Cool Winds | New Single
Avery's emotional tribute song from 2009 is finally releasing as a radio single — "Cool Winds (Radio Edit)." The track will be distributed by Tunecore to most digital streaming platforms! We invite music playlist owners and radio stations to add this song to their rotation.
About the Song
“Cool Winds” is a heartfelt tribute born out of reflection, loss, and hope. Written by Avery Stafford in a moment when the world seemed uncertain, and voices of inspiration felt distant, this song attempts to reach for meaning amid confusion. It honors the passing of a beloved artist—Gary, Indiana’s favorite son—whose music and spirit continue to move through generations like an invisible breeze. Through its lyrics and melody, “Cool Winds” captures the ache of goodbye and the beauty of remembrance. It’s a prayer for peace, a call to unity, and a reminder that love and purpose still rise, even when the world feels lost. This radio edit invites listeners to pause, breathe, and feel the gentle rush of those cool winds that carry both memory and hope.
Music Bio
Avery Stafford is an American gospel and R&B singer from the Portland, OR metroplex. He is a prolific vocalist and songwriter with a discography of six independent albums. His fifth album, "Undignified" earned Stafford two nominations from the 16th Annual Los Angeles International Awards for Christian Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year. Additionally, his rendition of "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" was well-received. One of the tracks on the album, "Eyes of a Child," earned Stafford the March 2007 Winner Award for Best Song in the Song of the Year International Songwriting Competition. Stafford's sixth album, "End of Five" (2012), received critical acclaim from Soul Tracks and other music critics.
His previous single, "Hourglass (Radio Edit)" was released on March 6, 2026.
More About Avery:
- Lead Pastor of Common Ground Church in Beaverton, OR
- Artist Representation: BMI
- Best Songwriting Influences: Lionel Richie, James Taylor
- Best Vocal Influences: Sam Cooke, Jon Gibson, John Legend
- Previous Endorsements: Audix Microphones, Spectraflex Cables