Music video of Krystal Meyers in widescreen
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
PROVIDENT�S FRIDAY BUZZ - FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 14, 2008
MICHAEL W. SMITH WRAPS "THE UNITED TOUR"
WHILE A NEW HALLELUJAH JUMPS TO TOP 10 ON AC CHARTS
TENTH AVENUE NORTH CONTINUES TO GAIN MOMENTUM AT RADIO
WITH HIT SINGLE "BY YOUR SIDE"
KRYSTAL MEYERS HOSTS "KIWI RADIO" SHOW ON
TOP 40 STATION KVUU THIS WEEKEND
Michael W. Smith�s A New Hallelujah Jumps to Top 10 on AC Charts: Michael W. Smith�s 21st album A New Hallelujah (10/28) produced a top 10 radio single this week with �A New Hallelujah.� The single jumped significantly on the CRW AC chart this week from No. 13 to No. 8 with weekly impressions growing by 36.9% to 13,913,700 million. On top of his radio success, Smitty also wrapped up �The United Tour� with Steven Curtis Chapman. Smith and Chapman performed together in 20 major markets with 14 completely sold out shows and a cumulative audience of more than 50,000. Smith�s upcoming �It�s A Wonderful Christmas� Tour, featuring Melinda Doolittle, will launch on November 29 in Youngstown, Ohio and will play 16 shows in 13 markets before wrapping up in Phoenix, Ariz. on December 19. Tickets for this tour are already on sale. For more information on Michael please visit: www.michaelwsmith.com.
Tenth Avenue North's "By Your Side" Continues to Gain Momentum at Radio: Tenth Avenue North broke into the Top 5 at R&R AC Monitored this week with seven new radio adds. Highlighting that list was K-Love network, WPOZ/Orlando and WFSH/Atlanta. �By Your Side� is the second single off the band�s debut album Over and Underneath. Jeff Cruz, Assistant Program Director for WPOZ said, �There are several big songs on the record, but the one that just blew me away was "By Your Side". The passion expressed on that song is evidence of the true hearts of these amazingly talented young men.� For more information about Tenth Avenue North please visit: www.tenthavenuenorth.com.
Krystal Meyers Hosts "Kiwi Radio" Show on Top 40 Station: Krystal Meyers will host a three hour block on Top 40 station KVUU out of Denver, CO this Sunday. KVUU's "Kiwi Radio" is a speciality show that airs Sunday nights. Krystal will introduce artists and singles including her own song, �Make Some Noise� from her 9/9/08 album Make Some Noise. Previous "Kiwi Radio" hosts include GRAMMY-nominated Jason Mraz and Hannah Montana star Emily Osment. The show will stream this Sunday from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Mountain Time. To listen to Krystal on "Kiwi Radio" please visit: http://kiwiradio.my999radio.com/.
Chrisian Music News Source
WHILE A NEW HALLELUJAH JUMPS TO TOP 10 ON AC CHARTS
TENTH AVENUE NORTH CONTINUES TO GAIN MOMENTUM AT RADIO
WITH HIT SINGLE "BY YOUR SIDE"
KRYSTAL MEYERS HOSTS "KIWI RADIO" SHOW ON
TOP 40 STATION KVUU THIS WEEKEND
Michael W. Smith�s A New Hallelujah Jumps to Top 10 on AC Charts: Michael W. Smith�s 21st album A New Hallelujah (10/28) produced a top 10 radio single this week with �A New Hallelujah.� The single jumped significantly on the CRW AC chart this week from No. 13 to No. 8 with weekly impressions growing by 36.9% to 13,913,700 million. On top of his radio success, Smitty also wrapped up �The United Tour� with Steven Curtis Chapman. Smith and Chapman performed together in 20 major markets with 14 completely sold out shows and a cumulative audience of more than 50,000. Smith�s upcoming �It�s A Wonderful Christmas� Tour, featuring Melinda Doolittle, will launch on November 29 in Youngstown, Ohio and will play 16 shows in 13 markets before wrapping up in Phoenix, Ariz. on December 19. Tickets for this tour are already on sale. For more information on Michael please visit: www.michaelwsmith.com.
