Wednesday, May 8, 2024
JOSEPH HABEDANK, JASON CRABB, SCOTTY INMAN, WILLIAM LEE GOLDEN AND THE GOLDENS, THE ISAACS AND MORE WINNERS ANNOUNCED - ABSOLUTELY GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS 2024
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
#TOURINGNEWS - JOSEPH HABEDANK ANNOUNCES "autobiography" SUMMER TOUR
The autobiography Summer Tour 2024 launches just weeks after the release of the highly anticipated new studio album from the award winning artist, entitled autobiography. The project is a musical journey through Habedank’s upbringing, through valleys and triumphs, all culminating in praise for God’s grace and faithfulness in every aspect of life. Audiences across the country have enjoyed previously released singles from the collection, such as ‘The Basement’ and ‘Tell The Devil,’ and Joseph is eager to present the new music as part of the summer tour, as well as revisit well-known favorites for an incredible musical event!
Joseph Habedank is also proud to continue partnering with Destiny Rescue, and to have this special organization as a sponsor of the "autobiography Summer Tour". Destiny Rescue works diligently to save children from trafficking and exploitation around the world. As part of the tour, attendees will have the chance to learn about how they too can partner with this ministry to support the rescue and reintegration programs, making a difference in the lives of precious children.
This concert tour may only appear in a city near you once this year, so make plans now to attend Joseph Habedank’s autobiography Summer Tour 2024!
Joseph Habedank’s autobiography Summer Tour 2024
May 8 – Bloomington, IN
May 9 – Decatur, IL
May 10 – Wisconsin Dells, WI
May 12 – Springfield, OH
May 16 – Nash, TX*
May 17 – Tioga, TX*
May 18 – Belton, TX*
May 19 – Mineola, TX*
May 24 – Simpsonville, SC*
May 25 – Gatlinburg, TN
May 26 – Gatlinburg, TN
June 1 – Fort Worth, TX
June 2 – Lake, MS
June 6 – Shipshewana, IN
June 7 – Canton, MI
June 9 – Brooklyn, NY
June 21 – Poplar Bluff, MO*
June 22 – Wentzville, MO*
June 23 – Benton, KY*
July 11 – Farmington, MO*
July 12 – Jackson, TN*
July 13 – Maryville, TN*
July 14 – Monroe, NC*
July 18 – Hollister, MO
July 19 – Wichita, KS
July 20 – Liberal, KS
July 21 – Castle Rock, CO
July 25 – Canton, TX
July 27 – Gaither Alaskan Cruise
August 15 – Ringgold, GA
August 16 – Dublin, GA
August 17 – St. Charles, MO
August 18 – Morehead, KY
August 22 – Tyler, TX
August 23 – Monroe, LA
August 24 – Ridgeland, MS
August 25 – Seneca, SC
August 29 – Branson, MO*
August 31 – Richardson, TX*
*with special guest, Travis Clark
Monday, April 22, 2024
#REVIEW - "AUTOBIOGRAPHY", THE NEW ALBUM BY JOSEPH HABEDANK: FROM DARKNESS TO THE LIGHT OF REDEMPTION
Listen and experience the power of "Autobiography" here
Author Jamie Arpin-Ricci once wrote that “There is more hope in honest brokenness than in the pretense of false wholeness.” I have been trying to come up with the right words to describe "Autobiography", the new album from Joseph Habedank, and these words seem to say exactly what this album is about.
"God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1
Grammy nominated and Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Joseph Habedank struggled with a heavy prescription drug addiction for several years after developing an ulcer in his throat while he was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the gospel music group, The Perrys. During his addiction, he met his wife, Lindsay. He hid the drugs from Lindsay and tried to live a life under the disguise of "false wholeness" until 3 weeks before their wedding. Lindsay found out about the drugs and his addiction. They married, but shortly after their honeymoon, he started taking pills again. His addiction worsened as time went on, eventually leading to his being asked to leave the group. After losing the job he loved as a musician and in the middle of a crippling addiction, he didn't know what to do or where to turn. He was lost. He knew he had no choice but to find help. He reached out to a counselor at Porter's Call who told him about MusicCares, a program run by the Grammys to assist those in the music industry who need help. He contacted MusicCares and they paid for his complete rehabilitation. Up until his recovery, Lindsay was told over and over that she should leave him and get out of this situation but she knew she had to stay by his side. She stayed, they worked together through the worst times and now there they are, nearly 11 years later, still together with Joseph celebrating over 10 years of being clean and with a thriving ministry that travels around the country telling of Joseph's redemption through faith and music in hopes of helping others overcome their own situations.
