RED’s Innocence & Instinct Explodes During Street Week with a SOLD Out Hometown Show, Top 5 on iTunes Chart and Major Media Buzz: RED was busy this week with the highly anticipated release of its sophomore album Innocence & Instinct (2/10). The band performed to a SOLD OUT show at Exit/In in its hometown of Nashville. Red Nation fans came from across the country to watch RED perform on its street date. The band topped out on the iTunes Rock Album chart this week at No. 2 and Overall Album Chart at No. 5. RED also continues its radio momentum on many different formats. The band participated in an f.y.e. in-store event as well as performed at the Best Buy headquarters. Ongoing buzz about RED was capped off this week with a USA Today review as well as much other media outlet coverage. For more information about RED, please visit: www.myspace.com/dropofred.

Jars Of Clay Rockets Back Onto Scene With ‘The Long Fall Back To Earth’ April 21: Acclaimed rock band Jars of Clay, known for its ground-breaking, intelligent music and humanitarian work worldwide, artfully explores matters of relationship and community through the songs on its tenth studio album The Long Fall Back To Earth. The highly anticipated 14-track project releases April 21 on Gray Matters/Essential Records.From the band’s earliest days to the present, innovation has marked each step of Jars of Clay’s musical journey with The Long Fall Back To Earth serving as no exception. It’s a big, lush, confident, gutsy sound that dominates the new tracks, leaving the listener with a different thought for each new story told, each new emotion conveyed.

Matt Maher Encounters Comedian Brian Regan, See It All on YouTube: Matt and his band met comedian Brian Regan while on a tour date in Tulsa, OK. After introductions and some conversation, Regan gave a shout-out to Matt Maher fans via video. The shout-out, along with other funny Matt Maher activities, can be found on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG7tuGzxiDQ&eurl=http://www.mattmahermusic.com
To learn more about Matt, please visit: www.mattmahermusic.com.

Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage Gives Third Day Fans Riveting Live Performances Plus Must-Have Backstage Pass On April 7: Veteran rock band THIRD DAY, long a proponent of allowing fans glimpses into their lives and passions, both on and off the stage, let the cameras and tape recorders roll freely on several dates of its recent tour, and the result is nothing short of a “must-have” piece for Third Day fans, worldwide: Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage, due out April 7. The 75-minute documentary seamlessly blends the powerful Third Day live concert experience with exclusive behind-the-scenes moments as only an “all access” pass can offer. “When we say ‘all access’ we really went to the extreme with it,” notes Tai Anderson, the band’s bass player. “You’ll see Mac, Mark, David, me living day-to-day with the people we call our ‘family on the road’ and just being ourselves; sometimes intense, sometimes funny - but always real.” To learn more about Third Day, please visit: www.ThirdDay.com.

Brandon Heath and Tenth Avenue North to Perform at The Home Foundation Fundraiser with Natalie Grant and Phillip LaRue: Brandon Heath and Tenth Avenue North will volunteer their time and music next Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Nashville’s historic Belcourt Theatre to raise money and awareness for The Home Foundation. The Home Foundation is a non-profit organization which works to fight human trafficking, specifically those affected by sexual trafficking. Funds raised from this event will go to support The H.O.M.E.S project to help support faith-based shelters across the U.S. dedicated to the restoration of trafficking victims. Brandon and Tenth Avenue North will be joined by Natalie Grant and Phillip LaRue. Tickets for this event can be purchased through the Belcourt ticket office. To learn more about The Home Foundation please visit: www.thehomefoundation.net. To learn more about Brandon Heath, please visit: www.brandonheath.net. To learn more about Tenth Avenue North, please visit: www.tenthavenuenorth.com.

Pictured L-R: Sherry Rivers, Jon Rivers and John Waller

John Waller Debuts New Single, “Hands of the Healer” This Week on K-LOVE Morning Show: Reunion/Beach Street recording artist John Waller visited K-Love radio hosts Jon and Sherry Rivers at their Texas ranch this week to debut his new single, “Hands of the Healer,” live on K-LOVE’s Morning Show. “Hands of the Healer” is the first single off Waller’s forthcoming sophomore album titled, Cling To the Call, releasing early summer. More details on Waller’s new project coming soon. To learn more about John Waller, please visit: www.johnwallermusic.com.