Tenth Avenue North's "By Your Side" Continues to Gain Momentum at Radio: Tenth Avenue North broke into the Top 5 at R&R AC Monitored this week with seven new radio adds. Highlighting that list was K-Love network, WPOZ/Orlando and WFSH/Atlanta. �By Your Side� is the second single off the band�s debut album Over and Underneath. Jeff Cruz, Assistant Program Director for WPOZ said, �There are several big songs on the record, but the one that just blew me away was "By Your Side". The passion expressed on that song is evidence of the true hearts of these amazingly talented young men.� For more information about Tenth Avenue North please visit: www.tenthavenuenorth.com.
Krystal Meyers Hosts "Kiwi Radio" Show on Top 40 Station: Krystal Meyers will host a three hour block on Top 40 station KVUU out of Denver, CO this Sunday. KVUU's "Kiwi Radio" is a speciality show that airs Sunday nights. Krystal will introduce artists and singles including her own song, �Make Some Noise� from her 9/9/08 album Make Some Noise. Previous "Kiwi Radio" hosts include GRAMMY-nominated Jason Mraz and Hannah Montana star Emily Osment. The show will stream this Sunday from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Mountain Time. To listen to Krystal on "Kiwi Radio" please visit: http://kiwiradio.my999radio.com/.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Christian reality TV shows burst on to the scene
Many say Christian entertainment is a good couple of years behind mainstream entertainment, with some placing Christian radio behind by about five years and others even claiming that Christian media in general is more than a decade behind.
“I've always been frustrated by Christian media, which at best has lagged 10 years behind the mainstream and is often 30-40 years behind,” says Christian author and musician Jay L. Young of San Antonio, Texas. “Even the good media tends to be just ‘on par’ with mainstream media and true trailblazing is either excessively rare or (more likely) never gets a fair shake in the Christian marketing establishment.”
The latest example of this is the emergence of several Christian reality TV programs that have hit the Web and the airwaves in recent weeks.
Though reality television has been around as early as the 1940s and exploded in popularity globally starting in the early 2000s, a wellspring of Christian reality programs including “THEDRIVEtv,” “The Uprising,” and “Revolve: Rockin’ The Road” is just now entering the picture.
Debuts for the above-mentioned programs were in July, last Thursday, and last Friday, respectively.
All three programs target Christian youth and look to impact them with a positive message through exciting adventures and live, unrehearsed ministry.
"With the success of unscripted drama reality shows like The Hills and Keeping Up with the Kardashians, it's clear that television viewers connect with real life dramatic-in-nature programming,” commented Brad Siegel, vice chairman of Gospel Music Channel, which created “Revolve.”
“We wanted to create a show that was unique and aligned with our network's vision of inspiring, uplifting and entertaining through music,” he added in a public announcement.
Meanwhile, pro-skateboarder Jay Haizlip said it’s clear that there is a desperate need for a series like “The Uprising,” which follows him and two other pro-skaters as they spread the Gospel.
“People are struggling with real issues like alcohol and drug addiction, stints in jail, abuse, and problems with parents,” he said after ministering to people across the world. “We’re going to offer them hope through this show and let them know that God is on their side.”
In “The Uprising,” Haizlip and fellow skateboarders Christian Hosoi and Brian Sumner comb skate parks, backyard pools, and other hangouts in an effort to spread the Gospel. The series was birthed out of Haizlip’s The Sanctuary Church in Huntington Beach, Calif., where he serves as senior pastor, and his “The Uprising is Here” events, which bring pro skateboarders, live music, and the faith message to young people across the country. The events feature Hosoi and Sumner, as well as other pro-skateboarders.
According to Haizlip, every episode of “The Uprising” will be filled with light, energy, excitement, and most of all, purpose.
“This isn’t your grandmother’s Christian TV,” said Hosoi. “This is in-your-face modern day evangelism that gets down in the dirt with people to help them wrestle through their issues.”
