Multi-GRAMMY Award winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist FOR KING + COUNTRY announces its “A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | The 2022 TOUR Experience.” Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone will be bringing their annual Christmas spectacle to audiences in arenas nationwide over 14 dates, performing hits from their Top 10 A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS album, as well as selections from their recently released Billboard Top 200 record WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?

Fans will have the chance to see the duo perform their No. 1 charting, world renowned version of the holiday classic “Little Drummer Boy” as seen on ABC’s CMA Country Christmas HERE, as well as their #1 hit single “For God Is With Us,” and many more.

“Yes, we might very well be in the heat of summer – but the holidays will be here before we know it, and with them we’ll be bringing you ‘A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | The 2022 Tour Experience!,’” says Joel and Luke Smallbone. “Our most elaborate, meaningful, joy-filled – and of course – rhythmic tour of the year all while celebrating the greatest news the world has ever known!”

During the 2021 holiday season, FOR KING + COUNTRY re-entered the mainstream chart with its celebrated rendition of “Little Drummer Boy” hitting No. 13 on Mediabase’s Holiday chart, and No. 21 on the AC chart.  The track also hit No. 14 on Billboard’s AC chart. Likewise, in the tradition of the duo’s annual holiday circuit, their 2021 Christmas tour repeated history and opened to sold-old arenas across the nation.

The 2022 tour will kick off on November 26 in Kansas City, MO and will visit major markets such as Dallas, TX; Baltimore, MD; and Indianapolis, IN before wrapping up with a world-wide livestream concert event at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry House. Ticket pre-sale for “A Drummer Boy CHRISTMAS | The 2022 TOUR Experience” begins today at 10 a.m. local time. To access the pre-sale, enter the code CHRISTMAS at the link here. Tickets for the general public will go on sale July 29 at 10 a.m. local time. Act quickly and reserve your ticket today for a remarkable night of Christmas Spirit!

FOR KING + COUNTRY is one of the music industry’s most respected and decorated duos.  Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone have been awarded four GRAMMY Awards, seven GMA Dove Awards, a Billboard Music Award, and 16 K-LOVE Fan Awards; and their 11 No. 1 songs have produced an astonishing 1.8 billion career streams.  The RIAA Platinum-selling act’s live show has been hailed as a must-see concert event that continues to wow sold-out crowds whether in the U.S., Australia, Germany, Netherlands, or New Zealand.  FOR KING + COUNTRY’s WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?, released this year, became the duo’s second Top 10 album on the Billboard 200; following their RIAA Gold certified album, BURN THE SHIPS, which also debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. The duo has had seven consecutive No. 1 songs including “For God Is With Us,” “joy.,” “TOGETHER” (feat. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly),” and the 11-week Platinum smash, “God Only Knows.”  The global hitmakers have collaborated with a diverse list of artists including Hillary Scott, Dolly Parton, NEEDTOBREATHE and Timbaland, amongst others.

A Drummer Boy CHRISTMAS | The 2022 TOUR Experience:

• 11/26                Kansas City, MO          T-Mobile Center
• 11/27                Dallas, TX                    American Airlines Center
• 12/1                  Lowell, MA                  Tsongas Center at UMASS Lowell
• 12/2                  Baltimore, MD              Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
• 12/3                  Hershey, PA                 Giant Center
• 12/4                  Cleveland, OH              Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
• 12/8                  Fort Myers, FL              Hertz Arena
• 12/9                  Tampa, FL                    Amalie Arena
• 12/10                Orlando, FL                  Amway Center
• 12/11                Greensboro, NC            Greensboro Coliseum
• 12/15                Indianapolis, IN            Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• 12/16                Fort Wayne, IN             Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
• 12/17                Grand Rapids, MI         Van Andel Arena
• 12/18                Nashville, TN               Opry House

Multi-GRAMMY winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist FOR KING + COUNTRY drops the official lyric video for “Broken Halos” today (Apr 5). The track is from their latest album WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?, which released last month.

WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?, FOR KING + COUNTRY’s fourth studio project, features the talents of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, with 13 new original tracks that confront relevant issues and confirm the duo’s commitment to community, unity and family. Set against a sonic backdrop painted by the Platinum-selling group’s lush, vivid pop, the collection features cameos from Dante Bowe, Kirk Franklin and Tori Kelly, and includes barrier-breaking single “RELATE,” awe-inspiring “For God Is With Us” and unifying No. 1 hit “TOGETHER.”  “What Are We Waiting For? – The Tour” will take FOR KING + COUNTRY to arenas across the United States, performing brand new songs from its upcoming album for the first time, against the backdrop of an all-new stage design.

