Along with Heath's longtime friend and astronaut Terry Virts, who will be a part of the mission, the singer and Lehman designed a patch that honors the six crew members who will be working on board an orbital outpost for a series of experiments in biology, biotechnology, physical science and Earth science through May 2015.

The one-of-a-kind patch portrays the International Space Station orbiting the Earth, a sunrise representing the dawn of our history as a spacefaring species, and a moon and planets symbolizing future exploration. The patch's five stars mark the lives of those lost in pursuit of human spaceflight.

"I've been a huge fan of NASA since I was a kid, and to get to be a small part of this mission is a dream come true," Heath says. "I'll be cheering on my buddy Terry and his fellow astronauts during their time in space."

Virts is currently in space as part of Expedition 42 and was recently interviewed by Billboard about his music preferences. When asked to choose one artist to send into space, Virts immediately selected his favorite singer. "I would send Brandon Heath," Virts revealed. "It would be really cool to have him up there - somebody who's an artist, not just a fighter pilot like me…someone who could communicate the wonder of space flight."

To watch Virts' full interview with Billboard click here.

Last November Heath was one of 10 hand-picked guests to witness Virts' launch in-person in Kazakhstan, Russia. Since his friend's departure, the singer has been able to correspond with the astronaut through one-on-one video chats on a regular basis.

Heath launched his sixth studio album, No Turning Back (Reunion/Monomode Records/Provident Label Group), just two weeks ago and already the title track is currently in the Top 15 at AC radio. Beginning February 27, Heath will join Nichole Nordeman and Love & The Outcome on the first leg of "The Table Tour" before embarking on "The Bible Tour" in April alongside Steven Curtis Chapman, Francesca Battistelli and Danny Gokey. He'll cap off a busy spring with a second leg of "The Table Tour" in April and May with Steven Curtis Chapman, Love & The Outcome and Ellie Holcomb.

For more information on Brandon Heath, visit www.brandonheath.net, www.facebook.com/brandonheath and www.twitter.com/brandonheath.

ABOUT BRANDON HEATH
Since Brandon Heath's debut on Reunion Records with Don't Get Comfortable (2006), he has become one of Christian music's most beloved and respected artists and songwriters. Heath has garnered an Emmy Award, five GRAMMY® nominations and an American Music Award nomination. He has been honored as a six-time GMA Dove Award recipient, including "Male Vocalist of the Year" (2009 and 2010), BMI's 2014 Songwriter of the Year, and earned multiple additional songwriting honors. His award-winning songs and signature vocals reflect a soaring radio career that includes top hits "I'm Not Who I Was," "Wait and See," the 2009 GMA Dove Award-winning Song of the Year "Give Me Your Eyes," the eight-week chart topper "Your Love," "The Light In Me," and many others. Heath, a Nashville native, first began writing at age 13. His artistry and ability to connect with audiences have compelled countless media outlets across the nation to platform his story and music. Highlights include coverage in The New York Times, Billboard, The Wall Street Journal, Relevant, CBS Evening News and The Discovery Channel, and as a presenter on the 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards.

For more info on Brandon Heath visit the JFH Artists Database.

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