NASHVILLE, TENN. (12 November 2019) -- On Sunday evening, multi-award-winning artist and songwriter Zach Williams wrapped his fall headlining run of "The Rescue Story Tour." Bringing the show to more than 26,000 concertgoers in 20 markets around the U.S., the tour included numerous sold-out shows, including Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium and Williams' hometown of Jonesboro, AR. "The Rescue Story Tour" featured special guest artist Josh Baldwin of Bethel Music and was sponsored by Compassion International and Christian Healthcare Ministries.
Williams brought a unique aspect to the headlining tour that was a highlight for the fans - the "VIP Meat & Greet" experience. The "VIP Meat & Greet" was held prior to the concerts where Williams hosted an exclusive full-course gourmet meal prepared by Paul Fields, a professional chef from Napa Valley, CA. VIP attendees were also given specialty gift bags, premium concert seats, photo opportunities with Williams, and much more. Additional "Fan Meet & Greet" were also held at select shows.
At each show, fans heard many of Williams' hit songs such as the top-charting "Chain Breaker," "Old Church Choir," "Fear Is A Liar," as well as his latest radio hit, "Rescue Story," which is featured on his latest album, Rescue Story. Here are just a few of the fan comments about the tour:
"Loved being able to see you live! The concert was amazing! Thank you for a great night!"
"We had so much fun at the 'Meat & Greet' and watching you perform live. I still can't stop talking about it! Our whole family will be tuning in to watch you on the CMA's with Dolly! It's going to be so awesome. God bless."
"Incredible night. Don't miss this tour...blessings to everyone for all the hard work and sharing the Gospel through your testimony and songs."
Tour dates and ticket sales for the spring run of "The Rescue Story Tour" will be announced soon. Be sure to visit his
website for the latest information.
DON'T MISS OUT! Tomorrow evening Williams will perform with Dolly Parton at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards. Held in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena, Williams and Parton will be performing their duet, "There Was Jesus," which is featured on Williams' new album Rescue Story. Be sure not to miss their appearance together tomorrow night on ABC at 7 pm CT / 8 pm ET.
ABOUT ZACH WILLIAMS: As a husband, father, recording artist, and songwriter, GRAMMY® winner (Best Contemporary Christian Album, Chain Breaker, 2018) and multi-GMA Dove Awards winner, Zach Williams continues to make history. Achieving two consecutive radio No. 1 hits for 35 weeks as a debut artist ("Chain Breaker," "Old Church Choir") Williams' music comes from a place of humility and honesty as his songs are a direct reflection of God's redemption in his life.
"Chain Breaker," his record-breaking and first of three official RIAA®-certified gold singles, has impacted millions of people around the world, earning Williams his first GRAMMY nomination in 2017 for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song, two Billboard Music Award nominations (Top Christian Song, Top Christian Album) and a 2018 American Music Award nomination for Favorite Artist - Contemporary Inspirational. He also received another GRAMMY nod in 2019 for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, Survivor: Live from Harding Prison. The singles "Old Church Choir" and "Fear Is a Liar" are also both certified gold.
Williams has won four GMA Dove Awards (Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year; Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, "Chain Breaker" and Pop/Contemporary Song “Old Church Choir”) and a K-LOVE Fan Award (“Chain Breaker,” Breakout Single). Williams was also named Billboard's 2017 Top Christian Male Vocalist and New Artist of the Year, as well as CCM Fan Awards' Favorite New Artist Of The Year. Apple Music chose him as Artist of the Week (2016), while "Chain Breaker" was the top track of 2016 on iTunes' Christian Songs chart and also reached No. 12 on Billboard's Hot Rock Songs chart. Williams has also been awarded by BMI with four Citation of Achievement awards for his singles "Chain Breaker," "Old Church Choir," and "Fear Is a Liar," recognizing the songs for their national popularity and reach.
Williams with Dolly Parton during the CMA Awards rehearsals
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