In addition to a faith message, “The Uprising” also will showcase skate tricks and events and feature appearances by other pro-skaters like Paul Rodriguez, Chad Tim Tim, Ray Barbee, Jereme Rogers, Josh Harmony, and more.
“Revolve,” meanwhile, also has its share of Christian professionals – but mostly from the Christian music industry.
The series, which premiered Friday, follows the cast and crew of The Revolve Tour as they travel the country, hitting cities with weekend events geared toward teen girls and talking to teens along the way about tough topics like dating, tattoos and everyday challenges.
As four friends – two guys and two gals – trek across America, hitting nine different Christian music festivals, “Revolve” captures their collective quest to maintain spiritual peace and discipline amid logistical challenges, self goals, and inevitable relationship struggles.
In the first episode of the five-episode series, the two male members engaged in a conversation about tattoos and piercings with Christian rocker Krystal Meyers, who joined the group for the series premiere.
Also hopping on the foursome’s tour bus for the first episode were Hawk Nelson, Group 1 Crew and Ayiesha Woods. The group also met up with Natalie Grant at a Revolve “All Access” event.
“Revolve … gives our young viewers a cast they can relate to and music they love,” said Gospel Music Channel’s Siegel.
Then, there is THEDRIVEtv, which is presenting “fundamental issues” in a motivational and easy to understand manner both on screen and off.
The new reality show, which is airing in over 170 countries, captures the adventures of four young men – Chris, Kyle, Steve, and Aaron – as they take a “reality” road trip across the United States.
During each episode, the hosts meet unique people and discover the local “flavor” of the location, focusing on relevant issues for today’s generation, including love, self esteem, community, and social justice.
“It’s what ‘reality TV’ should be – relevant, reflective, real,” said Troy Miller, COO of the NRB Network, in an endorsement.
Miller described the four hosts as “media missionaries who bring the message of Christ to young viewers in a language they understand.”
“In a time when immorality and irreverence dominate the airwaves, The Drive TV takes a higher road,” he added.
What’s unique about the show is that the hosts have made themselves available to speak at churches and special events.
“Even though THEDRIVEtv is a reality tv show, the heart of it does not begin and end on a TV screen,” say the producers of the show. “The guys from THEDRIVEtv are available for speaking engagements. They love to share the message of THEDRIVEtv and the powerful experiences they had on the road."
“Young people are impacted by their message delivered through stories of their exciting adventure, original music, and personal ministry,” they add.
Only time will tell whether Christian reality shows will draw large followings as have their mainstream counterparts, such as “Survivor,” “American Idol,” “Dancing With The Stars,” and "Fear Factor."
But with Christian music closing the gap on mainstream music and Christian movies such as “Fireproof” ranking among the weekend box office’s top ten for three consecutive weeks, producers of the latest series are optimistic about the potential of Christian reality TV.
"Unlike the majority of reality television, 'The Uprising' isn’t based on a contest or produced in any kind of artificial environment," says producer Nathaniel Calnin of Steelroots, which partnered with Haizlip and his team to launch "The Uprising."
"It’s truly reality in the sense that we’re capturing scenarios that would happen regardless of a camera being there to tape it," he told The Christian Post. "These guys are out there praying for people and talking about Jesus in places that would make most of us feel uncomfortable. Whether Christian or not, I think viewers will find that compelling."
Christian author Young, meanwhile, is hoping for Christian media not only to mimic the success of their mainstream counterparts and close in the years-long gap, but to make radical changes.
"So yeah, nothing would make me happier than to see a full revolution in Christian media in my lifetime," he says. "Lord knows it's not that there's a lack of talent."
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“I've always been frustrated by Christian media, which at best has lagged 10 years behind the mainstream and is often 30-40 years behind,” says Christian author and musician Jay L. Young of San Antonio, Texas. “Even the good media tends to be just ‘on par’ with mainstream media and true trailblazing is either excessively rare or (more likely) never gets a fair shake in the Christian marketing establishment.”
