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__NOTOC__{{Infobox_Contents | topic_name =Newsboys | subtopics =Synopsis=[[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 a Secret (song)|God Is Not A Secret]] * [[Reality (song, Newsboys)|Reality]] * [[Shine (song, Newsboys)|Shine]] * [[Spirit Thing (song, Newsboys)|Spirit Thing]] * [[Let it Rain (song, Newsboys)|Let It Rain]] * [[Real Good Thing (song, Newsboys)|Real Good Thing]] * [[I'm Not Ashamed (song, Newsboys)|I'm Not Ashamed]] * [[One Heart (song, Newsboys)|One Heart]]* Discography - [[Read All About It (album, Newsboys)|Read All About It]] * [[Hell Is For Wimps (album, Newsboys)|Hell Is For Wimps]] * [[Boys Will Be Boyz (album, Newsboys)|Boys Will Be Boyz]] * [[Not Ashamed (album, Newsboys)|Not Ashamed]] * [[Going Public (album, Newsboys)|Going Public]] * [[Take Me To Your Leader (album, Newsboys)|Take Me To Your Leader]] * [[Step Up To The Microphone (album, Newsboys)|Step Up To The Microphone]] * [[Love Liberty Disco (album, Newsboys)|Love Liberty Disco]] * [[Shine: The Hits (album, 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}} |}}

The Newsboys are a Christian pop/rock band formed in 1987 1985 in [[Mooloolaba]], [[Australia]] (although they soon relocated to [[Nashville]], [[Tennessee]]). Its core members, [[John James]] and [[Peter Furler]], originally hailed from Australia where they played in a band together called 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 and are perhaps best known for their 1995 hit single, [[Shine (song, Newsboys)|Shine]].

The eagerly-anticipated follow-up, ''[[Take Me to Your Leader (Newsboys album)|Take Me To Your Leader]]'' (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 group's third Dove, this time for "Recorded Music Packaging of the Year." [http://www.doveawards.com/history/browse.cfm?year==Main article==1997] The album solidified the band's place in the Christian music industry; however, their position seemed to move onto shaky ground when lead singer John James left the band in 1997. The band pressed on, though; Furler switched from drums to vocals and [[Duncan Phillips]], who had previously played keyboards and percussion for the band, became the new drummer. From 1998 to 2003, the band's lineup of Furler, bassist [[Phil Joel]], guitarist [[Jody Davis]], keyboardist [[Jeff Frankenstein]], and Phillips stayed constant.

When newsboys released its first post-James record, ''[[Step Up to the Microphone]]'Newsboys'(1998), it quickly became clear that the band'' are a s popularity was still intact; the album sold well and produced, among other hits, "Entertaining Angels," whose video won the 1999 Dove Award for "Short Form Music Video of the Year." [[Contemporary Christian Music|Christian]] pophttp://www.doveawards.com/history/rock bandbrowse. cfm?year=1999] During the resulting "Step Up To The Microphone" tour, the band was formed in 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 [[AustraliaDuncan Phillips]] in 1985 would wear seat belts, so they wouldn't fall out, and have a rotating drum-off. This feature is still used on their tours and has been one of the most grown to be quite popular and best selling Christian music artists of the past decade.

Newsboys' original core members, vocalist In [[John James2000]] , Newsboys helped start and drummer [[Peter Furler]]headlined the annual, formed the band in traveling [[MooloolabaContemporary Christian Music|CCM]], 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 Communications, and released the album ''festival [[Read All About It (album)|Read All About ItFestival Con Dios]]'' in 1988. After signing with Star Song Communications, they released two more albums from 1990 to 1991: ''[[Hell Is For WimpsAudio Adrenaline]]'', and ''[[Boys Will Be Boyz]]''The O. None of the three albums garnered much attention, and the band's lineup changed with every releaseC. It wasn't until their 1992 album, ''[[Not AshamedSupertones]]'', that the band became notable on the Christian music scene. The title track of the album became a huge hit on Christian radio and elevated the band's profile considerably. Notably, [[Steve Taylor]], a quirky singer well-festival was known within the for featuring popular Christian music community, began a partnership with the band, producing the band's record bands and writing most of the lyrics for their songs; Furler remained the band's primary songwriterits motorcross stunts.

In 1994Also in 2000, amidst continued lineup changesNewsboys released a greatest hits compilation, the band released ''[[Going PublicShine: The Hits]]'', their fifth album and first smash success. The record proved to be a watershed for the groupwhich also included four new songs, winning a [[GMA Dove Awards]] for "Rock album two of the Yearwhich (" in 1995 [http://www.doveawards.com/history/browse.cfm?year=1995 ]. It also produced #1 hits such as "Spirit Thing", "Let It RainJoy", and, most notably, "ShineWho") went to #1. "Shine" quickly became an enormous hit and one of The band did not release any all-new material until the most recognizable songs in Christian music, also taking the 1995 Dove for "Rock Recorded Song spring of the Year." In 2006, 2002 when they released ''[[CCM MagazineThrive]] listed "Shine" at #2 on its ranking of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian music. ''Going Public'' turned Newsboys into . Featuring a return to pop-rock, the album also showcased one of the top acts in Christian musicband's biggest hits: "It Is You".