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Multi-GRAMMY winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist FOR KING + COUNTRY’s new album WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? hits the Billboard 200 this week at #7 and #2 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart, marking the brother duo’s second Top 10 album of their career.

In celebration of the new album, FOR KING + COUNTRY is offering fans a free special live, online worldwide performance titled What Are We Waiting For? | The Worldwide Special, benefitting Convoy Of Hope, to help raise funds for the Ukrainian refugees.  Filmed in the Mojave Desert in California, the concert will feature new material from the album, airing tomorrow, March 24, at 8:00 P.M. ET / 7:00 P.M. CT / 5:00 P.M. PT, and can be viewed via FACEBOOK and YOU TUBE.  The duo is also gearing up for their 2022 U.S. 34-city tour which kicks off on March 31 in Southaven, MS and continues through May 22 in Franklin, Tennessee.

Says the Smallbones, “Eight days into the album release, and it’s fair to say that it feels unlike any other, particularly with what the world has faced, and continues to face. Our hope is that this family, spiritual and global record will meet listeners right where they are, and be a soundtrack as we step into the future.”  They continue, “It’s with no small dose of gratitude that we say ‘thank you’! As a small way to express it, we’ve put together a special performance from the Mojave Desert playing a good portion of the new record to celebrate and commemorate the launch and also raise funding for Ukrainian refugees.”

WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?, FOR KING + COUNTRY’s fourth studio project, features the talents of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, with 13 new original tracks that confront relevant issues and confirm the duo’s commitment to community, unity and family. Set against a sonic backdrop painted by the Platinum-selling group’s lush, vivid pop, the collection features cameos from Dante Bowe, Kirk Franklin and Tori Kelly, and includes barrier-breaking single “RELATE,” awe-inspiring “For God Is With Us” and unifying No. 1 hit “TOGETHER.”  “What Are We Waiting For? – The Tour” will take FOR KING + COUNTRY to arenas across the United States, performing brand new songs from its upcoming album for the first time, against the backdrop of an all-new stage design.

 for KING & COUNTRY share exciting news about their upcoming streaming event, which can be watched below on Thursday, March 24 starting at 8PM ET/7PM CT.

We wanted to bring our brand new album to you for free, straight into your living room. Framed against the stunning backdrop of the Mojave desert.. my, it’s going to be quite the sight to see. 

’WHAT ARE WE WATING FOR?’ THE WORLDWIDE SPECIAL, in partnership with our friends at @ConvoyofHope A free streaming event benefitting our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, premiering THIS THURSDAY at 7PM CT

WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?, for KING & COUNTRY’s recently released fourth studio project, features the talents of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, with 13 new original tracks that confront relevant issues and confirm the duo’s commitment to community, unity and family. Set against a sonic backdrop painted by the Platinum-selling group’s lush, vivid pop, the collection features cameos from Dante Bowe, Kirk Franklin and Tori Kelly, and includes barrier-breaking single “RELATE,” awe-inspiring “For God Is With Us” and unifying No. 1 hit “TOGETHER.”  “What Are We Waiting For? – The Tour” will take for KING & COUNTRY to arenas across the United States, performing brand new songs from its upcoming album for the first time, against the backdrop of an all-new stage design.

Multi-GRAMMY winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist FOR KING + COUNTRY drops their new album WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? today, alongside their new music video for the track, “Broken Halos”. The duo is also gearing up for their 2022 U.S. 34-city tour which kicks off on March 31 in Southaven, MS and continues through May 22 in Franklin, Tennessee.  Additionally, FOR KING + COUNTRY will offer fans a free online performance experience, What Are We Waiting For? | The Worldwide Special, filmed in the Mojave Desert in California, featuring new material from the album, airing on Monday, March 21 at 7:00 P.M. CT.  The special event will be available on Facebook and YouTube.

FOR KING + COUNTRY will also be holding special in-store album signings at three different Mardel stores across the U.S.:

• Friday, March 11 @ 4:00 P.M. – Mardel in Lynchburg, VA
• Thursday, March 17 @ 11:00 A.M. – Mardel in Arlington, TX
• Thursday, March 17 @ 6:00 P.M. – Mardel in Oklahoma City, OK

The video for “Broken Halos” was shot in Eagle Mountain, California, described as a “modern-day ghost town,” in which the duo fly through the depths of brokenness, while gravity tries to keep them stuck on the ground. Finally finding their wings, rocks, dirt and their mistakes falling past them, they launch into the beauty and majesty of the mountains, finding their strength as the song lyrics suggest.

WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?, FOR KING + COUNTRY’s fourth studio project, features the talents of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, with 13 new original tracks that confront relevant issues and confirm the duo’s commitment to community, unity and family. Set against a sonic backdrop painted by the Platinum-selling group’s lush, vivid pop, the collection features cameos from Dante Bowe, Kirk Franklin and Tori Kelly, and includes barrier-breaking single “RELATE,” awe-inspiring “For God Is With Us” and unifying No. 1 hit “TOGETHER.”  “What Are We Waiting For? – The Tour” will take FOR KING + COUNTRY to arenas across the United States, performing brand new songs from its upcoming album for the first time, against the backdrop of an all-new stage design.

“The last two years have been very unique for all of us,” says Luke. “It’s been a strange time. Going through struggle, you end up asking yourself some interesting questions like ‘What am I doing with my life?,’ ‘What do I want to be known for?,’ ‘What am I living for?’ I think the phrase, What Are We Waiting For?, encompasses the meaning behind this album.”

Joel Smallbone adds, “The last few years have taken us from wondering what was happening, to worrying. This album was a way to look at and write about — from a family perspective, from a spiritual perspective, and from a global perspective — this global suffering that we’ve all walked through. Our hope is that this title means something slightly different to each of us. This album is an opportunity for us, together, to get moving together again into what we believe is a very bright future.”

FOR KING + COUNTRY / 2022 Spring Tour Dates Include:

• 3/31/22            Southaven, MS                      Landers Center
• 4/1/22              Chicago, IL                            NOW Arena
• 4/2/22              Ypsilanti, MI                           EMU Convocation Center
• 4/3/22              Pittsburgh, PA                       Petersen Events Center
• 4/7/22              Salisbury, MD                        Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
• 4/8/22              Asheville, NC                         Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville
• 4/9/22              Charlottesville, VA                John Paul Jones Arena
• 4/14/22            Jackson, MS                          Mississippi Coliseum
• 4/15/22            Knoxville, TN                         Knoxville Civic Auditorium & Coliseum
• 4/16/22            Charlotte, NC                         Bojangles Coliseum
• 4/21/22            Champaign, IL                       State Farm Center
• 4/22/22            Springfield, MO                     JQH Arena at Missouri State
• 4/23/22            Highland Heights, KY           BB&T Arena At Northern Kentucky
• 4/24/22            Reading, PA                          Santander Arena
• 4/26/22            Portland, ME                          Cross Insurance Arena
• 4/28/22            Springfield, MA                     MassMutual Center
• 4/29/22            Binghamton, NY                    Visions Veterans Memorial Arena
• 4/30/22            Fairfax, VA                             EagleBank Arena
• 5/1/22              Salem, VA                              Salem Civic Center
• 5/5/22              Phoenix, AZ                           Grand Canyon University Arena
• 5/6/22              Fresno, CA                             Save Mart Center
• 5/7/22              Anaheim, CA                         Honda Center
• 5/8/22              Sacramento, CA                    Golden 1 Center
• 5/12/22            Portland, OR                          Veterans Memorial Coliseum
• 5/13/22            Spokane, WA                         Spokane Arena
• 5/14/22            Everett, WA                           Angels of the Winds Arena
• 5/15/22            Boise, ID                                Extramile Arena
• 5/17/22            Las Vegas, NV                       Orleans Arena
• 5/19/22            Albuquerque, NM                  Tingley Coliseum
• 5/20/22            Amarillo, TX                           Amarillo Civic Center
• 5/21/22            Rogers, AR                            Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion
• 5/22/22            Franklin, TN                           FirstBank Amphitheatre

Multi-GRAMMY® winning, Platinum-selling duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist FOR KING + COUNTRY drops their latest track, “Love Me Like I Am,” from their forthcoming full-length studio album WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? (due March 11). Out today with an accompanying music video, “Love Me Like I Am” is available on all digital platforms. Check out the song HERE.

Written by Joel and Luke Smallbone, Josh Kerr and Michael Pollack, “Love Me Like I Am” is the third instant grat track to be released from their upcoming album. The mid-tempo song features confessional lyrics that address personal insecurities and shortcomings, paired with raw vulnerability in the presence of a grace that gives without condition.

