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{{Infobox_Contents | topic_name = Newsboys | subtopics = [[Contemporary Christian Music]]* Major songs - [[I Am Free (song, Newsboys)|I Am Free]] * [[Devotion (song, Newsboys)|Devotion]] * [[Presence (My Heart's Desire) (song, Newsboys)|Presence]] * [[He Reigns (song, Newsboys)|He Reigns]] * [[You Are My King (Amazing Love) (song, Newsboys)|You Are My King]] * [[It Is You (song, Newsboys)|It Is You]] * [[Million Pieces (Kissin'Synopsis:'' Your Cares Goodbye) (song, Newsboys)|Million Pieces]] * [[Joy (song, Newsboys)|Joy]] * [[Who? (song, Newsboys)|Who]] * [[Love Liberty Disco (song, Newsboys)|Love Liberty Disco]] * [[Beautiful Sound (song, Newsboys)|Beautiful Sound]] * [[Good Stuff (song, Newsboys)|Good Stuff]] * [[Believe (song, Newsboys)|Believe]] * [[WooHoo (song, Newsboys)|WooHoo]] * [[Step Up to The Microphone (song, Newsboys)|Step Up To The Microphone]] * [[Entertaining Angels (song, Newsboys)|Entertaining Angels]] * [[Take Me To Your Leader (song, Newsboys are )|Take Me To Your Leader]] * [[God is not a Christian rock band formed in 1987 in Secret (song)|God Is Not A Secret]] * [[Reality (song, Newsboys)|Reality]] * [[Shine (song, Newsboys)|Shine]] * [[Spirit Thing (song, Newsboys)|Spirit Thing]] * [[MooloolabaLet it Rain (song, Newsboys)|Let It Rain]]* [[Real Good Thing (song, Newsboys)|Real Good Thing]] * [[AustraliaI'm Not Ashamed (song, Newsboys)|I'm Not Ashamed]] * [[One Heart (although they soon relocated to song, Newsboys)|One Heart]]* Discography - [[NashvilleRead All About It (album, Newsboys)|Read All About It]]* [[Hell Is For Wimps (album, Newsboys)|Hell Is For Wimps]] * [[TennesseeBoys Will Be Boyz (album, Newsboys)|Boys Will Be Boyz]]. Its core members* [[Not Ashamed (album, Newsboys)|Not Ashamed]] * [[John JamesGoing Public (album, Newsboys)|Going Public]] and * [[Peter FurlerTake Me To Your Leader (album, Newsboys)|Take Me To Your Leader]]* [[Step Up To The Microphone (album, originally hailed from Australia where they played in a band together called Newsboys)|Step Up To The News. They are considered one of the best bands in the Christian music industry. They have had numerous hit singles on the Christian charts. They are perhaps best known for their 1995 hit singleMicrophone]] * [[Love Liberty Disco (album, Newsboys)|Love Liberty Disco]] * [[Shine : The Hits (songalbum, Newsboys)|Shine: The Hits]] * [[Thrive (album, Newsboys)|Thrive]].* [[Newsboys Remixed (album, Newsboys)|Newsboys Remixed]] * [[Adoration: The Worship Album (album, Newsboys)|Adoration: The Worship Album]] * [[Devotion (album, Newsboys)|Devotion]] * [[He Reigns: The Worship Collection|He Reigns: The Worship Collection]] * [[GO| (album, Newsboys)|GO]] * [[GO Remixed (album, Newsboys)|GO Remixed]] * [[The Greatest Hits (album, Newsboys)|The Greatest Hits]] * [[The Ultimate Collection (album, Newsboys)|The Ultimate Collection]] * [[In the Hands of God (album, Newsboys)|In the Hands of God]] * Untitled * Band Members - [[Michael Tait]] * [[Jody Davis]] * [[Jeff Frankenstein]] * [[Duncan Phillips]] | opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |}}

