(Nashville, Tenn.) Feb. 29, 2008 – Dove Award-nominated, progressive rock band, Leeland’s Opposite Way,
which released this Tuesday (Feb. 26), has arrived hot out of the gates, currently sitting atop iTunes Christian album sales
chart. Named one of Jesusfreakhideout.com and RELEVANT Magazine’s “2008 Most Anticipated Releases,”
Opposite Way was produced by Matt Bronleewe (Michael W. Smith, Natalie
Imbruglia), mixed by Ben Grosse (Ben Folds, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and was recorded in Nashville, Tenn. at Smoak Stack Studios
and Pentavarit Studios. The GRAMMY-nominated band is in the middle of Casting Crowns’ “The Altar and The Door Tour,” serving as
the direct opener. “Count Me In,” the current single from Leeland is climbing at CHR Radio, currently No. 12.
The Baytown, Texas-based band has had its hands full since the 2006 release of its debut album (Sound of Melodies), including collecting a 2007 GRAMMY Award nomination in the Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album category; non-stop touring across North America and even Japan, including a series of major festival appearances, headlining shows and opening for Casting Crowns on the entire Fall 2007 through Spring 2008 “The Altar and The Door” arena tour; five band Dove Award nominations (38th and 39th Annual) in categories as diverse as New Artist of the Year, Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year (“Sound of Melodies”), Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year (Sound of Melodies) and Praise and Worship Album of the Year (Sound of Melodies). Leeland Mooring currently has five Dove Award nominations as a songwriter, while brother Jack Mooring has four.
The eleven-track album comprises the following tracks: “Opposite Way,” “Count Me In,” “Let It Out Now,” “Enter This Temple,” “Wake Up,” “Beginning and the End,” “Brighter Days,” “Falling for You,” “Don’t Go Away,” “Thief in the Night” and “May Our Praise.”
Leeland is: Leeland Mooring (lead vocals, guitar); Jack Mooring (keyboard, background vocals); Jake Holtz (bass); Mike Smith (drums); and Matt Campbell (lead guitar).
For all upcoming tour dates and additional information on Leeland, visit www.leelandonline.com or www.myspace.com/leelandmusic.
 NEEDTOBREATHE Announces New Album, "The Long Surrender," For Release March 27Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:30:00 EST |
| Grace Graber Brings Her Signature Punk Sound to Brandon Lake's "That's Who I Praise" Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:10:00 EST |
| Warren Peay Releases New Single, "Gimme a Hallelujah," Today Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:05:00 EST |
| "House Of Worship" Album Featuring 25 Renowned Artists Releases Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:55:00 EST |
| Jamie MacDonald Releases Debut Self-Titled Album Today Via Capitol CMG Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:40:00 EST |
| Philippa Hanna To Release "'Til the Whole World Knows," January 30th Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:30:00 EST |
| Amber Lynn's Personal Songwriting Shines on "Yahweh (Your Will Your Way)" Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:20:00 EST |
Click here All News Headlines | 
RSS
Dragons & Astronauts 11:28 (independent)
