Artist:I Am They
Song:Promises
Album:Faithful God
I Am They was a CCM band that was having success on the Christian charts when they disbanded in 2022. They formed in 2008 in Carson City, NV. led by lead singer Stephanie Kulia, guitarists Matthew Hein, keyboardist Justin Shinn and drummer Sara Parker. They started out as a worship ministry called Solomon's Porch. They did what was supposed to be a one time only gathering on Oct. 31, 2008 at Calvary Chapel in Cardon City. It was turned into a bi-monthly gathering. A couple of local concert promoters were looking for an opening act for CCM artist Matthew West after seeing Solomon's Porch. So they started writing songs and decided to call themselves I Am They after a bible passage. After a couple of years of touring, they moved to Nashville and signed with the CCM label Provident. I Am They's self titled debut album was released Jan. 2025. They played on the Rock & Worship Roadshow tour with MercyMe and Crowder and they also opened for Matt Maher. They were nominated for a Best New Artist Dove Award. Then Abbie Parker replaced Stephanie, new singer Jon McConnell was brought in and Nicole Hickman replaced Sara. My impression is some of the band members didn't want to tour or be full time musicians. Yes, touring can be a drag but it comes with the territory. I Am They had their greatest success when their 2018 single Scars was certified Gold. Promises is from the 2021 album Faithful God. The album was produced by Newsboys producer Seth Mosely. By this time, Brandon Chase of The Voice replaced McConnell and he and Hein wrote most of the songs. Then it was announced in Jan. 2022 that Abbie was leaving I Am They and that they were starting their own label with Truss Records. After releasing a new EP with a new singer, I guess things weren't working out as they announced in Sept. 2022 that I Am They was splitting up. I think there were too many personnel changes and some of the band members didn't want to tour as full time musicians. It's too bad because they had potential. Here's the video for Promises by I Am They.






