Integrity Music’s Joel Augé (pronounced “O-jhay” ) released his solo debut album, On The Blue in the U.S. this week.

As reported last week, Canadian radio programmers have been incredibly enthusiastic about the single and the album. For the past month, the excitement in Canada has permeated across the border as the U.S. release date got closer and his single “So Deep In Love” was named “Single of the Week” on iTunes. Not only has On The Blue been released in North America, it will be distributed by Integrity International to 160 countries also.

On The Blue’s 12 songs are about life, faith and love, are vertically inspired and often introspective. All are delivered on a canvas of art-rock, folk and pop by Augé, with help from producer Stephen Leiweke, who has recently been getting acclaim for his work with American Idol® finalist Chris Sligh’s debut CD.

Augé also recently signed with the management company brandWAVES. brandWAVES is an innovative partner for brand marketing, management, sponsorship, event and strategic development. Guided by J. David Huffman, an eighteen-year veteran of the entertainment and literary worlds, brandWAVES is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

With the album releasing, tour dates are rapidly getting booked for Joel. He has officially signed with CAA out of Nashville and his upcoming dates locked down include:

July 20th: Dallas, TX
July 21st-23rd: Worship Leader Conference, Austin, TX
July 24th Creation North, West George, WA
August 6th: Kingdom Bound, Darien Centre, NY
August 29th: Life Light Festival, Sioux Falls, SD
October 8th: Seminars IV Worship, Grand Rapids, MI

More dates to follow. Canadian tour dates will be posted in the YMZ Concert listings as they are announced.

If have not had a chance to check out On The Blue, visit on Augé’s YMZ artist page.