ShineBright

ShineBright is a Christian rock band from Orrville, Ohio. They were on the BEC Recordings label, which they released their first studio album on July 23, 2013 entitled Dreamers.

ShineBright
Also known asShine Bright Baby
OriginOrrville, Ohio, U.S.[1]
GenresContemporary Christian music, Christian rock, pop rock[2]
Years active2007 (2007)–2016 (2016)[3]
LabelsBEC
MembersEmily Irene Fertig
Nathan Fertig
Josh Fink
Past membersHudson Taylor
Harley Hicks
Karl Wendel
Websiteshinebrightbaby.com

Background

ShineBright are from Orrville, Ohio, which Emily and Nathan started by leading youth worship services at their church, and that happened in 2007.[4] The band solidified in 2009 with their current membership.[4] At this time, Shine Bright Baby was spotted at the Alive Festival by the Tooth & Nail Records label, which they continued their interest, but it was not until 2012 when they were introduced to BEC Recordings by Tooth & Nail.[5] Lastly, Emily stated that they did not get serious in making music until 2010.[6]

According to CCM Magazine, the band took their name from Philippians 2.[7] In addition, they told Christian Music Zine that the name was because the scripture "talks about shining brightly for Christ, just like the stars in the universe."[5]

On September 15, 2016. ShineBright announced that they would perform their last show on November 19, 2016 [8]

Music

In October 2012, the band were signed to BEC Recordings, which is a major Christian music label in the United States.[9]

Independent EPs

Shine Bright Baby released three independent EPs: 2008's Brace Yourself, 2009's The Heart and its Hope and 2010's Fall 2010 Sampler.[3]

Dreamers

On July 23, 2013, Shine Bright Baby released their debut studio album entitled Dreamers on the BEC Recordings label.

"A Little More Love" Christmas Single

December 2013

Members
Current
  • Emily Irene Fertig – lead vocals
  • Nathan Fertig – bass guitar, programming, guitars
  • Josh Fink – guitar and keys
Former
  • Hudson Taylor – bass guitar, vocals
  • Harley Hicks - guitars, vocals
  • Karl Wendel – drums
Tour
  • Nathan Head - drums

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details
Dreamers
Only You (EP)

Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US Christian Songs US Christian AC/CHR
"Beautiful Love" 2013 49 7 Dreamers
"Love Restores"

References
  1. ShineBright (November 12, 2007). "ShineBright - About". Facebook. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  2. New Release Tuesday (July 14, 2013). "Dreamers by Shine Bright Baby". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  3. Jesus Freak Hideout. "Shine Bright Discography, Shine Bright Artist Database, Shine Bright Lyrics". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  4. Andre, Jonathan (July 12, 2013). "Shine Bright Baby". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  5. Andre, Joshua (July 22, 2013). "5 Questions With…Shine Bright Baby! (Interview)". Christian Music Zine. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  6. Matthews, Kent (July 12, 2013). "Shine Bright Baby at core a worship band". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. Argyrakis, Andy (July 1, 2013). "Rock Spotlight: Shine Bright Baby". CCM Magazine. p. 63. Archived from the original on August 24, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  8. "ShineBright says Farewell". KXOJ2. September 15, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  9. Merge PR (October 26, 2012). "BEC Recordings' Signs Two New Bands with Debuts Coming in 2013". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
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