Nashville, TN – (May 9, 2013) – Two-time GRAMMY® nominated rock band SKILLET drew in a packed out crowd at Warner Music Nashville on Tuesday, May 7 to debut music from their highly anticipated new album RISE. Joining the platinum-selling rock quartet for the event was renowned producer Howard Benson and a few of their label friends including Atlantic Records’ EVP and Head of A&R, Pete Ganbarg and Word Entertainment’s President & CEO, Rod Riley. Band members John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Jen Ledger and Seth Morrison shared behind the scenes footage from the making of the new studio album and a colorful Q&A with the group hosted by Ganbarg.
The album RISE includes the already popular singles “Sick of It” and “American Noise.” Upon the lead singles’ debut, both tracks consecutively peaked at No. 1 and No. 2 on iTunes® Overall Rock Chart, with “Sick of It” selling an astounding 21K digital tracks in its first week alone. This week at radio, “Sick of It” landed the No. 1 spot at Christian Rock, just one week after its add date. The track also debuted at No. 25 on the Active Rock Mainstream Chart. Upon its release, "American Noise" was the most added Christian CHR song of the week.
PHOTO CAPTION (L to R): Zachary Kelm (Q Management), Howard Benson (producer), Seth Morrison, Korey Cooper, John Cooper, Jen Ledger, Pete Ganbarg (Atlantic Records' EVP and Head of A&R) and Rod Riley (Word Entertainment's President & CEO)
[Get Connected with Skillet]
Website // www.skillet.com
Facebook //www.facebook.com/skillet
Twitter // @skilletmusic
For more info on SKILLET visit the JFH Artists Database.
Sixpence None the Richer Announces First Tour In Over 20 Years! Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:30:00 EST |
New Artist Micah Christopher Signs with Jeff Roberts Agency Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:20:00 EST |
Bethel Music Worship School Returns with 10 Days of Worship, Teaching and Ministry Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:10:00 EST |
A New Heaven And A New Earth NYC Pre-Launch Concert July 23 Features Phil Joel, Jason Gray + More Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:00:00 EST |
George Case Releases "What More Could I Want?" to Christian Radio Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:30:00 EST |
NEEDTOBREATHE and Jordan Davis Team Up For "Among Friends," Out Thursday, 6/13 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:50:00 EST |
The Takeback Tour with Tauren Wells and Danny Gokey Tickets On Sale Now Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:30:00 EST |