ShineBright explained

ShineBright
Alias:Shine Bright Baby
Origin:Orrville, Ohio, U.S.[1]
Genre:Contemporary Christian music, Christian rock, pop rock[2]
Years Active:[3]
Label:BEC
Current Members:Emily Irene Fertig
Nathan Fertig
Josh Fink
Past Members:Hudson Taylor
Harley Hicks
Karl Wendel

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.

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. 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."

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.

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
Former
Tour

Discography

Studio albums

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Album details
Dreamers
Only You (EP)

Singles

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YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US Christian SongsUS Christian AC/CHR
"Beautiful Love"2013497Dreamers
"Love Restores"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ShineBright - About . ShineBright. November 12, 2007. Facebook. October 9, 2013.
  2. Web site: Dreamers by Shine Bright Baby. New Release Tuesday. July 14, 2013. New Release Tuesday. October 9, 2013.
  3. Web site: Shine Bright Discography, Shine Bright Artist Database, Shine Bright Lyrics. Jesus Freak Hideout. Jesus Freak Hideout. October 9, 2013.
  4. Web site: Shine Bright Baby. Andre. Jonathan. July 12, 2013. Indie Vision Music. October 9, 2013.
  5. Web site: 5 Questions With…Shine Bright Baby! (Interview). Andre. Joshua. July 22, 2013. Christian Music Zine. October 9, 2013.
  6. Web site: Shine Bright Baby at core a worship band . Matthews . Kent . July 12, 2013 . . October 9, 2013 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009083455/http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/houston-belief/article/Shine-Bright-Baby-at-core-a-worship-band-4660071.php . October 9, 2013 .
  7. Web site: Rock Spotlight: Shine Bright Baby. Argyrakis. Andy. July 1, 2013. CCM Magazine. October 9, 2013. 63. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130824001402/http://www.ccmmagazine.com/magazine/2013/jul/63.htm. August 24, 2013. mdy-all.
  8. Web site: ShineBright says Farewell. September 15, 2016. KXOJ2. October 31, 2016.
  9. Web site: BEC Recordings' Signs Two New Bands with Debuts Coming in 2013. Merge PR. October 26, 2012. Jesus Freak Hideout. October 9, 2013.