Christian Youth Weekend
Six Flags Over Texas will host one of the most highly anticipated live music series with Christian Youth Weekend! Six of the most talented Chrisitan acts in the industry will hit the stage Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11! Tickets are only $8 with park admission and available at Ticketmaster.com, or any Ticketmaster outlet. For groups of 10 or more call 817-607-6150.
Appearing Friday, April 10:
Relient K
Since its formation, Relient K has released five studio albums, seven EPs, two Christmas albums and one collection of rarities. The band has received numerous awards including a Grammy Award nomination in 2003 for Best Rock Gospel Album and two Dove Awards. Although Relient K did not release a full-length studio album in 2008, they did deliver over 30 unreleased songs.
NEEDTOBREATHE
With the release of their very successful first and second albums, Daylight and The Heat, and over two years of straight performing and recording, South Carolina-based NEEDTOBREATHE are ready to promote their new, highly anticipated third album in 2009.
Run Kid Run
Forming in 2006, this Christian pop/rock band from Carmi, Illinois and Morganfield, Kentucky debuted album This Is Who We Are in May 2006. The video for the song "We've Only Just Begun" was featured on the American Eagle music video store soundtrack after its release. The band's second album titled Love at the Core was released in April 2008, since which the band has been promoting on the road.
Appearing Saturday, April 11:
Skillet
Over the past 12 years, Skillet has released seven studio albums with the latter two receiving Grammy Award nominations: Collide and Comatose. In October 2008, Skillet released the Comatose Comes Alive CD/DVD Combo of the live audio/visual recording of their May 9, 2008 show in Chattanooga Tennessee.
Red
The band's debut album End of Silence was released in 2006, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of "Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album". The band's new album Innocence & Instinct is scheduled to release February 10, 2009. The album will feature 10 songs, including the first single, "Fight Inside".
Decyfer Down
In October 2008, Decyfer Down announced the addition of TJ Harris, formally of Fighting Instinct, as the new lead singer. The band's new single "Crash" recently became No. 1 on Christian Rock radio. In April 2009, the Decyfer Down is scheduled to release their sophomore album, titled Crash.
Disciple
This Tennessee rock band recently released their highly anticipated and carefully crafted third album with INO Records, Southern Hospitality. After almost 15 years in the industry, Disciple will tour with Skillet for the first time during the Comatose Tour 2009.
And you won't want to miss these Live and Local bands, performing at the Back Porch Stage during Christian Youth Weekend, Friday thru Sunday! Times to be announced soon.
Story's End
Featured on their upcoming album are explosive guitars and unique beats, plus two songs written by Grammy nomiated songwriter, Aaron Rice. Plus, with a vibrant stage show and a creative ability to connect with their audience, Story's End is sure to be a highlight of Christian Youth Weekend.
Thomas and Taylor Turner
Only recording what they can also reproduce live with two acoustic guitars, their voices and various creative effects, Thomas and Taylor Turner prove their unqiue ability to connect their audience with their music in every song they master.
Jason Patchett
In 2008, Jason Patchett was given the opportunity to share his music with the Christian Music Hall of Fame at the first annual induction awards show and has since been nominated for the Best New Artist of the Year award. In addition, Patchett is working steadily on his sophomore album.
Karen Jimenez
Growing up, Karen Jimenez loved all forms of music and knew she had a gift for singing but wasn't quite sure what to sing about. Then in her early twenties, Jimenez discovered her path in the music industry and in 2009 will tour in Spain and Argentina. She recently released her newest album, Psalm 23.
