Four-time Dove Award-nominated progressive rock band, Leeland, is releasing its second studio album, Opposite Way. Opposite Way was produced by Matt Bronleewe (Michael W. Smith, Natalie Imbruglia), mixed by Ben Grosse (Ben Folds, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee at Smoak Stack Studios and Pentavarit Studios.
Leeland front man, Leeland Mooring, shares about the heart behind the band’s new album, “Opposite Way is a call to our generation to passionately walk the ‘opposite way’ of the world; that it’s ok to live the Christian life and be on fire for God, even if it makes us look different. We want to encourage, inspire and raise up a new generation of worshippers.”
The Baytown, Texas-based band has had its hands full since the release of its debut album, including a 2007 GRAMMY® Award nomination in the Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album category; non-stop touring across North America and even Japan, including a series of major festival appearances, headlining shows and opening for Casting Crowns on the entire Fall 2007 through Spring 2008 “The Altar and the Door” arena tour; four band Dove Award nominations (38th Annual) in categories as diverse as New Artist of the Year, Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year and Praise and Worship Album of the Year for Sound of Melodies. Leeland and Jack Mooring (Leeland’s brother) received two additional Dove Award nominations each, as songwriters, in the Worship Song category for “Yes You Have”, and the Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song category for “Sound of Melodies”.
This year, the band has been nominated for more Dove Awards. “Tears of the Saints” received a nomination in the Song of the Year category, with nominations going to songwriters, Leeland and Jack. The brothers were also recognized in the category of Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song also for “Tears of the Saints”. Leeland Mooring also received a nod, as songwriter of the Michael W. Smith-recorded “Be Lifted High” which is up in the Inspirational Recorded Song category. In total, the band received one nomination, Leeland Mooring received three nominations as a songwriter, while brother Jack received two as a songwriter.
Matching Opposite Way Collector’s Edition songbook also available and includes transposed chord charts, devotionals, pictures, fan testimonials and more.
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