Grammy-Nominated Artist to Play at Grace

WINONA LAKE, IN: Only faculty and some “super seniors” will remember the last time Grace brought a popular musician to campus. Five years ago, Isaac Slade, lead singer of The Fray tickled the ivories in the Rodeheaver Auditorium. Around that same time, 7-time Dove award winner, Steve Green also made an appearance in the OCC with an audience full of homeschoolers.  

The leadership at Grace feels that it is time to bring in another world-renowned artist. Jim Swanson and many others in leadership have been working diligently the last few months making connections and trying to book an artist. It looks like that day is finally here. “We really just felt like we owed this to our current students,” said Swanson. “Music has the ability to transcend all differences and bring unity to a campus.” The team had the list narrowed down to five artists who had all agreed to play a show at Grace. According to Swanson, “the decision was between Mumford and Sons, The Fray, Coldplay, One Republic, and Nickleback.”

“I’d like to say it was a tough decision that required a lot of time and prayer, but we all know that would be a lie. After we had confirmation from Nickleback that they would be willing to play at show at grace, the decision was unanimous.

Apparently the Grace faculty and staff may be just as excited as the students. Dr. Donald DeYoung, chairman of the Department of Science and Mathematics, has been ecstatic since he heard the news. “Hmm, Nickleback coming to Grace College? Yeahhhhhh, you better believe I'll be there!,” said DeYoung.

It is also rumored that this could be the first Grace event other than chapel once a semester in which Dr. Manahan attends. “I’ve always been a huge Nickleback fan,” said Manahan. “For years I've been trying to convince the chapel band that the song, “If Today Was Your Last Day” is totally a worship song. If we sang that every chapel I would never miss.”

Tickets for the Nickleback concert on April 5th will be sold for $25 at TOL.