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'''Integrity Media''' is a privately held media communications company that publishes and distributes [[Christian music]], films and related materials. The corporate offices are located in [[Mobile, Alabama]], with subsidiary offices in Tennessee and foreign offices in Singapore, South Africa and the United Kingdom. |
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|image_caption = Integrity Music headquarters in [[Colorado Springs, Colorado]] |
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|foundation = 1987 (as Integrity Music) |
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|location = [[Brentwood, Tennessee]] |
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|industry = Music & entertainment |
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|parent = [[David C. Cook]] |
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|homepage = {{URL|integritymusic.com/}} |
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'''Integrity Music''' is part of the [[David C Cook|David C. Cook]] nonprofit group. Founded as a [[direct-to-consumer]] music club in 1987 as ''Integrity Music'', Integrity was at the forefront of [[contemporary worship music]]'s widespread popularity of praise and worship music. Integrity publishes many of the top songs in the Church, including "[[We Believe (Newsboys song)|We Believe]]" ([[Newsboys]]). The label has also translated albums into Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, Indonesian, Cantonese, Russian, Dutch, French and Portuguese.{{not verified in body|date=September 2018}} |
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the firm was originally founded as a direct-to-consumer music club in 1987 at "''Integrity Musics'''', but changed its corporate identity in 2002 to Integrity Media to better reflect the nature of its business. Also in 2002, the firm purchased the Nashville-based label [[INO Records]], home to artists MercyMe, SONICFLOOd, [[Darlene Zschech]], Sara Groves and The Afters. This added the firm's artist roster which already included Don Moen, Hillsong Music, Paul Baloche and the GRAMMY Award-winning Israel and New Breed. |
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Together, Integrity Music and INO Records are the top independent labels in the Christian music marketplace. {{citation needed |date=October 2011}} Their strong retail presence is due to distribution into both the Christian (Provident-Integrity Distribution) and mainstream (Columbia/Sony-BMG Distribution) marketplaces.{{Citation needed|date=March 2010}} |
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Integrity Music was founded in 1987 as Integrity's ''Hosanna!'' Music by Ed Lindquist and Mike Coleman with the purchase of the music division of Integrity Communications, owned by Charles Simpson Ministries.<ref name="encyclopedia.com"/> The ''Hosanna!'' Music tape series was operating out of ''New Wine Magazine'' as a subscription of Praise and Worship recordings and was purchased as the magazine folded in January 1987. Charles Simpson was a member of the [[Shepherding Movement]] and pastor of Covenant Church of [[Mobile, Alabama|Mobile]].<ref>{{Cite web| title= Leadership| work = CSM| access-date = October 13, 2018| url = https://csmpublishing.org/about/leadership/}}</ref> |
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In addition to a retail distribution focus, the firm also sell the same music, film and digital products via direct mail and Internet sales, and offers a direct mail club that provides greeting cards created in partnership with DaySpring/HallMark. |
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Since July 1985, the label and its predecessor has produced the popular Hosanna! Music series of praise and worship music which started with the release of ''Behold His Majesty'', with worship leader Ron Tucker.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Integrity and HOSANNA! MUSIC: The REVIVAL WORSHIP Label – John Boruff {{!}} WESLEYGOSPEL.COM |url=https://wesleygospel.com/2015/01/03/integrity-and-hosanna-music-the-revival-worship-label-john-boruff/ |access-date=October 13, 2018}}</ref> ''Behold His Majesty'' was originally recorded in St. Louis by Tom Brooks in 1983 and re-released under the ''Hosanna!'' label in 1985 as the first of the tape series. Tom Brooks was the long-time producer, arranger, and keyboardist on the tapes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perez |first=Adam |last2=Tapper |first2=Mike |last3=Baker |first3=Shannan |last4=Jolicoeur |first4=Marc |last5=Dummer |first5=Elias |date=May 9, 2023 |title=The Worship Industry Is Younger Than You Think |url=https://worshipleaderresearch.com/the-worship-industry-is-younger-than-you-think/ |website=Worship Leader Research}}</ref> |
