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'''Addison Road''' was a Christian alternative [[pop music|pop]]/[[rock music|rock]] band from [[Dallas]], [[Texas]].<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p893716|pure_url=yes}} |title=Addison Road > Overview |publisher=[[Allmusic]] |accessdate=2008-10-20}}</ref> The band was signed to [[INO Records]] in 2007 and released their self-titled debut album, ''[[Addison Road (album)|Addison Road]]'', on March 18, 2008. Their songs "All That Matters" and "[[Sticking With You]]" were the ninth and fifteenth most-played songs on [[R&R (magazine)|R&R magazine's]] [[Contemporary Christian Music|Christian CHR]] chart for 2008.<ref name=RR2008CHR>[http://www.radioandrecords.com/Formats/Charts/YearEnd/08/Christian_CHR_songs.asp 2008 Year End Charts/Top Christian CHR songs], [[R&R (magazine)|R&R magazine]]. Retrieved January 15, 2009.</ref> On August 1, 2012, the band announced that after 10 years they will complete their time as a band.<ref name=ADRGOODBYE>[http://www.addisonroad.com]. Retrieved November 29, 2012</ref><ref name=jesusfreakhidoutjennysolo>[http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2012/08/01.Jenny%20Simmons%20of%20Addison%20Road%20Embarks%20on%20Solo%20Career%20Debut%20Project%20from%20Acclaimed%20Singer%20Due%20February%2012.asp], [[Jesus Freak Hideout News Report]] Retrieved November 29, 2012</ref> Lead singer [[Jenny Simmons]] is pursuing a solo career.<ref name="jesusfreakhidoutjennysolo"/><ref name=JENNYSIMMONS1>[http://www.addisonroad.com], Addisonroad.com. Retrieved November 29, 2012</ref><ref name=JENNYSIMMONS21>[http://www.jennysimmons.com], Jennysimmons.com. Retrieved November 29, 2012</ref>
'''Addison Road''' was a Christian alternative [[pop music|pop]]/[[rock music|rock]] band from [[Dallas]], [[Texas]].<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p893716|pure_url=yes}} |title=Addison Road > Overview |publisher=[[Allmusic]] |accessdate=2008-10-20}}</ref> The band was signed to [[INO Records]] in 2007 and released its self-titled debut album, ''[[Addison Road (album)|Addison Road]]'', on March 18, 2008. Its songs "All That Matters" and "[[Sticking With You]]" were the ninth and fifteenth most-played songs on [[R&R (magazine)|R&R magazine's]] [[Contemporary Christian Music|Christian CHR]] chart for 2008.<ref name=RR2008CHR>[http://www.radioandrecords.com/Formats/Charts/YearEnd/08/Christian_CHR_songs.asp 2008 Year End Charts/Top Christian CHR songs], [[R&R (magazine)|R&R magazine]]. Retrieved January 15, 2009.</ref> On August 1, 2012, the band announced that after 10 years it would complete its time as a band.<ref name=ADRGOODBYE>[http://www.addisonroad.com]. Retrieved November 29, 2012</ref><ref name=jesusfreakhidoutjennysolo>[http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2012/08/01.Jenny%20Simmons%20of%20Addison%20Road%20Embarks%20on%20Solo%20Career%20Debut%20Project%20from%20Acclaimed%20Singer%20Due%20February%2012.asp], [[Jesus Freak Hideout News Report]] Retrieved November 29, 2012</ref> Lead singer [[Jenny Simmons]] is pursuing a solo career.<ref name="jesusfreakhidoutjennysolo"/><ref name=JENNYSIMMONS1>[http://www.addisonroad.com], Addisonroad.com. Retrieved November 29, 2012</ref><ref name=JENNYSIMMONS21>[http://www.jennysimmons.com], Jennysimmons.com. Retrieved November 29, 2012</ref>


==History==
==History==


===Formation===
===Formation===
Jenny Chisolm met Ryan Simmons at Baylor University in Waco, TX. They began writing songs together not long after the group started booking a few gigs. Ryan played acoustic guitar and Jenny sang. It became apparent that they needed a full band, so they enlisted a couple of friends: Jay Henderson on drums, and a friend from church, Ryan Gregg, on lead guitar (even though he was already in another band called Tribe America). They made a rough 4 song demo for the newly formed "Jenny Chisolm Band."
Jenny Chisolm (guitarist) met Ryan Simmons (vocalist) at Baylor University in Waco, TX, and they began writing songs together not long after the group started booking a few gigs. When it became apparent that they needed a full band, they recruited friends Jay Henderson to play the drums, and Ryan Gregg (then a member of another band called Tribe America) to play lead guitar. They recorded a rough 4 song demo under the name "Jenny Chisolm Band."


