When Chris Sligh took a major risk on American Idol and sang dcTalk’s “We All Wanna Be Loved,” I knew that there was more to him than the typical wannabe rockstar. With his national platform on Idol, he had opportunities to go the major label route. But that’s not Chris’s style. He’s more than just the next manufactured singer to be prodded through the reality show cattle call. He heard God’s call on his life, stayed true to his artistic vision, and pursued a higher way. His debut solo album is by far one of the best of the year, with melodic rock filled with enough pop hooks to stay lodged in your head for months.
When we were given the chance by The River 102.3 to host Chris’s first Austin, TX appearance, I jumped at the chance. It fits right in line with The Connection Church’s strategy of sharing our faith through pop culture. Who better to bring in for our first major concert than the guy who gained attention by telling off Simon Cowell?
So we’re going to celebrate “Back to School” with Chris Sligh and his band performing on Friday night, August 15th at 7pm at the PAC. Tickets are only $10. To buy tickets online, click here.
You’ve heard Chris’ first single “Empty Me” on The River. If you want to buy his cd, you can download it on iTunes here. I’ve got a banner up on the side of my blog so you can order tickets anytime. This would be a great event to bring a friend to that you want to introduce to TCC.
Update: I just read this on Chris’s blog and it got me even more pumped: You need to find a way to come to a Back to School date. The show is
going to be incindiery. Your face will melt off and your heart will be
melted. We’ve got some big plans.
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