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By 1995 the firm was publicly traded on [[Nasdaq]] under the symbol ITGR.<ref>[http://www.thefreelibrary.com/INTEGRITY+MUSIC+REPORTS+SECOND-QUARTER+FINANCIAL+RESULTS+IN+LINE+WITH...-a017310666 Integrity Music Reports Second Quarter Financial Results in Line with Revised Expectations] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201182115/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/INTEGRITY+MUSIC+REPORTS+SECOND-QUARTER+FINANCIAL+RESULTS+IN+LINE+WITH...-a017310666 |date=December 1, 2017 }}. PR Newswire, July 21, 1995.</ref> In 2001, Integrity started Integrity Publishers.<ref name="encyclopedia.com">{{Cite web| last = Fiero| first = John W.| title = Integrity Inc. {{!}} Encyclopedia.com| access-date = October 13, 2018| date = 2006| url = https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/integrity-inc}}</ref> The company changed its name in 2002 to Integrity Media to better reflect its move into other markets. Also in 2002, the firm purchased the Nashville-based record label [[INO Records]]. This added to their artist roster, which already included [[Don Moen (singer)|Don Moen]], [[Hillsong Music]], [[Paul Baloche]], and [[Israel and New Breed]]. The label also released the soundtrack to the film ''[[The Passion of the Christ]]''<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2004-03-03-passion-soundtrack_x.htm 'Passion' fervor spreads to books and music]. ''[[USA Today]]'', March 3, 2004.</ref> and the [[Time-Life]]-advertised ''Songs 4 Worship'' collections.<ref>[https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/USAToday/access/84972264.html?dids=84972264:84972264&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+19%2C+2001&author=Brian+Mansfield&pub=USA+TODAY&desc=Singing+the+praises+of+strong+sales&pqatl=google Singing the Praises of Strong Sales]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''[[USA Today]]'', October 19, 2001.</ref> In 2004, co-founder and chairman Michael<!--the source uses this name, and so should the article--> Coleman took Integrity private.,<ref>{{Cite web| title = Costs of Sarbanes-Oxley are sending small pubcos private| work = Birmingham Business Journal| access-date = October 13, 2018| url = https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2004/07/26/story1.html}}</ref> While the company worked with FamilyTreeMedia on a home video series called "Baby Faith", including six stories of an infant's version of the [[Holy Bible]], hosted by award-nominated actress and singer [[Jodi Benson]]. |
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==Subdivisions== |
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''Integrity Asia'' is located in [[Singapore]] and delivers [[Integrity Music]] products to countries in [[Asia-Pacific]] They also sell other Integrity Music Christian albums that they do not sell in the [[United States]]. |
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In 2005, Integrity Music and INO Records began distribution through [[Sony BMG]] as part of the [[Provident Label Group]].<ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/stories/2004/09/20/daily19.html?jst=b_ln_hl Provident expands relationship with Integrity Music]. ''Nashville Business Journal'', September 22, 2004.</ref> In 2006, Integrity Publishers was sold to [[Thomas Nelson (publisher)|Thomas Nelson]].<ref>{{Cite web| title = Thomas Nelson Acquires Integrity Book Publishing| work = Authorlink| access-date = October 13, 2018| url = https://authorlink.com/news/thomas-nelson-acquires-integrity-book-publishing-2/}}</ref> |
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===Integrity Europe=== |
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''Integrity Europe'' is located in the UK and serves the [[UK]] and [[Ireland]], and, through its distributor GMI, all of mainland [[Europe]]. Within the UK, Integrity distributes the entire [[Integrity Music]] catalogue, plus that of [[Provident Label Group]] (including [[Verity Records]], [[Reunion Records]], [[Beach Street Records]] and [[Cross Movement]]), [[Maranatha! Music]], [[Sony Music]], [[Time Life]] and Parachute Records. |
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Integrity also sells music, film and digital media via direct mail and Internet sales, as well as direct mail greeting cards through DaySpring/[[Hallmark]].{{citation needed|date=September 2018}} |
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===Integrity Media Africa=== |
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Integrity Media Africa has offices in [[Durban, South Africa]] and delivers products within South Africa and other African countries. It also distributes the [[Provident Label Group]]including [[Verity Records]], [[Reunion Records]], Beachstreet Records and [[Cross Movement]]), [[Maranatha! Music]], Furious, Planetshakers, and Parachute Records. |
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==Key Artists/Worship Leaders and Writers== |
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*[[Paul Baloche]] |
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*[[Lincoln Brewster]] |
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*[[Desperation Band]] |
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*[[Brian Doerksen]] |
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*[[Gateway Worship]] |
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*[[Israel Houghton|Israel and New Breed]] |
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*[[Kathryn Scott]] |
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*[[Jonathan Stockstill]] |
