The JOY FM welcomes Colton Dixon, Austin French and special guest Jeremy Rosado on the UP + UP Tour sponsored by Compassion International at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center in Punta Gorda, FL, on Wendesday, October 2nd, 2024 at 7pm. This powerful evening of LIVE music will feature the greatest hits and new songs from Colton Dixon, Austin French and Jeremy Rosado. Tickets are on sale now at www.thejoyfm.com or call 855-223-1008.
Named after his brand new single, “UP + UP,” Colton Dixon is excited to share the stage with French and Rosado. “I’m stoked to be on the road with such incredible artists sharing a common goal,” remarked Dixon. “The message of “UP + UP” is that God’s plan is to give us a hope and a future – lifting us up and up again no matter the battle. That’s exactly what this fall tour is all about.”
Colton Dixon turns personal truths, stories, and experiences into universal anthems. He first emerged as a phenomenon after finishing in the top seven on Season 11 of American Idol. Delivering a series of fan favorite albums, 2013’s A Messenger achieved “the biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act” and catapulted into the Top 15 of the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart. A year later, Anchor yielded his third and fourth #1 hits on Christian Hot AC with “More of You” and “Through It All.” In 2017, he returned to #1 on the Christian Albums Chart for the third time. Following an invite from the White House, he also shined at the 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in addition to performing on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight and in the pages of People magazine. Dixon received his first RIAA Gold-Certification for his massive hit, “Build A Boat,” the biggest Christian radio song of 2022 holding the No. 1 spot for 11 weeks. 2024 brings new music from Dixon, starting with his brand-new track, “Rest of My Life” being used as the closing song for the new Angel Studios film SIGHT, starring Terry Chen and Greg Kinnear, and brand-new radio single, “UP + UP.”
Austin French’s musical journey began as a childhood dream, and he gained prominence with a finalist finish on the reality show “Rising Star.” Bursting onto the scene in 2017, he embraced a Contemporary Chrisian pop style infused with soul, swiftly climbing the Billboard Chrisian Songs chart with his debut single, “Freedom Hymn.” His follow up hit singles, including “Why God,” “Wake Up Sleeper,” “Good Feeling,” and “Jesus Can,” solidified his place in the genre. Most recently, French has been featured on Winter Jam (2023), the Danny Gokey Tour (Fall 2023), and Big Daddy Weave (Spring 2024).
Jeremy Rosado, is a familiar name to fans of American Idol. Rosado appeared in season 11 of the popular singing competition and quickly became a fan favorite with his soulful voice and genuine personality. Since then, he has released multiple albums and has toured with well-known Christian artists like TobyMac and Colton Dixon. Jeremey Rosado has appeared on Live! with Kelly, the Today show and Good Morning America. Jeremy grew up in a large Puerto Rican family In Queens, New York, and got his start singing at neighborhood block parties. At 10 years old, his family moved to the Tampa Bay area, where Jeremy began participating in choir at church and school. He later became a worship leader and started gaining traction in the local music scene. At 21, Jeremy got the opportunity to open for Andrea Bocelli in Germany. His music is a blend of pop, R&B, and gospel.
