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Beginning[edit]
Solo project (2007)[edit]
Anthem Lights began as a solo project for vocalist Chad Graham in the fall of 2007.[4] Both he and singer-songwriter Alan Powell were living in Los Angeles, writing music for Graham's solo project. As the final vocal work was being installed, Powell and Graham came to a realization that the songs being written would be more appropriate performed as a group.[5] It was then that Powell and Graham decided to alert their contacts at Liberty University in an effort to recruit members for what was now a singing group.[5] Powell and Graham's contacts came to a consensus that Kyle Kupecky and Caleb Grimm would be the best candidates for the project. After receiving notifications by e-mail, Graham flew from Los Angeles to meet with Kupecky and Grimm, who gladly accepted membership. Powell joined the group at the last minute.[5]
Yellow Cavalier (2008-2009)[edit]
The original name of the group was Yellow Cavalier.[6] The group recorded one self-titled EP under this name in 2009. The EP was released independently on May 26, 2009. The group changed their name to Anthem Lights before any other projects were released.[6]
Name change and record deal (2010)[edit]
The group's name changed to Anthem Lights sometime after their independent release as Yellow Cavalier. Months later, the group signed to Reunion Records. Vocalist Kyle Kupecky comments about the meaning behind the name:[5]
| “ | These songs [and] this record is our anthem to the world saying, "Listen, we know there's a lot of darkness in this life, but in the end, light is gonna win." And we wanna be the light to people and just show them who the light of the world is. | ” |
Self-titled releases (2011)[edit]
On February 1, 2011, Anthem Lights released the Anthem Lights EP. Although it was the second EP by the group,[6] it was the first on Reunion Records and the first under their current name.[6] The EP received very positive reviews[2][7] and chart success as "Can't Shut Up," the first track from the EP, peaked at No. 42 on Billboard's Christian Songs chart[8] and at No. 27 on the CHR radio charts.[9] The three-track EP is being deemed a sampler as all of the tracks on it will be featured on their debut album, which is also self-titled.[2]
The album was released May 10, 2011.[6] The cover art is similar to the EP in that it simply the official band photo under the official band logo. The only difference is the background color.
National tours (2011-present)[edit]
Anthem Lights performed on the Listen to the Sound Tour.[10] The tour was headlined byBuilding 429, since the tour carried the same name as their latest album, and it featuredRevive. Anthem Lights performed on the 2011 Rock & Worship Roadshow tour along withMercyMe, Jars of Clay, and The Afters.
Following the May 6, 2012 show in Williamsburg, VA, Kyle Kupecky announced his departure from the group. He is planning to pursue a career as a solo Christian artist.[citation needed] A week later, Joseph Stamper was announced as the new member of the group.[citation needed]
Cover Ministry[edit]
Anthem Lights started releasing secular covers once a month beginning in June of 2012. Their hope is that people who would not normally listen to Christian music would find these covers and listen to their original music and be won to Christ.[citation needed] The covers in order of release:
- "Give Your Heart a Break" originally recorded by Demi Lovato (June 25, 2012)
- "As Long As You Love Me" originally recorded by Justin Bieber (July 30, 2012)
- "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" originally recorded by Taylor Swift (August 27, 2012)
- "What Makes Your Beautiful/One Thing/Gotta Be You" originally recorded by One Direction (September 24, 2012)
- "All I Want for Christmas" (November 5, 2012)
- "Best of 2012 Mashup" (December 31, 2012)
- "This I Promise You" originally recorded by 'NSYNC (February 5, 2013)
- "Don't You Worry Child" originally recorded by Swedish House Mafia (February 25, 2013)
- "All Around the World" originally recorded by Justin Bieber (March 27, 2013)
- "Mirrors" originally recorded by Justin Timberlake (May 8, 2013)
- "Heart Attack" originally recorded by Demi Lovato (June 5, 2013)
Original Music (2013)[edit]
The band released their first original singles since their debut album, "Hide Your Love Away" on February 14, 2013[citation needed] and "Best Thing" on March 27, 2013.[citation needed]
Band members[edit]
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- Current members
- Chad Graham - vocals
- Caleb Grimm - vocals
- Alan Powell - vocals, piano, guitar
- Joey Stamper- vocals, piano, guitar
- Former Members
- Kyle Kupecky - vocals
Band Members Names/Birthdays[edit]
- Chadwick Matthew Graham (April 9, 1987)
- Caleb Andrew Grimm (February 19, 1988)
- Richard Alan Powell (May 3, 1984)
- Joseph Patrick Stamper (October 16, 1989)
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Christian[11] | Top Heatseekers[12] | ||||
| 2011 | Anthem Lights
| 15 | 4 | ||
Studio EPs[edit]
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Christian[11] | Top Heatseekers[12] | ||||
| 2009 | Yellow Cavalier EP
| — | — | ||
| 2011 | Anthem Lights EP
| — | — | ||
| 2012 | The Acoustic Sessions EP
| 29 | 17 | ||
Singles[edit]
| Year | Title | Chart peaks | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Christian Songs[13] | US Christian CHR | |||
| 2011 | "Can't Shut Up" | 37 | 2[14] | Anthem Lights |
| "I Wanna Know You Like That" | 43 | 9 | ||
| "Can't Get Over You" | 32 | — | ||
| 2012 | "Outta My Mind" | 36 | 12[15] | |
| 2013 | "Hide Your Love Away" | |||
Compilation appearances[edit]
| Year | Album | Song | Original album | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Essential Christmas Collection | "Do You Hear What I Hear?" | - | |||||
| 2011 | WOW New & Next (2011) | "Can't Shut Up" | Anthem Lights | |||||
| WOW Hits 2012 (Deluxe Edition) | "Can't Shut Up" | |||||||
| Do You Hear What I Hear?: Songs of Christmas | "Do You Hear What I Hear?" | - | ||||||
| "—" denotes the song was not released on an Anthem Lights album. | ||||||||
References[edit]
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- ^ Jesusfreakhideout.com: Yellow Cavalier, "Yellow Cavalier EP" Review jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 04-20-2011.
- ^ a b c "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Anthem Lights, "Anthem Lights EP" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ^ Jesusfreakhideout.com: Anthem Lights, "Anthem Lights" Review jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 04-20-2011.
- ^ "Anthem Lights Artist Profile - Biography And Discography - NewReleaseTuesday.com". newreleasetuesday.com. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ^ a b c d "YouTube - Meet Anthem Lights". youtube.com. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ^ a b c d e "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Anthem Lights Discography, Yellow Cavalier, Anthem Lights Artist Database". jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ^ Anthem Lights EP by Anthem Lights | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.comnewreleasetuesday.com. Retrieved 04-22-2011.
- ^ Can't Shut Up - Anthem Lights | Billboard.combillboard.com. Retrieved 04-22-2011.
- ^ Jesusfreakhideout.com: Music News, March 2011: POP GROUP ANTHEM LIGHTS ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM ON REUNION RECORDS, SET TO RELEASE MAY 10jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 04-22-2011.
- ^ Listen to the Sound Tour itickets.com. Retrieved 04-22-2011.
- ^ a b Anthem Lights. "Christian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- ^ a b Anthem Lights. "Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- ^ Anthem Lights. "Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- ^ Billboard (April 30, 2011). "Christian CHR[TM]". Academic OneFile 123 (15): 48.
- ^ Billboard (May 5, 2012). "Christian CHR[TM]". Academic OneFile 124 (15): 48.
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