Launched by original members Jon Micah Sumrall (lead vocals) and
guitarist James Mead, the band formed first as a modern rock/worship
band at Warner Pacific College in Portland in 2000. They signed to
Tooth & Nail/BEC in late 2001 and released its self-titled debut the
following year, which went on to become the fastest-selling debut in the
label’s history. Since signing to BEC Recordings in 2001, the band has been transformed
from a new rock band to a staple artist in the industry that has
multi-format, top-charting hits and has sold millions of records.
They have toured on the largely popular Winter Jam Tour Spectacular,
with Jeremy Camp, Newsboys, Casting Crowns as well as numerous headline
tours. The band received 8 GMA Dove Award Nominations and had their song ALL THE WORDS placed on NBC’s Scrubs (2006) during the final scene.
In 2009, the band’s hit single WHAT FAITH CAN DO was No. 1 for two
months on the Billboard Christian songs chart and was the No. 2 overall
ranked Christian song on Billboard’s year end chart.
