Christian music’s premiere multi-artist annual outing, the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, steps into a new decade
with a fan-favorite headliner, GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter Crowder. With such recent hits as “Red Letters” and
“All My Hope,” the genre-spanning artist—who has sold more than 3 million units
and appears regularly on the Grand Ole Opry—leads a star-studded 2020 lineup
featuring some of the biggest names in Christian music.
Winter Jam, which is hallmarked annually by its musical diversity, central
focus on the Gospel, and a "no ticket required"/$15 donation at the
door, will hit a total of 42 cities around the country next year. Highlighted by a time of worship each
evening, international chart-toppers Hillsong Young & Free are set to
make their Winter Jam debut in 25 cities, while renowned
worshippers Passion, as well
as acclaimed pastor/author/speaker and Passion Movement
founder Louie Giglio, will be featured on all other tour
stops.
“It’s crazy to think this is my first time speaking on Winter Jam, one of
the most influential tours of the last few decades,” says Giglio. “I’m
pumped, and really excited to share the nights with our fam—Crowder and
Passion!"
“We can’t wait to get out on Winter Jam 2020,” echoes Crowder. “There is
nothing like it and 2020 is going to be just insane! Too much goodness in one
place.”
Winter Jam 2020’s lineup also showcases Reach Records hip-hop recording artist
and producer Andy Mineo; Dove Award-winning pop hitmakers Building
429; GRAMMY®-nominated rockers RED; Dove
Award-nominated singer/songwriter Austin French; GRAMMY®-nominated
Winter Jam creators and tour hosts, NewSong; and Dare2Share speakers Greg
Stier and Zane Black. Additionally, the PreJam opening set will feature 2019
New Artist of the Year Dove Award-nominee Riley Clemmons and will
introduce singer/songwriter and evangelist Billy Ballenger, as well
as emerging rap/hip-hop recording artist Zauntee.
Kicking off January 10 at Jacksonville, Florida’s VyStar Veterans Memorial
Arena, Winter Jam 2020 is slated to hit Chicago’s Sears Centre Arena; State
Farm Arena in Atlanta; Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena; Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints
Arena; Banker’s Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis; Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake
Energy Arena; Kansas City, Missouri’s Sprint Center; and PNC Arena in Raleigh,
North Carolina, among numerous other leading venues around the country, before
concluding March 29 at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland.
"I’ve never been more excited about Winter Jam than I am for 2020,” says
NewSong founding member and Winter Jam creator Eddie Carswell. “The lineup is
amazing and the desire to see Jesus change lives remains our top priority.
Bring your friends, bring your youth group— just don't miss it."
In addition to the tour’s popular Jam Nation membership, which allows attendees
advance venue entry among other special perks, Winter Jam is introducing a
limited number of Jam Nation Ultimate Access passes for 2020. This
exclusive pass includes a backstage meet & greet with Crowder,
premium reserved Jam Zone seating, and free Jam Nation entry to any other 2020
Winter Jam date.
The Winter Jam 2020 Tour Spectacular is produced by Premier Productions and sponsored
in part by Holt International, Liberty University, "A Week Away:
The Musical" and Destiny Rescue.
Created and hosted by one of Christian music’s most influential bands, NewSong,
the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular exploded from a single show in 1995 to become
the genre's benchmark tour. Throughout two decades, the tour has
regularly ranked among Pollstar's top first quarter outings.
Showcasing the best and brightest in Christian music, Winter
Jam provides a powerful platform for the Gospel in major arenas
nationwide.
For further information, visit jamtour.com or turningpointpr.com.
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The “Winter Jam Tour Spectacular”,
Christian music’s largest annual tour and one of the top first quarter tours in
the world, made a series of major announcements during festivities held earlier
this evening. Streamed around the world via Facebook LIVE, the event—at
Nashville's Hard Rock Café—was attended by artists, industry personnel and
national media. Revealing a
history-making tour first, Winter Jam will be presented on a 360º “in the
round” center stage, showcasing a diverse lineup helmed by supergroup Newsboys
United.
Kicking off January
11 at Jacksonville, Florida’s Veterans Memorial Arena, Winter Jam is
scheduled to hit a total of 44 cities, making stops at Atlanta’s State Farm
Arena; Kansas City’s Sprint Center; PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh;
Cincinnati’s U.S.Bank Arena; Bridgestone Arena in Nashville; and Norfolk,
Virginia’s Scope Arena, among numerous other top venues, before concluding
March 31 at Cleveland’s Wolstein Center.
Comprised of current members Michael Tait, Duncan Phillips, Jeff Frankenstein
and Jody Davis, along with former members Peter Furler and Phil Joel, Newsboys
United are set to take the WinterJam stage to deliver a string of the biggest hits
from the iconic band’s three-decade career. One of the most popular groups in
Christian music history, Newsboys have sold more than 8 million units and
amassed eight Gold® certifications, 33 #1 radio hits,four GRAMMY® nominations,
two American Music Award nominations and multiple Dove Awards.
Winter Jam’s 2019 blockbuster lineup
continues with GRAMMY®-nominated former “American Idol” finalist Danny Gokey;
GRAMMY®-winning recording artist and "Overcomer" hitmaker
Mandisa; Northern Ireland's "Count Every Blessing" worshippers Rend
Collective; Skillet drummer and female solo rocker LEDGER;GRAMMY®-nominated
tour creators and hosts NewSong; and Dove Award-nominated Gotee recording
artist Hollyn. In addition, the Pre-Jam Party is slated to feature hip-hop recording
artist Ty Brasel; rockers Manic Drive; singer/songwriter DanBremnes; and
special guest former Stellar Kart and Audio Adrenaline frontman Adam Agee. The tour will also include a Gospel
presentation from Dare2Share speakers Greg Stieror Zane Black.
Created and hosted by one of Christian music’s most influential bands, NewSong,
Winter Jam exploded from a single show in 1995 to become the genre's benchmark
tour. Throughouttwo decades, Winter Jam has helped provide a powerful platform
for the Gospel in major arenas nationwide, consistently showcasing Christian
music's biggest artists.
Earlier this year Winter Jam was crowned the top first quarter music tour in
the world. Landing at #2 on Pollstar’s
“20181Q YTD Worldwide Ticket Sales Top 100 Tours” chart, the Winter Jam 2018
Tour Spectacular took the top spot of all music tours, following #1 outing
“Disney On Ice.” This year Winter Jam hit a total of 46 cities across the
country from January through March, boasting 17 sold-out shows.
“Winter Jam 2019”
DATE: Friday Jan. 11, 2019
TIME: 7 p.m.
Doors Open: 6 p.m.
TICKETS: $15 at the door
LOCATION: JAX Veterans Memorial Arena
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown
Jacksonville,
FL 32202
(904)
630-3900
