For a 40-something mom with a grown daughter, I have to confess that the whole tween scene is a bit too cutesy for my tastes, and I’ve never been a big fan of throwing kids into the limelight; we’ve seen what that kind of pressure can do (can anyone say Spears?).
But with the tidal wave of squeaky clean pop entertainment flooding the market these days, Fervent’s tween pop/dance trio pureNRG, made up of Carolyne (12), Caroline (13) and Jordan (15), were destined to make a big splash when they launched onto the music scene last May.
The trio’s self-titled debut CD is filled with upbeat, optimistic, catchy pop songs that are a hit with the pre-teen crowd already driven to frenzy by Jump 5, “High School Musical,” and Hannah Montana. They released two DVDS, one a personal behind-the-scenes look at the teens and their faith, the other an interactive dance DVD (with guests Brandon and Brittany Hargest of Jump 5) that teaches pureNRG fans the step-by-step dance moves to the group’s two hits, “What If” and “Footloose.”
Those three projects, along with airplay on Radio Disney and a successful stint on Jump 5′s farewell tour, gave pre-pubescent music fans more than enough reason to send pureNRG over the edge at the cash register. The group ended 2007 as CBA’s top selling new artist, with more than 60,000 CDs and DVDs sold in a seven month period.
And the momentum hasn’t stopped in 2008. The group is currently on the WinterJam tour with headliners MercyMe, BarlowGirl and Group 1 Crew and they recently auditioned for folks at the Nickelodeon channel. They’re set to release their next album, “Here We Go Again” in April.
I met Carolyne, Caroline, and Jordan at a record label event last year and was pleasantly surprised by how they’ve been able to retain their childlike innocence, despite the fact that they can talk like industry veterans. The girls were sharing a magazine, drawing mustaches on the models, while Jordan was resisting the urge to join the guys from Stellar Kart in a food fight. Sure they can talk contracts and record deals, but they were more interested in asking me questions about my job and drawing pictures for the other bands at the event.
These three have grown up together, attending the same dance classes and making the rounds at dance competitions. They’re talented and used to the pressure of juggling school, friends and a serious study of their craft, and they truly believe they have a message to share with their generation. With their childhood friendship and strong faith as a foundation, and with careful parental and management direction, they’re poised to become the next tween sensation.
–written by Joanne Brokaw
posted January 23, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Christian Kid Bop
posted January 23, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Great job! Nice to see you here.
posted January 24, 2008 at 12:28 am
Watch out Barbara Walters and Katie, Joanne Brokaw is in town – EXCELLENT review.
posted January 25, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Very talented and great looking group! Keep up the good work!
posted February 2, 2008 at 10:49 am
PURE NRG ROCKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted February 2, 2008 at 4:44 pm
pureNRG is the best band ever! I’m so glad I got to be in the What If music video with them. Thank you SO much, Jordan, Carolyne and Caroline for being a great friend! I’ve seen them tons of times! My friend Morgan’s dad directed the music video! See me with the curly brown hair and the shirt that says U rock and pink pants on it!
LUV U PURENRG!
posted February 2, 2008 at 5:43 pm
ha carolyne, caroline,jordan. ha its courtney(13) do not stop singing and jordan do not stop being so cute. i saw you frist at winter jam and you rocked. my faverote song is “PRAY”
posted February 2, 2008 at 6:29 pm
pureNRG is totally AWESOME!!!!! i heard the first song “Live My Life for You” on a demo cd from the family christian store. and after i heard it i immediately had to have their cd. i also saw you at the winter jam (in florida) for my first time. and your dances were soooo cool:)
posted February 3, 2008 at 11:02 am
OMG i love PureNRG! It is not funny! I am obsessed!!! They rock sox!!! Luv ya so much. I was at one of their concerts and had to leave early (it was hello/goodbye and I left during Cali) and after my friend got to meet them!! And if i wouldn’t have left early i would have too!! (since i would have stayed with my friend) I luv them so much tell me if you know anyway i can meet them!!! Luv ya so much Caroline, Carolyne and Jordan
posted February 3, 2008 at 8:12 pm
hi its victoria from ga just wanted to say that i love your group its
so cool my favorite song is(THIS MADNESS) the song is like my life
not wanting to do what i really should do.
I was at winter jam at the Mckenzie arena third row in the middle
blond,green shirt,almost in the middle but close to the right.
maybe you remember me.i love you jordan.
LOVE,VICTORIA
posted February 5, 2008 at 4:23 pm
As a family we all love your music and style. I love it when my kids can listen too cool upbeat christian music that we can share with others(like non-christians). The only thing that concerns me as a mother to 3 young impressionable kids is how materialistic you came across to me on your videos(our cribs). We are trying to teach our kids not to always want but to be thankful for what we have because God provides for all our needs. Just think about it. Remember all eyes are watching and learning from you. 1Cor.10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
I hope this isn’t discouraging but incouraging! Keep using your talents for God’s glory!
posted February 5, 2008 at 10:10 pm
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posted February 6, 2008 at 5:58 pm
OMG YOU GUYS WERE AMAZING! I LOVE THE WAY U DO FLIPS AND STUFF ALL OVER THE STAGE AT THE SAME TIME U SING THAT IS TRULY TALENTED!!! I LOVE YOUR SONG “360″ IT IS LIKE MY FAVORITE AND I THINK YALL ARE SO BRAVE I WISH I COULD BE ONE OF U SOME DAY!!!! I LOVE YOU JORDAN!!!!!!!!!!!
