“Every time I give birth to a new record, it is an intense labor of love,” said TobyMac.  “From the creation of the music, to the production, and then to the promotion, it takes a great team and a huge amount of effort on everybody’s part. I’m truly thankful for the people around me, as well as my fans who seem to show up and represent every time.  For these reasons, I’ll always give it all I’ve got.”

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Already critically acclaimed and having garnered the GRAMMY® nominated No. 1 Billboard single “City On Our Knees,” (the fastest charting and selling track in his career with over 225,000 downloads), TobyMac’s digital sales were equally significant, with TONIGHT peaking at No. 2 on the iTunes® overall sales chart, and No. 1 its Christian/Gospel chart.

“We could not be more pleased with the excitement we are seeing surrounding TobyMac’s “Tonight” release,” remarked Peter York, Label Group President, EMI Christian Music Group. ”From radio to retail to the fans at street week events and on line, the enthusiasm for this project is overwhelming.  Toby has cultivated a loyal fan base who look to him for current production values on songs that impact their lives.  Once again he has delivered an extraordinary record filled with diverse styles, hooks, beats and messages.  The sales numbers we are seeing on release week indicate he has truly given the consumers what they are looking for.  We are very grateful to partner with such a gifted artist.”

TobyMac recently donated 100% of his artist royalties from iTunes® week long preview of “Get Back Up,” his new single debuting March 5th, to the devastation in Haiti.  Proceeds will be divided up amongst the Hands and Feet Organization, Restore Haiti, and Compassion International.  He will hit the road on March 4th with Skillet for the AWAKE TONIGHT tour.

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