Debut single, 'Freedom Hymn,' available now
Fair Trade Services has announced its newest signing, contemporary pop artist Austin French.
Originally from Georgia, French was surrounded by a musical family and began touring in churches, which led him to leading worship at the age of 18.
In 2014, he won the hearts of millions of viewers, finishing as the runner-up on the ABC TV show "Rising Star." He shared the stage with multiplatinum-selling recording artist Josh Groban. After his success on "Rising Star," French served as a worship pastor in the drug recovery capital of the world, Delray Beach, Florida.
Based on John 8:36, French's debut single, "Freedom Hymn," is intended to be not just for the recovery community of Delray Beach, but the recovery community worldwide, which he said is the church.
"I wanted to write a song for the church and people all around the world to be able to say, 'I am free, I am free indeed, this is my freedom hymn,' " French said.
The song is already receiving early adds at radio, including the Air1 Network, after French wrapped up an extensive radio promo tour visiting over 50 stations. He recently showcased a performance of "Freedom Hymn" before radio and industry influencers at the Christian Music Broadcasters event held in Washington, D.C., at the Museum Of The Bible.
The single is available everywhere today for download and streaming. Click the links below to start listening now or watch the official music video.
French was featured on the "Songs And Stories Tour" with Peter Furler and Ryan Stevenson this past fall. He is also wrapping up "The Christmas Every Day Tour" with Stevenson this weekend. For more information and tour dates, visit
AustinFrenchMusic.com.
