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Integrity Music
Industry	Music & entertainment
Founded	1987 (as Integrity Music)
Headquarters	Brentwood, Tennessee
Parent	David C. Cook
Website	integritymusic.com

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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.

External links[edit]

Official website

[encyclopedia.com-1] Fiero, John W. (2006). "Integrity Inc. | Encyclopedia.com". Retrieved October 13, 2018.

[2] "Leadership". CSM. Retrieved October 13, 2018.

[3] "Integrity and HOSANNA! MUSIC: The REVIVAL WORSHIP Label – John Boruff | WESLEYGOSPEL.COM". Retrieved October 13, 2018.

[4] Perez, Adam; Tapper, Mike; Baker, Shannan; Jolicoeur, Marc; Dummer, Elias (May 9, 2023). "The Worship Industry Is Younger Than You Think". Worship Leader Research.

[5] 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.

[6] 'Passion' fervor spreads to books and music. USA Today, March 3, 2004.

[7] Singing the Praises of Strong Sales^{[permanent dead link]}. USA Today, October 19, 2001.

[8] "Costs of Sarbanes-Oxley are sending small pubcos private". Birmingham Business Journal. Retrieved October 13, 2018.

[9] Provident expands relationship with Integrity Music. Nashville Business Journal, September 22, 2004.

[10] "Thomas Nelson Acquires Integrity Book Publishing". Authorlink. Retrieved October 13, 2018.

[11] "Contact". Integrity Music. Retrieved May 9, 2024.

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+{{distinguish|Integrity Records}}
-'''Integrity Media''' is a privately-held [[Christian]] non-charitable media company originally founded as Christian music club in [[1987 in music|1987]]. It is located in [[Mobile, Alabama]].  The company has a large focus on international distribution;<ref name="CCM_29_8">{{cite journal |last=Swartzendruber |first=Jay |year=[[2007]] |month=[[February]] |title=Industrybeat: Moen of Many Hats |journal=[[CCM Magazine]] |id={{ISSN|1524-7848}} |volume=29 |issue=8 |pages=22 }}</ref> Its operations in Asia are managed by [[Integrity Asia]]. This company operates in about 160 countries
+{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2018}}
+{{Infobox company
+|name = Integrity Music
+|logo = Integrity_Music_Logo.png
+|image =
+|image_caption = Integrity Music headquarters in [[Colorado Springs, Colorado]]
+|foundation = 1987 (as Integrity Music)
+|location = [[Brentwood, Tennessee]]
+|industry = Music & entertainment
+|parent = [[David C. Cook]]
+|homepage = {{URL|integritymusic.com/}}
+}}
+'''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}}
-Labels held by the company are Integrity Music, [[Hosanna! Music]], Integrity Gospel, Vertical Music and [[INO Records]]. These labels are known for publishing Christian [[worship music]].
-==Subdivisions==
+== History ==
+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>
-===Integrity Asia===
-''Integrity Asia'' <ref>http://www.integrityasia.com.sg</ref>
-is a company located in [[Singapore]] which delivers [[Integrity Music]] products to [[Singapore]], [[Brunei]], [[Burma]], [[Cambodia]], [[Hong Kong]], [[India]], [[Indonesia]], [[Japan]], [[Korea]], [[Malaysia]], [[Mauritius]], [[Pakistan]], [[Philippines]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Taiwan]], and [[Thailand]]. They also sell other Integrity Music Christian albums that they do not sell in the [[United States]].
+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>
-===Integrity Europe===
-''Integrity Europe'' <ref>http://www.integrityeurope.com</ref>
-is located in the UK and serves the markets of the [[UK]] and [[Ireland]], and, through it's 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]], Beachstreet Records and [[Cross Movement]]), [[Maranatha! Music]], [[Sony Music]], [[Time Life]] and Parachute Records.
+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]].
-==History==
-Started in [[1987]] as direct-to-customer music club and became the most successful company. In [[1995]], it became Integrity Incorporated and in [[2002]] changed to Integrity Media to better reflect its growth and development. That same year, Integrity purchased the Nashville-based label INO Records, founded by [[Jeff Moseley]], and home to artists [[MercyMe]], [[Sonicflood|SONICFLOOd]], [[Skillet (band)|Skillet]], [[P.O.D]], [[Darlene Zschech]], Sara Groves, [[CeCe Winans]] and The Afters among others. INO's sister branch, SRE recordings, which represented bands of the [[Christian Rock]] genre, is now part of INO Records.
+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>
-==Signed artists==
-*[[Jared Anderson]]
-*[[Joel Auge]]
-*[[Paul Baloche]]
-*[[Lincoln Brewster]]
-*[[The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir]]
-*[[Deluge Band]]
-*[[Desperation Band]]
-*[[Gateway Worship]]
-*[[Hillsong Live]]
-*[[Hillsong United (band)]]
-*[[Hillsong London]]
-*[[Hillsong Kids]]
-*[[Israel Houghton]] (Israel and New Breed)
-*[[Stephen Hurd]]
-*[[Jonathan Nelson and Purpose]]
-*[[Lakewood Live]]
-*[[Lakeview Worship]]
-*[[Lenny LeBlanc]]
-*[[Robin Mark]]
-*[[Don Moen]]
-*[[Michael Neale]]
-*[[Ken Reynolds]]
-*[[Kathryn Scott]]
-*[[Alvin Slaughter]]
-*[[Jonathan Stockstill]]
-*[[New Life Worship]]
-*[[Parachute Band]]
-*[[Jason Upton]]
-*[[Paul Wilbur]]
-*[[Worth Dying For]]
+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}}
+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>
 ==References==
+{{reflist}}
-<div class="references-small">The contents are based on the site http://www.integritymusic.com/company/company.php?target=first/body.html
-{{reflist}}</div>
-==See also==
-* [[List of record labels]]
 ==External links==
+* {{official website|http://integritymusic.com/}}
-*[http://www.integritymedia.com/ Integrity Media]
-*[http://www.integritymusic.com Integrity Music]
+{{Authority control}}
-*[http://www.integrityasia.com.sg/ Integrity Asia]
-*[http://www.integrityeurope.com Integrity Europe]
 [[Category:American record labels]]
 [[Category:Record labels established in 1987]]
 [[Category:Christian record labels]]
+[[Category:Companies based in Colorado Springs, Colorado]]
-{{Christian-music-stub}}