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Carrollton
Also known asMosteller
OriginCincinnati, Ohio
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
GenresContemporary Christian music, Christian rock, pop rock
Years active2008 (2008)–2021
LabelsCentricity
MembersJordan Bailey
Michael Loy
Stephen Moore
David Terry
Past membersJeremy Menard
Justin Mosteller
Joel Rousseau
Websitecarrolltonband.com

Carrollton (formerly, Mosteller) was an American contemporary Christian music band from Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky, United States. They formed in 2008, as Mosteller. Their current members are bass guitarist/background vocalist Jordan Bailey, drummer/background vocalist Michael Loy, lead vocalist/guitarist Stephen Moore, and lead guitarist/background vocalist David Terry. They released Breathe in Deep, an extended play (EP), with Centricity Music in 2014, and this EP was reviewed by many Christian music publications. The song, "Holding on to You", charted on the Christian Airplay Billboard magazine chart. Their 2017 song "Made For This" was featured in advertisements for NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2018 Winter Olympics.[1] Carrollton released its latest project, a self-titled album, on May 8, 2020. On March 25, 2021, Carrollton made an announcement on Instagram that they will no longer be making music.[2]

Background

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The contemporary Christian music band Christian rock music group formed in both Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky,[3] in 2008, as Mosteller,[4] yet they renamed themselves Carrollton in 2013.[3] They count as their members; lead vocalist and guitarist, Stephen Moore, background vocalist and bass guitarist, Jordan Bailey, background vocalist and drummer, Michael Loy, and background vocalist and lead guitarist, David Terry.[5] At the conclusion of the Shelter Tour in 2018, it was announced that Justin Mosteller and Joel Rousseau would be leaving the band.[6]

Music history

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The group was formed in 2008, yet their first major label release extended play, did not get released until February 11, 2014, Breathe in Deep, by Centricity Music.[7] The song, "Holding on to You", peaked at No. 42 on the Billboard magazine Christian Airplay chart.[8]

Members

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Current members[4][5]

  • Jordan Bailey – bass, background vocals (2008–present)
  • Michael Loy – drums, background vocals (2008–present)
  • David Terry – lead guitar, background vocals (2018–present)
  • Stephen Moore – lead vocals, guitar (2018–present)

Former members

  • Jeremy Menard - lead guitar, background vocals (2008–2015) (various shows 2018)
  • Justin Mosteller - lead vocals, guitar (2008–2018)
  • Joel Rousseau - lead guitar, background vocals (2015–2018)[6]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details
This Is Life
(as Mosteller)[9]
Everything or Nothing[10]
Carrollton[11]

EPs

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List of EPs, tracks, and selected chart positions
Title Album details .................................................................. Peak Chart Positions

Tracks

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 US Christian Albums
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Breathe in Deep EP[13]
  • Released: February 11, 2014
  • Label: Centricity
  • Formats: CD, digital download
  1. "Pass You By"
  2. "Holding Me"
  3. "This Is Life"
  4. "You Are Faithful"
  5. "Red"
  6. "Death Has Lost Its Way"
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Sunlight and Shadows[14]
  • Released: September 18, 2015
  • Label: Centricity
  • Formats: CD, digital download
  1. "More Now"
  2. "Let Love Win"
  3. "Meant to Be"
  4. "Tell Me"
  5. "Holding on to You"
  6. "Withered" (The Jetlag Sessions)
  7. "Free to Live"
  8. "Open Wide" (The Jetlag Sessions)
 45

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Christ
[15] 		US
Christ Air.
[16]
"Holding on to You" 2014 — 42 Sunlight and Shadows
"Let Love Win" 2015 28 24
"Tell Me" 2016 22 22
"Shelter" 2017 24 22 Everything or Nothing
"Made for This" 39 32 Made for This - EP
"Rebuilder" 2018 48 29 Everything or Nothing
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Title Year Peak chart positions
US
Christ
[15] 		US
Christ Air.
[16]
"Go Tell It on the Mountain"
(Jason Gray featuring Carrollton) 		2017 19 3

References

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  1. ^ Loosemore, Bailey (February 20, 2018). "Shaun White throws tricks to a Louisville band's song in this Winter Olympics commercial". Louisville Courier Journal. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
    "Winter Olympics Features Carrollton Song "MADE FOR THIS"". Centricity Music. November 3, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  2. ^ "Carrollton on Instagram: "Just as every season comes to an end there is always a new one on the horizon. Music is part of who we are and for each of us that will have a new meaning…"". Instagram.com. 2021-03-25. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  3. ^ a b Carrollton (2013). "Carrollton - About". Facebook. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Jesus Freak Hideout. "Carrollton profile". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Carrollton on Instagram: "As we begin to write a new chapter in the story of Carrollton one of the things that has been a constant through every page so far is the…"". Instagram.com. 2018-11-19. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  6. ^ a b "Carrollton's Instagram post: "Goodbyes are never easy which makes today very hard. Today we say goodbye to Justin and Joel as they walk into new adventures. To say we…"". Instagram.com. 2018-11-12. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  7. ^ Jesus Freak Hideout (February 11, 2014). "Breathe In Deep EP". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  8. ^ search for "Holding On To You" on Christian Airplay[permanent dead link‍] at billboard.com/biz
  9. ^ "This Is Life Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  10. ^ "Everything Or Nothing by Carrollton". ITunes. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  11. ^ "Carrollton by Carrollton". ITunes. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  12. ^ "Carrollton Album & Song Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 20, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  13. ^ "Breathe In Deep - EP by Carrollton". ITunes. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  14. ^ "Sunlight and Shadows by Carrollton". ITunes. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  15. ^ a b "Carrollton – Chart history (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  16. ^ a b "Carrollton – Chart history (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 20, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
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