Hawk Nelson Announce 'Diamonds' Release Date; 'Drops in the Ocean' Single Continues to Climb Charts [VIDEO]

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Christian rock band Hawk Nelson just announced their new album Diamonds will be released on March 17, and their new single "Drops in the Ocean" is already making waves on the Billboard charts.

Diamonds is their second album that will be released on Fair Trade Services as well as the second album with frontman Jon Steingard.

"Drops in the Ocean" hit the Billboard Christian NCA chart at No. 21 and the Hot AC/CHR at No. 10 after only a few weeks. The song has been added by more than 50 radio stations on is available to download on both iTunes and Amazon.

"The past few years have been a crazy ride for us Hawk boys," said frontman Steingard in a press release. "Lots of change, lots of amazing blessings, and also quite a few challenges. This album was forged in the fire of some of those trials. It's those times of pressure that God uses to shape us into something more beautiful. Diamonds sums up this truth we have found, that God is FOR US, He is not against us, and that we have the freedom to JOYFULLY walk in the love, grace, and mercy He has freely given us!"

Watch "Drops in the Ocean" below:

"It's hard to imagine that just a few short years ago, we in Hawk Nelson were questioning if it was time to throw in the towel or to advance in a whole new direction," bassist and original founding member Daniel Biro said in a release. "We were looking for hope. Encouraged by fellow artists in the industry, Made was a big first step. And after 'Words' helped to crack the door open again, it's Diamonds that really delivers in a big, new way. I'm just so proud of Jon and the guys. It's a great sounding record full of huge, catchy and singable songs. And remember, we're just getting started."

In 2013, Hawk Nelson released Made, their first album with Steingard as lead vocalist. Made premiered at No. 2 on the iTunes Christian & Gospel chart as well as in the Top 100 overall albums. Their radio single "Words" reached No. 1 at Billboard's Christian Hot AC/CHR and remained in the Top 10 for 22 weeks. It also charted in the top 5 of both AC and National Christian Audience charts for multiple weeks.