INO Records has announced a busy fall schedule with new cd releases from MercyMe, The Afters, Phil Wickham, Sara Groves and Mark Harris. New signings Connersvine and Fee are also set to release debut projects this fall.
Following five bestselling projects, nine consecutive No. 1 Christian singles and four back-to-back mainstream radio hits, the multi platinum and Grammy-nominated band
MercyMe returns with their next batch of hook-filled and emotionally grabbing songs on "All That Is Within Me" due November 20th. Produced by Brown Bannister and recorded at Cider Mountain studio and ranch in Idaho (with strings recorded at London's famed Abbey Road Studio), the band offers an album of songs "straight from scripture" says lead singer/songwriter Bart Millard. The record features worshipful moments like "God With Us," "You Reign," and "Sanctified" alongside very personal songs like "Finally Home." "Finally Home" captures Millard's thoughts about what he'll tell his earthly father (who died from cancer several years ago) about his life and how he'll greet his heavenly Father. Full of energetic moments, this record nonetheless touches the heart of the church in a very real emotional and personal way.
Following his smash debut project, "The Line Between The Two",
Mark Harris is set to release "Windows and Walls" on September 25. Produced by Pete Kipley and Nathan Nockels, this Dove Award-winning artist, once again delivers songs for the soundtrack of life wrapped in up-tempo, powerful melodic moments. Winner of a dove award for his song "Find Your Wings" on his last album Harris once again delivers radio ready music including the title track, "Windows and Walls" which addresses the integrity of living out our faith with our families.
The Afters are slated to release their highly-anticipated sophomore project on December 26 with "Never Going Back to Ok." The former Starbucks baristas turned GMA new artists of the year are recording again with producer Dan Muckala (TobyMac, MercyMe, Nick Lachey). With their debut project, The Afters received top attention from their fans and media outlets. The Afters' music appeared as a theme song for a MTV reality show along with being heard on mtvU, ABC Family, and E! News as well as on HOT AC and VH-1 radio along with outlets such as Billboard, BOP and Popstar. They also received a MTVU woody award and their song beautiful love was the most downloaded song of CCM in 2006.
Sara Groves' latest project, "Tell Me What You Know," due out November 6 is produced by Brown Bannister (who also produced her critically-acclaimed CD "Add to the Beauty"). Groves is hoping that when listening to this record, people will be moved by the joy of getting to be involved in God's kingdom and will think critically about their relationship to their neighbors and to the world. In addition to many songs Groves penned herself, she also co-wrote several, including one with Charlie Peacock called "In the Girl" and a closing song with Gordon Kennedy called "You Are Wonderful."
Phil Wickham is releasing his sophomore project, "Cannons", on October 2. With Wickham's loyal and dedicated following, this project, produced by Pete Kipley, is poised to propel him to the forefront of Christian music. The combination of up-tempo pop, powerful worship and poignant lyrics are promising to take the church and fans alike to the next step up from his wildly-acclaimed debut self-titled project. Phil kicks off the release of the record with a 25+ city tour with David Crowder.
Earlier this year, INO added acoustic, pop-rock duo
Connersvine to its roster. Indianapolis Colt's {2007 Super-bowl Champs} punter Hunter Smith and singer/songwriter Chris Wilson make up this dynamic duo. Both come from a strong musical background and both lead worship at the Every Nation Church in Indianapolis. Their self-titled debut project will release October 23. Based firmly in the church, this acoustic pop rock release's first single "Live For You" will be impacting Christian AC and Inspo radio on August 31.
INO's newest signing,
Fee, is no newcomer to the music scene but rather is an established modern worship group from Atlanta who contributed to Passion '07, Catalyst and other recent worship gatherings. Fee's debut INO project, "We Shine," will release September 25, featuring 13 tracks of cutting-edge rock worship—many of which are already gaining momentum in church worship worldwide. Produced by Steve Fee and Jason Hoard. Fee's debut AC/Inspo radio single, "Glorious One" will be going for adds on August 3.