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*[[New Life Worship]] |
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*[[Parachute Band]] |
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*[[John Mark McMillan]] |
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In 2011, Integrity Media sold Integrity Music to ministry company David C. Cook. Integrity Music now resides in the greater Nashville area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Contact |url=https://www.integritymusic.com/contact |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Integrity Music |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* {{official website|http://integritymusic.com/}} |
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*[http://www.integritymedia.com/ Integrity Media] |
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| Industry | Music & entertainment |
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| Founded | 1987 (as Integrity Music) |
| Headquarters | Brentwood, Tennessee |
| Parent | David C. Cook |
| Website | integritymusic |
Integrity Music is part of the David C. Cook nonprofit group. Founded as a direct-to-consumer music club in 1987 as Integrity Music, Integrity was at the forefront of contemporary worship music's widespread popularity of praise and worship music. Integrity publishes many of the top songs in the Church, including "We Believe" (Newsboys). The label has also translated albums into Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, Indonesian, Cantonese, Russian, Dutch, French and Portuguese.[not verified in body]
History[edit]
Integrity Music was founded in 1987 as Integrity's Hosanna! Music by Ed Lindquist and Mike Coleman with the purchase of the music division of Integrity Communications, owned by Charles Simpson Ministries.[1] The Hosanna! Music tape series was operating out of New Wine Magazine as a subscription of Praise and Worship recordings and was purchased as the magazine folded in January 1987. Charles Simpson was a member of the Shepherding Movement and pastor of Covenant Church of Mobile.[2]
Since July 1985, the label and its predecessor has produced the popular Hosanna! Music series of praise and worship music which started with the release of Behold His Majesty, with worship leader Ron Tucker.[3] Behold His Majesty was originally recorded in St. Louis by Tom Brooks in 1983 and re-released under the Hosanna! label in 1985 as the first of the tape series. Tom Brooks was the long-time producer, arranger, and keyboardist on the tapes.[4]
By 1995 the firm was publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol ITGR.[5] In 2001, Integrity started Integrity Publishers.[1] The company changed its name in 2002 to Integrity Media to better reflect its move into other markets. Also in 2002, the firm purchased the Nashville-based record label INO Records. This added to their artist roster, which already included Don Moen, Hillsong Music, Paul Baloche, and Israel and New Breed. The label also released the soundtrack to the film The Passion of the Christ[6] and the Time-Life-advertised Songs 4 Worship collections.[7] In 2004, co-founder and chairman Michael Coleman took Integrity private.,[8] While the company worked with FamilyTreeMedia on a home video series called "Baby Faith", including six stories of an infant's version of the Holy Bible, hosted by award-nominated actress and singer Jodi Benson.
In 2005, Integrity Music and INO Records began distribution through Sony BMG as part of the Provident Label Group.[9] In 2006, Integrity Publishers was sold to Thomas Nelson.[10]
Integrity also sells music, film and digital media via direct mail and Internet sales, as well as direct mail greeting cards through DaySpring/Hallmark.[citation needed]
In 2011, Integrity Media sold Integrity Music to ministry company David C. Cook. Integrity Music now resides in the greater Nashville area.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Fiero, John W. (2006). "Integrity Inc. | Encyclopedia.com". Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ "Leadership". CSM. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ "Integrity and HOSANNA! MUSIC: The REVIVAL WORSHIP Label – John Boruff | WESLEYGOSPEL.COM". Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ Perez, Adam; Tapper, Mike; Baker, Shannan; Jolicoeur, Marc; Dummer, Elias (May 9, 2023). "The Worship Industry Is Younger Than You Think". Worship Leader Research.
- ^ Integrity Music Reports Second Quarter Financial Results in Line with Revised Expectations Archived December 1, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. PR Newswire, July 21, 1995.
- ^ 'Passion' fervor spreads to books and music. USA Today, March 3, 2004.
- ^ Singing the Praises of Strong Sales[permanent dead link]. USA Today, October 19, 2001.
- ^ "Costs of Sarbanes-Oxley are sending small pubcos private". Birmingham Business Journal. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ Provident expands relationship with Integrity Music. Nashville Business Journal, September 22, 2004.
- ^ "Thomas Nelson Acquires Integrity Book Publishing". Authorlink. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ "Contact". Integrity Music. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
