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Manna | New Single
The new single Manna (Come On Down) is a vibrant praise and worship song for every generation. We invite radio stations to add this song to their rotation. Music directors, DJs, program managers, etc. can receive a free hi-res .mp3 or .wav file of Avery Stafford's Manna (Come On Down)!!!
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 last single, "Hourglass," was released on October 18, 2023. His new single, “Manna (Come On Down), is set to release on December 12, 2024.
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, Luther Vandross
- Previous Endorsements: Audix Microphones, Spectraflex Cables
The Story Behind the Song
A New Generation of Believers
A friend of mine was guest speaking at a local youth rally in the Pacific Northwest. When I went to pick him up, I was impressed by how many young people were in attendance. It made an impression on me that there is a new generation of people who want more of God's presence in their lives. And with the event's name being MannaFest, it stirred in me the seeds to write, produce, and record Manna (Come On Down)!