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- ↑ "2007 Year End Charts: Top Christian AC Songs". R&R . Archived from the original on 17 April 2008. Retrieved 2 June 2009.
- ↑ Mike Rimmer (5 February 2008). "Rush Of Fools: The worship band whose "Undo" song has touched thousands". Cross Rhythms . Retrieved 16 June 2009.
- ↑ Russ Breimeier. "Rush of Fools - Rush of Fools". Christianity Today . Retrieved 9 June 2009.
- ↑ "Rush of Fools Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ↑ "Nominations Announced for 39th GMA Dove Awards". CBN. 14 February 2008.