NEWSBOYS CALL ON FANS TO "JOIN THE TRIBE" THIS SPRING




Award-winning supergroup newsboys kicks off 2009 with its 35-city "Join The Tribe" tour in February featuring DecembeRadio, VOTA, and Bread of Stone. Also on the tour is Jody Davis, who has re-joined newsboys after a five-year hiatus.

Kicking off on Feb. 20, the tour will support Global Tribe (www.globaltribe.com) in its quest to fight physical and spiritual poverty. The tour will also introduce fans to new music from newsboys forthcoming fifteenth studio release in stores May 5, 2009, including the album's title track and debut single, "In The Hands Of God," which will vie for adds at both AC and CHR radio beginning Jan. 23.

Running through mid-April, the "Join The Tribe" tour also marks the return of long-time guitarist Jody Davis to newsboys. Davis will replace Paul Colman who has retired the band to pursue his solo career. "I am thrilled to be returning to the band and back with my bandmates, who are some of my best friends," says Davis. "This is a big change in my life, and I'm looking forward to the tour and new record with excitement." For the most up-to-date tour itinerary, www.myspace.com/newsboys.

With five gold albums, sales exceeding six million units, more than 20 No.1 radio hits, and a mantle of Dove Awards as well as Grammy nominations, newsboys has achieved phenomenal success in its two decades together. Known for its amazing live performances and groundbreaking tours, the band continues to sellout festivals and concerts worldwide, satisfying diehard fans and winning new ones in the process. For more information, visit http://www.newsboys.com/.