleven-song collection of fist pumping rock worship anthems, shimmering pop ballads, and reverential hymns. Songs include
the thumping, militant call to worship, “Kingdom,” and the pop-flavored, energetic song, “Faithful.” Nontraditional worship aria “Wake Up” combines Kristian’s compelling storytelling ability with his signature pop sensibilities. Cuts like “Go” and “Lead Us On” are joyous, encouraging exhortations, while the hymns “Glowing” and “Beautiful Jesus” are presented with awe and reverence.
An Atlanta native, Stanfill began playing music at 13, leading worship for his home church throughout high school. After graduating college in 2002, he started leading worship at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Ga. It was there he met Louie Giglio, who, in the fall of 2004, asked Stanfill to lead worship for 7:22, a popular weekly young adult gathering Giglio established in 1995. In 2005, he became actively involved with the Passion movement, first leading a community group at Passion ‘05, a conference for university students, then as a lead worshipper at Passion ‘06. In 2008 he led at both Passion Regionals USA and on the Passion World Tour. He has also been featured on multiple Passion recorded projects including the Passion: Everything Glorious CD and DVD (2006), The Best of Passion (So Far) (2007), and Passion: God of This City (2008).
For more information about Kristian Stanfill, visit: www.kristianstanfill.com
sixstepsrecords’ first new artist signing since its 2000 inception, Kristian Stanfill will release his debut album, Attention, April 21. Music from Stanfill’s anticipated project has already impacted audiences on the spring Student Life Tour and is currently finding a home at Christian radio as well.
To produce an album that captured Kristian’s unique approach to worship, sixstepsrecords enlisted noted producer Matt Goldman (Underoath, Copeland). Marked by the same multi-layered, no-boundaries song crafting that make Kristian’s live performances unforgettable, Attention offers a stunning, eleven-song collection of fist pumping rock worship anthems, shimmering pop ballads, and reverential hymns.
Their collaboration resulted in songs such as the thumping, militant call to worship, “Kingdom,” and the pop-flavored, energetic song, “Faithful.” Nontraditional worship aria “Wake Up” combines Kristian’s compelling storytelling ability with his signature pop sensibilities. Cuts like “Go” and “Lead Us On” are joyous, encouraging exhortations, while the hymns “Glowing” and “Beautiful Jesus” are presented with awe and reverence.
Leisa Byars, EMI CMG VP, Marketing & Artist Development comments, “Kristian Stanfill makes music for a new generation of worshippers. With contemplative lyrics, a unique sound and a heart for God, Kristian connects at every level. We are excited to partner with sixstepsrecords on Kristian's debut release. With songs which will challenge, encourage and connect, Kristian has delivered an amazing record, and he is a great addition to the roster.”
“I have had the privilege of working along side Kristian Stanfill for the last five years in settings where his unique voice and passionate heart for God’s fame have emerged in beautiful ways,” says sixstepsrecords founder and director Louie Giglio. “Kristian is a clear and distinctive voice in this generation and a great fit within our small sixsteps family. We are excited to have the opportunity to serve him by making the songs God is entrusting to him available to people around the globe.”
Attention met early approval from teens who attended the Student Life tour, on which Stanfill debuted his new music in 10 major cities including Dallas/Ft. Worth, Atlanta, Houston, and Oklahoma City through late March. The album’s first single, “Beautiful Jesus,” was serviced to Christian AC radio last week.
An Atlanta native, Stanfill began playing music at 13, leading worship for his home church throughout high school. After graduating college in 2002, he started leading worship at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Ga. It was there he met Louie Giglio, who, in the fall of 2004, asked Stanfill to lead worship for 7:22, a popular weekly young adult gathering Giglio established in 1995. In 2005, he became actively involved with the Passion movement, first leading a community group at Passion ‘05, a conference for university students, then as a lead worshipper at Passion ‘06. In 2008 he led at both Passion Regionals USA and on the Passion World Tour. He has also been featured on multiple Passion recorded projects including the Passion: Everything Glorious CD and DVD (2006), The Best of Passion (So Far) (2007), and Passion: God of This City (2008).
