Citizen Way desires to connect audiences to love of Christ

The contemporary group Citizen Way is literally a band of brothers on a mission.

In 2004 brothers Ben and Josh Calhoun formed the worship band with another set of siblings, David and Ben Blascoe, based on their shared interest in music and mutual desire to connect audiences to the life-changing love of Christ.

With the release of their debut album “Love is the Evidence,” which features the hit songs “Nothing Ever (Could Separate Us)” and “Should’ve Been Me,” the group is on the right path.

Through their music and message, Citizen Way seeks to provide clear direction as they point students straight to the truth of the gospel.

“Our main goal and greatest desire is to point people to Jesus,” lead singer Ben Calhoun said. “I will never forget asking a group of students what they learned after a week at church camp and one of the students replying: ‘I learned it should have been me. It should have been each one of us paying the penalty for our sins but Jesus stepped in and paid the price for us.’ That was so meaningful and inspired me to write the song ‘Should’ve Been Me.’”

Wherever Citizen Way performs they offer more than a concert. They hope to provide students and young adults a life-changing encounter with God.

“Our group name is based on Philippians 3:20 and John 14:6,” Ben Calhoun said. “We love having opportunities for our group name to provide a bigger picture and represent the family of God. We are citizens in the kingdom of God, following in the way of Jesus.”

While enjoying the journey, they continue to take their task seriously. This spring Citizen Way is touring across the country with MercyMe and they will perform at various music festivals during the summer.

“My dad is a pastor and he has reminded us about the importance of surrendering your life to the authority of the Lord and allowing Him to lead you,” Ben Calhoun said. “That’s what we are doing on this journey. We get to be a part of the bigger picture and a part of what God is doing. We get to experience things that we could never do on our own strength; but through His power we get to see lives being changed.”