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..."plusONE"....you may have no clue what it is or who it
is. That's ok, we just thought we'd dedicate a page to them since 2 of the webmasters are big fans of them. You might have
seen the name somewhere, but we thought we'd tell you alittle about them. PlusONE is a Christian band that has been around
for about 3 years. But they have impacted not only the Christian music world, but the secular music world as well. Their message
is clear through their music, and although the name "plusONE" seems to be puzzling, it actually has a meaning: Us plus God
equals plusONE. With God, you are never alone, you are always plusONE. It's a constant reminder of God's presence.
As of now, plusONE has recorded 3 albums together: "The
Promise", "Obvious", and "Christmas". They have done extensive touring for the first 2 albums, and the are currently
touring as well. For the latest tour dates, check out this link: http://www.ccmcom.com/OnTour/search_iticketsxml.asp . Also, for more extensive info, check out some of these sites,
and/or search a search engine for fan sites and other info.
Well, from now on, if you hear "plusONE", whether it be from
the Twinkies (lol) or from someone else, you'll know what they are all about. Below, I posted a latest artical about plusONE
from CCM Magazine.
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CCM Readers' AwardsYour Choice For Band of the Year: Plus One
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Christa Farris
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How does a boy band survive in a day when teen pop became as passé as talk of Britney and Justins breakup?
For Plus One, survival came by taking risks. While it would have made perfect sense for the guys to simply play it safe,
Plus One made drastic changes to stay current in a changing musical climate. And the results of this years CCM Readers Awards
seem to indicate the fans continued appreciation.
While not as successful as its initial outing, Plus Ones second album, Obvious (Atlantic), certainly was no flop. Dominating
the sales chart when it debuted at No. 1 and continuing to keep pace with industry elite, the group proved to be more than
a one-album wonder with songs like "Goin Crazy" becoming playlist favorites on the likes of Radio Disney.
In support of the album, a tour soon began that boasted huge production that could compete with Britney, J-Lo or Creed.
But when low ticket sales forced several of the shows to cancel or relocate to smaller venues, the rumor mill quickly began
churning with assertions that Plus Ones end would come sooner than later.
In an interview on their tour bus after a recent show, Nate Cole voices the groups frustrations with fame. "While were
certainly very blessed with all thats happened, the daily demands of the job werent always easy," Cole asserts. "It became
increasingly taxing from an emotional, physical and even a spiritual level, and that caused us to really consider exactly
why were doing this and what our futures hold."
Artistic differences about the groups more progressive direction also caused a change in the groups lineup of Cole, Jason
Perry, Nathan Walters, Gabe Combs and Jeremy Mhire, with Perry ultimately deciding that a break would be the best move for
him.
"I felt like it would be great to take some downtime to re-evaluate," Perry says. "The guys also thought that would be
a good thing, based on some musical ideas they wanted to experiment with. So theyre experimenting with some new things while
Im away, and Im beginning to experiment with things and possibly writing for a solo record. Im laying low and having so much
fun relaxing. Its been crazy from the time I was 17 with all the non-stop touring."
While the group will reunite for a few Christmas tour dates to promote their holiday record, Plus Ones management concurs
on the groups official Web site at plusoneonline.com that the future of the group remains an unknown.
But despite all the changes, Plus One remains a CCM fan favorite with domination in five categories in this years Readers
Awards.
"I feel that Plus One is the best band ever because theyve strengthened my relationship with God," says CCM reader Sylvia
Kim, a senior at St. Joseph Notre Dame High in Alameda, California. "Ive met them before, and they are such an inspiration
to me with their music, testimonies and message. A lot of artists have influenced me but not as much as Plus One. They seem
so down-to-earth and humble."
THE RUNNERS UP:
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