Newsong

BIO

Newsong was formed in Valdosta, Georgia in 1981.

Currently with HHM Records, Newsong has been with Integrity, Reunion, Benson, DaySpring, Word and Covenant.

Newsong Members:

• - Eddie Carswell (vocals, songwriting)
• - Billy Goodwin (lead vocals, guitar)
• - Jack Pumphrey (drums)
• - Matt Goodwin (percussion)
• - Russ Lee (lead vocals, guitar, songwriting)
• - Mark Clay (bass)
• - Rico Thomas (guitar)
• - Matt Butler (cello, keyboard, vocals)

Newsong Former Members:

• - Bobby Apon
• - Charles Billingsley
• - Clay Crosse
• - Drew Cline
• - Eddie Middleton
• - Michael O'Brien
• - Nate Sallie
• - Scotty Wilbanks
• - Steve Reischl

Memorable Moments and Band Facts:

• - They founded Winter Jam and the Xtreme Youth Conferences in 1995.


• - In 1999, the band had five singles listed in CRR/CCM Update's Decade-End Adult Contemporary chart, more selections in the Top 75 than any other group or band.


• - The 2002 CBS Movie of the Week, "The Christmas Shoes," was based on their song.

Newsong Discography:

• - Swallow the Ocean, 2013
• - One True God, 2011
• - Give Yourself Away, 2009
• - The Christmas Hope, 2006
• - Rescue: Live Worship, 2005
• - More Life, 2003
• - The Christmas Shoes, 2001
• - Sheltering Tree, 2000
• - Arise, My Love...The Very Best of NewSong, 1999
• - Love Revolution, 1997
• - People Get Ready, 1994
• - All Around The World, 1993
• - Living Proof, 1991
• - Light Your World, 1989
• - Say Yes!, 1987
• - Trophies of Grace, 1986
• - The Word, 1984
• - Son In My Eyes, 1982

Hit Songs:

• - "Can’t Keep A Good Man Down"
• - "Jesus To The World (Roaring Lambs)"
• - "Like Minded, Like Hearted"
• - "Miracles"
• - "The Christmas Shoes"

Essential Newsong

• - Winter Jam and Pepsi

Newsong Online

• - Newsong Official Site
• - Newsong on Facebook
• - Newsong on Twitter