The Michael Tate chapter of the Newsboys has come to an end. The award-winning singer, who began his career with CCM as a member of DC Talk, announced his departure from the Newsboys on Thursday, nearly 16 years after he joined the group to replace then-frontman Peter Ferrer. Announced. The Newsboys recorded Tate's voice. hit songs like this as god is not dead and we believe. the band released last year's album, worldwide revival, The album tour is scheduled to begin on January 24th.
Joined the group in March 2009.
“My life changed forever 15 years ago when I received the invitation to take on the role of lead singer for the Newsboys,” Tate said in a statement. “Many years have passed since then, of The most fulfilling, faith-filled, and rewarding years. of my life. i went wonderful We travel the world performing and serving people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. Together we wrote and produced music that I'm really proud of. be reborn and we believe to worldwide revival andof course, god is not dead.
“This may come as a surprise considering I have been touring since college, but it is a monumental and heartfelt decision for me that the time has come to leave the Newsboys. This was not a decision I made lightly, and I have continued to do so for a long time.It was a shock to me, but in the midst of my prayers and fasting, there is clarity that this is the right decision. As for us reminds me in Matthew 6:33“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. all these will be given For you too. ” I truly believe in these words, and even though I feel anxious about the future, I am looking forward to it. for me and for myself The newsboy cap we all want First the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness. ”
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newsboy was established Farrar sang lead vocals in the late 1980s. Recently, the band embarked on the “United” tour with both Farrar and Tate.
worldwide revival was the group's 22nd studio album.
Current members of the band are Duncan Phillips, Jeff Frankenstein, Adam Agee and Jody Davies. In a statement, the band said they would continue to sing.
“Newsboys was founded in 1989 by a group of people with a mission to use music to draw people closer to the Lord,” the band said. in a statement. “Since then, because that has been our mission and we have all been on our path, individual People have come and gone in the Casket family. ”
The Newsboys have “never been one person, one lead singer, one band member,” but they have “always been much bigger than anyone else.” one It’s ours,” the group said.
“The heartbeat of Casket has always been, and always will be, to use the gifts the Lord has given us to lead others to Christ,” it reads. “Service through music is our job, and that service is what Jeff, Jody and Duncan have faithfully pursued with the Newsboys for over 30 years. As he said in his announcement: memories we share deeply cherished. Just as he is stepping into the next season of his life, we are stepping into the next season of newsboy caps. ”
The group plans to continue touring, the statement said.
The band said, “We are scheduled to begin our Worldwide Revival Nights Tour this weekend as planned. We look forward to seeing you at a show soon.” “We have music to share and stories to tell, and we know that worshiping together is important as we navigate this season of change. road we want to move forward. We understand that you have questions about What does the future hold?in time you will get answers to those questions. For now, I want you to know that newsboy caps aren't going anywhere. we go everywhere. The next chapter is just beginning! We believe the best is yet to come, and we remain committed to our next promise. Proverbs 16:9“Man plans his course in his heart, but the Lord establishes his steps.” See you soon. “
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