Shinedown
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Shinedown is a rock band formed in 2002. The group released their debut album Leave A Whisper with the hit singles "Fly From The Inside" and "45".
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About
Mellow rock band Shinedown from Jacksonville, Florida began in 2002. The line-up is Brent Smith (vocals), Jasin Todd (guitar), Brad Stewart (bass) and Barry Kerch (drummer). The scored a contract with Atlantic Records releasing their 2003 album Leave A Whisper with the single "Fly from the Inside". The album became a certified gold. In 2005, they released a DVD called Live From the Inside. Later that year, Shinedown issued their follow-up album, Us And Them. The single “Save Me” crowned the rock charts. The second single “I Dare You” became the theme song of WrestleManie (WWE). In 2006, the boys did extensive tours. Entering the SnoCore Tour along with other bands such as Halestorm and Seether and Equinox Tour. The Shinedown is back in the studio working on their upcoming album due on 2008.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Billboard Music Award | Nominated for Modern Rock Artist of the Year |
| 2006 | Billboard Music Award | Nominated for Rock Artist of the Year |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Leave A Whisper | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 2005 | Us And Them | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Mainstream Rock Tracks | Modern Rock Tracks | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Fly From The Inside | 5 | 34 | Leave A Whisper |
| 2004 | 45 | 3 | 12 | Leave A Whisper |
| 2004 | Simple Man | 5 | 40 | Leave A Whisper |
| 2005 | Burning Bright | 2 | 22 | Leave A Whisper |
| 2005 | Save Me | 1 | 2 | Us And Them |
| 2006 | Heroes | 4 | Us And Them | |
| 2006 | I Dare You | 2 | 8 | Us And Them |
News
Tours & Concerts
Jul 21, 2007 - Waukesha County Fair Waukesha Wisconsin
Aug 17, 2007 - House of Blues - North Myrtle Beach North Myrtle Beach South Carolina
Aug 18, 2007 - Centre Stage at the Plex Charleston South Carolina
Aug 19, 2007 - The Orange Peel Asheville North Carolina
Aug 30, 2007 - Central Wisconsin State Fair Marshfield Wisconsin
Announcements
- The group is now offering fans an exclusive search & win toolbar for the internet browser that you can download in seconds for free.
Discography
Albums
Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Fly From The Inside | Atlanic | Leave A Whisper |
| 2004 | 45 | Atlanic | Leave A Whisper |
| 2004 | Simple Man | Atlanic | Leave A Whisper |
| 2005 | Burning Bright | Atlanic | Leave A Whisper |
| 2005 | Save Me | Atlanic | Us And Them |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- The group played the Station Family Fund show in Providence with Tesla to benefit the vicitims of the Station Night Club Fire.
Reviews
The Shinedown is an asset in the rock industry. The combination of Smith’s vocals and the music is awesome. They are very talented. They don’t play music for the sake of playing. -Mimi 09:00, 28 July 2007 (PST)

