I Am They
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Origin | Carson City, Nevada |
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Years active | 2011 | –present
Labels | Essential |
Website | iamtheyband |
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I Am They is an American contemporary Christian music band from Carson City, Nevada, formed in 2011. The band consists of five members and are signed to Essential Records. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2015.
Background[]
I Am They, a Christian band from Carson City, Nevada[1][2] was initially formed as a worship ministry called "Solomon's Porch" for what was intended to be a single night worship gathering on October 31, 2008, hosted at Calvary Chapel Carson City. After a positive reception from the local church community, the band continued holding bi-monthly worship gatherings.
After receiving an offer from local Christian concert promoters, Ian Bullis and Jonathan Velasquez,[citation needed] to open for CCM artist Matthew West in January 2009, the band began to write original material and formally changed their name to I Am They in order to differentiate it from the bi-monthly worship ministry they hosted.[citation needed]
The band signed to Provident Label Group in the summer of 2013 and went into the studio in January 2014 to record their self-titled debut at Yackland Studios in Nashville, TN with Producer Jonathan Smith and Executive Producer Jason Ingram. Their debut album released on January 27, 2015.[3]
In winter and spring of 2015, the band was a part of the national touring "Rock & Worship Roadshow" alongside MercyMe, Crowder, and Group 1 Crew, followed by a tour with Matt Maher on the spring leg of the Saints & Sinners tour.[4]
In August 2015, I Am They received a Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year.[5]
In March 2016, Abbie Parker replaced Stephanie Kulla as the lead female vocalist for the band. On the same day, the band released a new single “Make A Way” featuring Abbie Parker.[6] I Am They released the 4-song worship EP The Resting Place - EP in June 2016.
In April 2017, a new vocalist, Houston resident Jon McConnell, was introduced with the release of the band's new song, Crown Him.[7]
In early 2019, a new 'beater of the drums' and percussionist, Nicole Hickman, joined the group, allowing Sara Palmer to focus on planning and promotion full-time. Nicole had spent a number of years touring with Holly Starr.
Members[]
Current members[2]
- Matthew Hein – vocals, guitar, banjo, dobro, mandolin
- Abbie Parker – vocals, harmonium, keys
- Justin Shinn – keys, organ, concert drum, banjo, mandolin, bass
- Nicole Hickman – drums, percussion
- Brandon Chase (since August 2019[8]) – vocals, guitar, banjo
Former members
- Stephanie Kulla – vocals
- Bobby Stiehler – bass, percussion
- Raul Aguilar Jr. – bass
- Adam Palmer – vocals, guitar, Nashville high-strung guitar, banjo, dobro, concert drum
- Sara Palmer – drums, percussion
- Jon McConnell (until late 2019[8]) – vocals, guitar, keys
Discography[]
Albums[]
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
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US Christ [9] |
UK C & G | ||
I Am They |
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10 | — |
Trial & Triumph |
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23 | 15 |
Faithful God |
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43 | — |
Singles[]
Single | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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US Christ [12] |
US Christ Air. [13] |
US Christ AC [14] |
US Christ Digital [15] | ||||
"From The Day" | 2014 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 40 | I Am They | |
"We Are Yours" | 2015 | — | 38 | — | — | ||
"Make A Way" | 2016 | — | 43 | — | — | ||
"Crown Him" | 2017 | — | 43 | — | — | Trial & Triumph | |
"My Feet Are on the Rock" | 2018 | 23 | 16 | 15 | — | ||
"Scars" | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
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"No Impossible with You" | 2019 | 20 | 15 | 12 | — | ||
"White Christmas" | — | 31 | 26 | — | non-album single | ||
"Faithful God" | 2020 | 22 | 20 | 14 | — | Faithful God | |
"Promises" | 2021 | — | 32 | — | — |
Promotional singles[]
Separate from their standard singles released to radio, the band has released numerous worship songs with session music videos. They have typically been covers, but not exclusively.
Single | Year | Certifications | Album | Original artist |
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"No Longer Slaves"[17] | 2016 | non-album single | Bethel Music | |
"Resting Place (To the Cross)"[18] | I Am They | |||
"Reckless Love"[19] | 2018 | Cory Asbury | ||
"Tremble"[20] | Mosaic MSC | |||
"Christ Be Magnified"[21] | 2021 | Cody Carnes |
References[]
- ^ Jesus Freak Hideout. "I Am They". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Cummings, Tony (April 15, 2016). "I Am They: New lineup for the country rock worshippers from Nevada". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
- ^ Mike Sion (January 21, 2015). "Big year ahead for Christian folk-pop sextet I Am They". Reno Gazette-Journal.
- ^ "THE 7th Annual Rock & Worship Roadshow, presented by Compassion International, announces official tour dates". PRWeb. November 19, 2014. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
- ^ "The 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards' Nominees Announced Today In Nashville". August 12, 2015.
- ^ Hallels (March 25, 2016). "I Am They Welcomes Abbie Parker & Releases New Single "Make a Way"".
- ^ "I AM THEY - Crown Him". April 7, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "I Am They - Membership change". I Am They - Facebook page. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
- ^ "I Am They - Chart History (Top Christian Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ "I Am They – I Am They". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ "I Am They – Trial & Triumph". ITunes. ITunes. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ "I Am They - Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ "I Am They - Christian Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
- ^ "I Am They - Christian AC Songs". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ "I Am They - Christian Digital Songs Sales". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
- ^ "I Am They - Scars". Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ "No Longer Slaves (Single) by I Am They". NewReleaseToday. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "Resting Place (To the Cross) (Single) by I Am They". NewReleaseToday. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "Reckless Love (Single) by I Am They". NewReleaseToday. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "Tremble (Single) by I Am They". NewReleaseToday. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "Christ Be Magnified (Song Session) (Single) by I Am They | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. NRT Media, Inc. March 8, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
External links[]
- American Christian rock groups
- Musical groups from Nevada
- Essential Records (Christian) artists