"Autobiography" is an extremely personal and vulnerable album of truth, faith and the celebration of victory. His story is one of hope, love and overcoming adversity just when you think you can't handle any more. Each song represents a "chapter" in his life, steps forward, resulting in a change that only comes from believing that help comes from above. He is living proof that Jesus can indeed save you from yourself if you surrender the battle to Him. Opening up, putting it all on the table and sharing his experience may help someone who listens to the album begin to open their own heart to accept hope and to build in their faith. Sharing this truth, as painful as it is, can help others begin to heal.
Thank you Joseph for sharing your own "honest brokenness" through this album and for being the first step that someone who hears it has been wanting to take. There is something about the power of a song and this album proves it. This is one of the best album releases of the year and I hope that the word spreads about the power of this message.
"Autobiography" Track Listing:
1. Prelude
2. "Worthy" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Andrew Bergthold & Tony Wood
3. "Ain’t That The Truth" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Logan Cain, Madison Cain, Ethan Hulse & Nick Schwarz
4. "Jesus Walked In" (featuring Chris Blue) - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Tony Wood & Nick Schwarz
5. "The Church" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Jason Cox & Sue C. Smith
6. Interlude (Little Me)
7. "Jesus Wasn’t Leaving" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Michael Farren & Tony Wood
8. "Tell The Devil" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Ethan Hulse & Nick Schwarz
9. "Jehovah" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Mitch Wong & Tony Wood
10. "Going With Jesus" (featuring Bernie Herms) - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Bernie Herms & Ethan Hulse
11. "Forgiven" (featuring Houston's First Worship) - Writers: Joseph Habedank & Jeff Bumgardner
12. "The Basement" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Michael Farren & Tony Wood
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
RECAP: "LEAVING A LEGACY" - 1ST ANNUAL MEMORIAL SINGING FOR JESSICA JOHNSON FEATURING JOSEPH HABEDANK - BURLINGTON, NC
1st Annual Jessica Johnson Memorial Singing - Joseph Habedank & The Director's Trio
Sunday, 4/14/2024
Lakeview Community Church - Burlington, NC
My best friend and I got in the car Sunday to make the drive to Burlington, looking forward to just a much needed night of worship, praise. music and time spent with good people. We got to Lakeview Community Church, walked in and took our seats completely unprepared for what was about to happen.
Tonight wasn't just another "show" though. This night was a memorial for a local young woman named Jessica Johnson, a 29 year old woman who obviously made a huge impact on the lives of everyone in the room. The service began with some heartfelt, emotional words from Jessica's dad. He spoke of how much she loved the Lord and how much she loved Joseph's music. Her dad handled entertainment bookings for the church and mentioned how he got an email from Joseph's publicist reaching out about possibly bringing his testimony and music to the church. He of course said yes and booked him. Right around the time Joseph was scheduled to perform last year, Jessica found out she had cancer. The day of the show, Joseph spent time with her, prayed with her and made one of her last days one that left her with a full heart and a smile. Jessica passed shortly after.
The Director's Trio, a local soulful Southern gospel group, opened the service with some great harmonies. They had us smiling, clappin' and tappin' to some fantastic music. What a great way to kick off a night!
Thank you, Jessica, for leaving that legacy in me and many others in that room. Thank you Joseph and his wife Lindsay, The Director's Trio and Lakeview Community Church for a wonderful evening with an uplifting, positive, lasting message.
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
THERE'S JUST SOMETHING IN THE WORDS: PART 3
Words matter. It doesn't matter where you hear, see or read them. They affect us in so many different ways. These days with the negative pull of the world around me, I choose to find those words that breathe life into me, not suck it out of me. I find myself pulling further away from mainstream music and finding more music that lifts me up and gives me pause to think.
Anyone that truly knows me, knows that music isn't just what I talk about, it's who I am. I love everything about it but the thing I love the most is the power of a song, it's ability to stop me in my tracks and hear the message and it's ability to change lives. These days, those kind of songs seem to be a bit harder to find but they're out there if you listen beyond what radio is selling. If you search, you'll find them. The words matter. To me, a song isn't just background noise, it's much more than that.
Here are a few of the songs that made me rethink things, find a new perspective and realize my own strengths, weaknesses and my purpose. These had a part in making me who I am in this moment and these newer ones are helping build me into the person I want to be moving forward. Thank you to the artists and writers for putting the words on paper that connect with hearts and will be here making a difference long after they have left the world.
Monday, January 8, 2024
#CONCERTREVIEW - LESSONS FROM A BACK ROW PEW: JOSEPH HABEDANK - GOLDSBORO, NC
Most of the time, you'll hear a song and you'll think "Hmmm, I like that song" and you let it run as background music while you do other things. Then if you're lucky, a song will come along that makes you put whatever you were doing to a stop and you really listen to what it's saying and all you can say is "Wow." I wasn't just lucky, I was blessed because I had 2 of them hit me that way from the same artist -"24 Hours" and "The Basement" by Joseph Habedank. When you're going through something and you're really struggling, it's songs like these that completely change your perspective on things.
