High notes and unexpected lessons
I was recently asked about my most embarrassing moment. Luckily for them, it had happened the day before and I had a quick answer. We were leading worship and I added a song to the set list last-minute, but forgot…
Behind the Song: The Face of Jesus
NRT Lead Contributor Kevin Davis recently interviewed Elissa and Becca about “The Face of Jesus”… Elissa and Becca, as a band you have been in partnership with Compassion International since 2008. You were also Compassion sponsors before then. Please tell me…
Along For The Ride
On Valentines Day my husband and I began our crazy trip from Colorado to California. While most couples were planning dinner reservations and buying flowers, we were about to drive 1,200 miles! My husband tours with the Jared Anderson band…
Love is…
I love designing rooms. I love Chick-Fil-A. I love Starbucks Vanilla Lattes. But love is much deeper than that…Love is about people. Today I’ve been thinking about the relationships that are closest to me. My husband Bryan and I enjoy…
Courageous Girls
Over the last few months, I’ve been told by countless people, “You really need to see that movie Courageous!” My husband agreed. He went with my dad and brother-in-law to the theaters to see it while us girls were on…
“By Faith” the Title of Our New Single – Officially Available Today!
“By Faith” is the title of our new single, officially available at iTunes today! It’s also the title track of our new album releasing September 13th!
Going where the tornado hit in Joplin, MO
I boarded a plane for Joplin, Missouri last week. The plane was too small for our carry-ons, the seats didn’t recline and the windows were dusty. The man next to me had traveled to Joplin a number of times over…
Summer Tour Dates and New Video!
We have added new summer tour dates in Colorado, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin and Washington! We'll be joining a number of artists such as TobyMac, Hawk Nelson and Britt Nicole for the 2011 Lifest in Oshkosh, Wisconsin July 7 and 8….
I can see the finish line now…
We are six months into the creation of The Sonflowerz new record! After two flights to Nashville and countless trips to our studio here in Colorado, we are nearing the finish line. Mixing is under way.
A Bird at the Studio
We had a great couple of weeks in Nashville recording this month. There is never a dull moment. We even had to shut down all electronics and wait under the stairs while a tornado warning passed through one afternoon. Thankfully…
Football Frenzy
On tour last month, Becca and Bryan invited me and Chad for a pizza/football-watching night. Chad and I weren’t up on our football much for this season, but Becca has caught the football fever Bryan has for Clemson, his alma…
The Dream Life (BLOG by Elissa)
I was on a walk with my mom down a well-worn broad path. Looking up, we saw a family coming toward us from the other direction. The parents were walking and laughing as their three kids barreled ahead on little bikes….
A Sonflowerz Christmas In A Nutshell
The older I get, the more I realize two things about Christmas: traditions never get old, and my eyes are bigger than my stomach. Around the Leander house, holidays are a mixed bag of American and British traditions. The Queen…
Merry Christmas from The Sonflowerz!
To celebrate the holiday, we want to share a new video with you. Check this out! Christmas is one of my favorite times of year, and I love touring during the holiday season. This video shows some of our recent…
Winter touring has its moments (Blog from Elissa)
I stumbled into my house at midnight Sunday night after a weekend traveling around Colorado on tour. I had spent myself completely, but that’s what a good tour does to you. My husband Chad came on this trip as well…
Worship Leader Magazine Review
Who do you think of when you mention all-girl Christian groups? Perhaps you think of ZOEgirl, BarlowGirl, Point of Grace or Superchick (mostly girls). Get ready to add another name to your list: the British-American sister duo, The Sonflowerz. With…
A Duo You Can Recommend
“I met The Sonflowerz several years ago when they became the worship band for our You and Your Girl events. Since that time, I’ve hung out with them, met their parents and boyfriends, and celebrated with them when they got married (in…
NRT Exclusive Interview with The Sonflowerz
NewReleaseTuesday.com’s Cate Morris recently caught up with The Sonflowerz to find out about their latest album, released September 13, 2011. Prepare to be encouraged by the music and message of this “sister team” of Elissa Tipps and Rebecca (Becca) Nicholson. We…
Release of Anticipated Studio Album ‘By Faith’
Produced by Matthew Fallentine (Desperation Band, New Life Worship) and Don Koch (6-time Dove award winner), “By Faith” strikes a chord with worship leaders. “There is a theme of worship throughout the album…We have always loved seeing people encounter God in a personal way, and we hope other churches can find these songs useful,” says Elissa.
‘By Faith’ Reviewed
“This year has been marked by a strong batch of female vocalists who have all written and recorded some top-notch songs and albums, including Laura Story, Dara Maclean, Tricia Brock and Francesca Battistelli. Add By Faith by The Sonflowerz to that impressive list of great new albums this year. If you like songs that are filled with biblical Truth and enjoy bands like Point of Grace and BarlowGirl with female harmonies, then look no further than The Sonflowerz.” -Kevin Davis, NRT
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