----__TOC__{{topics}}* [[Contemporary Christian Music]]* Major songs - [[I Am Free (song, Newsboys)|I Am Free]] | [[Devotion (song, Newsboys)|Devotion]] | [[Presence (My Heart's Desire) (song, Newsboys)|Presence]] | [[He Reigns (song, Newsboys)|He Reigns]] | [[You Are My King (Amazing Love) (song, Newsboys)|You Are My King]] | [[It Is You (song, Newsboys)|It Is You]] | [[Million Pieces (Kissin' Your Cares Goodbye) (song, Newsboys)|Million Pieces]] | [[Joy (song, Newsboys)|Joy]] | [[Who? (song, Newsboys)|Who]] | [[Love Liberty Disco (song, Newsboys)|Love Liberty Disco]] | [[Beautiful Sound (song, Newsboys)|Beautiful Sound]] | [[Good Stuff (song, Newsboys)|Good Stuff]] | [[Believe (song, Newsboys)|Believe]] | [[WooHoo (song, Newsboys)|WooHoo]] | [[Step Up to The Microphone (song, Newsboys)|Step Up To The Microphone]] | [[Entertaining Angels (song, Newsboys)|Entertaining Angels]] | [[Take Me To Your Leader (song, Newsboys)|Take Me To Your Leader]] | [[God is not are a Secret (song)|God Is Not A Secret]] | Christian pop/rock band formed in 1985 in [[Reality (song, Newsboys)|RealityMooloolaba]] | [[Shine (song, Newsboys)|Shine]] | [[Spirit Thing (song, Newsboys)|Spirit ThingAustralia]] | [[Let it Rain (song, Newsboys)|Let It Rain]] | although they soon relocated to [[Real Good Thing (song, Newsboys)|Real Good ThingNashville]] | [[I'm Not Ashamed (song, Newsboys)|I'm Not Ashamed]] | [[One Heart (song, Newsboys)|One HeartTennessee]]* Discography - [[Read All About It (album, Newsboys)|Read All About It]] | [[Hell Is For Wimps (album. Its core members, Newsboys)|Hell Is For Wimps]] | [[Boys Will Be Boyz (album, Newsboys)|Boys Will Be BoyzJohn James]] | and [[Not Ashamed (album, Newsboys)|Not AshamedPeter Furler]] | [[Going Public (album, Newsboys)|Going Public]] | [[Take Me To Your Leader (album, Newsboys)|Take Me To Your Leader]] | [[Step Up To originally hailed from Australia where they played in a band together called The Microphone (albumNews. They have had numerous hit singles on the Christian charts and are perhaps best known for their 1995 hit single, Newsboys)|Step Up To The Microphone]] | [[Love Liberty Disco (album, Newsboys)|Love Liberty Disco]] | [[Shine: The Hits (albumsong, Newsboys)|Shine: The Hits]] | [[Thrive (album, Newsboys)|Thrive]] | [[Adoration: The Worship Album (album, Newsboys)|Adoration: The Worship Album]] | [[Devotion (album, Newsboys)|Devotion]] | [[He Reigns: The Worship Collection|He Reigns: The Worship Collection]]* Band Members - [[Peter Furler]] | [[Phil Joel]] | [[Jeff Frankenstein]] | [[Duncan Phillips]] | [[Paul Colman]].

==Main articleHistory==

'''Newsboys''' are a original core members, vocalist [[John James]] and drummer [[Contemporary Christian Music|ChristianPeter Furler]] pop/rock , formed the bandin [[Mooloolaba]], Australia in 1985 along with Furler's guitarist school-mate, George Perdikis. The band 's original name was formed The News, but once in the USA they changed it to Newsboys to avoid conflict with another US-based band. The band came to the United States in late 1987 after signing with Refuge Communications, and released the album ''[[AustraliaRead All About It (album)|Read All About It]] '' in 1985 1988. After signing with Star Song Communications, they released two more albums from 1990 to 1991: ''[[Hell Is For Wimps]]'', and ''[[Boys Will Be Boyz]]''. None of the three albums garnered much attention, and has been one the band's lineup changed with every release. It wasn't until their 1992 album, ''[[Not Ashamed]]'', that the band became notable on the Christian music scene. The title track of the most popular album became a huge hit on Christian radio and best selling elevated the band's profile considerably. Notably, [[Steve Taylor]], a quirky singer well-known within the Christian music artists community, began a partnership with the band, producing the band's record and writing most of the past decadelyrics for their songs; Furler remained the band's primary songwriter.

