"Like 'The Christmas Shoes,' this is a song that has a great story to tell, and I'd love for us to be able to share it with a wider audience," says Carswell.

"I've always loved Keith Green's music and have always thought of him as a pioneer in our industry, so it's an honor to be able to sing this song now," adds Goodwin, who's gritty, soulful vocal adds an impressive texture to the song.

Returning to the group after three years, Scotty Wilbanks joins NewSong, adding an irreplaceable musical dimension to the group's amazingly energetic live shows. A talented, multi-instrument musician, Wilbanks' return will no doubt thrill NewSong fans of all ages. On any given concert night, you're likely to see him on the keyboards and organ, or roaming through the audience with his saxophone, bagpipes, accordion or melodica.

"I feel like NewSong is an experience," Wilbanks says, "and you don't really get the full vibe until you've seen the group perform live. If I'm up there having a great time, it's contagious and people in the audience are having a great time."

"There's always something to look at on stage," says Matt Butler, who is not only a vocalist in the group, but also plays keyboards, violin and cello. "It's never boring — there is always something going on. There's no doubt we have fun together. These guys are literally some of my best friends, and being on stage with them is kind of just an extension of our friendship. We just have a blast doing what we're doing."

NewSong's unparalleled live shows have become a mainstay on the Christian music touring circuit. For the past eight years, the group has pioneered the Summer Jam and Winter Jam Tours, featuring a diverse, multi-artist lineup that has included such acts as Rebecca St. James, Tait, Audio Adrenaline, Newsboys, Plus One, and many more. The group also continues its role each year as hosts of the summer and winter Xtreme Youth Conferences.

"We get credit for being mentors to some of the artists we take out on the road with us, but at the same time we're always watching and taking stuff in," Carswell shares. "We've been out with just about everybody, and we've been able to make some lasting friendships with one another. Iron sharpens iron, and we just love getting to see how God is using them." All modesty aside, the bottom line for NewSong is always going to be the importance of sharing their faith through everything they do. That has remained the vital core of this group since the beginning.

"I think what keeps us going is not necessarily the fun we have with the music, but it's that time at the end of the evening when we see people respond," Goodwin explains. "It's like a shot of adrenaline. It's amazing to see God use what little bit we're doing to reach people. That's really our motivation."

"We still love what we're doing and it's always incredible to hear how God has used our music to touch someone's life," Carswell concludes. "God's the one orchestrating this whole thing, and he's blessed us more and more as the years have gone by. It's a remarkable thing to see how it all works out, and we'll just keep riding the waves to see what God wants to do next."