Carried Away (band)
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Carried Away is a Canadian
Contemporary Christian musical group from Ontario, Canada. Signed to Glide Records, the group has released three studio albums.
. Listening to the song, the women were inspired by Jeff Deyo
as he sang the chorus with such passion and conviction, "I want to get carried away." The song immediately struck a chord in each of them. They decided to make a career out of singing.
Eventually they traveled to Nashville, and while they were there the girls had the opportunity to meet with producer Otto Price. Shortly into their first conversation with Price, the women discovered a common theme. Otto Price just happened to be a co-writer of the Sonicflood
song "Carried Away".
The women truly believed God
gave them the name Carried Away to inspire others to hope for the day when we will be carried away into an eternity spent with God. After a time of being known as the two sisters and a cousin, the three women took on Carried Away as their group name, group hope, and a powerful message to tell the world.
Otto Price agreed to produce Carried Away's first full release in 2005, titled Closer to You
, which included the song that inspired their name. Their recording of the song "Carried Away" featured Jeff Deyo
of Sonicflood
. The album
had two number-one hit singles in Canada
in 2005-2006 and also won two GMA Canada
Covenant Awards
for 'Pop Contemporary Album of the Year' and 'Song of the Year' in 2005.
Carried Away snagged four nominations September 12, 2007 for GMA Canada
’s 29th Annual Covenant Awards
held October 26 in Calgary
, Alberta. The group was nominated for Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year ("I Want You"), Song of the Year ("Mystery"), Seasonal Song of the Year ("Soaring Through the Sky") and Group of the Year. Carried Away won the award for Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year for "I Want You" that was presented in Calgary
at the Covenant Awards
ceremony.
On June 20, 2008, Colleen Walker left Carried Away and was replaced by Tyler Seidenberg. The group has gone on to release the studio album No Compromise, and a Christmas EP I Saw Lights.
Tyler Seidenberg left the band sometime in 2009 or 2010.
Singles
Songs on compilations
Music videos
Covenant Awards
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
Contemporary Christian musical group from Ontario, Canada. Signed to Glide Records, the group has released three studio albums.
History
Pam Walker and Colleen Walker are sisters who along with their cousin Christine Prankard formed the group Carried Away. As a family, they have been singing together as long as anyone can remember. It was not until the year 2000 however, that they became "Carried Away". It was at that point that they heard the song "Carried Away" by SonicfloodSonicflood
Sonicflood is an American Christian Worship band from Nashville, Tennessee. Originally under the name Zilch, the band formed in 1997. The group took the name Sonicflood in 1998 as they became known as a praise and worship band following some line-up changes...
. Listening to the song, the women were inspired by Jeff Deyo
Jeff Deyo
Jeff Deyo is an American Contemporary Christian music solo artist and worship leader. He was also the lead singer of the band SONICFLOOd from its creation in 1999 through 2000....
as he sang the chorus with such passion and conviction, "I want to get carried away." The song immediately struck a chord in each of them. They decided to make a career out of singing.
Eventually they traveled to Nashville, and while they were there the girls had the opportunity to meet with producer Otto Price. Shortly into their first conversation with Price, the women discovered a common theme. Otto Price just happened to be a co-writer of the Sonicflood
Sonicflood
Sonicflood is an American Christian Worship band from Nashville, Tennessee. Originally under the name Zilch, the band formed in 1997. The group took the name Sonicflood in 1998 as they became known as a praise and worship band following some line-up changes...
song "Carried Away".
The women truly believed God
God
God is the English name given to a singular being in theistic and deistic religions who is either the sole deity in monotheism, or a single deity in polytheism....
gave them the name Carried Away to inspire others to hope for the day when we will be carried away into an eternity spent with God. After a time of being known as the two sisters and a cousin, the three women took on Carried Away as their group name, group hope, and a powerful message to tell the world.
Otto Price agreed to produce Carried Away's first full release in 2005, titled Closer to You
Closer To You
Closer to You is the debut album of Carried Away.-Track listing:#"I Will Live for You"#"Lift"#"Jesus Beautiful Jesus"#"Closer to You"#"Be Exalted"#"Carried Away" - featuring Jeff Deyo of Sonicflood#"Spinning Round"#"Alive"#"Hallelujah"...