For more information about Kristian Stanfill, visit: www.kristianstanfill.com
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Jan. 29, 2009—With sales exceeding five million, worship label sixstepsrecords, home to Chris Tomlin, David Crowder* Band, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, and Passion, announces its first new artist signing since the label’s inception in 2000. Worship leader Kristian Stanfill will join the sixstepsrecords family, releasing his label debut, Attention, April 21, 2009 after wrapping a three-month-long stint on Student Life’s 2009 spring tour.
An Atlanta native, Stanfill began playing music at 13, leading worship for his home church throughout high school. After graduating college in 2002, he started leading worship at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Ga. It was there he met Louie Giglio, who, in the fall of 2004, asked Stanfill to lead worship for 7:22, a popular weekly young adult gathering Giglio established in 1995. In 2005, he became actively involved with the Passion movement, first leading a community group at Passion ‘05, a conference for university students, then as a lead worshipper at Passion ‘06. In 2008 he led at both Passion Regionals USA and on the Passion World Tour. He has also been featured on multiple Passion recorded projects including the Passion: Everything Glorious CD and DVD (2006), The Best of Passion (So Far) (2007), and Passion: God of This City (2008).
“The sixsteps team has shown great belief and enthusiasm for the newest addition to their pristine roster of artists,” says Peter York, president of EMI CMG Label Group. “Kristian Stanfill is an extremely gifted young artist who has the collective support of both the sixsteps and EMI CMG Label Group teams. I believe he is a significant signing and a very gifted young artist whose heart and voice will impact this generation.”
“I have had the privilege of working along side Kristian Stanfill for the last five years in settings where his unique voice and passionate heart for God’s fame have emerged in beautiful ways,” says sixstepsrecords founder and director Louie Giglio. “Kristian is a clear and distinctive voice in this generation and a great fit within our small sixsteps family. We are excited to have the opportunity to serve him by making the songs God is entrusting to him available to people around the globe.”
Produced by Matt Goldman (Underoath, Copeland), Attention will include 11 songs, 6 of which will be previewed on the Attention EP available exclusively at iTunes and other digital music outlets beginning Jan. 27, 2009 and on the 2009 Student Life Tour.
In support of the April release, Stanfill will debut his new songs on tour with Student Life, a teen ministry organization, beginning late January. The tour is scheduled to visit churches in 10 major cities such as Dallas/Ft. Worth, Atlanta, Houston, and Oklahoma City through March. A complete list of tour dates follows this release. For concert and ticket information, visit: www.studentlife.com. Stanfill will also have a presence at radio with his first single, “Beautiful Jesus,” going for adds March 6, 2009. To find out more, go to www.kristianstanfill.com.
About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords (http://www.sixstepsrecords.com/) is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (Hello Love), David Crowder* Band (Remedy), Charlie Hall (The Bright Sadness), Matt Redman (Beautiful News), and Passion (Passion: God of This City). The label partners with Sparrow Records/EMI CMG Label Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations.
About EMI CMG Label Group:
Brentwood, Tennessee-based EMI CMG Label Group is comprised of Sparrow Records, Forefront Records, and Credential Recordings, in addition to providing A&R and marketing support for sixstepsrecords via a joint venture and licensing partnership. Balancing freedom, discipline, creativity, profitability and ministry, EMI CMG Label Group strives for excellence in artist development. The Label Group is a division of EMI Christian Music Group. For further information, please visit www.emicmg.com.
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Student Life Tour 2009
DATE(S)
CITY
1/23-24
Birmingham, AL
1/30-31
Hattiesburg, MS
2/6-7
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
2/13-14
Memphis, TN
2/20-21
Houston, TX
2/27-28
Orlando, FL
3/6-7
Pensacola, FL
3/13-14
Charlotte, NC
3/20-21
Atlanta, GA
3/27-28
Oklahoma City, OK