The latest example of this is the emergence of several Christian reality TV programs that have hit the Web and the airwaves in recent weeks.
Though reality television has been around as early as the 1940s and exploded in popularity globally starting in the early 2000s, a wellspring of Christian reality programs including “THEDRIVEtv,” “The Uprising,” and “Revolve: Rockin’ The Road” is just now entering the picture.
Debuts for the above-mentioned programs were in July, last Thursday, and last Friday, respectively.
All three programs target Christian youth and look to impact them with a positive message through exciting adventures and live, unrehearsed ministry.
"With the success of unscripted drama reality shows like The Hills and Keeping Up with the Kardashians, it's clear that television viewers connect with real life dramatic-in-nature programming,” commented Brad Siegel, vice chairman of Gospel Music Channel, which created “Revolve.”
“We wanted to create a show that was unique and aligned with our network's vision of inspiring, uplifting and entertaining through music,” he added in a public announcement.
Meanwhile, pro-skateboarder Jay Haizlip said it’s clear that there is a desperate need for a series like “The Uprising,” which follows him and two other pro-skaters as they spread the Gospel.
“People are struggling with real issues like alcohol and drug addiction, stints in jail, abuse, and problems with parents,” he said after ministering to people across the world. “We’re going to offer them hope through this show and let them know that God is on their side.”
In “The Uprising,” Haizlip and fellow skateboarders Christian Hosoi and Brian Sumner comb skate parks, backyard pools, and other hangouts in an effort to spread the Gospel. The series was birthed out of Haizlip’s The Sanctuary Church in Huntington Beach, Calif., where he serves as senior pastor, and his “The Uprising is Here” events, which bring pro skateboarders, live music, and the faith message to young people across the country. The events feature Hosoi and Sumner, as well as other pro-skateboarders.
According to Haizlip, every episode of “The Uprising” will be filled with light, energy, excitement, and most of all, purpose.
“This isn’t your grandmother’s Christian TV,” said Hosoi. “This is in-your-face modern day evangelism that gets down in the dirt with people to help them wrestle through their issues.”
In addition to a faith message, “The Uprising” also will showcase skate tricks and events and feature appearances by other pro-skaters like Paul Rodriguez, Chad Tim Tim, Ray Barbee, Jereme Rogers, Josh Harmony, and more.
“Revolve,” meanwhile, also has its share of Christian professionals – but mostly from the Christian music industry.
The series, which premiered Friday, follows the cast and crew of The Revolve Tour as they travel the country, hitting cities with weekend events geared toward teen girls and talking to teens along the way about tough topics like dating, tattoos and everyday challenges.
As four friends – two guys and two gals – trek across America, hitting nine different Christian music festivals, “Revolve” captures their collective quest to maintain spiritual peace and discipline amid logistical challenges, self goals, and inevitable relationship struggles.
In the first episode of the five-episode series, the two male members engaged in a conversation about tattoos and piercings with Christian rocker Krystal Meyers, who joined the group for the series premiere.
Also hopping on the foursome’s tour bus for the first episode were Hawk Nelson, Group 1 Crew and Ayiesha Woods. The group also met up with Natalie Grant at a Revolve “All Access” event.
“Revolve … gives our young viewers a cast they can relate to and music they love,” said Gospel Music Channel’s Siegel.
Then, there is THEDRIVEtv, which is presenting “fundamental issues” in a motivational and easy to understand manner both on screen and off.
The new reality show, which is airing in over 170 countries, captures the adventures of four young men – Chris, Kyle, Steve, and Aaron – as they take a “reality” road trip across the United States.
During each episode, the hosts meet unique people and discover the local “flavor” of the location, focusing on relevant issues for today’s generation, including love, self esteem, community, and social justice.
“It’s what ‘reality TV’ should be – relevant, reflective, real,” said Troy Miller, COO of the NRB Network, in an endorsement.
