Newsboys Dropped After Tait Abuse Confession

The Christian rock group Newsboys has been dropped by Capitol Christian Music Group after public revelations and a confession from former lead singer Michael Tait to allegations of sexual assault, drug use, and abuse that reportedly took place between 2004 and 2014. Tait departed the band in January 2025, and current lead singer Adam Agee addressed the scandal at the Elevate Music Festival, expressing shock over the extent of Tait's actions and stating the band had only known of his substance abuse struggles. The fallout has led to Newsboys' music being removed from radio, widespread show cancellations, and significant distress among the members and their families. The band's reputation and future prospects have been severely impacted, with Agee describing the situation as devastating. The allegations and Tait's confession have triggered wider criticism of the Christian music industry, with some artists condemning the environment that allowed such behavior. Despite these challenges, the Newsboys have announced their intention to continue their mission.