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Michael Tait
American contemporary Christian music artist
For the English footballer, see Michael Tait (footballer).
Musical artist
Michael DeWayne Tait (born May 18, ) is an American contemporary Christian music artist. Michael Tait met Toby McKeehan in when he was in high school.
Both Toby and Michael met Kevin Max while attending Liberty University in the late s, and together they formed four-time Grammy winning band DC Talk, releasing five acclaimed studio albums. Following the group's entrance into hiatus in , Tait had success in a solo career, founding a self-titled band that toured until Following his solo band's dissolution, Tait was the lead singer of Newsboys from to Aside from singing, Tait is also a self-taught guitar player.
Michael tait sister The singer, from Washington DC, joined Newsboys in , after the exit of former member Peter Furler, and went on to have a glittering music career that landed him four Grammy Awards with the band along with an additional nomination for a fifth. Newsboys will continue to make music, in his absence, Tait stated, and is set to perform in 38 concerts for their upcoming international tour. Newsboys has amassed a monthly listener base of over 1. Away from music, Tait has been open about his conservative political views, first endorsing Ted Cruz for president in before supporting Donald Trump, opposing his impeachment in and performing at an Evangelicals for Trump concert in January Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies.Tait has a sister Lynda Randle, who is a Southern Gospel singer.
Musical career
DC Talk (–)
Michael Tait met Toby McKeehan in while he was in high school in the Washington, D.C. area, and together they began creating music. Michael Tait and Toby McKeehan both met Kevin Max while attending Liberty University in the mids.
Together, all three formed the four-time Grammy winning band DC Talk[2] and released 5 acclaimed studio albums. In , the band announced a hiatus with the release of Intermission: the Greatest Hits while all three members devoted themselves to solo projects. The band has not toured together since (except for one time in Redmond, Washington in and when TobyMac made a surprise guest appearance at Winter Jam in in Nashville and sang "Jesus Freak" with Tait).
Toby mac biography Michael Tait met Toby McKeehan in when he was in high school. Both Toby and Michael met Kevin Max while attending Liberty University in the late s, and together they formed four-time Grammy winning band DC Talk , releasing five acclaimed studio albums. Following the group's entrance into hiatus in , Tait had success in a solo career, founding a self-titled band that toured until Following his solo band's dissolution, Tait was the lead singer of Newsboys from to Aside from singing, Tait is also a self-taught guitar player.The three have recorded four songs together since the announcement of the hiatus including the remix of "Atmosphere" on TobyMac's album Welcome to Diverse City, a cover of the Prince song "The Cross" on Kevin Max's album The Blood, "Love Feels Like" on TobyMac's album This Is Not a Test and "Let's Roll" following the September 11, attacks.[3]
Tait (–)
After DC Talk's hiatus was announced, Tait dedicated more time to his band Tait (which he named after his father, Nathel).[2] Tait had partially formed this band around One of the original members was guitarist Pete Stewart (from the hard rock band Grammatrain), who is featured on the first album, but absent from the second one due to his departing the band to work on his own solo projects.
In , Tait announced that they were working on an album titled Loveology. Though Michael is now touring as frontman for the Newsboys, he still has plans to release Loveology. In an interview with John Dibiase of , he stated that Loveology is still in the works, and will be a separate project from the Newsboys.
Is michael tait married: Michael Tait of Newsboys perform during filming of "Candace" on Sept. 13, , in Nashville, Tennessee. | Getty Images/Jason Davis After more than a decade-and-a-half of fronting the Christian rock band Newsboys, lead singer Michael Tait has announced his decision to step down, citing prayerful reflection and a sense of clarity in this new season of life.
In the interview Michael said, "Loveology is going to become something we're going to be writing about very soon. I can't tell you now, but it's a project with the boys and I and Ben Moody, which is another whole music project."
Newsboys (–)
An official statement was released on March 9, that announced Michael Tait as the new lead singer of Newsboys.
Coincidentally, Tait's former group, DC Talk toured with Newsboys in the s. On March 7, , Tait surprised the crowd by performing as Newsboys' lead singer for the first time and announcing that he would be the band's new lead singer.[4] In the official statement released on March 9, Tait said, "For years DC Talk and Newsboys have been family and thus shared the same fans.
When I received the initial call from Newsboys to consider joining the band as lead singer, I was speechless! I immediately sought wise counsel and flooded the heavens with endless prayers for insight and vision, and I soon received a clear and definite peace. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to perform my first show as Newsboys' front man to an audience of 12, people.