Miller described the four hosts as “media missionaries who bring the message of Christ to young viewers in a language they understand.”
“In a time when immorality and irreverence dominate the airwaves, The Drive TV takes a higher road,” he added.
What’s unique about the show is that the hosts have made themselves available to speak at churches and special events.
“Even though THEDRIVEtv is a reality tv show, the heart of it does not begin and end on a TV screen,” say the producers of the show. “The guys from THEDRIVEtv are available for speaking engagements. They love to share the message of THEDRIVEtv and the powerful experiences they had on the road."
“Young people are impacted by their message delivered through stories of their exciting adventure, original music, and personal ministry,” they add.
Only time will tell whether Christian reality shows will draw large followings as have their mainstream counterparts, such as “Survivor,” “American Idol,” “Dancing With The Stars,” and "Fear Factor."
But with Christian music closing the gap on mainstream music and Christian movies such as “Fireproof” ranking among the weekend box office’s top ten for three consecutive weeks, producers of the latest series are optimistic about the potential of Christian reality TV.
"Unlike the majority of reality television, 'The Uprising' isn’t based on a contest or produced in any kind of artificial environment," says producer Nathaniel Calnin of Steelroots, which partnered with Haizlip and his team to launch "The Uprising."
"It’s truly reality in the sense that we’re capturing scenarios that would happen regardless of a camera being there to tape it," he told The Christian Post. "These guys are out there praying for people and talking about Jesus in places that would make most of us feel uncomfortable. Whether Christian or not, I think viewers will find that compelling."
Christian author Young, meanwhile, is hoping for Christian media not only to mimic the success of their mainstream counterparts and close in the years-long gap, but to make radical changes.
"So yeah, nothing would make me happier than to see a full revolution in Christian media in my lifetime," he says. "Lord knows it's not that there's a lack of talent."
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Top Christian Artists Hop on for Youth Reality Show
A reality show that features some of the nation’s top Christian artists, including Krystal Meyers and Hawk Nelson, will make its series premiere Friday.
“Revolve: Rockin’ The Road” follows the cast and crew of The Revolve Tour as they travel the country, hitting cities with weekend events geared toward teen girls and talking to teens along the way about tough topics like dating, tattoos and everyday challenges.
"With the success of unscripted drama reality shows like The Hills and Keeping Up with the Kardashians, it's clear that television viewers connect with real life dramatic-in-nature programming,” commented Brad Siegel, vice chairman of Gospel Music Channel.
“We wanted to create a show that was unique and aligned with our network's vision of inspiring, uplifting and entertaining through music,” he added in a public announcement. “Revolve: Rockin' The Road does all those things and more and gives our young viewers a cast they can relate to and music they love.”
“Revolve” will be Gospel Music Channel’s first-ever unscripted reality drama series and takes viewers on a unique, behind-the-scenes journey with four team members of The Revolve Tour, the popular traveling tour for teen girls produced by North America's largest women's conference, Women of Faith.
For four weeks, the four friends – two guys and two gals – trek across America with an agenda to connect with teen girls and spark interest in “The Revolve Tour: All Access” that kicked off Sept. 12.
As the foursome travel to nine different Christian music festivals across the country, “Revolve” captures their collective quest to maintain spiritual peace and discipline amid logistical challenges, self goals, and inevitable relationship struggles.
In the first episode of the five-episode series, the two members engage in an interesting conversation about tattoos and piercings with Christian rocker Krystal Meyers, who joins the group for the series premiere.
Also hopping on the bus for the first episode will be Hawk Nelson, Group 1 Crew and Ayiesha Woods. The foursome also meets up with Natalie Grant at a Revolve “All Access” event.
The series premiere will air Friday at 11 p.m. ET and again on Saturday at 11 p.m. Each episode after the first will also be aired in the weeks to follow at the same dates and times.
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“Revolve: Rockin’ The Road” follows the cast and crew of The Revolve Tour as they travel the country, hitting cities with weekend events geared toward teen girls and talking to teens along the way about tough topics like dating, tattoos and everyday challenges.
