Shane & Shane is a Texas based, Christian band known for acoustic praise and worship music. The band consists of Shane Barnard (vocals, acoustic guitar) and Shane Everett (vocals, backing acoustic guitar). Shane & Shane are managed by Hunter Hall.
Christianity began to play an active role in the life of Barnard when he was in ninth grade, when he began to attend a Bible church youth group. He began leading worship soon thereafter. During his junior year as a student at Texas A&M University, Barnard began a recording career.
Prior to joining Everett, Barnard teamed up with friend Caleb Carruth to release an album. Entitled Salvation Still Remains, it was released in limited numbers. Barnard and Carruth were rumored to have recorded the album in only two days due to the fact they had to pay for studio time themselves and wanted to make the most of it. Family and friends brought them sandwiches and drinks throughout the process. Barnard and Carruth later agreed to end their partnership amicably, stating "they were just moving in different directions".
Shane married CCM singer Bethany Dillon in 2008.
Everett was born in Dallas, Texas and later moved to Rowlett, a nearby suburb. Everett also attended Texas A&M University. One night after playing with his band in a bar, Everett experienced an encounter with God, which led him to quit his band and start attending church regularly. Shortly thereafter, he met Barnard, and became part of a weekly student-led praise and worship service at Texas A&M.
The band originally began with Barnard performing solo acts, but Everett increasingly played a major role in his performances. With the release of their 2003 album, entitled Carry Away, the band became officially known as Shane & Shane.
Discography: Rocks Won't Cry (1998), Shane Barnard (Independent) Psalms (2001), Shane Barnard (Independent) Window to the Inner Court (2001), Shane Everett Psalms (2002), Inpop Carry Away (2003), Inpop Upstairs (2004), Inpop Clean (2004), Inpop – reached #5 on Billboard's Christian Albums chart An Evening With Shane and Shane (2005), Inpop – CD/DVD Bluegrass Sampler (feat. Peasall Sisters) (2006), Inpop Pages (2007), Inpop – reached #5 on Billboard's Christian Albums chart Glory in the Highest (2008), Inpop Everything Is Different (2009), Inpop Unending Worship (2010), Dare2Share The One You Need (2011), Fair Trade Services