In 1994, amidst continued lineup changes, the band released ''[[Going Public]]'', their fifth album and first smash success. The record proved to be a watershed for the group, winning a [[Dove Award]] for "Rock album of the Year" in 1995 [http://www.doveawards.com/history/browse.cfm?year===History===1995]. It also produced #1 hits such as "Spirit Thing", "Let It Rain", and, most notably, "Shine". "Shine" quickly became an enormous hit and one of the most recognizable songs in Christian music, also taking the 1995 Dove for "Rock Recorded Song of the Year." In 2006, [[CCM Magazine]] listed "Shine" at #2 on its ranking of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian music. ''Going Public'' turned Newsboys into one of the top acts in Christian music.

Newsboys' original core members, vocalist [[John James]] and drummer [[Peter Furler]], formed the band in [[Mooloolaba]], Australia in 1985 along with Furler's guitarist school mate, George Perdikis. The band's original name was The News, but once in the US they changed it to The Newsboys to avoid conflict with another US based band. The band came to the United States in late 1987 after getting signed with Refuge Communicationseagerly-anticipated follow-up, and released the album ''[[Read All About It Take Me to Your Leader (Newsboys album)|Read All About ItTake Me To Your Leader]]'' (1996), did not disappoint fans, either. Generally showcasing a bigger rock sound than in 1988. After signing with Star Song Communicationspast projects, they released two the album produced more albums from 1990 to 1991#1 hits: ''[[Hell "God Is For Wimps]]''Not A Secret", "Reality", "Breakfast", and the title track. This album also snagged the group''s third Dove, this time for "Recorded Music Packaging of the Year." [[Boys Will Be Boyz]http://www.doveawards.com/history/browse.cfm?year=1997]The album solidified the band''. None of s place in the three albums garnered much attentionChristian music industry; however, and their position seemed to move onto shaky ground when lead singer John James left the band's lineup changed with every releasein 1997. It wasn't until their 1992 albumThe band pressed on, ''though; Furler switched from drums to vocals and [[Not AshamedDuncan Phillips]]'', that who had previously played keyboards and percussion for the band , became notable on the Christian music scenenew drummer. The title track of the album became a huge hit on Christian radio and elevated From 1998 to 2003, the band's profile considerably. Notablylineup of Furler, bassist [[Steve TaylorPhil Joel]], a quirky singer well-known within the Christian music communityguitarist [[Jody Davis]], began a partnership with the bandkeyboardist [[Jeff Frankenstein]], producing the band's record and writing most of the lyrics for their songs; Furler remained the band's primary songwriterPhillips stayed constant.

In 1994When newsboys released its first post-James record, amidst continued lineup changes, the band released ''[[Going PublicStep Up to the Microphone]]''(1998), their fifth it quickly became clear that the band's popularity was still intact; the album sold well and first smash success. The record proved to be a watershed for produced, among other hits, "Entertaining Angels," whose video won the group, winning a [[1999 Dove Award]] for "Rock album Short Form Music Video of the Year." in 1995 [http://www.doveawards.com/history/browse.cfm?year=1995 1999]. It also produced #1 hits such as During the resulting "Spirit Thing", "Let It RainStep Up To The Microphone"tour, and, most notably, "Shine". "Shine" quickly became an enormous hit and one of the most recognizable songs in Christian music, also taking band featured the 1995 Dove for "Rock Recorded Song of the Yeardrums on a rotating platform that could tilt downward up to 90 degrees." In 2006fact, there were two sets of drums and Peter Furler (the original drummer) and [[CCM MagazineDuncan Phillips]] listed "Shine" at #2 would wear seat belts, so they wouldn't fall out, and have a rotating drum-off. This feature is still used on its ranking of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian music. ''Going Public'' turned Newsboys into one of the top acts in Christian musictheir tours and has grown to be quite popular.