"With the success of unscripted drama reality shows like The Hills and Keeping Up with the Kardashians, it's clear that television viewers connect with real life dramatic-in-nature programming,” commented Brad Siegel, vice chairman of Gospel Music Channel.
“We wanted to create a show that was unique and aligned with our network's vision of inspiring, uplifting and entertaining through music,” he added in a public announcement. “Revolve: Rockin' The Road does all those things and more and gives our young viewers a cast they can relate to and music they love.”
“Revolve” will be Gospel Music Channel’s first-ever unscripted reality drama series and takes viewers on a unique, behind-the-scenes journey with four team members of The Revolve Tour, the popular traveling tour for teen girls produced by North America's largest women's conference, Women of Faith.
For four weeks, the four friends – two guys and two gals – trek across America with an agenda to connect with teen girls and spark interest in “The Revolve Tour: All Access” that kicked off Sept. 12.
As the foursome travel to nine different Christian music festivals across the country, “Revolve” captures their collective quest to maintain spiritual peace and discipline amid logistical challenges, self goals, and inevitable relationship struggles.
In the first episode of the five-episode series, the two members engage in an interesting conversation about tattoos and piercings with Christian rocker Krystal Meyers, who joins the group for the series premiere.
Also hopping on the bus for the first episode will be Hawk Nelson, Group 1 Crew and Ayiesha Woods. The foursome also meets up with Natalie Grant at a Revolve “All Access” event.
The series premiere will air Friday at 11 p.m. ET and again on Saturday at 11 p.m. Each episode after the first will also be aired in the weeks to follow at the same dates and times.
Christian Music News Source
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Krystal Meyers Answers YOUR Questions
Krystal Meyers’ has a rockin’ new album headed to stores this fall. She was one of 11 artists that chatted with YOU during GMA Week. Here’s the full transcript…
MyGodIsEnough: What is your songwriting process?
Krystal Meyers: For this record that we've pretty much just finished up, it starts out with the music, and then I come up with the melody and then the lyric. But it doesn't always have to be that formula.
MyGodIsEnough: When did you first feel called to pursue a career as a singer?
Krystal Meyers: Ever since I could talk is when I felt that calling. That's all I felt.
Christian_Hope: What advice would you give to bands that want to make it the Christian industry?
Krystal Meyers: Get out there and play as much as possible. Do songwriter nights. Get yourself out there, and do as much as possible. Be in constant prayer. Make sure that it's the Lord's will.
Christian_Hope: What is your pre-show ritual?
Krystal Meyers: My pre-show ritual is I drink tea nonstop. I do my vocal warm-ups. I try to talk as little as possible and just kind of hang out with the guys. We pray and then go up on stage and do our thing.
wootfan: Do you have any future tour plans other than the “Revolve Tour”?
Krystal Meyers: We're supposed to be in Asia for four months.
singersmartguy17: I know you are finishing up a new album. Do you have any word on what time we should anticipate its release?
Krystal Meyers: For the United States, I think it's September 16. In Asia, it's July 1. In Japan, it's July 9.
singersmartguy17: What is your favorite of the new songs and why?
Krystal Meyers: There's a song called "Shine" that I like a lot. There's a song called "Love It Away" that I really like. I love the whole record though. This is the first time that I love everything about the new record. I'm really excited about it.
singersmartguy17: What is the "deepest" of the new songs (lyrically speaking)?
Krystal Meyers: "S.O.S." and "My Freedom" are really deep.
Kames: Is it hard for you to pray out loud in public?
Krystal Meyers: It's not hard for me to pray out loud in public. I'm always the one who leads our band in prayer and stuff. Honestly, I think that prayer is a heart thing. Prayer is an intimacy with you and the Lord.
Kames: In a world of skimpy clothes and sexy everything, how do you keep an outfit modest?
Krystal Meyers: I keep an outfit modest by pretty much being a modest person, so I don't have to think about it very much. Throwing tights underneath things. I do layering. It adds dimension. Modesty is not an issue with me.
