Shane & Shane
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Shane & Shane is a Texas
based, Christian
band known for acoustic praise and worship
music. The band consists of Shane Barnard (vocals, acoustic guitar) and Shane Everett (vocals, backing acoustic guitar). Shane & Shane are managed by Hunter Hall.
. He began leading worship soon thereafter. During his junior year as a student at Texas A&M University
, Barnard began a recording career.
Prior to joining Everett, Barnard teamed up with friend Caleb Carruth to release an album. Entitled Salvation Still Remains, it was released in limited numbers. Barnard and Carruth were rumored to have recorded the album in only two days due to the fact they had to pay for studio time themselves and wanted to make the most of it. Family and friends brought them sandwiches and drinks throughout the process. Barnard and Carruth later agreed to end their partnership amicably, stating "they were just moving in different directions".
Shane married CCM singer Bethany Dillon
in 2008.
, a nearby suburb. Everett also attended Texas A&M University. One night after playing with his band in a bar, Everett experienced an encounter with God, which led him to quit his band and start attending church regularly. Shortly thereafter, he met Barnard, and became part of a weekly student-led praise and worship service at Texas A&M.
The band originally began with Barnard performing solo acts, but Everett increasingly played a major role in his performances. With the release of their 2003 album, entitled Carry Away, the band became officially known as Shane & Shane.
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
based, Christian
Christian
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band known for acoustic praise and worship
Praise and worship
Praise and worship may refer to:* The overall praise and worship of God - see Christian worship* A style of music - see Contemporary worship music* A time of congregational singing - see Contemporary worship...
music. The band consists of Shane Barnard (vocals, acoustic guitar) and Shane Everett (vocals, backing acoustic guitar). Shane & Shane are managed by Hunter Hall.
Shane Barnard
Christianity began to play an active role in the life of Barnard when he was in ninth grade, when he began to attend a Bible church youth groupYouth ministry (Evangelical)
A Protestant/Evangelical Youth ministry is a Christian ministry intended to instruct and disciple youths in what it means to be a Christian, how to mature as a Christian, and how to encourage others to claim Jesus as their Savior. This is accomplished through teaching, relationship building and/or...
. He began leading worship soon thereafter. During his junior year as a student at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
, Barnard began a recording career.
Prior to joining Everett, Barnard teamed up with friend Caleb Carruth to release an album. Entitled Salvation Still Remains, it was released in limited numbers. Barnard and Carruth were rumored to have recorded the album in only two days due to the fact they had to pay for studio time themselves and wanted to make the most of it. Family and friends brought them sandwiches and drinks throughout the process. Barnard and Carruth later agreed to end their partnership amicably, stating "they were just moving in different directions".
Shane married CCM singer Bethany Dillon
Bethany Dillon
Bethany Dillon is a Contemporary Christian music artist. She is now married to contemporary Christian recording artist Shane Barnard of Shane & Shane.-Childhood:...
in 2008.
Shane Everett
Everett was born in Dallas, Texas and later moved to RowlettRowlett, Texas
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, a nearby suburb. Everett also attended Texas A&M University. One night after playing with his band in a bar, Everett experienced an encounter with God, which led him to quit his band and start attending church regularly. Shortly thereafter, he met Barnard, and became part of a weekly student-led praise and worship service at Texas A&M.
The band originally began with Barnard performing solo acts, but Everett increasingly played a major role in his performances. With the release of their 2003 album, entitled Carry Away, the band became officially known as Shane & Shane.
Discography
- Rocks Won't Cry (1998), Shane Barnard (Independent)
- Psalms (2001), Shane Barnard (Independent)
- Window to the Inner Court (2001), Shane Everett
- Psalms (2002), Inpop
- Carry Away (2003), Inpop
- Upstairs (2004), Inpop
- Clean (2004), Inpop – reached #5 on BillboardBillboard (magazine)Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
s Christian Albums chart - An Evening With Shane and Shane (2005), Inpop – CD/DVD
- Bluegrass Sampler (feat. Peasall Sisters) (2006), Inpop
- Pages (2007), Inpop – reached #5 on Billboards Christian Albums chart
- Glory in the Highest (2008), Inpop
- Everything Is Different (2009), Inpop
- Unending Worship (2010), Dare2Share
- The One You Need (2011), Fair Trade Services
External links
- Shane & Shane Official Website
- Shane B Web - Lyrics and guitar tabs