Richardson's wife, Amy, would fill Greene's spot as the newest member of Avalon. Janna went on maternity leave from Avalon beginning February 9, 2010, after giving birth to her daughter Eleanor Hovland. Shortly after the release of the recent hits record, Avalon announced they would be returning to the studio to record a new studio album (their first since Stand in 2006) on E1 Music, thus ending their long-time stint on Sparrow Records. Avalon began recording vocals for the new album on May 19, 2009. It was announced in June 2009 that the album would be titled Reborn. The first single, "Arise," was released to Christian radio in August 2009; on December 9, it officially became Avalon's 22nd career No. 1 radio hit, topping Billboard's Soft AC/Inspirational chart. This came just weeks after the group wrapped up their co-headlining tour with fellow Christian group Selah in late 2009. 2018–present: Called On August 7, 2018, after a decade as members of Avalon, Jeremi and Amy Richardson stopped touring. Avalon announced in their Facebook page the return of Jody McBrayer and the addition of new member, Dani Rocca. On October 24, 2018, Avalon announced that they had signed as the flagship artist with Red Street Records, a new label launched by Rascal Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus. On November 1, 2018, they sang their debut concert as Avalon in Jacksonville, Florida on the opening night of the Greatest Hits Tour, organized by Newsong. Avalon released "Keeper of My Heart" on December 7, 2019, 10 years after Avalon's previous radio single. It was followed by a new album, Called, on February 14, 2020 and tour. In 2022, the group rebranded under the name Avalon Worship and have released their self-titled album under this moniker. Members Current members Janna (Potter) Long (1995–present) Greg Long (2003–present) Jody McBrayer (1995–2007, 2018–present) Dani Rocca (2018–present) Former members Rikk Kittlemann (1995) Tabitha Fair (1995–1996) Nikki Hassman-Anders (1996–1998) Cherie (Paliotta) Adams (1998–2002) Michael Passons (1995–2003) Melissa Greene (2002–2009) Jeremi Richardson (2007–2018) Amy McBride-Richardson (2009–2018) Timeline Discography Studio albums Christmas albums Compilation albums Singles Live albums Music videos 2000: "In Not Of" music video 2006: "In Christ Alone" music video; featured in Tribute to Ruth Graham 2019: "Keeper of My Heart" music video Awards and nominations References External links 1996 establishments in Tennessee American Christian musical groups Musical groups established in 1996 Musical groups from Nashville, Tennessee Sparrow Records artists