LJ17: Have you ever considered singing a song with another Christian artist? If so, then who?
Krystal Meyers: I like The Almost and Underoath. It'd be fun to do something with them. I think Aaron is a cool songwriter.
LJ17: Who are your favorite Christian artists?
Krystal Meyers: My favorite Christian artists...The Almost would be one of them. Fireflight and Leeland are great. Leeland's really great.
wootfan: Krystal, you said you wanted to get into modeling, have you? And if so, has it changed you at all?
Krystal Meyers: Modeling hasn't changed me. Doing photo shoots is one of my favorite things to do besides music. I think it's just another side of me. I have done it. I've done stuff for Vans [and] Journey shoes. I did the cover of Nylon in Japan. Doing that cover was the coolest thing ever. I've done stuff for Nashville Lifestyles.
HNismyfriend: What's your favorite resturaunt?
Krystal Meyers: My favorite restaurant is Carrabba's.
HNismyfriend: Do you like ladybugs? Rock on!
Krystal Meyers: I like lady bugs as long as they're not biting me.
wootfan: What's the last thing God spoke to your heart?
Krystal Meyers: The last thing He spoke to my heart is from something from when I read the Bible in the morning and before I go to bed. There are a couple different things. But one thing would sum it up. There's a book called The Way of Agape, and I've been reading that. I think that book has really spoken a lot to me. It is a very good book. It's a very life-changing book.
Kames: What happens offstage?
Krystal Meyers: A lot of chilling. A lot of nothing happens offstage. Just hanging out. I'm barefoot because I go on stage wearing high heels, and I get tired of wearing high heels.
Kames: Do you think you'll ever do a Christmas album? [especially after the success of "King of Angels"]
Krystal Meyers: I probably won't do a Christmas album, but I have done a Christmas song before. I think it was from Come, Let Us Adore Him. I think, through the span of my career, I'll probably do more Christmas songs.
wootfan: How often do you work out, and how long do you work out for? What’s your fave kind of work-out?
Krystal Meyers: I never work out. But the couple times that I've gone with a friend to a class, we did pilates and that was pretty cool. I'm going to start working one-on-one with a hip-hop trainer, and that's gonna be pretty cool.
LJ17: Hey Krystal, are you excited about getting to be a part of “Revolve Tour 2008-2009”? It is a blast!
Krystal Meyers: I am very, very, very excited. I can't wait. We've got some good stuff up our sleeves for that, so it will be good.
wootfan: Who are your role models?
Krystal Meyers: I would say my mom for sure. Besides Christ, of course, it's definitely my mom.
Anticonformist23: What's your favorite song to perform live?
Krystal Meyers: My favorite songs to perform live are new songs right now. Something fresh and new is fun. "Stand and Scream" is one that I love to perform.
Anticonformist23: What is your favorite clothing store?
Krystal Meyers: Urban Outfitters is my favorite clothing store.
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MyGodIsEnough: What is your songwriting process?
Krystal Meyers: For this record that we've pretty much just finished up, it starts out with the music, and then I come up with the melody and then the lyric. But it doesn't always have to be that formula.
MyGodIsEnough: When did you first feel called to pursue a career as a singer?
Krystal Meyers: Ever since I could talk is when I felt that calling. That's all I felt.
Christian_Hope: What advice would you give to bands that want to make it the Christian industry?
Krystal Meyers: Get out there and play as much as possible. Do songwriter nights. Get yourself out there, and do as much as possible. Be in constant prayer. Make sure that it's the Lord's will.
Christian_Hope: What is your pre-show ritual?
Krystal Meyers: My pre-show ritual is I drink tea nonstop. I do my vocal warm-ups. I try to talk as little as possible and just kind of hang out with the guys. We pray and then go up on stage and do our thing.
wootfan: Do you have any future tour plans other than the “Revolve Tour”?
Krystal Meyers: We're supposed to be in Asia for four months.
singersmartguy17: I know you are finishing up a new album. Do you have any word on what time we should anticipate its release?
