NEEDTOBREATHE Celebrates Summer With Packed Schedule

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Jul 6, 2015) - Atlantic recording group NEEDTOBREATHE has announced a wide array of upcoming activity, including high profile TV appearances, sold out headline dates across the country, and much more.

NEEDTOBREATHE kicked off their hot summer last week with a visit to ABC's Good Morning America, an electrifying appearance that saw the GRAMMY® and Billboard Music Award-nominated rock band teaming up with singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw for the first ever televised performance of their acclaimed new single, "Brother (Feat. Gavin DeGraw)." Following the performance, the single skyrocketed to Number 2 on the iTunes Rock Chart and climbed into the Top 20 on the Hot AC Chart. The one-of-a-kind performance is streaming now at http://abcn.ws/1GRottf.

"Brother (Feat. Gavin DeGraw)" was applauded by Entertainment Weekly upon its release earlier this year as "full, anthemic, a little bit woodsy and alarmingly catchy," adding "(frontman) Bear Rinehart's sincerity is unmistakable in his vocals, and the bluegrass backing culminates in something sweetly rich." The single -- the original version of which can be found on NEEDTOBREATHE's chart-topping "RIVERS IN THE WASTELAND" -- is available now on the iTunes Store and all DSPs. In addition, the track's companion video is streaming now at NEEDTOBREATHE's official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/watch?v=61Wm_qlVD4Q.

NEEDTOBREATHE is set to embark on the second leg of their 2015 North American headlining tour, kicking off July 9^th at San Francisco's The Masonic and then traveling through mid August (see itinerary below). Dubbed "Tour De Compadres," the aptly named trek sees NEEDTOBREATHE bringing out some of their closest musical friends as support, with special guests Switchfoot, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and Colony House. A number of dates are already fully sold out, including a July 21^st date at Colorado's legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre. For complete details and ticket information, please visit www.needtobreathe.com.