NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 25, 2019) – In a press conference held on Friday, November 22, 2019 at
BMI in Nashville, TN,
Jay DeMarcus announced the addition of two new artists to his Christian music label,
Red Street Records –
Reagan Strange and
Cade Thompson.
Reagan Strange, 14, is a powerhouse vocalist from Memphis, TN, and is
most recently known for being on Team Adam (Levine) on Season 15 of
NBC’s The Voice. Strange has always had a passion for singing and wants
to be an inspiration to all of those around her.
“When you look at how young Reagan is,” DeMarcus said, “her maturity
level and the depth of her voice, coupled with the precision with which
she delivers a song, really captivated me while she was on The Voice.
Then when I met her in person in L.A., she was even more impressive.”
DeMarcus added, “I signed Reagan because I believe in what she’s
doing, and I believe the world needs to hear the message she has to
deliver. Reagan can be a light for an entire generation of younger
kids.”
Cade Thompson, 18, is an energetic and soulful contemporary artist
with a sound that appeals to Christian music enthusiasts and mainstream
pop audiences alike. He has an admirable ability to transform his
thoughts and faith into a powerful collection of melodies and lyrics
that inspire people of all ages. Thompson has shared concert and
festival lineups with For King & Country, Colton Dixon and Jaci
Velasquez, among others.
“I heard about Cade from my friend and business partner [acclaimed
producer and songwriter] Don Koch,” DeMarcus said. “Don sent me some of
Cade’s demos, and I really loved what I heard immediately. The
transparency of who he is as a person is refreshing.”
DeMarcus continued, saying, “He’s got a depth to him that is very
rare to find in such a young man. I’m proud to be his partner and take
his music to the world.”
DeMarcus started Red Street Records because Christian music is where
he began. “I always feel like I’m going back home every time I work [in
Christian music]. I grew up in the church and have always loved
contemporary Christian music. It’s great to ‘come back home’ and feel
like I’ve never skipped any time,” he said last year when he formed the
label.
“I want to be part of bringing more visibility to the Christian music
genre,” DeMarcus explained, “and give it some platforms it may not have
had before. As blessed as we’ve been with Rascal Flatts, I hope to be
able to give these artists some visibility in arenas they’ve never had
before.”
Red Street is a natural evolution for DeMarcus—he’s kept his hands in
the Christian music world for years, producing Reba’s GRAMMY and GMA
Dove award-winning Christian music album, Sing It Now, along with
projects for artists Jason Crabb (who won a GRAMMY for the project,
Unexpected) and the Martins, among others.
For more details, visit
www.redstreetrecords.net.
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