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Newworldson is a Canadian Christian pop/soul band. Their musical style is very eclectic, but is principally soul music. The band is signed to Inpop Records and has toured extensively with the Newsboys.[1] The band has toured in North America, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand.
History
The band was formed in a jazz bar in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada and released its debut album, Roots Revolution, in 2006.[2]
Critical reception & charting
Newworldson's Salvation Station was selected as one of the twenty best albums of 2008 by Cross Rhythms,[3] while Christianity Today voted Salvation Station No. 3 on their list of Best Christian Albums of 2008.[4] The album hit No. 26 on Billboard magazines's Top Heatseekers chart in 2008, and 34 on the Top Christian Albums chart.[5] The band's third album is the self-titled Newworldson[6] contained the single "There is a Way", which reached No. 2 on Billboard's Christian Songs chart on March 20, 2010.[7]
Current members
- Joel Parisien Vocals, Keyboards (2006-present)
- Mark Rogers Drums (2006-present)
John WaterWorker guitar, vocals (2014-present)
- John Irvine bass, vocals (2012-present)
- Darryl Dixon alto saxophone (2012-present)
- Dave Watson tenor, baritone saxophone (2012-present)
Former members
- Rich Moore Bass, Vocals (2006-2012)
- Joshua Franklin Toal Guitar, Vocals (2006-2012)
Leroy Emmanuel - Guitar, Vocals (2012-2014)
Discography
Albums
Year | Title | Label | Chart Positions | |||
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Top 200 | US Christ | US Heat | NZ[8] | |||
2006 | Roots Revolution | Self-Released | 32 | |||
2008 | Salvation Station | Inpop Records | 34 | 26 | 17 | |
2010 | Newworldson | 15 | 8 | 10 | ||
2012 | Rebel Transmission | Platinum Pop | 38 | 26 |
EPs
- Salvation Station EP (Inpop, 2007)
Singles
Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |
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Hot 100 | US Christ | |||
2007 | "Salvation Station" | Salvation Station | ||
2008 | "Workin' Man" | |||
"Sweet Holy Spirit" | ||||
2009 | "There is a Way" | 2 | Newworldson | |
"That's Exactly How I Like It" |
Songs on compilations
- YourMusicZone.com No. 1s, "Down From The Mountain" (CMC, 2007)
- Canada Rocks, "Salvation Station" (CMC, 2008)
- Now Hear This: Winter 2010 Sampler, "You Set the Rhythm" (Sparrow, 2010)
- WOW New & Next, "You Set The Rhythm" (EMI CMG, 2010)
Awards and recognition
- Gospel Music Association Canada Covenant Awards
- 2007 New Artist of the Year
- 2007 Folk/Roots Album of the Year: Roots Revolution[9]
- 2008 Folk/Roots Album of the Year: Salvation Station[10]
- 2009 Group of the Year[11]
- 2010 Folk/Roots Album of the Year: Newworldson
- 2010 Recorded Song of the Year: "There Is A Way"
- 2010 Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "There Is A Way"
- Juno Awards
- 2008 nominee, Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year: Roots Revolution
- 2009 nominee, Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year: Salvation Station
- 2011 nominee, Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year: Newworldson
References
- Soul Shine Staff, , (News) Newworldson Ready 'Salvation Station' and Spring Tour with Newsboys, Soul Shine Publishing, 2007-12-11. URL accessed on 2009-02-14.
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- Cummings, Tony and Mike Rimmer, , (News) The 20 Best Albums Of 2008, CrossRhythms (UK), 2008-12-28. URL accessed on 2009-02-14.
- Christian Music Today: The Best Christian Albums of 2008. Retrieved 2009-05-18.
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- Newworldson at YMZ. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
- [ "There is a Way" at Billboard magazine]. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
- New Zealand Charts: Newworldson
- Newworldson also received two other GMAC nominations in 2007, for: DVD of the Year: Roots Revolution, and Folk/Roots Song of the Year: "Babylon Is Gonna Fall". GMAC 2007 Covenant Award Nominees. Retrieved 2009-02-07.
- Newworldson also received six other GMAC nominations in 2008, for: Artist of the Year, Group of the Year, Album of the Year: Salvation Station, Song of the Year: "Salvation Station", Recorded Song of the Year: "Salvation Station", and Folk/Roots Song of the Year: "Salvation Station". GMAC 2008 Covenant Award Nominees. Retrieved 2009-02-07.
- Newworldson received two other GMAC nominations in 2009, for: Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year: "Working Man". GMAC 2009 Covenant Award Nominees. Retrieved 2009-10-25.
External links
- Official website
- Newworldson bio at Christianity Today. Retrieved 2009-05-18.
- Newworldson bio at CCM Magazine. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
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