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Kutless
File:Kutlessband.jpg
Background information
Years active2001–present
MembersJon Micah Sumrall
James Mead
Ryan Shrout
Dave Leutkenhoelter
Jeffrey Gilbert

Kutless is a Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon.

Biography

They began in college as a worship band called "Call Box". They released their first full-length album in 2002 on BEC Recordings under the name by which people still know them, Kutless. Their first single was a song called 'Your Touch'. The single, 'Run', off of their debut album, would go on to hold the record for the longest charting song in the history of the R&R Top 40 charts and be the most played song of the first 5 years on ChristianRock.net. In 2004, after releasing their second full-length album, Sea of Faces, Kutless would go on their first headlining tour, X 2004. That same year, Kutless was slated to perform at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Greece, but they could not make it because the airline canceled their flight. In 2005, Kutless decided to release their first worship album, Strong Tower. After recording Strong Tower, but before it was released, bassist Kyle Zeigler and drummer Kyle Mitchell left the band. They were replaced with bassist Dave Leutkenhoelter and drummer Jeffrey Gilbert. Kutless also went on the Strong Tower tour that year. Later in 2005, Kutless began recording their fourth full-length album. The album, Hearts of the Innocent, was released on March, 21, 2006.

They are currently on the Hearts of the Innocent tour with Stellar Kart, Disciple, and Falling Up in support of the album, Hearts of the Innocent. Their latest single, Shut Me Out, is doing well on Christian rock charts. Even with all the success thay've already had, things are looking bigger and brighter for the future of Kutless.

On the March 28, 2006 episode of the NBC hit Scrubs, titled "My Bright Idea," the song “All Of The Words” from Kutless’ third album Strong Tower played for almost 2 minutes during the pivotal scene of the season on the popular comedy. Tuesday night’s episode hit an 11 week ratings high, and is among the first Scrubs episodes that can be downloaded on iTunes. Laura Hutfless from the William Morris Agency says, “Placing the Kutless song, "All the Words," on Scrubs was truly a team effort. We at William Morris were all very pleased with the way the song was incorporated into the television show and are thrilled that millions of Americans have now been exposed to this incredible band. I'm confident that this is only the beginning for Kutless as they continue to give their audience captivating and inspirational music and win new fans everyday. " Kutless’ ground breaking video “Shut Me Out” has been placed on an exclusive Microsoft/Wal-Mart DVD give-a-way. Consumers who purchase the new Xbox game The Apprentice, featuring Donald Trump, will receive a copy of Kutless’ new video. This is estimated to be in the hands of 350,000 gamers. Plus, Target Stores announced that the “Shut Me Out” video will play nationwide in all stores on Target TV (Red Channel) beginning in May. (from Big Machine Media)

Members

Former members

  • Nathan Stuart, A.K.A. "Stu": bass 2001-2002
  • Kyle Zeigler: bass 2002-2005
  • Kyle Mitchell: drums 2001-2005

Discography

Full-length albums:

Other Music CDs:

Music Videos:

  • "Your Touch"
  • "Tonight"
  • "Run"
  • "Not What You See"
  • "Sea of Faces"
  • "Strong Tower"
  • "Shut Me Out"

DVD:

Singles

Year Title Peak Chart Positions Album
Hot Christian Songs
2002 "Your Touch" ? Kutless
2002 "Run" ? Kutless
2005 "Strong Tower" 4 Strong Tower
2006 "Shut Me Out" - Hearts of the Innocent
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