Music|July 11, 2024 09:52 EDT
Curb Records’ Sidewalk Prophets makes Grand Ole Opry debut
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Nashville, Tenn. (July 11, 2024) – Curb Records’ Sidewalk Prophets made their Grand Ole Opry debut this week, 7/9. While stepping onto the famous stage and performing their current single, “Hurt People (Love Will Heal Our Hearts),” the band also surprised the audience by performing “Looking Up” with American Idol Season 21 runner up, Megan Danielle. With a plaque presentation at the Grand Ole Opry, Sidewalk Prophets also celebrated the RIAA Gold Certification of “The Words I Would Say,” “You Love Me Anyway,” and “Live Like That.”
“Playing the Opry has been a lifelong dream,” shares Sidewalk Prophets frontman Dave Frey. “Stepping on that stage reminds me that God is so good and that our journey has been blessed beyond measure!”
Along with their Grand Ole Opry debut, Sidewalk Prophets celebrated the RIAA Gold Certification of three singles; “The Words I Would Say,” which peaked on the Christian airplay charts at #3, and “You Love Me Anyway,” which peaked at #1, both from their album These Simple Truths, along with “Live Like That,” which peaked at #2, from their album Live Like That.
Recently wrapping their 20-city “Songs & Stories Tour,” their current single, “Hurt People (Love Will Heal Our Hearts)” can be found climbing the Christian radio charts. Fans can also expect new music from Sidewalk Prophets soon, with “Come To Jesus” available on 7/26. Pre-order/pre-save/pre-add “Come To Jesus” HERE.
For more information, visit www.sidewalkprophets.com.
About Sidewalk Prophets:
One of Christian music’s most beloved bands, Sidewalk Prophets, marked nearly two decades of making music together with the release of their latest album, aptly titled The Things That Got Us Here. With a career spanning four major label studio releases and a celebrated holiday offering, the Dove Award-winning act remains a mainstay at Christian radio with numerous hits, including Gold-certified “The Words I Would Say,” “You Love Me Anyway,” “Come To The Table” and “Live Like That,” among others. In total, Sidewalk Prophets boasts five No. 1 songs, nine Top 5 radio singles, and 680 million worldwide audio/video streams. The band originally formed at Indiana’s Anderson University, and since signing with Curb | Word Entertainment, they’ve been nominated for a Billboard Music Award, three K-LOVE Fan Awards and five Dove Awards, taking home the New Artist of the Year Dove in 2010. Known for spending more days on the road than anywhere else, Sidewalk Prophets has played for more than 2.5 million people, and their most recent tours have morphed into interactive evenings for their fans, whom they affectionately call the “Great Big Family.” An early leader in immersive online experiences, the group has headlined nearly 100 livestream events since 2020, including a show at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium. Their annual “Great Big Family Christmas Tour” aims to tangibly serve families in need in the communities they visit, with a goal to give away $1 million in 10 years.