“Blessed Be Your Name,” the first single from Tree63’s February 2004 release, The Answer To The Question, has been named Billboard Magazine’s No. 1 Adult Contemporary Christian radio single for 2004. “Blessed Be Your Name,” penned by Matt and Beth Redman, has been nominated for the prestigious “Song of the Year” and “Worship Song” awards from the Gospel Music Association. The winning songs will be announced at the 36th Annual Dove Awards in Nashville on April 13.

“Blessed Be Your Name” quickly climbed the charts after its release in early 2004 and has remained a staple of radio playlists across the country. Consumer response to The Answer To The Question has been overwhelming, resulting in the shipment of over 100,000 units to retail.

The third single from the project, “Maker Of All Things,” recently released to radio in advance of a special retail re-release of The Answer To The Question Expanded Edition on March 1. The expanded edition will include “Maker Of All Things,” which was previously unavailable, along with the new song “Paradise” and several exclusive acoustic cuts. The re-release will also contain enhanced content, including the video and chord charts for the song “King.”

The Answer To The Question Expanded Edition displays Tree63’s trademark anthemic, guitar-driven sound coupled with intimate, worshipful lyrics. Produced by the team of Jason Burkum and Nathan Dantzler (Audio Adrenaline) along with Tree63 frontman and founder John Ellis, the project features Ellis as songwriter on all but two tracks.

“We really poured ourselves into this record,” said Ellis. “It’s been an experience to see things move so quickly, and we’ve been amazed at how God provided the opportunity for our music to impact so many people over the last year.”

Hailing from South Africa, Tree63 first appeared in the United States in 1999 with its Dove Award-winning, self-titled debut for Inpop Records. The project earned a string of international No.1 singles. The song “Treasure” hit No.1 on American Christian radio charts and on 5FM, South Africa’s only national mainstream radio station. Overall, the band garnered three No.1 songs on 5FM, as well as a Top 10 hit on the station with “No Words,” which also claimed the No.1 spot on every Christian radio station in South Africa and the top spot on Australia’s biggest Christian radio station.

In addition to wrapping up production for The Answer To The Question Expanded Edition, Tree63 is preparing for the World Vision-sponsored All God’s Children Tour, with label mate Paul Colman and Word Records artist Building 429, beginning early March (allgodschildrentour.com). Tree63 will also hit the studio soon to record the follow up to The Answer To The Question, slated for release this fall.

Founded in 1999 by newsboys frontman Peter Furler and Wes Campbell, Franklin, Tenn.-based Inpop Records is home to a variety of recording artists, including Superchick, Tree63, Shane & Shane, Mat Kearney, Paul Colman and Petra, among others. Inpop is committed to bringing international pop music to every tribe, every tongue, and every nation.

*For more information on Tree63 and The Answer To The Question Expanded Edition, visit www.inpop.com or www.tree63.com