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Vol 5, Part 6: The More Recent History of Tenth Avenue North

Jan 06

We’ve already shared how the band got together and met Provident Label Group…now take a look at some of the highlights since then! Don’t miss the two new Dove backstage interview videos and click on the *videos and *photos links to see visuals for select events.

2007

May 16 - Play Christian music industry showcase at The Factory in Franklin, TN

September 10 - Begin recording Over and Underneath in Franklin, TN, sign recording contract with Reunion Records/Provident Label Group, then go back to the studio to continue recording *photos

November 19 - Over and Underneath photo shoot with Kristin Barlowe *photos

2008

January 18 - “Love Is Here” goes for adds at AC & CHR Christian radio formats

March 17 - “Love Is Here” music video shoot in Birmingham, AL *video

April 19-22 - Gospel Music Week in Nashville, TN (multiple showcases, interviews, etc.) *video

April 23 - 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards in Nashville, TN (performed “Love Is Here” during pre-show) *video *photos

May 7 - “Love Is Here” music video releases *video

May 20 - Debut album Over and Underneath releases nationwide *video

June 16 - “Love Is Here” reaches No. 1 on Christian Radio Weekly AC radio chart

September 4 - Sanctus Real “We Need Each Other” The Tour *video

December 8 - “By Your Side” goes No. 1 on Radio & Records AC Indicator chart

2009

January 1 - Earn best-selling, most-downloaded, and most-played new artist of 2008 titles (according to SoundScan and Radio & Records year-end charts)

January 26 - “By Your Side” goes No. 1 on Radio & Records CHR chart

February 20 - Receive Gospel Music Association New Artist of the Year nomination

March 17 - MercyMe’s Rock and Worship Roadshow begins with Jeremy Camp, Hawk Nelson, and Addison Road *video

April 23 - Win New Artist of the Year at the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards *video *photos

June 19 - “By Your Side” video releases in partnership with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association *video

September 3 - First headlining tour, Inside and In Between, begins with Brenton Brown and Audrey Assad *video

November 5 - MercyMe tour with Jonny Diaz begins

December 19 - “By Your Side” ranks No. 2 on Billboard’s 2009 Hot Christian Songs Year End chart and No. 3 on the Christian Songs Decade End chart; band ranks No. 1 on 2009 Hot Christian Songs Artists chart

2010

January 8 - Winter Jam Tour begins with Third Day, Newsboys, Fireflight, and others

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Vol 4, Part 2: More Than You've Ever Wanted To Know About The History Of Tenth Avenue North

Dec 18

If Mike’s 4-minute history lesson left you wanting to know more, listen to Mike, Jason, Jeff, and road manager Tim tell you more than you’ve ever wanted to know about Tenth Avenue North’s road to becoming a signed band (this time in just under 38 minutes).

Stream the file below or download it (PC - right click + “Save As” | Mac - control + click + “Save As”) to listen to it on your computer or mp3 device of choice. Also, browse through some of the band’s early press, live, and candid photos below.