The Kry
Encyclopedia
The Kry is a Christian rock
/worship band from Quebec City
, Canada. The band consists of Jean-Luc La Joie (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, some bass guitar) Yves La Joie, (drums, percussion, and backing vocals), Nic Rodriguez (bass guitar), The Lajoie brothers currently both serve on staff at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills located in Southern California.
In addition to their invitational songs, ballads, rock music, and thought-provoking lyrics, they are also known for Cassie's Song. This song was inspired by the Columbine shootings
and it looks to God for healing and an explanation, while encouraging believers to be steadfast at any cost.
In 1995 their album You reached number 27 on Billboard Magazine's Top Christian Albums chart. That same year Unplugged hit 40, while in 1996 What About Now peaked at 30th position. The Kry has been featured at events such as Spirit West Coast
and the Harvest Crusade
s. They also frequently play free concerts and lead worship on Wednesday nights at Maranatha Chapel in San Diego.
In 2000 The Kry formed The Max Ministries to evangelize specific regions, including the French speaking areas of the world. Although they tend to play a number of shows in Southern California, they also do extensive touring. The Kry has toured in the United States, Canada, Australia, England, France, Germany, Austria, Israel, Russia, Albania, Estonia, and Ireland.
Dove Awards
Gospel Music Association Canada
Covenant Awards
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
/worship band from Quebec City
Quebec City
Quebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
, Canada. The band consists of Jean-Luc La Joie (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, some bass guitar) Yves La Joie, (drums, percussion, and backing vocals), Nic Rodriguez (bass guitar), The Lajoie brothers currently both serve on staff at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills located in Southern California.
In addition to their invitational songs, ballads, rock music, and thought-provoking lyrics, they are also known for Cassie's Song. This song was inspired by the Columbine shootings
Columbine High School massacre
The Columbine High School massacre occurred on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School in Columbine, an unincorporated area of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States, near Denver and Littleton. Two senior students, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, embarked on a massacre, killing 12...
and it looks to God for healing and an explanation, while encouraging believers to be steadfast at any cost.
In 1995 their album You reached number 27 on Billboard Magazine's Top Christian Albums chart. That same year Unplugged hit 40, while in 1996 What About Now peaked at 30th position. The Kry has been featured at events such as Spirit West Coast
Spirit West Coast
Spirit West Coast is a Christian music festival that features Christian artists from several different genres. It also features lectures, workshops in tents, kids' shows, petting zoos, and comedians....
and the Harvest Crusade
Harvest Crusade
The Harvest Crusades are evangelical Christian events held across the United States and in other countries at the invitation of local churches and Christian leaders. Since 1990, they have been attended by over 4 million people in stadiums, amphitheaters, and like venues. Greg Laurie is the founder...
s. They also frequently play free concerts and lead worship on Wednesday nights at Maranatha Chapel in San Diego.
In 2000 The Kry formed The Max Ministries to evangelize specific regions, including the French speaking areas of the world. Although they tend to play a number of shows in Southern California, they also do extensive touring. The Kry has toured in the United States, Canada, Australia, England, France, Germany, Austria, Israel, Russia, Albania, Estonia, and Ireland.
Albums
- I'll Find You There (1992, remixed 1995)
- You (1994)
- Unplugged (1995)
- what about NOW (1996)
- Let Me Say (2000)
- La Compilation (2000) Compilation of songs sung in French
- The New York CD Project (2002)
- Undone (2002)
- God of Infinite Worth (2004)
- Peut Être (2007) "Undone" in French with extra track "Lettre D'Amour" (Letter of Love)
- You Shine (2009)
Songs on compilations
- Sea to Sea: I See The CrossSea to Sea: I See The CrossSea to Sea: I See The Cross is the second album in the annual Sea to Sea praise and worship music series. The album includes thirty songs performed by Canadian Christian artists on two CDs...
, "Holy Is Your Name" (CMC, 2005) - Life Is Precious: A Wes King Tribute, "Hold On" (YMZ, 2006)
- 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'll Find You There" (CMC, 2008)
Awards
Gospel Music AssociationGospel Music Association
The Gospel Music Association was founded in 1964 for the purpose of supporting and promoting the development of all forms of Gospel music. There are currently about 4,000 members worldwide...
Dove Awards
- 2000 The Kry was nominated by the Gospel Music AssociationGospel Music AssociationThe Gospel Music Association was founded in 1964 for the purpose of supporting and promoting the development of all forms of Gospel music. There are currently about 4,000 members worldwide...
for a Dove Award for their album "Let Me Say" in the category of Recorded Music Packaging of the Year.
Gospel Music Association 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...
- 2007 The Kry won Francophone Album Of The Year with "Peut Être", and Francophone Song Of The Year with "Merveilleux".
- 2007 The band also received nominations for several Gospel Music Association Canada Covenant Awards: for Francophone Album Of The Year for "Peut Être", as well two of their songs were nominated in the category of Francophone Song Of The Year: "Merveilleux" and "Seulement L’Amour De Dieu".