Two-time Dove Award winner Jeremy Camp released Restored, his third project with BEC Recordings Tuesday, November 16th.
As the sophomore follow up to Camp's debut Stay and fan-driven release Carried Me: The Worship Project, Restored's message is sure to continue striking chords with listeners at all levels of their faith walk. "All the writing for this record has come from reflections as I've spent time with the Lord, growing and maturing with my walk," Camp says. "He would teach me different things at different times, and a lot of the concepts revolved around wrestling with God and then being brought to my knees."
Camp's music has not only awarded him two Dove awards (for Male Vocalist and New Artist of the Year) but has garnered praise from such publications as Billboard, CCM and R&R. This year he has graced the covers of Pollstar, Focus On The Family's Breakaway and Christian Music Planet and is featured in the recent issues of Campus Life and New Man magazines, among others. ChristianMusicToday.com named Camp one of the Best Male Vocalists of 2003 as well as their "Reader's Choice Music Awards" for Top Male Artists of 2003. CCM has chosen Camp as their cover story for their Jan. '05 issue.
Sales: Anticipation has been high for Restored. The project pre-sold over 10,000 units before street date while Family Christian Stores is carrying an exclusive version of Restored. Family Christian Stores' CD has a different cover and includes the music video to the first radio single, "Take You Back," as well as a special "song by song" – a documentary from Camp of explanations for each song on the record.
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Radio: Already with six No. 1 radio hits under his belt from his debut project, Stay, "Take You Back," his first single from Restored, shows promise to follow in Stay's footsteps. The single is currently climbing at No. 19 up from No. 26 last week on the R&R CHR charts, making it the biggest mover this week.
Here is what people are saying about the single:
"This ('Take You Back') is not just a home run…it's a grand slam! Wow! He's done it again!" – Tommy Dylan, WJQK, Grand Rapids
"The very first time we played 'Take You Back' on Air1, a woman called us crying saying, 'I just asked God today if I had gone too far away from him. ('Take You Back') answered that question.' That's a strong impact, that's what we are here for." – Bryan O'Neal, Air1 Music
"Listeners will connect with 'Take You Back' at first listen…a hopeful song in a world that oftentimes seems hopeless." – Shannon Steele, KDUV Radio - Visalia
On The Road: Jeremy Camp is headlining the "Restored Tour" this fall, finishing up this November the three-month and 50+city tour. The tour has already sold out on 20 dates and averages over 1200 fans a night. This is his second time to headline a nationwide tour in just one year. This spring, Camp will head out with MercyMe for a 40+ city nationwide tour.
From sales to radio, from media to touring, this singer/songwriter is making a definitive mark in this industry with his tremendous songs and ability to capture audiences of all ages. Camp's first-ever DVD, "In24," released this spring, includes his music videos, live performances, songs from Restored, Stay and Carried Me: The Worship Project, as well as behind the scenes footage of his shows, sound checks and meet and greets.
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