I was completely wrapped in love and support by Newsboys' fans, who are clearly the best fans on the planet. Now I know this is exactly where I belong in this new and wonderful moment in my life's history. This is a definite highlight of my career and for my 20+ years of walking with Jesus, and I am humbled, proud and privileged to call myself a Newsboy."[5]
Former Newsboys lead singer Peter Furler still provided lead vocals on the album In the Hands of God, though Michael Tait provided supporting vocals, along with Jamie Rowe of Guardian.[6]Furler's last performance as lead vocalist took place during a performance at Disney's Night of Joy Michael performed lead vocals for most of the songs, but Peter did come out to sing lead on the song "Breakfast".
In , the reborn Newsboys announced information about their 15th studio album (and first with Tait on lead vocals), Born Again, which was released on July That was followed by Christmas! A Newsboys Holiday, including a previously recorded Tait song. In , God's Not Dead, and the live follow-up, Newsboys Live in Concert: God's Not Dead in , Restart in , and Hallelujah for the Cross in
After the release of Love Riot, and United, the Newsboys released Stand on October 1, [7] The band released a special version of the title track "Stand" with Toby Mac as a guest.[8]
On January 16, , Michael Tait released a statement on social media saying he will be stepping down as lead singer of Newsboys.
Other projects
Tait has also starred as Hero in !Hero. He also contributed to various books, including the popular Jesus Freaks and Jesus Freaks II books. He has also contributed to the books Under God and Living Under God with DC Talk bandmate TobyMac.
Discography
with DC Talk
Main article: DC Talk discography
Studio albums
with Tait
with Newsboys
Main article: Newsboys discography
Studio albums
EPs
- Christmas! A Newsboys Holiday ()
Live albums
Guest appearances
Music videos
With DC Talk
With Tait
With Newsboys
Video guest appearances
Personal life
Tait has five sisters, one of them is Southern gospel alto singer Lynda Randle.[9][10] He also has three brothers.
Tait told Fox News Radio host Todd Starnes in February that he supported Ted Cruz for president in the election.[11] Tait signed a letter opposing President Donald Trump's impeachment in December and also participated in the Evangelicals for Trump rally in January [12][13]
In , he appeared on Candace, a political commentary show hosted by conservative activist Candace Owens.[citation needed]
References
- ^"Michael Tait Profile and Discography".
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- ^ ab"dc Talk Discography, dc Talk Artist Database, dc Talk Lyrics". Retrieved November 11,
- ^hived June 15, , at the Wayback Machine
- ^"Music News, March MICHAEL TAIT TO JOIN NEWSBOYS".Newsboys he reigns michael tait biography After 15 years, singer Michael Tait is exiting his role as lead singer of contemporary Christian band Newsboys. Tait made the announcement in an Instagram post on Jan. I have been on an amazing journey all over the globe, performing and ministering to people of all ages, races and backgrounds. This decision does not come lightly and has been a shock to even myself, but amidst prayer and fasting, I have clarity that this is the right decision. See latest videos, charts and news.
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- ^"newsboys &#; Free music, tour dates, photos, videos". Archived from the original on March 14, Retrieved November 11,
- ^"Music News, February NEWSBOYS READIES FOURTEENTH STUDIO ALBUM, IN THE HANDS OF GOD". Retrieved November 11,
- ^"Newsboys 'Stand'".
October 6, Retrieved April 12,
- ^"LISTEN: Tobymac featured on new version of Newsboys 'Stand'".
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Tait has also enjoyed success as a solo artist and, since , as the lead singer of the Newsboys, one of the most popular and enduring Christian rock bands on the planet. Who or what were some of the early influences that made you want to become a musician? I grew up in D. Capitol Building. My father was a pastor of a church in D.January 31, Retrieved April 12,
- ^"About Lynda Randle". Gaither Music. Retrieved July 7,
- ^"Dinner Conversations with Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved July 7,
- ^Christian Recording Artist Says He Supports Ted Cruz
- ^RELEVANT (December 23, ).
" Evangelical Leaders Have Signed an Open Letter Slamming That 'Christianity Today' Piece". RELEVANT. Retrieved September 1,
- ^"'He Was Sent to Us' — Christian Quotes From the 'Evangelicals for Trump' Rally at Miami Megachurch". Faithfully Magazine. January 7, Retrieved September 1,
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