JFH News: Joseph Habedank Releases New Album, TV Special and DVD, "I'm Free: Songs That Wrote My Story," with Gaither Music Group

Joseph Habedank Releases New Album, TV Special and DVD, ‘I'm Free: Songs That Wrote My Story,’ with Gaither Music Group

I’m Free: Songs That Wrote My Story TV Special to Premiere on Various Networks Throughout Late Summer and Fall

NEWS SOURCE: The Press House
August 9, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 9, 2024) — Two-time GRAMMY nominee and three-time DOVE Award winner Joseph Habedank releases his new album, I’m Free: Songs That Wrote My Story, today with Gaither Music Group. This new 12-track album features songs that resonate with Habedank's personal journey from addiction to redemption, offering messages of hope and inspiration.

The DVD companion, which features concert performances of the recorded songs and an inspiring interview with host and Gospel Music Hall of Famer Bill Gaither, also releases today along with Habedank’s video performance of the gospel classic “Why Me.” With I’m Free: Songs That Wrote My Story, Joseph proclaims the hope that is greater than addiction, the relationship that far exceeds religion, and the redemption that comes through Jesus.

“The songs you hear as you grow up often become the soundtrack that influences the rest of your life, both musically and spiritually,” stated Habedank. “I’m so glad that these are some of the songs I heard. In these songs are the messages of hope that can sustain and deliver, and revisiting these makes me realize again how thankful I am for this foundation. Because of these songs that helped write my story, I can now proclaim that I am indeed free in a way that I would’ve never expected when I heard these songs as a kid. I am so grateful to Bill & Gloria Gaither for this opportunity to share my story with the world.”

“Joseph has had the honor of sharing his powerful message through music across the country,” stated Gaither. “We were thrilled to bring him to the Gaither Studios in my hometown of Alexandria, IN, where he and I talked about his inspiring journey from addiction to redemption, highlighted by these special songs from his new album, I’m Free.”

The recording features standout singles like “I’m Free” and “I’m Lovin’ Life,” which have already garnered attention on playlists including Gaither Classics, Songs of Hope, Good Things, Newborn Feeling, and the Gaither Radio on Pandora channel. The album’s tracks also feature prominently on Spotify’s New Christian & Gospel playlist and Apple’s Best New Songs list, and videos from the new release are currently featured on VEVO’s Incoming Inspiration and New Music Christian & Gospel playlists.

Performance videos from the new DVD will also be featured on the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel (with over three million subscribers) and on the Gaither Facebook page (over two million subscribers). The full-length concert video will be available on demand on the GaitherTV+ platform, an ad-free subscription streaming service available on the UP Faith & Family network.

A YouTube premiere of I’m Free: Songs That Wrote My Story will air on the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel on August 23. The special features concert performances and highlights from Habedank’s interview with Gaither, giving fans an intimate look at his personal and musical journey to redemption. The special will air on various TV networks and will run throughout late summer and fall on RFD-TV, TBN, Heartland, CTN, TCT, The Walk TV, Vision Television & Hope TV (Canada), and The Miracle Channel (Canada).

Bill Gaither’s enLighten on SiriusXM (Channel 150) will host an I’m Free: Songs That Wrote My Story radio premiere on Friday August 9th at 7pm ET, Saturday August 10th at 2pm ET and Sunday August 11th and 3pm ET.

The I’m Free: Songs That Wrote My Story DVD is available at Amazon, Christianbook.com, Parable.com, and other retailers.

Track Listing:

I'm Forgiven
Do You Want to Be Well
He Came Through
I Lost It All to Find Everything
Sacrifice of Praise
Child, You're Forgiven
Contented
I'm Lovin' Life
Why Me Lord
I'm Free
Mercy
Jesus, I Come?

About Gaither Music Group:

One of the largest independent Christian music companies in the world and a household name for millions of fans, Gaither Music Group (part of Sun Label Group, which encompasses Gaither Music, Sun Records, Green Hill, emeraldwave by Green Hill, and Rural Rhythm), in partnership with Primary Wave Music Publishing, is known worldwide for its award-winning and top-selling recordings, including the Gaither Gospel Series, of which 133 products have been certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum. These recordings, which encompass more than 200 video copyrights, showcase gospel music pioneers; many of the finest performers in the gospel and country genres; up-and-coming acts; and country artists including The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, Joey+Rory, Alabama, Alan Jackson, The Statler Brothers, George Jones, Vince Gill, Josh Turner, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Isaacs, and others. The Gaither Music Group brand has partnered with established artists including Whitney Houston, Sandi Patty, Gloria Gaynor, Steven Curtis Chapman, and a host of acclaimed talent from various fields of music. Gaither Music Group has garnered sales of more than 40 million DVDs and CDs, including such PBS stalwarts as Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador, the only authorized video autobiography of Reverend Billy Graham; The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash; and three Elvis Presley projects, including He Touched Me and The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, in conjunction with the Elvis Presley Estate. Gaither Music Group developed a strategic partnership with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® in 2008; and its alliances with Capitol Christian Music Group, Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, Universal Music Group, and Time Life Music remain bedrocks for the company. Most recently, the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel crossed the 3 Billion life-to-date streaming benchmark and hosts more than 3 Million subscribers.

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