As I type this, Tooth & Nail act Underoath is the #1 band in America. How so? Right now Underoath's new DEFINE THE GREAT LINE album is the best-selling disc by any band, according to Nielsen SoundScan (and The Billboard 200 sales chart).

Here's the deal. Underoath's disc debuts at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 album sales chart with--get this--97,601 albums sold its first week! (The only reason they didn't debut at No. 1 is because solo artist Nelly Furtado released her new album at the same time.)

Billboard.com reports that Underoath's DEFINE THE GREAT LINE is the highest charting Christian album on The Billboard 200 since 1997 when country star LeAnn Rimes' YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE--INSPIRATIONAL SONGS claimed the No. 1 spot for three weeks.

To give you added perspective on Underoath's street week sales, consider that when Casting Crowns (generally regarded as the biggest band in Christian music) released it's second album, LIFESONG, the disc sold less than 75,000 copies its first week.

So, how did Underoath do it? They're a huge favorite in the mainstream's hardcore rock scene. To find out more, check out the July issue of CCM Magazine...Our 3-page feature on Underoath delves into the band's rise to prominence and how they are so outspoken about their faith. The issue also contains a 400-word editorial by Underoath's Tim McTague and their album DEFINE THE GREAT LINE is spotlighted as July's full-page lead review.

Enough said. Rock on!

-Jay

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