The eagerly-anticipated followband returned in 1999 with the oddly-up, titled ''[[Take Me to Your Leader (Newsboys album)|Take Me To Your LeaderLove Liberty Disco]]'' (1996), did not disappoint fans, either. Generally showcasing a bigger rock sound than in past projects, the album produced more #1 hits: "God Is Not A Secret", "Reality", "Breakfast", and the title track. This album also snagged the groups third Dove, this time for "Recorded Music Packaging of the Year." [http://www.doveawards.com/history/browse.cfm?year=1997 ] The album solidified the band's place in the Christian music industry; however, only album to deviate significantly from their position seemed to move onto shaky ground when lead singer John James left the band in 1997pop-rock sound. The band pressed on, though; Furler switched from drums to vocals and Featuring [[Duncan Phillips1960s|60's]], who had previously played keyboards era-inspired pop and percussion for the banddisco, became the new drummer. From 1998 album failed to 2003, the band's lineup of Furler, bassist [[Phil Joel]], guitarist [[Jody Davis]], keyboardist [[Jeff Frankenstein]], and Phillips stayed constantdeliver any major hits.

When newsboys released its first post-James record, ''In [[Step Up to the Microphone2000]]'' (1998), it quickly became clear that the band's popularity was still intact; the album sold well Newsboys helped start and produced, among other hits, headlined the ubiquitous hit "Entertaining Angelsannual," whose video won the 1999 Dove for "Short Form traveling [[Contemporary Christian Music Video of the Year." |CCM]] festival [[Festival Con Dios]] with [[http://www.doveawards.com/history/browse.cfm?year=1999 Audio Adrenaline]] During the resulting "Step Up To The Microphone" tour, the band featured the drums on a rotating platform that could tilt downward up to 90 degrees. In fact, there were two sets of drums and Peter Furler (the original drummer) and [[Duncan PhillipsThe O.C. Supertones]] would wear seat belts, so they wouldn't fall out, and have a rotating drum-off. This feature is still used on their tours The festival was known for featuring popular Christian bands and has grown to be quite popularfor its motorcross stunts.

The band returned Also in 1999 with the oddly-titled 2000, Newsboys released a greatest hits compilation, ''[[Love Liberty DiscoShine: The Hits]]'', which also included four new songs, two of which ("Joy" and "Who") went to #1. The band did not release any all-new material until the bandspring of 2002 when they released ''s only album to majorly deviate from their pop-rock sound. Featuring [[1960s|60'sThrive]] era''. Featuring a return to pop-inspired pop and, yes, discorock, the album failed to deliver any major also showcased one of the band's biggest hits: "It Is You".

In The success of the worshipful "It Is You" perhaps paved the way for Newsboys' first praise and worship album in 2003: ''[[2000Adoration: The Worship Album]]''. The album soon became the band's best-selling to date, newsboys helped start based on the strength of singles "He Reigns" and headlined the annual"You Are My King (Amazing Love)". Late in 2003, traveling guitarist [[Contemporary Christian Music|CCMJody Davis]] festival [[Festival Con Dios]] with [[Audio Adrenaline]] and [[The O.C. Supertones]]. The festival left the band to care for his sick daughter, Bethany; he was known for featuring popular Christian bands and for its motorcross stuntsreplaced by Bryan Olesen.

Also The band returned in 2000, newsboys released a greatest hits compilation, 2004 with another worship album: ''[[Shine: The HitsDevotion (album)|Devotion]]'', which also included four new songs, two of which . "Presence (My Heart's Desire)"Joy" and "Who") went was the lead single. In 2006, Bryan Olesen left the band to #1. The focus on his own band did not release any all new material until the spring of 2002 when they released ''[[Thrive]]'', Casting Pearls. Featuring Paul Colman, a return to poprespected Australian singer-rocksongwriter and long time personal friend of Peter Furler, the album also showcased one of the band's biggest hits: "It Is You"replaced Olesen as guitarist.

The success of Although the worshipful "It Is You" perhaps paved band is based in Nashville, the way for newsboys' first praise and worship album in 2003: ''Australian connection is still evident, as lead singer [[Adoration: The Worship AlbumPeter Furler]]''. The album soon became the band's best-selling to date, based on the strength of singles "He Reigns" drummer [[Duncan Phillips]] and guitarist [[Paul Colman]] all hail from "You Are My King (Amazing Love)down under". Late in 2003 Bassist [[Phil Joel]] is from [[New Zealand]], guitarist while keyboardist [[Jody DavisJeff Frankenstein]] left the band to care for his sick daughter, Bethany; he was replaced by Bryan Olesenis from Michigan.

