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Shaun Groves To Headline Fall Tour

Rocketown recording artist Shaun Groves recently announced his fall tour with special opening acts Kendall Payne and Jason Morant on the heels of his third CD’s No. 1 debut on the SoundScan Christian retail chart. White Flag, which Groves produced himself, released July 12 and has quickly garnered immense critical and commercial acclaim. The album’s 12 songs were inspired by a Bible study on the Beatitudes that Groves taught as a pastor to college students at his home church.

Rocketown Records’ President Don Donahue said, “With the success we've had with ‘Bless the Lord’ at radio and White Flag at retail, Rocketown Records is excited to keep the momentum turning this fall with a great tour package. The White Flag tour with Shaun Groves, featuring Kendall Payne and Jason Morant is not to be missed. Expect a LOT more than just great music.”

Groves said, “Kendall Payne inspires me to make better music. The gears in her head turn at a different pace than the rest of us, and she sets the standard for songwriting for many of us who do it for a living. And Jason Morant's name comes up often on the road as people after shows tell me about the amazing worship experience his concerts have been for them. I'm looking forward to sharing a stage with two people I respect so much and together ministering while entertaining. The goal is to come together as a team to move religious people just like us beyond religion to following Christ. I believe together we can make people smile, dance, laugh, think and love a little more. I can't wait.”

Historically, promoters have been thrilled with the music and teaching that are both a part of a Shaun Groves concert event:

"Shaun brings home the message that worship is a verb going well beyond the corporate Sunday morning experience; its every Christian's active response to God's grace by serving others. Many in our faith community have been challenged and drawn into Shaun's music in a transformative way since he visited Incarnation."
—Becky Benson, Incarnation Lutheran Church, Shoreview, MN

“Shaun did a phenomenal job in concert, but more than that in sharing his heart, in sharing God's Word, and in sharing a challenge to the people of God.”
—Robbie Evans, FBC Broken Arrow, OK

Born in Tyler, Texas, Shaun Groves signed with Rocketown Records in 2001 and recently released his third critically lauded album for the label, White Flag, his first self-produced effort. ChristianityToday.com has noted the project is "the singer/songwriter's best album to date" while JesusFreakHideout.com is already lauding it as "one of 2005's top releases.” White Flag topped the SoundScan Christian Retail chart in its first week of release, marking Groves’ biggest week of sales to date as well as his label’s first-ever No. 1 retail achievement. On his past two efforts, Invitation to Eavesdrop and Twilight, Groves has received seven Dove Award nominations and five Top 10 radio hits, including No. 1 smash standouts “Welcome Home” and “Should I Tell Them.” Groves has previously toured with Bebo Norman, Jars of Clay, Jennifer Knapp, Michael W. Smith, Avalon, Ginny Owens and Shane & Shane.

Dove Award-winning artist Kendall Payne will release her sophomore CD, Grown, on September 27 through BHT Records. The record features the first single, "Stand," written by Payne's longtime friend Jason Wade of Lifehouse. News of Payne's return was met with applause from far and wide, including fellow artists such as Third Day's Mac Powell and Nichole Nordeman. Says Powell, "Kendall is not only an amazing artist, but a wonderful person as well. I've been inspired by her music and the many conversations we had on tour together. Sign me up as the president of the Kendall Payne fan club!" Nordeman adds, " One word could best sum up this gritty, graciously fluid and passionately hopeful artist ... Hallelujah!"

Vertical artist Jason Morant grew up grounded in the church, surrounded by a family of talented musicians. So, it was no surprise that his interest in music should intersect along the way with a calling to ministry. Morant brings an eclectic, edgy mix of styles and textures to his unique sound, influenced by artists like Keith Green, U2, Rita Springer and David Ruis. Morant’s critically acclaimed debut album, Abandon, released in June 2004, and was followed by a tour with Bebo Norman and Bethany Dillon.

Visit www.rocketownrecords.com or www.shaungroves.com for the latest information on dates.

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