, which included the song that inspired their name. Their recording of the song "Carried Away" featured Jeff Deyo
Jeff Deyo
Jeff Deyo is an American Contemporary Christian music solo artist and worship leader. He was also the lead singer of the band SONICFLOOd from its creation in 1999 through 2000....
of Sonicflood
Sonicflood
Sonicflood is an American Christian Worship band from Nashville, Tennessee. Originally under the name Zilch, the band formed in 1997. The group took the name Sonicflood in 1998 as they became known as a praise and worship band following some line-up changes...
. The album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
had two number-one hit singles in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
in 2005-2006 and also won two GMA Canada
GMA Canada
GMA Canada is the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the organization is a not for profit association whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
Covenant Awards
Covenant Awards
The Covenant Awards are handed out annually by GMA Canada, the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
for 'Pop Contemporary Album of the Year' and 'Song of the Year' in 2005.
Carried Away snagged four nominations September 12, 2007 for GMA Canada
GMA Canada
GMA Canada is the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the organization is a not for profit association whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
’s 29th Annual Covenant Awards
Covenant Awards
The Covenant Awards are handed out annually by GMA Canada, the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
held October 26 in Calgary
Calgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
, Alberta. The group was nominated for Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year ("I Want You"), Song of the Year ("Mystery"), Seasonal Song of the Year ("Soaring Through the Sky") and Group of the Year. Carried Away won the award for Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year for "I Want You" that was presented in Calgary
Calgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
at the Covenant Awards
Covenant Awards
The Covenant Awards are handed out annually by GMA Canada, the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
ceremony.
On June 20, 2008, Colleen Walker left Carried Away and was replaced by Tyler Seidenberg. The group has gone on to release the studio album No Compromise, and a Christmas EP I Saw Lights.
Tyler Seidenberg left the band sometime in 2009 or 2010.
Discography
Albums- Closer to YouCloser To YouCloser to You is the debut album of Carried Away.-Track listing:#"I Will Live for You"#"Lift"#"Jesus Beautiful Jesus"#"Closer to You"#"Be Exalted"#"Carried Away" - featuring Jeff Deyo of Sonicflood#"Spinning Round"#"Alive"#"Hallelujah"...
(2005) - I Want YouI Want You (Carried Away album)-Track listing:#"Black & White"#"Just Believe"#"Smile"#"I Want You"#"Over Me"#"Mystery"#"Fell It Inside"#"Wasting My Words"#"Sweet One"#"Your Love"#"Alive"#"Holy, Holy, Holy"...
(2007) - No Compromise (2009)
- I Saw Lights (EP, 2009)
Singles
- I Know (2005)
- Soaring Through the Sky (2006)
- Mystery (2007)
- Snow Falls (2007)
Songs on compilations
- 27th Annual Covenant Hits27th Annual Covenant Hits27th Annual Covenant Hits is a collection of songs performed by nominees and winners from the 27th Annual Covenant Awards in the year 2005. The Covenant Awards are presented annually by the Canadian Gospel Music Association...
, "I Know" (CMC, 2006) - Sea to Sea: The Voice of Creation, "Mystery" (CMC, 2007)
- GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary CollectionGMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary CollectionGMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection is a three-CD collection commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Gospel Music Association of Canada. It showcases the history of Christian music in Canada...
, "I Know" (CMC, 2008) - Sea to Sea: Christmas, "More Like Christmas" (Lakeside, 2009)
Music videos
- Lift (2005)
- I Know (2006)
Awards and recognition
GMA CanadaGMA Canada
GMA Canada is the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the organization is a not for profit association whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
Covenant Awards
Covenant Awards
The Covenant Awards are handed out annually by GMA Canada, the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
- 2005 Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Closer To You
- 2005 Song of the Year: "I Know"
- 2007 Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "I Want You"
- 2008 two nominations: Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: I Want You, and Seasonal Song of the Year: "Snow Falls"
- 2009 three nominations: Album of the Year: No Compromise, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: No Compromise, and Seasonal Song of the Year: "More Like Christmas"