>> ARTIST OF THE YEAR NOMINEES << ON THE CHARTS TobyMac kicked off 2018 by dropping a brand new single. Upon release, “i just need U.” soared up the radio charts and became the multi-Platinum selling artist’s first track to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart and his first single to top the charts in more than five years. The song’s official music video premiered on Amazon Unlimited before racking up nearly 4 million views on YouTube. ON THE ROAD In partnership with K-LOVE, Air 1, Awakening Events and Food for the Hungry, Toby’s popular “Hits Deep Tour” delivered 18 sell-outs in markets across the U.S. With Toby at the helm, 2018’s blockbuster “Hits Deep” line-up also featured Danny Gokey, Mandisa, Ryan Stevenson and Finding Favour. ON THE HIGH SEAS Last summer, Toby joined former bandmates Michael Tait and Kevin Max for an epic DC Talk reunion on the high seas. The sold-out Jesus Freak Cruise gave fans the opportunity to see the trio perform together again for the ¯rst time in 16 years. With ports of call throughout the Bahamas, the cruise also included appearances by Newsboys, Hollyn, Capital Kings and more. A second reunion cruise is planned for 2019. IN HIS HOMETOWN When he isn’t on the road, Toby can often be spotted in his hometown of Franklin, Tenn., just outside of Nashville. In late 2017, the entrepreneur opened his own storefront in Franklin’s quaint downtown. His shop, CITIZEN, sells exclusive clothing, apparel and sneakers and is also home to Toby’s MAC BLK line of shirts, jackets and hats. HEARD ON K LOVE: “I JUST NEED U.” K LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: WWW.TOBYMAC.COM @OFFICIALTOBYMAC @TOBYMAC @OFFICIALTOBYMAC tObymac ALSO NOMINATED FOR MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR “ “ my K-LOvE STOrY “I was preparing for my medical board exams, and when driving to the exam, TobyMac’s song, ‘Move,’ came on the radio. The lyrics, ‘soldier, keep moving on. lift up your head.’ gave me such encouragement and hope! Just what I needed!” —Denise, Illinois >> 38 <<
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