[Mickey]

(NASHVILLE, TN) April 19, 2002-Award-winning Sparrow Records band Newsboys continues to break records and set new standards for Christian music. Their first radio single “It Is You” from their critically acclaimed new album Thrive has captured massive radio attention and has dominated the No. 1 position for an unprecedented 7 consecutive weeks on the POP Radio charts. This accomplishment has never happened the history of the POP Radio charts.

“”It Is You’ from Newsboys is one of the best testing songs we’re playing right now,” stated David Pierce of K-LOVE Radio Network. “Listeners love it. To be honest, I’m not surprised.”

On top of the massive radio success, more than 1500 fans turned out to celebrate the release of Thrive on March 25th at a historic performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which will also be broadcast to over 60 million homes via PAX TV on April 20th at 9:00 PM CST. This historic event, entitled Thrive: Live showcases songs from the band’s new release as well as past favorites. This is the first Prime Time concert special for a Christian rock band on a national network of this size. In addition to the airing of the program, fans will be able to purchase Thrive: Live on DVD, which includes exclusive bonus interview and behind-the-scenes footage previously unreleased.

Michael Drumm was in charge of the production and direction for the concert. He is the president of Music Link Productions and his company has filmed artists from Paris, Los Angeles, Detroit, Nashville to Chicago. Drumm is known for capturing “the excitement of a live performance” for video, cable, Internet and/or television. His client list is impressive and includes Sting, Jewel, Nelly Furtado, Ringo Starr and other notables.

Reuniting with producer Steve Taylor (Sixpence None The Richer) Thrive showcases Newsboys’ unique and signature style and delivers the band’s most mature work to date. In addition to the fun and progressive pop sound that has defined the band since their beginning, Thrive lyrically centers around God’s comfort and love for His children in times of need and challenges listeners to explore the exciting dimensions of a life devoted to Christ.

With sales exceeding 3 million units spanning multiple gold-selling recordings, 18 No. 1 hits and following their groundbreaking and most successful tour to date, Festival Con Dios, Newsboys continue to drive the popularity of Christian music to new heights. The retail and radio success of the group’s first “best of” album, Shine...The Hits, along with the impact of their tours, sets the stage for the release of Thrive to become the most successful release in Newsboys career.

Brentwood, Tennessee-based EMI CMG was founded in 1994. It is the world’s largest Christian music company, operating the Sparrow, ForeFront, Worship Together and EMI Gospel labels in addition to EMI CMG Publishing and Chordant Distribution Group.

EMI CMG is a unit of EMI Music, the third largest recorded music company in the world.

[ICJdafuzz]

I wouldnt doubt it, this CD is awesome. I got it the day it came out and have been jammin to it ever since! If you dont have this Thrive go out and by it! It's sweet! :kgrin:

can you post some vew newboys tabs from thrive. thanks