Anthem Lights is an American Christian group originating from Nashville,
Tennessee. The group has released one EP under their former name and two albums
under their current name. The group's debut album was released May 10, 2011 by
Reunion Records. Beginnings
Anthem Lights began as a solo project for vocalist Chad Graham in the fall of
2007. Both he and singer-songwriter Alan Powell were living in Los Angeles,
writing music for Graham's solo project. As the final vocal work was being
installed, Powell and Graham came to a realization that the songs being written
would be more appropriate performed as a group. It was then that Powell and
Graham decided to alert their contacts at Liberty University in an effort to
recruit members for what is now a singing group. Powell and Graham's
contacts came to a consensus that Kyle Kupecky and Caleb Grimm would be the
best candidates for the project. After receiving notifications by e-mail,
Graham flew from Los Angeles to meet with Kupecky and Grimm, who gladly
accepted membership. Powell joined the group at the last minute.
The original name of the group was Yellow Cavalier. The group recorded one
self-titled EP under this name in 2009. The EP was released independently on May
26, 2009. The group changed their name to Anthem Lights before any other
projects were released. Name change
The group's name changed to Anthem Lights sometime after their independent
release as Yellow Cavalier. Months later, the group signed to Reunion
Records. Vocalist Kyle Kupecky comments about the meaning behind the name:
On February 1, 2011, Anthem Lights released the Anthem Lights EP. Although
it was the second EP by the group, it was the first on Reunion Records and the
first under their current name. The EP received very positive reviews and chart
success as "Can't Shut Up," the first track from the EP, peaked at No. 42 on
Billboard's Christian Songs chart and at No. 27 on the CHR radio charts. The
three-track EP is being deemed a sampler as all of the tracks on it will be
featured on their debut album, which is also self-titled.
The album was released May 10, 2011. The cover art is similar to the EP in that
it is simply the official band photo under the official band logo. The only
difference is the background color. Anthem Lights performed on the Listen to
the Sound Tour. The tour was headlined by Building 429, since the tour carried
the same name as their latest album, and it featured Revive. Anthem Lights
performed on the 2011 Rock & Worship Roadshow tour along with MercyMe, Jars
of Clay, and The Afters. Following the May 6, 2012 show in
Williamsburg, VA, Kyle Kupecky announced his departure from the group. He is
planning to pursue a career as a solo Christian artist. A week later, Joseph
Stamper was announced as the new member of the group.
The album You Have My Heart was released on February 4, 2014. A single, "Best
Thing", was released on March 27, 2013 but was put onto their first cover album
instead of the album, and "Fight Forever" was released on July 16, 2013.
The album Escape was released on October 14, 2014.
Band members Current members
Chad Graham - vocals Caleb Grimm - vocals, keyboard
Alan Powell - vocals, guitar, piano Joey Stamper- vocals, piano, guitar,
drums Former members
Kyle Kupecky - vocals Discography
= Studio albums = = Studio EPs =
= Singles = = Compilation appearances =
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