The eagerly-anticipated follow-up, success of the worshipful "It Is You" perhaps paved the way for Newsboys' first praise and worship album in 2003: ''[[Take Me to Your Leader (Newsboys album)|Take Me To Your LeaderAdoration: The Worship Album]]'' (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 soon became the band's place in the Christian music industry; howeverbest-selling to date, their position seemed to move onto shaky ground when lead singer John James left based on the band in 1997. The band pressed on, though; Furler switched from drums to vocals strength of singles "He Reigns" and [[Duncan Phillips]], who had previously played keyboards and percussion for the band, became the new drummer"You Are My King (Amazing Love)". From 1998 to Late in 2003, the band's lineup of Furler, bassist [[Phil Joel]], guitarist [[Jody Davis]]left the band to care for his sick daughter, keyboardist [[Jeff Frankenstein]], and Phillips stayed constantBethany; he was replaced by Bryan Olesen.

When newsboys released its first post-James record, The band returned in 2004 with another worship album: ''[[Step Up to the MicrophoneDevotion (album)|Devotion]]'' . "Presence (1998), it quickly became clear that the bandMy Heart's popularity Desire)" was still intact; the album sold well and produced, among other hits, the ubiquitous hit "Entertaining Angels," whose video won the 1999 Dove for "Short Form Music Video of the Yearlead single." [http://www.doveawards.com/history/browse.cfm?year=1999 ] During the resulting "Step Up To The Microphone" tourIn 2006, Bryan Olesen left the band featured the drums to focus on a rotating platform that could tilt downward up to 90 degreeshis own band, Casting Pearls. In factPaul Colman, there were two sets a respected Australian singer-songwriter and long time personal friend of drums and Peter Furler (the original drummer) and [[Duncan Phillips]] would wear seat belts, so they wouldn't fall out, and have a rotating drum-off. This feature is still used on their tours and has grown to be quite popularreplaced Olesen as guitarist.

The Although the band returned is based in 1999 with Nashville, the oddly-titled ''Australian connection is still evident, as lead singer [[Love Liberty DiscoPeter Furler]]'', the band's only album to majorly deviate drummer [[Duncan Phillips]] and guitarist [[Paul Colman]] all hail from their pop-rock sound"down under". Featuring Bassist [[1960s|60'sPhil Joel]] is from [[New Zealand]] era-inspired pop and, yes, disco, the album failed to deliver any major hitswhile keyboardist [[Jeff Frankenstein]] is from Michigan.

In [[2000]]The band's latest radio hits came in 2006 with a live version of "I Am Free", newsboys helped start and headlined the annual"Wherever We Go". On October 31, traveling [[Contemporary Christian Music|CCM2006]] festival , Newsboys released their newest pop/rock record entitled ''[[Festival Con DiosGo (Newsboys album)|GO]] '', with an iTunes GO EP released, with [[Audio Adrenaline]] the songs "Wherever We Go", "GO", and [[The O"I am Free".C. Supertones]]. The festival was known for featuring popular Christian bands and for its motorcross stuntsThis album is the band's first album under their new Inpop Records label.

Also Newsboys music is featured in 2000, newsboys released a greatest hits compilation, the [[Christian video games|Christian video game]] ''[[Shine: The HitsDance Praise]]'', which also . "Woo Hoo" from the Step Up To The Microphone record is included four new songs, two of which (with the game. "JoyYou Are My King" and "WhoIt Is You") went can be added to #1. The band did not release any all new material until the spring of 2002 when they released song list via the ''[[Thrive]]Dance Praise Expansion Pack Volume 1: Modern Worship''. Featuring a return "Devotion" can be added to pop-rock, the album also showcased one of game via the band's biggest hits'Dance Praise Expansion Pack Volume 3: "It Is You"Rock & Pop Hits''.

The success of the worshipful "It Is You" perhaps paved the way for newsboys' first praise and worship album in 2003: ''[[Adoration: The Worship Album]]''. The album soon became the band's best-selling to date, based on the strength of singles "He Reigns" and "You Are My King (Amazing Love)". Late in 2003, guitarist [[Jody Davis]] left the band to care for his sick daughter, Bethany; he was replaced by Bryan Olesen. The band returned in 2004 with another worship album: ''[[Devotion (album)|Devotion]]''. "Presence (My Heart's Desire)" was the lead single. In 2006, Bryan Olesen left 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. Although the band is currently based in Nashville, the Australian connection is still evident, as lead singer [[Peter Furler]], drummer [[Duncan Phillips]] and guitarist [[Paul Colman]] all hail from "down under". Bassist [[Phil Joel]] is from [[New Zealand]], while keyboardist [[Jeff Frankenstein]] is from Michigan.  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 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.

*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 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. ===Major Tours===

===#1 Radio Singles===

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

====Grammy Awards====

====[[GMA 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.