It’s been a whirlwind of activity for singer/songwriter Jimmy Needham around the release date of his third project, Nightlights. The project’s street date was May 18, 2010 and immediately the album sent fans into the stores and online to buy a copy. For the first time in his career, Needham debuted at #9 on the Contemporary Christian Combined Album Chart with sales that doubled his first two releases. At the same time, Nightlights reached the #1 position on the Digital Album charts.

After the success of Needham’s first two projects, expectations were high for the development of this artist and Needham did not disappoint his fans, radio or media. CCM Magazine proclaims, “The growth curve climbed exactly as imagined…the Houston native’s progression continues at the same impressive rate as before on Nightlights.” Radio is also responding to Needham’s first single from the album, “Yours To Take,” as it’s the highest debut this week at #23 on the Christian AC Indicator chart.

“Jimmy has truly become an artist whose staying power continues to rise with each new release,” says Andrew Patton, GM/VP of Label Operations, Inpop Records. “The growth in sales and continued strong radio airplay shows the consumer base responding and growing with each record. Just spend a few minutes listening to fan comments on the social sites or through digital outlets, and you’ll see for yourself the impact his songs and artistry is having on people.”

Nightlights was produced by Calvin Turner (Marc Broussard) and features twelve new songs written or co-written by Needham, with the thirteenth song being a remake of the pop classic, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You).” Millions of fans were treated to a live performance of the new tunes during a worldwide broadcast of Needham’s CD release party in The Woodlands, TX. An upcoming feature in the Houston Chronicle will feature the concert in an artist profile of Needham on May 28th. Needham was in Nashville this week to perform “Yours To Take” live on Nashville’s Fox 17 TN Mornings and then taped “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” on WSMV’s Better Nashville. The show will air on May 28th. The following week, Needham has several interviews on tap that include LifeWay’s Stand Firm Magazine, The Christian Manifesto and CMAddict.com.

Superchick sisters Melissa Brock (left) and Tricia Baumhardt (right) work the crowds at an “Alive Tour” show in McAlisterville, Pa. on Sunday, May 16. The girls set up Superchick’s song “So Beautiful” with a brief introduction to “Operation Beautiful,” an international campaign that encourages women to post anonymous notes with positive messages about self-image in public places for others to find, in hopes of ending “fat talk” and helping women to love themselves just the way they are.

Tricia and Melissa will continue to promote “Operation Beautiful” on their spring and summer tours across the US, Europe, and South America, encouraging fans to join the movement and post notes of their own to help spread love and confidence to women everywhere.

Find out more about Operation Beautiful at OperationBeautiful.com. For a list of Alive Tour dates, visit SuperchickOnline.com.

Inpop Records announced this morning that Jimmy Needham’s new CD, NIGHTLIGHTS, reached the #1 position on iTunes Top 200 Christian Albums chart. At the same time, the CD is #25 on iTunes Top 200 Albums chart that covers all music genres. Today is the official street date for the highly-anticipated project with fans and media embracing the project.

Houston Press - Needham is no stranger to secular pop or hip-hop — in his bio, he shouts out Maroon 5, Michael Jackson and Jay-Z as the musical inspirations behind “Grace Amazing,” while Nightlights single “Yours to Take” has already made him a rising star in Christian circles.

JesusFreakHideout.com - New and old fans will both be greatly impressed with this latest release, and future releases will no doubt be just as successful if this variety continues.

Christian Manifesto - Jimmy Needham should be the darling of CCM. Ever innovative, original and fresh, his music is akin to a zap of electricity for an oft-tired industry.

Christian Music Today - …his bluesy arrangements are beautifully crafted and his lyrics sincere.

Needham will celebrate the release of NIGHTLIGHTS this evening in The Woodlands, TX. The show will broadcast live at Needham’s website, JimmyNeedham.com or at Facebook.com/JimmyNeedham, 8:00 – 9:30 pm EDT where millions of fans around the world can watch Needham’s performance. The Houston Chronicle will be covering the show for an upcoming artist feature that will run later this month highlighting Needham’s incredible career.

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