Christian Pop Artists Combine Forces

Christian pop rockers Jars Of Clay embark on their first tour since their massive outing in the fall of 1999. While Jars had a smattering of gigs throughout 2000, it’s nothing near what they have planned for this year. The Eleventh Hour Tour takes wing March 14 in Nashville and goes clear through the beginning of June, with a total of 42 shows in between.

Singer/songwriter Jennifer Knapp co-headlines through May 31, with newbie Shaun Groves supporting on the same dates.

This isn’t the first time Jars and Knapp have shared the stage; in late 2000, the artists kept company for a handful of shows around the South.

Jars Of Clay topped Christian and mainstream radio charts in the mid-‘90s with their hit single “Flood” from their self-titled debut album.

They’ve since gone on to be a popular contemporary Christian act, snagging two Grammys for two consecutive albums.

Jars Of Clay return this year with their third full-length release, The Eleventh Hour, which is expected to arrive in stores just before the group hits the road in March.

Knapp is also touring in support of a new disc. Her third, The Way I Am, came out last November. She headlined a tour for the first half of 2001 with Bebo Norman and Justin McRoberts in tow.