Essential Records' folk-pop group Caedmon's Call was recently honored with an award at Compassion International's Artist Appreciation Dinner for its five years of partnership resulting in sponsorships of more than 6,000 children.

This recognition comes with the band's return from its latest Compassion International trip to Ecuador and Brazil.

"Compassion is thankful for the relationship with Caedmon's Call and we are extremely committed to its passion for children living in extreme poverty," said Spence Smith, artist relations for Compassion International. "This award represents our gratefulness and we look forward to our continued partnership as well as anticipate the band's upcoming record which will further explore the experience of uniting these cultures in music."

Caedmon's Call is beginning work on its upcoming fall studio album.