By January 2001, the band acquired a [[music producer|producer]], Chuck Dennie from [[By The Tree]], and recorded a full-length album. This first [[independent music|independent]] album was called ''Not What You Think''. They then got another friend, Travis Lawrence, to join the band as a bassist. In 2002, Ryan and Jenny were married, and they moved to [[Dallas]] to become a full-time band. Eventually they changed their name to "Addison Road." It was named after a sound tech who had a baby named Addison. They liked the name Addison and put Road at the end of it for no real reason.
By January 2001, the had band acquired [[music producer|producer]], Chuck Dennie from [[By The Tree]], and had recorded their first full-length [[independent music|independent]] album called ''Not What You Think''. After that point they recruited they recruited another friend, bassist Travis Lawrence.. In 2002, Ryan and Jenny were married, and moved to [[Dallas]] to become work as full-time musicians. The band later changed its name to "Addison Road," after their sound technician's daughter named Addison.


Later that year they came out with a second indie album called ''Breaking Beautifully''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independentbands.com/cd/addisonroad/breakingbeautifully.html |title=Catapult Digital Distribution |publisher=Independentbands.com |date= |accessdate=2010-06-02}}</ref> They soon got a new drummer and started leading worship at Richardson First Baptist Church, which was followed by the band playing in front of about 8,000 young people in the summer. That was the inspiration for their next indie project, ''Always Loved You EP'', which was released in June 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/AlwaysLovedYouEP.asp |title=Addison Road, "Always Loved You EP" Review |accessdate=2009-04-09 |publisher=[[Jesus Freak Hideout]]}}</ref> They released their final independent album in July 2006, titled ''Some Kind of Spark''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/SomeKindofSpark.asp |title=Addison Road, "Some Kind of Spark" |accessdate=2009-04-09 |publisher=[[Jesus Freak Hideout]]}}</ref>
Later that year they came out with a second indie album called ''Breaking Beautifully''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independentbands.com/cd/addisonroad/breakingbeautifully.html |title=Catapult Digital Distribution |publisher=Independentbands.com |date= |accessdate=2010-06-02}}</ref> After getting a new drummer and beginning to lead worship at Richardson First Baptist Church, the band played in front of about 8,000 young people in the summer. That performance inspired its next indie project, ''Always Loved You EP'', which was released in June 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/AlwaysLovedYouEP.asp |title=Addison Road, "Always Loved You EP" Review |accessdate=2009-04-09 |publisher=[[Jesus Freak Hideout]]}}</ref> They released their final independent album titled ''Some Kind of Spark''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/SomeKindofSpark.asp |title=Addison Road, "Some Kind of Spark" |accessdate=2009-04-09 |publisher=[[Jesus Freak Hideout]]}}</ref> in July 2006.


In the spring of 2009,the band toured with the Rock and Worship Road Show, along with Jeremy Camp, MercyMe, Hawk Nelson, and Tenth Avenue North. Jenny Simmons was pregnant with her first baby and thus the group sang only one song per show. On April 15, 2009, Jenny gave birth to a healthy baby girl Anniston Cate, in the band's hometown of Dallas,TX.
In the spring of 2009 the band toured with the Rock and Worship Road Show, along with Jeremy Camp, MercyMe, Hawk Nelson, and Tenth Avenue North. However, because Jenny Simmons was pregnant with her first child, the group performed one song per show. On April 15, 2009, Jenny gave birth to the healthy baby girl, Anniston Cate, in the band's hometown of Dallas,TX.


In January 2010, drummer Jeff Sutton left the band to concentrate on finishing up a college degree that he started working on years ago. The remaining band members are searching for their new drummer via YouTube.
Drummer Jeff Sutton left in January 2010 to concentrate on finishing a college degree he had begun earlier in life. The remaining band members are searched for their new drummer via YouTube.


In July 2012 lead singer Jenny announced that the band was more or less inactive<ref>https://twitter.com/jennysimmons/status/220974041459212289</ref> confirming that the band had "...collectively decided to put a definite end to Addison Road" on their official website on 1 August 2012.<ref name="ADRGOODBYE"/>
In July 2012 lead singer Jenny announced that the band was more or less inactive,<ref>https://twitter.com/jennysimmons/status/220974041459212289</ref> and confirmed on August 1 2012 via the official website that members had "...collectively decided to put a definite end to Addison Road."<ref name="ADRGOODBYE"/>


===''Addison Road''===
===''Addison Road''===

Revision as of 03:36, 27 October 2013

Addison Road
Addison Road in 2006
Addison Road in 2006
Background information
OriginDallas, Texas
GenresChristian rock, contemporary Christian music, alternative rock, rock music, adult contemporary
Years active2002–2012
LabelsINO
MembersJenny Simmons
Ryan Gregg
Ryan Simmons
Travis Lawrence
Past membersJosh Anzaldua (2003–2005)
Jeff Sutton (2005-2010)
Websitehttp://www.addisonroad.com/