The band returned 's latest radio hits came in 2004 2006 with another worship album: a live version of "I Am Free", and "Wherever We Go". On October 31, [[2006]], Newsboys released their newest pop/rock record entitled ''[[Devotion Go (Newsboys album)|DevotionGO]]''. , with an iTunes GO EP released, with the songs "Wherever We Go", "GO", and "Presence (My Heart's Desire)I am Free" was the lead single. In 2006, Bryan Olesen left This album is the band to focus on his own band, Casting Pearls. Paul Colman, a respected Australian singer-songwriter and long time personal friend of Peter Furler, replaced him as guitarist's first album under their new Inpop Records label.

Although the band Newsboys music is currently based featured in Nashville, the Australian connection is still evident, as lead singer [[Peter FurlerChristian video games|Christian video game]], drummer ''[[Duncan PhillipsDance Praise]] ''. "Woo Hoo" from the Step Up To The Microphone record is included with the game. "You Are My King" and guitarist [[Paul Colman]] all hail from "down underIt Is You"can be added to the song list via the ''Dance Praise Expansion Pack Volume 1: Modern Worship''. Bassist [[Phil Joel]] is from [[New Zealand]], while keyboardist [[Jeff Frankenstein]] is from Michigan"Devotion" can be added to the game via the ''Dance Praise Expansion Pack Volume 3: Rock & Pop Hits''.

The band's latest radio hits came in 2006 with a live version of "I Am Free", and "Wherever We Go". On October 31, [[2006]], newsboys have released their newest pop/rock record entitled ''[[Go (Newsboys album)|GO]]'', with an iTunes GO EP released, with the songs "Wherever We Go", "GO", and "I am Free". This album is the band's first album under their new Inpop Records label. Newsboys music is featured in the [[Christian video games|Christian video game]] ''[[Dance Praise]]''. "Woo Hoo" from the Step Up To The Microphone record is included with the game. "You Are My King" and "It Is You" can be added to the song list via the ''Dance Praise Expansion Pack Volume 1: Modern Worship''. "Devotion" can be added to the game via the ''Dance Praise Expansion Pack Volume 3: Rock & Pop Hits''. ===Members===

====#Lead Vocals==== #* John James (1985-1997 ) On the albums: Read All About It, Hell Is For Wimps, Boys Will Be Boyz, Not Ashamed, Going Public, Take Me To Your Leader) ====#Guitar==== #*George Perdikis (1985-1987) Left the band before their first album, but he co-wrote most of the songs on Read All About It)#*Phil Yates (1987-1989 ) On the album: Read All About It)#*Jonathan Geange (1990-1991 ) On the album: Hell Is For Wimps, returned to the band after Vernon Bishop left before Jody Davis joined)#*Vernon Bishop (1991-1992 ) On the album: Boys Will Be Boyz)#*Jody Davis (1993-2003 ) On the albums: Going Public, Take Me To Your Leader, Step Up To The Micro , Liberty Disco, Shine:The Hits, Thrive, Adoration:The Worship Album)#*Bryan Olesen (2003-2006 ) On the album: Devotion) ====#Bass Guitar==== #*Sean Taylor (1985-1992 ) On the albums: Read All About It, Hell Is For Wimps, Boys Will Be Boyz, Not Ashamed)#*Kevin Mills (1993-1995 ) On the album: Going Public, left to join Whiteheart, but the following year, they broke up. He later became an actor all until his death in 2000 due to a motorbike accident, he was at the age of 32) ====#Keyboards==== #*Corey Pryor (1991-1993 ) On the albums: Boys Will Be Boyz, Not Ashamed)#*[[Duncan Phillips]] (1993-1994) Note: Duncan used to play keys before switching over to percussionist in 1994 when Jeff Frankenstein joined the band and then drums in 1997 after the departure of John James. ====#Drums====#*[[Peter Furler]] (1985-1997) Note: Peter used to be drummer before becoming lead vocalist in 1997 after John James left the band. Every now and then Peter will still play drums.

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===Discography===  ===Awards & Nominations===

====Grammy Awards====

====Dove Awards====

====Billboard Music Video Awards====

====Intl. Angel Awards====

====Nashville Music Awards====

====SESAC Awards====

===Fan Club===

The Newsboys Fan Club, known as the Breakfast Club, has meet -and -greets during intermissions, and before or after most Newsboys concerts. For more info, visit the official Newsboys website.