“I was sleeping and the phrase ‘Love me Like I Am’ captured me,” says Joel Smallbone. “The following day, we went into a writing session and our producer Josh Kerr added…It’s amazing that you can, Love me like I am. It’s a beautiful story to us – the fact that God can love humanity the way He does, and we can love each other the way we do with unconditional love.”

In conjunction with their upcoming album release, WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? – THE TOUR will also launch this spring. The 34-city run will take FOR KING + COUNTRY to arenas across the United States, performing brand new songs from the album against the backdrop of an all-new stage design. The new circuit kicks off on March 31 in Southaven, MS traveling through Chicago, IL, Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, and more before finishing up in Franklin, TN on May 22. Joining FOR KING + COUNTRY will be Platinum selling artist Dante Bowe of Maverick City.

FOR KING + COUNTRY’s WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? is available for pre-add, pre-save, and pre-order with exclusive autographed double-vinyl and CD here,

Spotify is excited to be casting a spotlight on the vibrant sounds of the rapidly-expanding Christian and Gospel music scene and the diverse array of artists inspiring a new generation of fans with the newly rebranded Top Christian & Gospel Playlist!

The tapestry of Christian and Gospel artists today is expansive and diverse – from the dynamic gospel singer/songwriter and worship leader Chandler Moore, to the enlightening Christian hip hop star KB, to the influential Grammy winning producer and songwriter Brooke Ligertwood, plus the inspirational gospel artist and speaker Jekalyn Carr and mystifying Spanish language singer/songwriter and worship leader Christine D’Clario.

Previously titled Top Christian, the goal of the newly rebranded Top Christian & Gospel Playlist is to capture the full spectrum of the music that shapes the broad genre, showcasing these captivating artists and their genre-spanning collaborations, while offering fans a destination to discover new artists and enjoy the hits from their favorite stars.

To celebrate the playlist refresh, some of today’s new guard of Christian & Gospel stars (Chandler Moore, KB, Jekalyn Carr, Brooke Ligertwood, Christine D’Clario, Jon Foreman of Switchfoot, and For King & Country) teamed up with Spotify to share their thoughts on the music that has inspired their lives in the special video above.

Multi-GRAMMY® winning, Platinum-selling duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist FOR KING + COUNTRY drops the new remix version of their #1 hit single, “RELATE,” today titled “RELATE (R3HAB REMIX),” remixed by internationally-renowned DJ R3HAB, and is available on all digital platforms.  Check out the song HERE.  

“RELATE” – the lead single from the forthcoming full-length studio album due March 11, WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?, was released in late 2021, has since hit #1 on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart, as well as Mediabase’s Christian AC Airplay chart, marking the 10^th career #1 for the Billboard Music Award winners.  “RELATE” is also currently #42 on Mediabase Hot AC.  The song was written by FOR KING + COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone and Luke Smallbone; Josh Kerr, Tayla Parx and was produced by Tedd T., Josh Kerr and the Smallbones.

FOR KING + COUNTRY’s WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? is available for pre-add, pre-order and pre-save here, and WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? – THE TOUR, will launch this spring. The 34-city run will take FOR KING + COUNTRY to arenas across the United States, performing brand new songs from the album against the backdrop of an all-new stage design. The new tour will kick off on March 31 in Southaven, MS traveling through Chicago, IL, Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, and more before wrapping up in Franklin, TN on May 22. Joining FOR KING + COUNTRY will be platinum selling artist Dante Bowe of Maverick City.

As part of the celebration of the album release, FOR KING + COUNTRY has also offered an exclusive fan experience in 2022 to bring people closer to the music than ever before. The FOR KING + COUNTRY New Album Weekend Experience takes place across the weekend of March 4 – 6 and offers fans a chance to spend the weekend with Joel and Luke in their home base of Nashville, TN. Perks include a full band.

Multi-GRAMMY winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING & COUNTRY releases the official lyric video for “Unsung Hero,” which can be viewed below. This track is a pre-release from their upcoming album expected Mar 11. Pre-add, pre-order or pre-save What Are We Waiting For? here.

The next song release, “Unsung Hero” is the most personal track on the upcoming album and is lovingly dedicated to the parents of FOR KING + COUNTRY’s Joel and Luke Smallbone. Two of seven siblings, the brothers raise their voices in reverent solidarity for the couple who made them the men they are today.  Ethereal strings invite listeners into the real-life story of the Smallbone family and its journey from Australia to America on the cut written by the duo, Federico Vindver and Seth Mosley, as they recall the sacrifices made and the example set by their mom and dad.