Addison Road was a Christian alternative pop/rock band from Dallas, Texas.[1] The band was signed to INO Records in 2007 and released its self-titled debut album, Addison Road, on March 18, 2008. Its songs "All That Matters" and "Sticking With You" were the ninth and fifteenth most-played songs on R&R magazine's Christian CHR chart for 2008.[2] On August 1, 2012, the band announced that after 10 years it would complete its time as a band.[3][4] Lead singer Jenny Simmons is pursuing a solo career.[4][5][6]

History

Formation

Jenny Chisolm (guitarist) met Ryan Simmons (vocalist) at Baylor University in Waco, TX, and they began writing songs together not long after the group started booking a few gigs. When it became apparent that they needed a full band, they recruited friends Jay Henderson to play the drums, and Ryan Gregg (then a member of another band called Tribe America) to play lead guitar. They recorded a rough 4 song demo under the name "Jenny Chisolm Band."

By January 2001, the had band acquired producer, Chuck Dennie from By The Tree, and had recorded their first full-length independent album called Not What You Think. After that point they recruited they recruited another friend, bassist Travis Lawrence.. In 2002, Ryan and Jenny were married, and moved to Dallas to become work as full-time musicians. The band later changed its name to "Addison Road," after their sound technician's daughter named Addison.

Later that year they came out with a second indie album called Breaking Beautifully.[7] After getting a new drummer and beginning to lead worship at Richardson First Baptist Church, the band played in front of about 8,000 young people in the summer. That performance inspired its next indie project, Always Loved You EP, which was released in June 2005.[8] They released their final independent album titled Some Kind of Spark.[9] in July 2006.

In the spring of 2009 the band toured with the Rock and Worship Road Show, along with Jeremy Camp, MercyMe, Hawk Nelson, and Tenth Avenue North. However, because Jenny Simmons was pregnant with her first child, the group performed one song per show. On April 15, 2009, Jenny gave birth to the healthy baby girl, Anniston Cate, in the band's hometown of Dallas,TX.

Drummer Jeff Sutton left in January 2010 to concentrate on finishing a college degree he had begun earlier in life. The remaining band members are searched for their new drummer via YouTube.

In July 2012 lead singer Jenny announced that the band was more or less inactive,[10] and confirmed on August 1 2012 via the official website that members had "...collectively decided to put a definite end to Addison Road."[3]

Addison Road

After being an independent band for six years, Addison Road signed onto INO Records in August 2007.[11] Their self-titled debut album, Addison Road, was released on March 18, 2008 and debuted at No. 182 on the Billboard 200.[12]

Stories

Their final album Stories was released on 22 June 2010.

Members

Current members

Former members

  • Josh Anzaldua – drums (2003–2004)
  • Jeff Sutton - drums (2005–2010)

Discography

Studio albums

  • "Not What You Think" (independent) (2001)
  • Breaking Beautifully (independent) (September 2003)
  • Some Kind of Spark (independent) (July 2006)
  • Addison Road (album) - (March 18, 2008) - Label: INO Records
  • Stories - (June 22, 2010) - Label: INO Records

EPs

  • Always Loved You EP (Inthecitymusic) (June 2005)

Singles

  • "All That Matters" – No. 1 on the March 28, 2008 R&R Christian CHR chart[13] and ninth most played song on R&R's 2008 year end chart[2]
  • "Sticking with You" – No. 2 on R&R's Christian CHR chart for the week of October 17, 2008[14] and the fifteenth most-played song on R&R's 2008 year end chart
  • "Hope Now"
  • "Fight Another Day"
  • "This Little Light of Mine"
  • "Don't Wait"
  • "Won't Let Me Go" (November 15; 2011 - Official CHR Servicing Date)

Awards

In 2009, Addison Road was nominated for a Dove Award for New Artist of the Year at the 40th GMA Dove Awards.[15]

References

  1. ^ "Addison Road > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-10-20.
  2. ^ a b 2008 Year End Charts/Top Christian CHR songs, R&R magazine. Retrieved January 15, 2009.
  3. ^ a b [1]. Retrieved November 29, 2012
  4. ^ a b [2], Jesus Freak Hideout News Report Retrieved November 29, 2012
  5. ^ [3], Addisonroad.com. Retrieved November 29, 2012
  6. ^ [4], Jennysimmons.com. Retrieved November 29, 2012
  7. ^ "Catapult Digital Distribution". Independentbands.com. Retrieved 2010-06-02.
  8. ^ "Addison Road, "Always Loved You EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
  9. ^ "Addison Road, "Some Kind of Spark"". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
  10. ^ https://twitter.com/jennysimmons/status/220974041459212289
  11. ^ Tony Cummings (2008-09-04). "Addison Road: A girl-led band with the talent to become international stars". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 2008-10-19.
  12. ^ "Addison Road – Addison Road". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-10-19. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help) [dead link‍]
  13. ^ R&R magazine chart as reported at Weekend 22. Retrieved April 5, 2008.
  14. ^ "Christian CHR National Airplay". R&R. 2008-10-17. Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards on CBN.com
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