I immediately wanted to find out more about this guy - who he was, his story, did he write his own music. I did my research, read old articles, watched some of his interviews and performances on Youtube and talked to some friends who knew him on a more personal level. As someone who is getting her own life back on track and focusing on her faith, I knew Joseph and his music would be an integral part of that process as his music is based on his own faith and he doesn't just write and sing about it to bring in a buck, he lives it "24 Hours" a day.
Joseph, a 2 time Grammy nominee, 3 time GMA Dove Award winner, 6 time fan voted solo artist of the year and former lead singer-songwriter of the gospel group The Perrys, developed an ulcer in his throat in 2008 and began using prescription opioids for his pain. This turned into a years long addiction to oxycodone and hydrocodone. In the middle of his struggles, he met his wife and best friend, Lindsay, who loved him and stayed by his side through the battle which he eventually won with the help of Musicares, who paid for and helped place him in a recovery center, and through his trust in God. His story is a life changer, not just for him but for the many out there who have heard his testimony, his music and have come to his shows. I knew I had to go to a show if he ever made it out my way. I got that opportunity last night when his 2024 Winter Tour included a stop at Faith Baptist Church in Goldsboro, NC.
When I arrived at the show, the parking lot was PACKED. I knew this was going to be a special night. I walked into the auditorium and grabbed one of the few available seats and met Lindsay at the merchandise table because I had offered to help sell merchandise after the show. While standing in the lobby waiting on Lindsay, I talked to an older gentleman who asked me if I knew who this Habedank guy was, he'd never heard of him and he hoped he was really a Christian singer because so many that claim to be for the sake of the spotlight turn out to be something different than how they portray themselves. I told him that I was familiar with him and I could promise him that he would leave the show a different person that he was when he walked in the door. He said "I hope you're right because I need a change."
The show started and you could feel a different energy in the room, a stronger energy than you usually encounter at a church performance, a deeper energy. I knew this was going to be special and I was not wrong. He came on stage and started the set with "Welcome Home" and followed it up with "Religion Isn't Working" which scored a huge round of applause. He talked about his life growing up in church, how much he loved it and debuted a new unreleased song about his home church. It made me think of my church growing up and sitting in those pews. I didn't know it then, but those pews were more than just a place to sit and hear some man talk while your stomach growled but they were life lessons that most don't appreciate until years later. I know I sure appreciate it now.
He told his story about addiction and how he recently reached 10 years sobriety and since kicking his addiction, his shows are now testimonies set to music, not just another concert. He's wanting to make a difference in lives by talking about the difference in his. That's certainly something this world needs, honesty and vulnerability and the want to help others. He sang one of his newer songs, "The Basement" and you could literally hear people paying attention. Yes, hear them because it was so quiet other than his voice singing about what goes on in that dirty, dingy room of redeeming therapy that no one wants to talk about. He talked about it and people listened. There were many in the room who were either addicts themselves to something or they loved someone who is dealing with the battle and you could see the tears in their eyes as the intently listened to the message. There was a group of women from a local recovery center in the audience who gave him a standing ovation with their most heartfelt applause. It made him emotional.
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Thursday, December 28, 2023
#TOURINGNEWS - JOSEPH HABEDANK ANNOUNCES 2024 WINTER TOUR
The 2024 Winter Tour will feature brand new music from the singer/songwriter’s upcoming studio album, which is slated to release Spring of 2024, as well as well-known classics that audiences across the country have come to know and love. Attendees can expect to hear the dynamic vocals coupled with deep, theologically rich lyrics that have become a signature of the Dove Award winning artist.
At select dates, Joseph will also be joined on stage by Lindsay Habedank for a special question and answer session where audiences can learn more about their lives, families and ministry.
The 2024 Winter Tour is sponsored in part by Destiny Rescue, a special organization that works diligently to save children from trafficking and exploitation around the world through rescue and reintegration programs. At each of the tour dates, audiences will have the opportunity to learn more about this ministry and how they can make a difference in the lives of these precious children.
Make plans now to attend Joseph Habedank’s 2024 Winter Tour at a city near you, as this tour will only make a stop in these markets once this year.
Joseph Habedank 2024 Winter Tour Dates
January 4 – Kingsport, TN
January 5 – Waynesboro, VA
January 6 – Petersburg, VA
January 7 – Goldsboro, NC
January 13 – Boaz, AL
January 14 – Savannah, TN
January 15 – Marietta, GA
January 25 – Pitkin, LA
January 26 – Freeport, TX
January 27 – Edna TX
January 28 – Longview, TX
February 9 – Wimauma, FL
February 10 – Jacksonville, FL
February 11 – Sycamore, GA
February 15 – Waynesville, OH
February 16 – Louisville, KY
February 17 – Shelbyville, TN
February 18 – South Fulton, TN
February 23 – Lenoir City, TN
February 24 – Belton, SC
February 25 – Blacksburg, SC