ShineBright is a Christian rock band from Orrville, Ohio. They were on the BEC Recordings label, which they released their first studio album on July 23, 2013 entitled Dreamers.
ShineBright | |
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| Also known as | Shine Bright Baby |
| Origin | Orrville, Ohio, U.S.[1] |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian music, Christian rock, pop rock[2] |
| Years active | 2007–2016[3] |
| Labels | BEC |
| Members | Emily Irene Fertig Nathan Fertig Josh Fink |
| Past members | Hudson Taylor Harley Hicks Karl Wendel |
| Website | shinebrightbaby |
Background edit
ShineBright are from Orrville, Ohio, which Emily and Nathan started by leading youth worship services at their church, and that happened in 2007.[4] The band solidified in 2009 with their current membership.[4] At this time, Shine Bright Baby was spotted at the Alive Festival by the Tooth & Nail Records label, which they continued their interest, but it was not until 2012 when they were introduced to BEC Recordings by Tooth & Nail.[5] Lastly, Emily stated that they did not get serious in making music until 2010.[6]
According to CCM Magazine, the band took their name from Philippians 2.[7] In addition, they told Christian Music Zine that the name was because the scripture "talks about shining brightly for Christ, just like the stars in the universe."[5]
On September 15, 2016. ShineBright announced that they would perform their last show on November 19, 2016 [8]
Music edit
In October 2012, the band were signed to BEC Recordings, which is a major Christian music label in the United States.[9]
Independent EPs edit
Shine Bright Baby released three independent EPs: 2008's Brace Yourself, 2009's The Heart and its Hope and 2010's Fall 2010 Sampler.[3]
Dreamers edit
On July 23, 2013, Shine Bright Baby released their debut studio album entitled Dreamers on the BEC Recordings label.
"A Little More Love" Christmas Single edit
December 2013
Members edit
- Current
- Emily Irene Fertig – lead vocals
- Nathan Fertig – bass guitar, programming, guitars
- Josh Fink – guitar and keys
- Former
- Hudson Taylor – bass guitar, vocals
- Harley Hicks - guitars, vocals
- Karl Wendel – drums
- Tour
- Nathan Head - drums
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
| Title | Album details |
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| Dreamers |
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| Only You (EP) |
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Singles edit
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Christian Songs | US Christian AC/CHR | |||
| "Beautiful Love" | 2013 | 49 | 7 | Dreamers |
| "Love Restores" | ||||
References edit
- ^ ShineBright (November 12, 2007). "ShineBright - About". Facebook. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ New Release Tuesday (July 14, 2013). "Dreamers by Shine Bright Baby". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ a b Jesus Freak Hideout. "Shine Bright Discography, Shine Bright Artist Database, Shine Bright Lyrics". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ a b Andre, Jonathan (July 12, 2013). "Shine Bright Baby". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ a b Andre, Joshua (July 22, 2013). "5 Questions With…Shine Bright Baby! (Interview)". Christian Music Zine. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ Matthews, Kent (July 12, 2013). "Shine Bright Baby at core a worship band". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Argyrakis, Andy (July 1, 2013). "Rock Spotlight: Shine Bright Baby". CCM Magazine. p. 63. Archived from the original on August 24, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ "ShineBright says Farewell". KXOJ2. September 15, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
- ^ Merge PR (October 26, 2012). "BEC Recordings' Signs Two New Bands with Debuts Coming in 2013". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 9, 2013.