Singer/Songwriter John Tibbs Releases 'Heartland' Single Ahead Of EP
Singer/songwriter John Tibbs has independently released the second single and title track from his Heartland EP set to release Oct. 13 on Windmill & Wave Records with Tone Tree Music distribution and Heritage (an imprint of Bethel Music) digital marketing. Pledgers who preorder the EP will receive an instant download of “Heartland.”
“I grew up in a coal-mining town and fell in love in Indiana. The heartland represents home to me,” reveals Tibbs, the son of a preacher and teacher. “And yet, I realize that this world is not my home. This song is a response to the strife I see every day and a reminder to myself to carry the love and kindness of God wherever I go. No amount of war, famine, anger, disease or political division can overcome the love of God.”
Following today’s release of “Heartland,” which was co-produced by Ben Shive (Colony House, Rend Collective, Ellie Holcomb) and Cason Cooley (Ben Rector, Mat Kearney, Ingrid Michaelson), Tibbs will premiere a beautifully choregraphed music video for the song next month. The video is being produced and directed by Hawk Nelson lead vocalist Jon Steingard.
“In making a video for ‘Heartland,’ I’ve listened to it for days, and I can’t get enough of it!” exclaims Steingard. “John’s signature voice paired with timeless rock and roll feels are more than enough to make me hit that repeat button. On top of all that, the message of longing for closeness to God is one that I suspect will resonate deeply with all of us.”
In addition to “Heartland” and Tibbs’ first single, “Won't Let Me Go,” whose lyric video (see above) has already received over 117,000 views and 2,000 shares on Facebook, PledgeMusic is offering a variety of limited-edition products and exclusives from Tibbs. Some of the items being offered include a Skype meeting and a walking tour of Nashville with Tibbs, an invitation to a listening party for the new album, an acoustic concert at the pledger’s house by Tibbs and much more. All pledgers will also gain exclusive access to new music, videos from the studio, photos from the road, sneak peeks at unfinished tracks and more.
Music fans can also catch Tibbs playing the new songs from Heartland along with fan favorites while he is on tour across the US this summer and fall. On tour tonight with Matt Maher in San Antonio, and in Columbus (West Liberty, OH) with Jordan Feliz Sept. 3, Tibbs launches his headline “Won't Let Me Go Tour” with JJ Weeks Band and Dave Pettigrew beginning Sept. 4 in Columbus, NJ.
