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Hawk Nelson releases 'Made' to stunning reviews and praise

NASHVILLE, TENN. - This week Hawk Nelson released their sixth studio album, Made, on Fair Trade Services to rave reviews and praise from media and radio. The album debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes Christian & Gospel chart as well as in the Top 100 overall albums. This album debuted the new Hawk Nelson front man with longtime band guitarist Jon Steingard transitioning into the role.

The debut radio single "Words," which features Bart Millard (MercyMe), is currently at No. 1 Hot AC single for the third week in a row as well as No. 4 at AC Indicator, No. 8 at National Christian Audience and in the Top 15 on Soft AC and AC Monitored charts. Steingard wrote “Words” with Matt Hammitt (Sanctus Real) and Seth Mosley, the producer on the album.

The single is currently being heard on 105 stations. Over the course of this week, the guys will be talking to more than 40 radio stations across the country.

Media have raved about the new album, line-up and music behind Made. Here are examples of what the media are saying:

Made is undeniably catchy, unabashedly truthful and honestly quite hard to stop listening to. It's easy to be a skeptic and write something off without giving it a chance, but when you do, you miss out on something special. Don't let that happen with Made, because you might just miss one of the best albums of the year.” -JesusFreakHideout

It may be a new season, but what hasn't changed is the band's commitment to delivering melodic pop-rock with a deeper message and a focus on fun.” -Rhapsody

The new album is marked by positive and powerful pop anthems and lead single ‘Words’ is the best example. While the band still holds a bit of its youthful zeal, these guys have definitely grown up.” -CCM Magazine

Made makes Hawk Nelson Fly" -Crosswalk

Their passion for God is as apparent as ever and this music is a great fit to CCM without sounding watered down or copycat.” –New Release Tuesday

Hawk Nelson have delivered one of the strongest (lyrically and musically) albums of the year so far. Well done Jon Steingard and the rest of the band for creating some of the most powerful songs of the year!” -Indie Vision Music

Made is one of my favorite albums of 2013. It is clear that the boys of Hawk Nelson are now men, and the album closer is a part of a picture of how far they’ve come as Christians and as people.” -Christian Music Zine

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