By the Tree
By the Tree was a Christian rock group founded in Weatherford, Texas, U.S., in
1997 by Chuck Dennie and Bala Boyd. They began performing at small venues and
released two self-produced albums, Passion for Jesus (1999) and Shoot Me Down
(1999). These early releases sold over 30,000 units combined, attracting
industry attention. In 2001, they signed with Fervent Records and released their
first national album, Invade My Soul (2001), which won two Dove Awards. By the
Tree achieved a Number 1 hit single in 2004 with "Beautiful One", topping the
Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart for ...
