[1987 - 2025]

Style: Pop/Rock / Worship

Band Members:
Adam Agee... Guitar, Lead Vocals
Jody Davis... Guitar, Vocals
Duncan Phillips... Drums, Percussion
Jeff Frankenstein... Keyboards

Compilation Contributions

1. Worship Anthems Inspired by the Epic NBC Television Event A.D. The Bible Continues, 2015 .... "We Believe" [Integrity]
2. WOW Hits 2015: Deluxe Edition, 2014 .... "We Believe" (from Restart) [Capitol/Word/Provident]
3. WOW Hits 2015, 2014 .... "We Believe" (from Restart) [Capitol/Word/Provident]
4. God's Not Dead: The Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2014 .... "God's Not Dead (Like a Lion) (Movie Mix)," "The King Is Coming" [Inpop]
5. My Hope: Songs Inspired by the Message and Mission of Billy Graham, 2013 .... "We Believe" (from Restart) [Capitol CMG]
6. WOW Hits 2014: Deluxe Edition, 2013 .... "Live With Abandon" (from Restart) [Capitol/Word/Provident]
7. WOW Hits 2014, 2013 .... "Live With Abandon" (from Restart) [Capitol/Word/Provident]
8. Jesus, Firm Foundation: Hymns of Worship, 2013 .... "Jesus Paid It All" [Provident/Capitol CMG]
9. WOW Hits 2013, 2012 .... "God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)" (from God's Not Dead) [EMI CMG/Word/Provident]
10. Mighty To Save - Today's Biggest Praise Songs, 2012.... "In Christ Alone" [Starsong]
11. Seasons of Joy, 2012.... "Joy" [Starsong]
12. WOW Christmas (2011), 2011 .... "Jingle Bell Rock" (from Christmas! - A Newsboys Holiday) [Word]
13. From The Inside Out: 25 Favorite Worship Songs, 2011 .... "In Christ Alone," "Blessed Be Your Name" [Sparrow]
14. Big Church Day Out EP, 2011 .... "Miracles (Mega Is A Gang Mix)" (from Born Again: Miracles Edition) [EMI CMG]
15. Top Of Our Lungs, 2011 .... "Joy" [StarSong]
16. WOW Hits 2011, 2010 .... "Born Again" (from Born Again) [EMI CMG]
17. WOW Best Of 2004, 2010 .... "He Reigns" (from Adoration) [EMI CMG]
18. WOW Worship (Purple), 2010 .... "I Am Free" [Word]
19. Guitar Praise HITS Volume One, 2010 .... "Something Beautiful" [Starsong]
20. Worship For The Family: 35 Top Worship Songs, 2010 .... "You Are My King (Amazing Love)," "He Reigns" [Starsong]
21. WOW Hits 2010, 2009 .... "In The Hands Of God" (from In The Hands Of God) [EMI]
22. Integrity's Iworship Experience, 2008 .... "In Wonder" (from GO) [Integrity]
23. Songs That Changed The Church, 2008 .... "Shine" (from Going Public) [Star Song]
24. WOW Hits 1, 2008 .... "In Wonder" (from GO) [Provident]
25. WOW Essentials: All-Time Favorite Christian Songs, 2008 .... "He Reigns" (from Adoration) [Sparrow]
26. WOW Hits 2008, 2007 .... "Something Beautiful" (from GO) [EMI]
27. Veggietales - The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: The Original Movie Soundtrack, 2007 .... "Yo Ho Hero" [Universal Christian]
28. iPop 2008, 2007 .... "Your Love Is Better Than Life - St. Petersburg Mix" (from Go | Remixed) [Inpop]
29. X2007, 2006 .... "Go" (from Go) [BEC]
30. WOW Hits 2007, 2006 .... "I Am Free" (from GO) [EMI]
31. I Am Free - Worship Collection, 2006 .... "I Am Free (Live)" (from Go: Limited Edition) [Inpop]
32. iWorship Platinum: A Total Worship Experience, 2006 .... "I Am Free" (from Go) [Integrity]
33. Inpop 2006 Summer Sampler (Download Only), 2006 .... "Something To Believe In" (from Go: Limited Edition) [Inpop]
34. WOW Worship (Aqua), 2006 .... "He Reigns" (from Adoration) [Provident]
35. WOW Hits 2006, 2005 .... "Presence (My Heart's Desire)" [Sparrow]
36. WOW Hits 2005, 2004 .... "You Are My King (Amazing Love)" (from Adoration) [EMI CMG]
37. Veggie Rocks!, 2004 .... "In the Belly of the Whale" [ForeFront]
38. WOW Hits 2004, 2003 .... "He Reigns" (from Adoration) [EMI CMG]
39. Smash-ups, 2003 .... dc Talk "Colored People" vs. Newsboys "Entertaining Angels"; Newsboys "Shine" vs. PAX217 "Tonight" [Sparrow]
40. WOW Hits 2003, 2002 .... "It Is You" (from Thrive) [Sparrow]
41. Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie Soundtrack, 2002 .... "In the Belly of the Whale" [Big Idea]
42. City On A Hill, 2000 .... "Unified" (featuring Peter Furler w/ Sonicflood) [Essential]
43. WOW 2001, 2000 .... "Beautiful Sound" (from LoveLibertyDisco) [Sparrow]
44. No Lies, 1999 .... "Entertaining Angels" (from Step Up To The Microphone) [EMI CMG]
45. Power Jams, 1999 .... "Shine (Sequential Mix)" [ForeFront]
46. WOW 2000, 1999 .... "LoveLibertyDisco" (from LoveLibertyDisco) [Word]
47. WWJD: What Would Jesus Do?, 1998 .... "Breathe" (from Take Me To Your Leader) [Forefront]
48. Songs 4 Life - Lift Your Spirit!, 1998 .... "I'm Not Ashamed" [Time Life]
49. WOW 1998: The Year's 30 Top Christian Artists & Songs, 1997 .... "Reality" (from Take Me To Your Leader) [Sparrow]
50. Actual Reality CD-Rom, 1997 .... interviews / clips
51. No Lies, 1997 .... "Cup O' Tea" (from Take Me To Your Leader) [EMI CMG]
52. More Than Gold: A Christian Music Tribute, 1996 .... "Shine" (from Going Public) [interlinc]
53. Seltzer: Modern Rock To Settle Your Soul, 1996 .... "God Is Not A Secret" (from Take Me To Your Leader) [Forefront]
54. WOW 1996: The Year's 30 Top Christian Artists & Songs, 1995 .... "Shine" (from Going Public) [Sparrow]
55. Ultimate Rock 2, 1990 .... "In The End" [StarSong]