MAURA
posted February 6, 2008 at 10:32 pm
I think PureNRG is the best!!!!! I believe that they will go far in their dreams!! (P.S. It would be so osm if they came to Lubbock Texas!!!!!=)!!!!!)
posted February 6, 2008 at 11:10 pm
This is a message for Caroline, Carolyne, and Jordan(PureNRG).( I don’t know if it really happend) I heard that there was terrible tornado in Nashville today( Febuary 6,2008). I just want you guys to know (if there was one) I will keep you in my prayers!
Your old friend from Arlington TX
Jason Salazar
posted February 10, 2008 at 7:40 pm
PuRe NrG,
ya’ll totally rocked the house at the WinterJam 08!!! I was amazed!! Jordan— U R just a HOTTY!! Caroline and Carolyne ya’ll were exellent 2!! U all are just cool!! I love the songs ya’ll have so far! Especially “Footloose” and “Pray”. I couldn’t get enough of ya’ll on stage at the WinterJam! 1 thing 4 sure— U all HAVE the PURE NRG!
posted February 11, 2008 at 12:44 am
I LITTERLY LUV U GUYS.U GUYS R LIKE MY IDOL. I ALSO LUV THAT U GUYS R CHRISTIANS…THAT’S LIKE OMG IT’S AWSOME.I HOPE U GUYS COME BACK 2
BAKERSFIELD …THAT WOULD B SOOOOOO AWSOME. I LUV ALL U’R SONGS.
WHAT’S SO CUL IS THAT I HAVE A BAND 2 ,BUT WE R STILL IN THE GARAGE.
I CAN’T WAIT 2 PLAY 4 THE JUDGES,AND IF I GET FAMOUS I HOPE I C U GUYS.
WHAT’S SO AWSOME IS THAT I’LL SING 4 THE LORD AND HAVE FUN SINGING 4 HIM.O AND JORDAN U R SO CUL.I LUV THAT U PLAY THE DRUMS LIKE ME.MOSTLY I PLAY GUITOR BUT DRUMS R AWSOME.
P.S U R SOOOOOO CUTE
LUV,ANDRIA
posted February 11, 2008 at 6:18 pm
You guys are AWSOME!!!!! You should come to Columbus Ohio.
posted February 12, 2008 at 2:07 pm
You guys are amazing! It is so cool that you guys are Christian and have a passion for God!!! I love your song pray. I also love footloose. You are all amazing!!!!!! (P.S. My little sister Joslyn says hi!!!). Your #1 fans
Jason and Joslyn Salazar
posted February 13, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Dere PureNRG, I read your front page on ur website and I was wondering if you could put in your journel or somwhere what channel it would be on. Thank you for consideration,
Jason Salazar=)
posted February 17, 2008 at 9:01 am
hey that is cool i go by carolyne as my real name just like you carolyne but nobody nos my first name ecept you guys and my family but i luv you guys and i saw you in the winter jam i have almost every product that is pureNRG and severl that i have made but i hope you guys make it big and my best friend logan she luvs you guys too and she says (JORDAN YOU ARE SO HOTT) haha that was logan she is such a wierdo but so am i but i love you guys bye
luv, Carolyne
posted February 19, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I love pureNRG because they can sing,dance,and flip really good.It’s also really cool that you guys are christians because I am to.I love to go in my room and turn the music up really loud so that I can sing and dance and pretend that I’m on stage with them.Some things that I like about each of them aRE jORDANS COOL PERSONALITY,and his talent at flipping so high.I also think that carolyne and caroline have a really good singing talent.all i can really say is that I love you all and your really talented and I hope to see you at winter jam at the Greensboro colliseum next year.until then tootles
posted February 19, 2008 at 5:14 pm
I am writing this again because i misspelled allot.
Dear PureNRG,
I read the front page of your website and (speaking of the concert) I was wondering could you put in your journel or somwhere we can see, what channel it would be on. Thank you for ur consideration.
Jason Salazar
posted February 25, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Dear Purenrg, Hi! I saw u guys at Winter Jam and u were awesome!!!! My little bro luvs you guys. You guys are GREAT!!!
Luv,
Hannah
(P.S. Jordan u r sooooo cute!!! lol
posted February 25, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Dear Purenrg, U guys r awesome! I wish I could meet u guys!!!!!! I saw u guys at Winter Jam 08 (Cincinnati, Oh) And that was the beginning i my obession!!! LOLZ! I was wonderin do u guys hva clubpenguins? If u do look for Heg93 thats me.
