Casting Crowns includes Salisbury’s Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in 2014 “Thrive” Tour

Salisbury, Md. – Multi-platinum selling group Casting Crowns experienced a landmark year in 2013 with three GRAMMY® nominations, a RIAA 2x multi-Platinum certification, multiple RIAA Gold certifications and more. Since forming more than a decade ago, Casting Crowns' message of hope has resonated with people around the globe, with total album sales surpassing 8 million. Moving into an exciting new season in 2014, the band reveals its seventh studio record, THRIVE, out Jan. 28, with Mark Hall's newest book "Thrive – Digging Deep, Reaching Out"releasing on Feb. 11. In support of the new record, Casting Crowns has also announced its upcoming national tour, "The Thrive Tour," which will feature Laura Story and For King & Country and will kick off in Lexington, Ky. on Feb. 20. The tour includes a stop at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury, Md. on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.

THRIVE includes 12 brand new tracks from Casting Crowns, adding to its esteemed list of hits and nine No. 1 singles. Working again with veteran industry producer Mark Miller, half of the record follows the theme of "Reaching Out" with songs like the upbeat, folk anthem and title track "Thrive." The remaining half of the record centers on the theme of "Digging Deep" with songs like the haunting and vulnerable ballad "Broken Together" that encourages couples in whatever season they are in, as well as the reflective lead single "All You've Ever Wanted."

Tickets range from $15-$65 (additional fees may apply). A special VIP Package can be added to any level of ticket for an additional $25. The VIP Package includes early admission, a Q&A with Casting Crowns and an autographed copy of Casting Crowns new album Thrive. Group discounts are available for ten or more. For more information, and to purchase tickets visit www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org, call 410.548.4911 or visit the WY&CC Box Office at 500 Glen Ave., Salisbury (open M-F 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.).