Collector's Items

1. Take Me To Your Leader (30th Anniversary) Vinyl, 2026 [Girder]
2. Go EP, 2006 [iTunes]
3. Adoration Tour Live - 3.28 Minot, 2004 [Disc Live]
4. Adoration Tour Live - 3.27 Minneapolis, 2004 [Disc Live]
5. Adoration Tour Live - 3.26 Chicago, 2004 [Disc Live]
6. Adoration Tour Live - 3.25 Milwaukee, 2004 [Disc Live]
7. The 8 Great Hits, 2003 [Sparrow]
8. Karaoke, 2003 [Chordant]
9. He Reigns Enhanced Single, 2003 [Sparrow]
10. It Is You Limited Edition Single, 2002 [Sparrow] (came with Thrive preorder)
11. LoveLibertyDisco Preorder Bonus CD, 1999 [Sparrow]

Newsboys Videography

1. Thrive: From The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 2002 [Sparrow]
2. Shine the Hits DVD, 2000 [Sparrow]
3. Live One Night In Pennsylvania, 1998 [Star Song]
4. Down Under the Big Top, 1996 [Star Song]
5. Not Ashamed, 1993 [Star Song]
6. Boyz Will Be Boyz, 1991 [Star Song]

Actor Filmography

1. Mari White Presents Newsboys (Reality TV Show), 2011... Themselves

Artist Literature

1. Our Daily Blog, 2005... Pastor Jim Lafoon, Newsboys [Inspirio]
2. Shine: Make Them Wonder What You Got, 2002... Newsboys [Whitaker House]
3. CCM Lifelines: Newsboys, 2000... Lucas W. Hendrickson [Harvest House]

Former Members

1. Michael Tait... Lead Vocals (2009 - 2025)
2. Peter Furler... Vocals, Guitar, Drums (till 2009)
3. Paul Colman... Guitar, Vocals (2006 - 2009)
4. Phil Joel Urry... Bass, Vocals (1995 - 2006)
5. Bryan Olesen... Guitar, Vocals (2003 - 2006)
6. Jody Davis... Guitar, Vocals (1992 - 2003)
7. John James... Lead Vocals (til 1998)
8. Sean Taylor... Bass (till 1994)
9. Kevin Mills... Bass (1994 - 1995)
10. George Perdkis... Guitar (till 1990)
11. Jonathan Geange... Guitar (1990 - 1991)
12. Vernon Bishop... Guitar (1991 - 1992)
13. Corey Pryor... Keys (1991 - 1993)

Newsboys Concert Reviews

1. Winter Jam Tour 2014 - 1/16/14, Reading, PA
2. Rock The Universe 2012 - 9/7/12, Orlando, FL
3. Uprise Festival 2011 - 9/17/11, Shippensburg, PA
4. UpRise Festival 2010 - 9/18/10, Shippensburg, PA
5. Winter Jam Tour 2010 - 1/30/10, State College, PA
6. Night Of Joy 2009 - 9/11/09, Hollywood Studios, FL
7. Uprise Festival - 8/1/09, Shippensburg, PA
8. Join The Tribe Tour 2009 - 3/1/09, Bethlehem, PA
9. Rock The Universe 2008 - 9/5/08, Orlando, FL
10. Revelation Generation 2007 - 9/1/07, Frenchtown, NJ
11. Creation Festival 2007 - 6/30/07, Mt. Union, PA
12. The GO Tour - 2/22/07, Bethlehem, PA
13. Rock The Universe 2006 - 9/8/06, Orlando, FL
14. Fall Tour 2005 - 11/6/05, Philadelphia, PA
15. Creation Festival 2005 - 7/1/05, Mt. Union, PA
16. The Adoration Tour - 2/15/04, Bethlehem, PA
17. Rock The Universe 2003 - 9/6/03, Orlando, FL
18. Thrive: It's All In The Word Tour - 10/11/02, Bethlehem, PA
19. Creation Festival 2002 - 6/29/02, Mt. Union, PA
20. Creation Festival 2001 - 6/29/01, Mt. Union, PA
21. Creation Festival 2000 - 6/29/00, Mt. Union, PA

Newsboys Links

1. Official Site
2. Newsboys Lyrics
3. JFH Interview (2013)
4. JFH Interview (2010)
5. JFH Interview (2009)