Mercy | New Single
Avery Stafford wrote, recorded, and produced her new single, "Mercy." This praise and worship song resonates well with the current times. We invite music playlist owners and radio stations to add this song to their rotation.
Mercy | Press Release
Here is a press release on Issuewire:
“Mercy” by Avery Stafford: A Song for Our Times"
The Story Behind the Song
Never Before Released Single
"Mercy" is a timely song that resonates with our 21st-century culture, delivering its message powerfully in a world that desperately needs people of mercy and grace. This need is evident in daily interactions and highlighted by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s public call for mercy. Avery Stafford's new single captures this theme in an engaging manner.
In an interview with Rick Beato, Sting mentioned, "If I'm not musically surprised within the first eight bars, I've stopped listening." "Mercy" immediately captures listeners' attention with its unique two-meter rhythm. The lyrical hook is both infectious and memorable. With the addition of a talented vocal ensemble, "Mercy" is poised to become a favorite among musical influencers, playlist creators, radio DJs, and others.
This high-quality track features skilled musicians, including Matt Mendoza on guitar, Adam Nitti on bass, and Marcus Finnie on drums, all complemented by Avery's lyrical artistry and passionate vocal performance. Beyond its musical achievement, "Mercy" stands as a praise and worship song that many will want to sing.
"Mercy" is set to be released on June 19, 2025, and will be distributed by Tunecore. A free downloadable chord chart will be available at averystafford.com, and official audio and lyric videos will be released on YouTube soon.
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.
Two singles, "Manna (Come On Down)" and "My Friend," were released on 12.12.24 and 1.31.25, respectively. His new single, “Mercy" will be released on June 19, 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