Addison Road (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 in Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Defunct | August 1, 2012 |
| Headquarters | Dallas , United States |
| Products | Christian alternative pop and rock music |
Addison Road was a Christian alternative pop and rock group originating from Dallas, Texas. After signing with INO Records in 2007, they launched their debut album, Addison Road, on March 18, 2008. Their tracks "All That Matters" and "Sticking With You" achieved notable success, reaching ninth and fifteenth positions respectively on R&R magazine's Christian CHR chart for the year 2008. The band officially announced their disbandment on August 1, 2012, concluding a decade-long career.
Origins
Vocalist Jenny Chisolm and guitarist Ryan Simmons crossed paths at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where they soon began collaborating on songwriting after securing their first performances. To finalize the ensemble, they enlisted drummer Jay Henderson and lead guitarist Ryan Gregg. Initially performing under the name "Jenny Chisolm Band," the group recorded a four-track demo.
By January 2001, working with producer Chuck Dennie of By the Tree, they completed their independently produced album, Not What You Think. Shortly thereafter, bassist Travis Lawrence joined the lineup. In 2002, Jenny and Ryan married and moved to Dallas to dedicate themselves fully to their musical pursuits. It was at this time that the band adopted the name "Addison Road," inspired by the daughter of their sound technician.
That same year saw the release of their second independent record, Breaking Beautifully. Following the addition of a new drummer and involvement in worship leadership at Richardson First Baptist Church, they performed for an audience of 8,000 youths during summer 2005. This experience led to the creation of the Always Loved You EP, which debuted in June 2005. Their last independent project prior to signing with a label was Some Kind of Spark, issued in July 2006.
In spring 2009, Addison Road joined the Rock and Worship Road Show tour alongside acts such as Jeremy Camp, MercyMe, Hawk Nelson, and Tenth Avenue North. Due to Jenny Simmons’ pregnancy at the time, their live sets were limited to a single song per concert. Jenny gave birth to their daughter Anniston Cate on April 15, 2009, in Dallas.
Drummer Jeff Sutton left the band in January 2010 to focus on completing his college education; the group subsequently searched for a new drummer through YouTube auditions.
In July 2012, lead vocalist Jenny announced that the band would cease activities and confirmed on August 1 that all members had mutually decided to dissolve Addison Road. A farewell message was shared via YouTube on that same day.
Addison Road
After six years operating independently, Addison Road secured a contract with INO Records in August 2007. Their self-titled debut album under this label was released on March 18, 2008, entering the Billboard 200 chart at position No. 182.
Stories
The band's final studio album, titled Stories, was made available on June 22, 2010.
Band members
Last lineup
- Jenny Simmons – lead vocals
- Ryan Gregg – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Ryan Simmons – guitar, backing vocals, piano
- Travis Lawrence – bass guitar, backing vocals, harmonica
- Richard Scott – drums
Previous members
- Josh Anzaldua – drums (2003–2005)
- Jeff Sutton – drums (2005–2010)
Studio albums
- Not What You Think (independent) (2001)
- Breaking Beautifully (independent) (September 2003)
- Some Kind of Spark (independent) (July 2006)
- Addison Road (March 18, 2008) – INO Records
- Stories (June 22, 2010) – INO Records
EPs
- Always Loved You EP (Inthecitymusic) (released June 2005)
Singles
- "All That Matters" – Achieved the No. 1 position on the March 28, 2008 R&R Christian CHR chart and ranked ninth in airplay on R&R's year-end chart for 2008
- "Sticking with You" – Reached No. 2 on the Christian CHR chart by R&R during the week of October 17, 2008, and placed fifteenth in R&R's 2008 annual airplay rankings
- "Hope Now"
- "What Do I Know of Holy"
- "Fight Another Day"
- "This Little Light of Mine"
- "Don't Wait"
- "Won't Let Me Go" (Official CHR servicing date: November 15, 2011)
Awards
Addison Road received a nomination for New Artist of the Year at the 40th GMA Dove Awards in 2009.