If you are a lover of Christian music, 2014 is shaping up to be a pretty great year for concerts. These bands and artists will have you on your feet in dance, worship and prayer in no time.
Girls of Grace
Sept 14, 2013 – Sept. 27, 2014
This year-long tour is sponsored by ChildFund and hosted by Point of Grace, and will be making stops in Portland, Louisville, Denver, Grand Rapids, Eden Prairie and Washington, D.C., this year. The conference will feature music by artists Amanda Noelle, Brandon Heath, Point of Grace, Royal Tailor and several others. Some featured speakers include Annie Downs, Chris Wheeler, and Blanca Callahan.
Created specifically to reach teenage girls, Girls of Grace offers young fans great advice on daily issues like body image, good health, relationships, social media and fashion.
Sandi Patty
October 18, 2013 – November 1, 2014
This 57-year-old singing sensation is a wife and mother, and yet still manages dozens of stops across the country in cities like Fort Myers, FL, Denver, CO and Lufkin, TX. This award-winning artist has released hundreds of songs and won dozens of awards throughout her career. Some of her hits include “In the Name of the Lord,” “In Heaven’s Eyes,” “For All the World” and “We Shall Behold Him.”
Stryper
October 20, 2013 – April 26, 2014
Stryper, the metal head’s answer to Christian music, started its six-month tour in October and is still going strong. Stryper will be rocking cities like Uncasville, CT, Akron, NY and New York, NY. This decades-old band has been electrifying the metal scene and bringing hot beats and inspiring lyrics to fans world-wide.
The group released its latest album, No More Hell to Pay, in 2013. Arguably the band’s greatest album, you can hear some of the songs live and in person and head-bang the night away.
Rock & Worship Roadshow 2014
January 9 – February 16, 2014
The Rock & Worship Road Show will be appearing in more than 20 cities, including Sacramento, Spokane, Las Vegas, Dallas and Mobile. There will be no shortage of amazing music, with performances by Skillet, Third Day, Andy Mineo, Jamie Grace, Royal Tailor, Soulfire Revolution, We As Human, The Neverclaim and Vertical Church Band.
All seating is reserved, so be sure to get your hands on some tickets. They will be sold three ways this year. They can be purchased for $20 online or by phone or purchased for $10 either at the door or in advance at the box office during regular hours. VIP tickets will also be sold for $50 and include some little extras, like preferred floor seating, a VIP tour t-shirt, and a special edition souvenir VIP tour laminate.
Jason Crabb
January 17 – September 21, 2014
Jason Crabb, the most popular Christian artist of 2012, has announced 16 shows during his 2014 tour. He will be leaving his mark all over the map in cities like Palmetto, FL, Louisville, KY, Charleston, SC and Eaton, OH. This handsome young artist hails from a small town in Kentucky and was awarded Male Artist of the Year at the GMA Dove awards in 2012 and a Grammy Award in 2010. His inspirational songs center around hope and faith and trusting God even when times get tough.
Gaither Vocal Band
January 23 – October 17, 2014
The Gaither Vocal Band has had some personnel changes over the years, but that hasn’t proven an obstacle to this group’s success and popularity. This Gospel band has won two Grammys, nine Southern Gospel Album of the Year Awards and seven Southern Gospel Song of the Year Awards. Some of their hits include “I Catch ‘Em, God Cleans ‘Em,” “Give It Away” and “Prisoner of Hope.” If you love gospel, you can’t do much better than the Gaither Vocal Band.