I “Pray” that “Someday” I will get to meet u “When I Get to Heaven” Or maybe sooner!
posted March 8, 2008 at 11:37 am
hey guys you were so cool and i hope you get to come back to winter jam and i get to see you again!!
i luv you all!!!
kiley
posted March 8, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Purenrg u guys are the best ever. I wish I could meet because Carolyne you are so cute. You guys the best singers ever. Your one of my top singers that I like.
posted March 10, 2008 at 4:41 pm
i love u guys u were so COOL i loved u guys at winter jam in lansing u better come back
(p.s. jordan we should play a game of skate some time)
posted March 21, 2008 at 10:53 am
Hey Purenrg!!! March 21st(today) is my b-day!!! I just got you c-d today and It is AWESOME!!! I want to meet you guyes so baddly!!!! God bless you all and I hope to see you guyes in heaven some day!!!
(Jordan, YOu are Soooooooo cute!!!)
-ashlyn
posted March 25, 2008 at 1:15 pm
OMG!!!! i luv luv luv luv JORDAN!!!!! i just heard of your group yesterday while me and my dad were in the Christian Book Store, and i thought your songs were amazing and i like your dance move, i do competetive dancing and seeing you guys dance was really cool. Well i now have both of you CD’s and i watch them everyday and i’ve got all you dances down pact. I hope to see you guys live one day.
-Sammy
posted March 28, 2008 at 4:33 pm
hey guys i luv your music i lisen 2 the c.d. about 4 or 5 times a day!!i met u (caroline) at the winter jam in ft.wayne i was like so shocked that i couldn’t think of anthing 2 say!! belive me on this none of my friends really talk 2 me anymore because all i talk about is u well i have 2 go luv u bye!!!!
love,
loretta
p.s. jordan i luv you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!bye!!!!
posted March 29, 2008 at 10:56 am
I love you i love you i love you gess what i saw you at the winter jam on march 9th your so coooooooool bye ilovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love chelsea!
posted March 29, 2008 at 5:31 pm
i forgot 2 say something yesterday i didn’t get 2 c u preform iwas crying wile goup 1 crew was on we drove 2 hours 2 get 2 ft wayne so my mom bought my a t-shirt the sing and dance dvd and the pins that i put on my hat my cousin christi says hi(she was at the consert 2)i was at Berians 2day and i got on 1 of those competer thingys where u can lisen 2 clips of songs and i got 2 hear your new songs!!!!!sooooo cool i like the song like and here we go again those r my favs its so werd me and jordan have sooooooooo much incomen (i think thats how u spell it oh well) exsept i have never had sushi before and i dont no how 2 skatebord ether but oh well my brother HATES u expescaly jordan because i like jordan but thats brothers 4 right lol i even named 1 of my webkinz jordan yates my user name is camogirl12357 if u want 2 add me 2 your friend list!!! i will LOVE 2 meet u i love you guys sooooooooooo ect much i have over 34 pics of u on my wall no kiding ether lol we r now singing some of your songs at our church because of ME!!!!!!!! i am beging my mom 2 take me 2 ohio on may 3 08 because its the closest 2 us still 2 hors away but oh well right and we r planing on going 2 florida this year so maby on septeber 6 but thats my moms b.day oh well she will have a good b.day present lol well i think i have tiped enough so luv u guys sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ect much bye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love,
loretta
posted March 30, 2008 at 9:24 am
I love you guys!!! Jordan I bet your tierd of people saying you are soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute so I’ll egnore all that luv yall bye.
*~Bethany~*
posted March 30, 2008 at 2:48 pm
my friend adira says hi!!!!!!!!!!!!
p.s. she thinks that caroline and carolyne r evil
posted March 30, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Heyy!!! I know Jordan dosen’t get on this site and stuff. I KNOW JORDAN!!!! He goes to my church and I got to see him today!! Plus he gave me a hug when I got baptized in January. He is the coolest. Our church went to Winter Jam in Nashville to support Jordan.
posted March 31, 2008 at 9:46 pm
well how about u tell him 2 get on or at least tell him that i say hi 4 me kayla please!!!!! i luv him sooooooooo much i right his name on my hand every day!!!!lol!!!! and i really didnt want 2 say this but oh well i have dreams about him every night not kiding eather i am being serius they r good dreams 2 lol!!!!!! 4 me at least!!!!!ok so just tell him ok bye
love,
loretta:)
posted April 6, 2008 at 4:40 pm
HI!!!!!!! i LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE U JORDAN!!!!!!!!! ur smile is so big and cute, and ur eyes make me melt =D i really hope to see you in concert one day and if i do, i am totally gunna go to see you afterwards and get ur autograph, a picture, and possibly a HUG!!!????lol. i’m just a really big fan. =D well, i’ll see you one day hopefully.
LOTZ OF LUV,
Samantha =D
posted November 29, 2008 at 5:27 pm
jordan you were so good last night at the casting crowns concert. ur so hott!! ur to cool 4 ice cubes!!!! and to hot for the sun!! ur an amazing dancer and a awesome singer!!!! we ARE ur #1 fans hope to meet you one day!!!ur a cool rockin christian non stoppin dancing singing guy!!!!! we LOVE u!!!and caroline and carolyne are amazing to but ur the BEST!!!
-nov.29 2008