Michael Tait
Michael DeWayne Tait (born May 18, 1966) is an American singer. He was active in contemporary Christian music from 1987 to early 2025 as a vocalist for DC Talk, Tait, and Newsboys.
Tait, Toby McKeehan, and Kevin Max formed the four-time Grammy-winning music trio DC Talk in 1987. The band released five acclaimed studio albums together before going on hiatus in 2000. Tait also founded a band called Tait. He was the lead singer of Newsboys from 2009 to 2025.
Beginning in June 2025, allegations emerged that Tait had groomed and sexually assaulted a number of men. He subsequently admitted the allegations were "largely true", apologized, and said he was seeking "spiritual healing" away from the public.
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