Krystal Meyers: For the United States, I think it's September 16. In Asia, it's July 1. In Japan, it's July 9.
singersmartguy17: What is your favorite of the new songs and why?
Krystal Meyers: There's a song called "Shine" that I like a lot. There's a song called "Love It Away" that I really like. I love the whole record though. This is the first time that I love everything about the new record. I'm really excited about it.
singersmartguy17: What is the "deepest" of the new songs (lyrically speaking)?
Krystal Meyers: "S.O.S." and "My Freedom" are really deep.
Kames: Is it hard for you to pray out loud in public?
Krystal Meyers: It's not hard for me to pray out loud in public. I'm always the one who leads our band in prayer and stuff. Honestly, I think that prayer is a heart thing. Prayer is an intimacy with you and the Lord.
Kames: In a world of skimpy clothes and sexy everything, how do you keep an outfit modest?
Krystal Meyers: I keep an outfit modest by pretty much being a modest person, so I don't have to think about it very much. Throwing tights underneath things. I do layering. It adds dimension. Modesty is not an issue with me.
LJ17: Have you ever considered singing a song with another Christian artist? If so, then who?
Krystal Meyers: I like The Almost and Underoath. It'd be fun to do something with them. I think Aaron is a cool songwriter.
LJ17: Who are your favorite Christian artists?
Krystal Meyers: My favorite Christian artists...The Almost would be one of them. Fireflight and Leeland are great. Leeland's really great.
wootfan: Krystal, you said you wanted to get into modeling, have you? And if so, has it changed you at all?
Krystal Meyers: Modeling hasn't changed me. Doing photo shoots is one of my favorite things to do besides music. I think it's just another side of me. I have done it. I've done stuff for Vans [and] Journey shoes. I did the cover of Nylon in Japan. Doing that cover was the coolest thing ever. I've done stuff for Nashville Lifestyles.
HNismyfriend: What's your favorite resturaunt?
Krystal Meyers: My favorite restaurant is Carrabba's.
HNismyfriend: Do you like ladybugs? Rock on!
Krystal Meyers: I like lady bugs as long as they're not biting me.
wootfan: What's the last thing God spoke to your heart?
Krystal Meyers: The last thing He spoke to my heart is from something from when I read the Bible in the morning and before I go to bed. There are a couple different things. But one thing would sum it up. There's a book called The Way of Agape, and I've been reading that. I think that book has really spoken a lot to me. It is a very good book. It's a very life-changing book.
Kames: What happens offstage?
Krystal Meyers: A lot of chilling. A lot of nothing happens offstage. Just hanging out. I'm barefoot because I go on stage wearing high heels, and I get tired of wearing high heels.
Kames: Do you think you'll ever do a Christmas album? [especially after the success of "King of Angels"]
Krystal Meyers: I probably won't do a Christmas album, but I have done a Christmas song before. I think it was from Come, Let Us Adore Him. I think, through the span of my career, I'll probably do more Christmas songs.
wootfan: How often do you work out, and how long do you work out for? What’s your fave kind of work-out?
Krystal Meyers: I never work out. But the couple times that I've gone with a friend to a class, we did pilates and that was pretty cool. I'm going to start working one-on-one with a hip-hop trainer, and that's gonna be pretty cool.
LJ17: Hey Krystal, are you excited about getting to be a part of “Revolve Tour 2008-2009”? It is a blast!
Krystal Meyers: I am very, very, very excited. I can't wait. We've got some good stuff up our sleeves for that, so it will be good.
wootfan: Who are your role models?
Krystal Meyers: I would say my mom for sure. Besides Christ, of course, it's definitely my mom.
Anticonformist23: What's your favorite song to perform live?
Krystal Meyers: My favorite songs to perform live are new songs right now. Something fresh and new is fun. "Stand and Scream" is one that I love to perform.
Anticonformist23: What is your favorite clothing store?
Krystal Meyers: Urban Outfitters is my favorite clothing store.
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