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 on Gaither Music Group. This new 12-track album features songs that reflect Habedank’s personal journey from addiction to redemption and convey messages of hope and inspiration.
The companion DVD, featuring concert performances of the recorded songs and an inspiring interview with host and Gospel Music Hall of Fame member Bill Gaither, is released 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 goes far beyond religion, and the redemption that comes through Jesus.
“The songs you hear growing up often become the soundtrack that influences the rest of your life, both musically and spiritually,” Habedank explained. “I’m so glad that these are some of the songs I heard. There are messages of hope in these songs that can endure and move forward, and listening to them again reminds me how grateful I am for this foundation. Thanks to these songs that helped me write my story, I can now proclaim that I am indeed free in ways I never expected when I heard these songs as a child. 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,” Gaither explained. “We were thrilled to bring him to Gaither Studios in my hometown of Alexandria, Indiana, where he and I spoke 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 such as “I’m Free” and “I’m Lovin’ Life,” which have already garnered attention on playlists such as Gaither Classics, Songs of Hope, Good Things, Newborn Feeling, and the Gaither Radio channel on Pandora. The album’s tracks are also featured prominently on Spotify’s New Christian & Gospel playlist and Apple’s Best New Songs list, and videos of the new release can currently be found 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 Gaither’s Facebook page (over two million subscribers). The full concert video will be available on demand on the GaitherTV+ platform, an ad-free streaming subscription service available on the UP Faith & Family network.
A YouTube premiere of “I’m Free: Songs That Wrote My Story” will air on August 23 on the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel. The special will feature concert performances and highlights from Habedank’s interview with Gaither, giving fans an intimate look into his personal and musical journey to redemption. The special will air on various television networks and will run throughout the 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) hosts a radio premiere of “I’m Free: Songs That Wrote My Story” on Friday, August 9 at 7 p.m. ET, Saturday, August 10 at 2 p.m. ET and Sunday, August 11 at 3 p.m. ET.
The DVD “I’m Free: Songs That Wrote My Story” is available at Amazon, Christianbook.com, Parable.com and other retailers.
Tracklist:
- I am forgiven
- Do you want to be healthy?
- He did it
- I lost everything to find everything
- Victims of Praise
- Child, you are forgiven
- Satisfied
- I love the live
- Why me, sir?
- I am free
- compassion
- Jesus, I’m coming?
