For the contemporary group Citizen Way, the songs on their sophomore album, “2.0,” have reshaped their mindset and renewed their passion to share the gospel through music.
The songs are designed to offer testimonies of hope and healing in the midst of life’s struggles and storms.
While dealing with the painful and personal issues of miscarriage, lead singer Ben Calhoun and his wife felt led to put their thoughts and emotions into the song “When I’m With You.” This song is deeply resonating with listeners around the country and has reached No. 16 on the Adult Contemporary Chart.
“With this album we wanted to emphasize that the old has gone and the new has come based on 2 Corinthians 5:17,” Calhoun said. “It was a tough season dealing with so many changes and losing our son. The songs that have come out of this season are very personal and have really gotten me through a tough time. I hope they will encourage others as well and remind them that they are not alone.”
Along with Calhoun, the group is made up of his brother, Josh Calhoun, and their friend David Blascoe.
While performing concerts around the country band members focus on providing clear direction to students and young adults by emphasizing the truth of the gospel.
“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.”
After wrapping up the Rock & Worship Roadshow Tour, Citizen Way hit the road with MercyMe for a spring tour. In addition to maintaining a busy touring schedule, Ben Calhoun also teaches music at Judson University in Chicago.
“Our main goal and greatest desire is to point people to Jesus,” he said. “That’s why our group name is based on Philippians 3:20 and John 14:6. Every song is based on Scripture and creates an opportunity for people to experience a relationship with Christ.
“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.”
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