There have been rumors floating around that Peter Furler of the newsboys is stepping down and Michael Tait is filling his spot.

Michael Tait on lead with the newsboys in Dallas, Tx - photo credit - DougRitt

No official press release has been issued yet but Dale Bray, Inpop President, has posted via the newsboys message boards:

"First of all there is nothing wrong with Peter's health. Everything that was said on stage last night was correct.

Peter, the bands' management and Inpop will have an official announcement hopefully this week. No one has been withholding information from the public, we just need a few more days to confirm the details, especially on an issue this important to all of us. Please know that we all want to send out the correct and accurate information ASAP.

Lastly I can confirm that the New album releasing on May 5th is 100% Peter Furler as lead vocalists on this entire recording."

Stay tuned for more updates on this. We will post more info. as we get it. An official press release is expected later today.

UPDATE: A press release has been issued, read more HERE: http://ccmbuzz.com/component/content/article/1-latest-news/896-michael-tait-to-join-newboys