Genre: Pop/Rock, Worship
Members: Hunter Smith (vocals, guitar), Chris Wilson (vocals, guitar)
For fans of: Geoff Moore, MercyMe, Chris Tomlin
Label: INO Records

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Whenever you bring two very different individuals together to write music, something original is bound to come out. Such is the case in the duo Connersvine, made up of Hunter Smith and Chris Wilson. Wilson, who started playing guitar in elementary school, is the creative, artsy type, who always has new melodies running through his head. On the other hand, Smith is an outgoing, energetic pro football player (and recent Superbowl winner) whose songwriting is defined by poetic lyrics.Yet, as different as they were individually, they found their shared passion in worship.

Their history began when Smith and Wilson started leading worship together for a young adult ministry at a church on the south side of Indianapolis. "Before long, God really connected us and we began writing music together," adds Smith. As new audiences were introduced to Connersvine, fans immediately connected with their distinctive sound.

"God opened up a lot of doors for us to play our music and lead worship at different churches," Wilson shares. "As we did that, God began to expand our vision for where He wanted to take us."

In the Fall of 2006, Connersvine had signed a record deal with INO records. Literally days after Smith's team won the Superbowl, Connersvine began recording their debut self-titled album with producers Ben Shive and Pete Kipley.

"Of course, winning the Superbowl has been one of the highlights of my life and career," Smith says. "And it's completely humbling that God has allowed me to not only be a part of an amazing football team, but also is giving me the chance to pursue His calling in music." When asking Wilson about being paired with a professional athlete, he shared, "It is amazing to me that Hunter is talented in all the ways that he is, but it is his heart for the Lord and his friendship that make me honored to be in a band with him."

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