Nashville, Tenn. (December 6, 2024) — Curb Records band Sidewalk Prophets drops convicting ballad “I Apologize” today (12/6) — listen HERE. As their final release of 2024, “I Apologize” continues the group’s journey toward their fifth studio album, Looking Up, arriving Feb. 14, 2025. Fans can pre-save, pre-add and pre-order the forthcoming collection HERE.

Grappling with pride, Sidewalk Prophets confesses their shortcomings on “I Apologize,” issuing a humble apology for the many ways we, as Christ followers, let our misguided judgements or stubborn self-righteousness dictate our response. As the chart-topping outfit attests, people often miss Jesus because we don’t represent Him well; and sometimes, the best thing we can do is offer these simple words: “I’m sorry.” The piano-led, string-laden selection was written by frontman Dave Frey, along with Ben McDonald, Jonathan Gamble, and Justin Richards; and produced by Mark Campbell, as well as Sidewalk Prophets members Cal Joslin and Dan Macal.

“This song was inspired by a girl who was raised in the church, and through a series of heartbreaking events, ended up being disowned by her family and everyone she loved and trusted,” Frey shares. “What do you say to someone who put their faith in the church, only to have their life destroyed by the people representing it? ‘I am sorry’ is a small, but good start.”

Sidewalk Prophets kicks off their beloved “Great Big Family Christmas” tour tonight (12/6) in Traverse City, Mich. The band will make a dozen festive stops before wrapping the annual run in Farmville, Va., on Dec. 22, 2024. A full itinerary is included below. Tickets and additional info can be found at www.greatbigfamilychristmas.com.

Stream or purchase “I Apologize” HERE. Pre-Add/Pre-Save/Pre-Order Looking Up HERE.For more information, visit www.sidewalkprophets.com.

“Great Big Family Christmas” 2024 Tour Dates

12/6 — Traverse City, MI // East Bay Calvary Church

12/7 — Midland, MI // Midland Evangelical Free Church

12/8 — Columbus, IN // Columbus North HS Auditorium

12/12 — Channahon, IL // Families of Faith Church

12/13 — Eau Claire, WI // Calvary Baptist Church

12/14 — Jackson, MI // The Arbor Church

12/15 — Galesburg, IL // Orpheum Theatre

12/18 — Decatur, IL // Lincoln Square Theater

12/19 — West Chester, OH // West Chester Nazarene

12/20 — High Point, NC // Green Street Baptist

12/21 — Burke, VA // Burke Community Church

12/22 — Farmville, VA // New Life Church

About Sidewalk Prophets:

One of Christian music’s most beloved bands, Sidewalk Prophets, marked nearly two decades of making music together with the release of their latest album, aptly titled The Things That Got Us Here. With a career spanning four major label studio releases and a celebrated holiday offering, the Dove Award-winning act remains a mainstay at Christian radio with numerous hits, including Gold-certified “The Words I Would Say,” “You Love Me Anyway,” and “Live Like That,” among others. In total, Sidewalk Prophets boasts five No. 1 songs, nine Top 5 radio singles, and 680 million worldwide audio/video streams. The band originally formed at Indiana’s Anderson University, and since signing with Curb Records, they’ve been nominated for a Billboard Music Award, three K-LOVE Fan Awards and five Dove Awards, taking home the New Artist of the Year Dove in 2010. Known for spending more days on the road than anywhere else, Sidewalk Prophets has played for more than 2.5 million people, and their most recent tours have morphed into interactive evenings for their fans, whom they affectionately call the “Great Big Family.” An early leader in immersive online experiences, the group has headlined nearly 100 livestream events since 2020, including a show at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium. Their annual “Great Big Family Christmas Tour” aims to tangibly serve families in need in the communities they visit, with a goal to give away $1 million in 10 years.

About Curb Records:

Celebrating 60 years in business, Curb Records is the largest independently distributed record company in America. Owned and operated by Mike Curb and founded in 1964, Curb Records has achieved 435 number one records, over 1,500 Top Ten records and charted over 4,500 total records. With over a half century in operation, Curb Records has been influential in the careers of some of the biggest names in music, including: Tim McGraw, Hank Williams Jr., Rodney Atkins, Lee Brice, LeAnn Rimes, The Judds, Dylan Scott, Sawyer Brown, for KING & COUNTRY, Wyn Starks, Wynonna, Lyle Lovett, Big Daddy Weave, We Are Messengers, Natalie Grant, Jo Dee Messina, Hannah Ellis, Mo Pitney, Hal Ketchum, and Kelsey Hart, among many others.

For more info on Sidewalk Prophets, visit the JFH Artists Database.

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