“Passion”, the contemporary worship music band that is a central part of the Passion Conferences in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. This is a collective of worship leaders and musicians. The Passion movement was founded by Louie and Shelley Giglio in 1995 (with the first conference in 1997) with the aim of uniting college-aged students (18-25) in worship, prayer, and justice. The band itself formed in 1997 and has been the musical voice of these conferences, known for creating anthems that resonate with a generation. The members of the Passion band include core leaders like Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker, and Melodie Malone, and has also featured numerous well-known artists such as Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, and Christy Nockels over the years. As a collective, there are no single birth dates or marital statuses for “Passion.”
Passion’s music primarily falls under the Contemporary Worship Music and Contemporary Christian Music genres. They are renowned for their live albums, which capture the energetic and impactful atmosphere of their conferences. With over 28 albums released over two decades, many of which have topped Billboard Christian Albums charts, Passion has garnered significant recognition, including multiple RIAA Certified Gold Singles. Their record label, sixstepsrecords, was founded in 2000 as a division of Passion Conferences and operates as a partner of Sparrow Records (a division of Capitol CMG). This arrangement allows them to release and distribute music globally, continually impacting the worship landscape with their influential sound and messages.
