The Rubyz

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The Rubyz
Genres Teen pop, Christian pop
Years active2006-?
Labels Advocate, iShine
Past membersAlexis Slifer
Olivia Huesmann
Caitlin Wright
Cammie Hall
Marissa Milele
Addy Schneider
Tanner Davis
Jessica Coffey

The Rubyz is an American Christian pop girl group.

History

The Rubyz was founded in Nashville, Tennessee in October 2006 as a trio. [1] According to vocalist Alexis Slifer, the group name derives from the Bible verse Proverbs 3:15, [1] which reads, "Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her." [2] The group originally consisted of Marissa Milele (born February 23, 1995), Alexis Slifer (born September 3, 1993), and Cammie Hall (born December 21, 1990). Although all the girls were still in school, the group's career launched quickly as iShine Records signed The Rubyz in 2007.[ citation needed ] Soon after, The Rubyz began touring with iShine artists, such as Mission Six, before becoming cast members of iShine KNECT , a tween music show on Trinity Broadcasting Network. [3]

Contents

On April 1, 2008, The Rubyz released their debut album. The 10-track project was self-titled and contained 8 original tracks in addition to 2 covers: We Got the Beat by The Go-Go's and Umbrella by Rihanna. The cover tracks were introduced to the album by its executive producer and approved and performed by The Rubyz. [1] The album was received with extremely mixed reviews as some reviewers rewarded the album with high ratings, while others publicly hated the album awarding it with one-star ratings. [4] The self-titled album was the last project released on Advocate Records. Even their music video, "Thirteen", was released.

In 2009, the group's youngest member, Marissa Milele, then 14, left the group to focus on her freshman year of high school. [5] Milele was not replaced and the group became a duo. Continuing with their music, the group's sophomore project, titled Sound Off , was released on iShine Records on October 27, 2009. Unlike their previous album, Sound Off followed the iShine album format, consisting of 5 original tracks followed by the sing-along versions of those tracks. [6] Similar to the debut album, however, Sound Off received mixed reviews, though this album attracted slightly more positive reviews.

After Sound Off was released, Cammie Hall left the group to pursue an education in graphic design. [7] Caitlin Wright (known as "DJ Sparkles") and Olivia Heusmann replaced Hall, but Wright soon departed, leaving Olivia Heusmann as the only replacement for Hall. [8] The Rubyz is still featured on iShine KNECT as a duo.

On April 26, 2011, iShine Records announced the release of the third studio album by The Rubyz. [9] According to Jesus Freak Hideout, the album was released as an "MVP format," which includes a DVD, ten new songs, ten music videos, ten song explanations, inspiring interviews, multimedia content, and an episode of iShine KNECT which features The Rubyz. [9] The music portion of the 10-track album includes five original songs as well as five covers of popular songs in the Christian music industry. [10]

In early 2014, Alexis Slifer and Olivia Huesmann left the group when three new girls had auditioned to be in the group: Tanner Davis, Jessica Coffey and Addy Schneider.

Members

Current members

Former members

Videography

ReleasedTitleType Label(s)
May 3, 2011ReflectionDeluxe Edition perk Bemamedia

Discography

Studio albums

ReleasedTitle Label(s)
April 1, 2008 The Rubyz iShine Records, Advocate
October 27, 2009 Sound Off iShine Records
May 3, 2011Reflection iShine Records

The Rubyz have been featured and placed in regular rotation on Radio Disney, beginning with their debut album. [11] Additionally, the group's debut album peaked at No. 26 on the Christian Albums chart published by Billboard . [12]

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  2. ↑ Proverbs 3:15 - Passage Lookup - New Living Translation - BibleGateway.com biblegateway.com. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
  3. ↑ The Rubyz | iShineLIVE.com ishinelive.com. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
  4. ↑ Jesusfreakhideout: The Rubyz, "The Rubyz" Review jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
  5. ↑ Sound Off | Music | Christianity Today christianitytoday.com. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
  6. ↑ Jesusfreakhideout.com: The Rubyz, "Sound Off" Review jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
  7. ↑ The Rubyz therubyz.com. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
  8. ↑ Jesusfreakhideout.com: The Rubyz Discography, The Rubyz Artist Database jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
  9. 1 2 "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Music News, April 2011: iShine Announces New MVP Format for Upcoming Music Releases". jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  10. ↑ Reflection (Music Download): The Rubyz: Christianbook.com christianbook.com. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
  11. ↑ Radio Disney | Artists| Incubator | The Rubyz | Bio go.com. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
  12. ↑ "The Rubyz - The Rubyz". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2011.
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