[Mickey]

(NASHVILLE, TENN.) January 17, 2003 – Ardent Records’ top rock band, Skillet, received a Dove nomination this week from the Gospel Music Association. The band’s third consecutive No. 1 hit single, “Vapor,” from Skillet’s best selling 2001 release, Alien Youth, was honored with a nod in the “Hard Music Recorded Song” category.

Receiving two Dove nominations last year for “Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year” and “Rock Recorded Song of the Year,” for its No. 1 song, “Alien Youth,” this year’s nomination marks the third for Skillet’s fastest-selling album to date.

As Alien Youth continues to garner accolades, Skillet’s recently-releases radio single, “Will You Be There,” makes its debut on R&R’s Top 30 Rock Chart this week.

For more information on Skillet, including up-to-date information on it’s upcoming, 2003 studio project, visit www.skillet.org or www.alienyouth.com.

The 34th Annual Dove Awards will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2003 at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville.

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[PASSAN]

No surprise here.
Skillet is an awesome band, in fact probably my favourite. I normally don't like anything too techoish, but Skillet is my exception. The bands songs all rock, great messages and killer beats. The new alblum adressed the 'futility of unbelief' in a powerful way, and came accross with a great message. Skillet's slow songs rock too, "My Hope" is one of my favourites. I can't wait for another album!!!