Powell joined the group at the last minute. After receiving notifications by e-mail, Graham flew from Los Angeles to meet with Kupecky and Grimm, who gladly accepted membership. Powell and Graham's contacts came to a consensus that Kyle Kupecky and Caleb Grimm would be the best candidates for the project. It was then that Powell and Graham decided to alert their contacts at Liberty University in an effort to recruit members for what is now a singing group. As the final vocal work was being installed, Powell and Graham came to a realization that the songs being written would be more appropriate performed as a group.

Both he and Alan Powell were living in Los Angeles, writing music for Graham's solo project. We (Student Activities) have been preparing for this show since late fall 2011, so I’m ready for it to be here.”įor more information on the “God’s Not Dead Tour,” including video content and additional tour dates, visit Lights began as a solo project for vocalist Chad Graham in the fall of 2007. “There are four awesome bands coming out and with such a diverse student body, I think there will be at least one band that everyone gets hyped about. “We want to get the word out about this show, and it’s only $8 for Liberty students, so it’s at a price they can afford.” “SA tries to do a giveaway a day that promotes our upcoming events, and Newsboys is at the top of our promotion right now,” Ward stated. 12 to May 6 and will stop in multiple states across the nation. The “God’s Not Dead” tour, bearing the same name as the most recent Newsboys album, runs from Jan. “This concert takes place during CFAW, so it’s important that we bring in a tour that caters to the overall purpose of the weekend, and this tour does exactly that.” “We look for bands that fit within our mission and that we know that students will enjoy,” Ward said. Tickets are $8 in advance for Liberty students and $12 for the general public, according to SA’s website. The concert, featuring Australia’s veteran pop-quartet, now led by Liberty University Alumnus Michael Tait, will include supporting acts The City Harmonic, Abandon and Anthem Lights. “It’s been quite a while since we’ve had the Newsboys and I’m definitely excited for the enthusiasm this show will bring.” “We’re very excited to be hosting their new ‘God’s Not Dead’ tour,” Student Activities (SA) Promotions Manager Stephanie Ward wrote in a recent email. Saturday, March 24, as part of Compassion International’s “God’s Not Dead” tour. The Christian rock group, Newsboys, will bring their signature sound to the Vines Center at 8 p.m. Other bands will include The City Harmonics, Abandon and Anthem Lights.

Newsboys return - Well-seasoned and well-known Christian band the Newsboys will take to the Vines Center stage, March 24, in the “God’s Not Dead” tour.

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