Ardent Records recording artist Todd Agnew is set to release his sophomore effort, Reflection of Something, on August 9th nationwide. Produced by John Hampton (Gin Blossoms, North Mississippi All Stars) and recorded in Memphis' Ardent Studios, the album is a showcase of Agnew's eclectic musical taste, which includes everything from rock to blues to worship, and intimate ballads to powerful choruses.

"I feel like I've grown up a bit more musically," said Agnew. "I realized we needed to stay true to what we had done so far, but I didn't want my second project to just be a copy of the first one. When I listen to this record, I catch echoes of the music that I care about and that has shaped me: Kansas, Led Zeppelin, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Memphis Blues, funk. As far as what it will mean to other people, it's still kind of up in the air. That's why I'm looking forward to letting people hear it so they can tell me."

The first radio single from Reflection of Something is 'Unchanging One,' shipping to radio in late May, and a promotional tour is currently being planned, hitting key markets such as Orlando, Chicago, Dallas, Denver and Colorado Springs. Agnew is currently headlining World Vision's 'In The Name of Love' Tour, sharing the stage with his friends, artists BarlowGirl and Warren Barfield.

Reflection of Something is the follow-up to Agnew's breakthrough 2003 solo debut, Grace Like Rain, which has sold over 200,000 copies to date. Grace Like Rain produced two number one singles for Agnew including radio anthems "This Fragile Breathe (The Thunder Song)" and "Grace Like Rain." Agnew has also garnered six Gospel Music Dove Award nominations and performed before a half a million people.

"I was just trying to see God glorified by ministry and to make music that honored Him. God took it and made it do what it did for His glory," Agnew says about recording Grace Like Rain. "I hope that's what happened this time, too. That doesn't mean He's going to make it a hit, but it means He'll take care of the end result. I can trust Him with that, just like I trusted Him with the first set of songs."

Reflection of Something is currently available for pre-ordering at any Todd Agnew show as well as on the artist's webstore, which can be accessed at www.toddagnew.com.

Justin Camacho
justin@breathecast.com