Tim Be Told is a Contemporary Christian music group that originated in Charlottesville, VA.  Their musical style incorporates elements of soul, pop, rock, gospel and blues. Their name was derived from the term "truth be told", where honesty is one of the band's focuses. Their goal within the music industry is promote the themes of honesty, hope, redemption, and change. In 2008, they were able to successfully win the University of Virginia's "Battle of the Bands" competition. Despite their accomplishments, the band was still somewhat unknown in the traditional communities, including the Christian radio community. However, much of this changed once the track "Analyze", off of their "From the Inside" album grew popular with various Contemporary Christian music outlets, such as the Gospel Music Channel, who used the video for their weekly feature.  　　Tim Be Told has released two albums. The first was released in 2007, and was titled "Getting By". Their second album was an EP titled From the Inside, and was released in early 2010. From the Inside was critically considered to be a leap forward for the band, due to what many considered to be a "more mature sound". After their second album was released, Tim Be Told was featured in Audrey magazine and The Hook Magazine, as well as played regularly on 106.1 the Corner and KBIF.[citation needed] Soon after the band's formation, Tim Be Told became more well known around college campuses, as well as the online Christian community.  　　In March, 2011, Tim Be Told announced that their new album, entitled Humanity would be shipped to the general public on March 22, 2011. There would also be 300 albums available for pre-order that would be shipped on March 20. Within a few days, the 300 albums were sold out, and ordering was opened to the public nine days later, on March 22.