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Everything I Own | New Single
The new single Everything I Own (Radio Edit) feat. Ike Graul and Steve Maxwell is a lyrical achievement and marvelous addition to Avery'. 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 My Friend!!!
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 four singles, "Hourglass," "Manna (Come On Down)," "My Friend," and "I Am" were released on 10.18.23, 12.12.24, 1.31.25, and 2.14.25 respectively—his new single, “Everything I Own" (Radio Edit) feat. Ike Graul and Steve Maxwell will be released on March 20, 2025.
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
The Story Behind the Song
Never Before Released Single
Sometimes, the only explanation for a song is inspiration and divine providence. This is true for "Everything I Own." Avery does not remember the exact circumstances surrounding the song’s composition. He recalls, "All I can remember is picking up my Washburn acoustic guitar, and the entire song downloaded into my spirit in less than an hour."
Avery also shares a memorable moment when he first played the song demo for his friend Steve Maxwell. "Steve's reaction startled me a bit. I thought he had heard it before, but that was not the case. He was slightly annoyed that I had waited so long to share it."
"Everything I Own" stands out from Avery's previous work. He created a lyrical, allegorical story in which he portrays himself as a Black slave "standing on an auction block waiting for buyers to bid on the value of life." The shocking reveal in the chorus is that Jesus Christ outbid all other potential buyers with a high price that only "He was willing to pay." The significant price that Jesus was willing to pay for Avery's life is expressed in the line: "I will give everything I own."
The song was written in 1999 and later included in the 2004 album *Undignified*. It was never released as a single until now. It is set to be released and promoted as a Christian R&B track. Tunecore will distribute a remastered radio-edited version on March 20, 2025.