As part of the celebration of the album release, FOR KING + COUNTRY has offered an exclusive fan experience in 2022 to bring people closer to the music than ever before. The FOR KING + COUNTRY New Album Weekend Experience takes place across the weekend of March 4 – 6 and offers fans a chance to spend the weekend with Joel and Luke in their home base of Nashville, TN. Perks include a full band concert, exclusive album listening party, meet & greet, and more. Although the weekend offer quickly sold out, for waitlist and more information, click HERE.

Multi-GRAMMY winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist FOR KING + COUNTRY will launch the pre-order of its upcoming new album What Are We Waiting For? (March 11), along with new song release “Unsung Hero,” January 7.  Pre-add, pre-order or pre-save the album here.

FOR KING + COUNTRY’s fourth studio project asks a pivotal question in a pandemic-riddled world.  Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone provide the answer across 13 original tracks that confront relevant issues and confirm the duo’s commitment to community, diversity and family. Set against a sonic backdrop painted by the Platinum-selling group’s lush, vivid pop, the collection features cameos from tour mate Dante Bowe, Kirk Franklin and Tori Kelly and includes barrier-breaking single “RELATE,” awe-inspiring “For God Is With Us” and unifying No. 1 hit “TOGETHER.”

“What’s been particularly beautiful about this album is that we were able to be home with our families while making it,” share Luke and Joel Smallbone. “We cannot wait to now take more new songs on the road, to see you out there and make new memories with you all!”

The next song release, “Unsung Hero” is the most personal track on the upcoming album and is lovingly dedicated to the parents of FOR KING + COUNTRY’s Joel and Luke Smallbone. Two of seven siblings, the brothers raise their voices in reverent solidarity for the couple who made them the men they are today.  Ethereal strings invite listeners into the real-life story of the Smallbone family and its journey from Australia to America on the cut written by the duo, Federico Vindver and Seth Mosley, as they recall the sacrifices made and the example set by their mom and dad. The “Unsung Hero” music video will also premiere January 7 at 10AM CT on YouTube.

“Mum and Dad’s sacrificial love and selflessness inspires us to this day,” continue the Smallbone brothers. “It’s hard to put into words what they mean to us, but they are both truly unsung heroes of ours. “Unsung Hero” goes out to every mum and dad, as well as every child who sees a hero in their parents.”

“What Are We Waiting For? – The Tour” will also launch this spring. The 34-city run will take FOR KING + COUNTRY to arenas across the United States, performing brand new songs from its upcoming album for the first time, against the backdrop of an all-new stage design.

The new tour kicks off on March 31 in Southaven, MS traveling through Chicago, IL, Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, and more before wrapping up in Franklin, TN on May 22. Joining FOR KING + COUNTRY on tour will be platinum selling artist Dante Bowe of Maverick City.

In 2021, the duo saw great success with sold-out tour shows at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, Toyota Center in Houston, Target Center in Minneapolis, Dickies Arena in Ft. Worth, Gas South Arena in Atlanta and in addition, quickly extended its record for consecutive No. 1 singles to seven with “RELATE” – the lead single from the upcoming What Are We Waiting For? release. Since its release in late 2021, “RELATE” has hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart, as well as Mediabase’s Christian AC Airplay chart, marking the 10^th career No. 1 for the Billboard Music Award winners.  “RELATE” is currently No. 45 at Mediabase Hot AC.

During the most recent holiday season, FOR KING + COUNTRY re-entered the mainstream chart with its celebrated rendition of “Little Drummer Boy” hitting No. 13 on Mediabase’s Holiday chart, and No. 21 on the AC chart.  The track also hit No. 14 on Billboard’s AC chart, becoming the duo’s fourth Top 20 mainstream AC hit – the other three being “God Only Knows,” “TOGETHER,” and “Amen.” FOR KING + COUNTRY holds some notable positions on Billboard’s Year-End chart, finishing Top 10 in nine different categories. In total, FOR KING + COUNTRY has 1.8 billion career streams.

As part of the celebration of the album release, FOR KING + COUNTRY has offered an exclusive fan experience in 2022 to bring people closer to the music than ever before. The FOR KING + COUNTRY New Album Weekend Experience takes place across the weekend of March 4 – 6 and offers fans a chance to spend the weekend with Joel and Luke in their home base of Nashville, TN. Perks include a full band concert, exclusive album listening party, meet & greet, and more. Although the weekend offer quickly sold out, for waitlist and more information, click HERE.