On the heels of his highly-acclaimed self-titled album debut, Benjamin William Hastings announces today’s surprise release of a special 50-track version, aptly titled the Songwriter Edition, courtesy of Capitol CMG/Invorto.

“So you’re probably wondering what this is…how could it possibly have 50 tracks? Why should you care?” Hastings inquires. “Indulge me for a second with a little story. Last November I released 25 songs on a self-titled record Benjamin William Hastings. They were written across a great many years from a great many revelations with a great many people. And while hopefully the songs themselves tell you the stories they are supposed to, there are always stories behind the stories. There’s always more than meets the ear.”

He continues, “That being said, this Songwriter Edition is really not just for songwriters, is it? In short, definitely not, but as a songwriter, I’ve always had a fascination with the story behind the song – the mechanics of how it was made and the alchemy of how it all came together – so that’s why I called it that. If you feel excluded, you’re not, I promise, you’re very welcome here. A track will play and you’ll hear me, and occasionally some friends, explain how a song came about, and then the song itself will follow. It’s a bit like a podcast but please feel free to choose your own adventure. This is an album for the real ones and if you got this far, that’s you!!”

This special songwriter project is one that Hastings is excited to finally share with the listener, which allows him to dive deeper into his songs’ backstories while sharing more deeply about the array of topics he covers in his debut – doubt, authenticity, faith, worship, imposter syndrome, being a husband and father, and ultimately a human.

His album debut was released on November 4, 2022, offering honest self-expression and dynamic songwriting, threaded throughout with Hastings’ uncanny ability to communicate vulnerable and authentic personal truths. As he explains, “It’s 25 songs each showing a different side of myself.”

Benjamin William Hastings is a world-traveling worship leader and member of Hillsong UNITED. His writing and vocals are featured on Hillsong UNITED’s RIAA® Certified Gold single “So Will I (100 Billion X)” and Hillsong Worship’s widely acclaimed “Seasons,” and he penned Cory Asbury’s No. 1 single “The Father’s House,” UNITED’s “Captain,” the church anthem “O Praise The Name (Anástasis),” and Brandon Lake’s “Gratitude,” among many others. To date, his songs have been streamed globally more than 700 million times.

He will share many of his songs live when he joins Cody Carnes’ “God Is Good! Tour” throughout February followed by joining Brandon Lake’s Miracle Nights Tour in March and April. Additional tour plans will soon be announced so be sure to keep the most up-to-date HERE.

Benjamin William Hastings – Songwriter Edition

Official Live Video for “Not Even Once” by Benjamin William Hastings Recorded live with Grace City Music in Lakeland, Florida.

Listen to the full album “Benjamin William Hastings” available now:

Not Even Once – Benjamin William Hastings

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LYRICS:
The fact that I’m still standing
Is a tribute to Your grace
It’s a miracle I made it
It’s a legacy of days

Where You made a way
Though there was no way out
But You never failed
So why doubt You now

When I found You faithful
The God who breaks no vow
You kept Your word so many times that I lost count
That’s just Your nature
You won’t go changing now
I can’t recall a single time You let me down
Not even once

Not even once

Just the fact that I’m still standing
Is a tribute to Your grace
‘Cause the depths of my transgressions
You abandoned like the grave

When You made a way
Though there was no way out
But did You not prevail
So why doubt You now

When I found You faithful
The God who breaks no vow
You kept Your word so many times that I lost count
That’s just Your nature
You won’t go changing now
I can’t recall a single time You let me down

You never let me down
You never let me down
Oh, Oh
You never let me down
You never let me down
Not even once

You never let me down
You never let me down
Oh, Oh
You never let me down
You never let me down
Not even once

I found You faithful
The God who breaks no vow
You kept Your word so many times that I lost count
That’s just Your nature
You won’t go changing now
I can’t recall a single time You let me down

You never let me down
You never let me down
Oh, Oh
You never let me down
You never let me down
Not even once

You never let me down
You never let me down
Oh, Oh
You never let me down
You never let me down
Not even once

Benjamin William Hastings shares the official acoustic video for “So Help Me God,” which can be viewed below. The track is from Hastings’ self-titled debut solo album. Listen HERE.

This artistic 25-track journey offers honest self-expression and dynamic songwriting, threaded with Hastings’ uncanny ability to communicate vulnerable, authentic, personal truths, all ready to resonate with the global audience.

“It’s 25 songs each showing a different side of myself,” Hastings adds. “There are songs about worship, faith, doubt, imposter syndrome, being a dad/husband, and ultimately a human. I hope it makes you feel a little less alone. We’re gonna lie in the dirt but we’ll stare at the stars. Hold onto your hats!”

So Help Me God – Benjamin William Hastings

Benjamin William Hastings shares the official acoustic video for “Eden (Isn’t It Just Like You?),” which can be viewed below. The track is from Hastings’ self-titled debut solo album. Listen HERE.

This artistic 25-track journey offers honest self-expression and dynamic songwriting, threaded with Hastings’ uncanny ability to communicate vulnerable, authentic, personal truths, all ready to resonate with the global audience.

“It’s 25 songs each showing a different side of myself,” Hastings adds. “There are songs about worship, faith, doubt, imposter syndrome, being a dad/husband, and ultimately a human. I hope it makes you feel a little less alone. We’re gonna lie in the dirt but we’ll stare at the stars. Hold onto your hats!”

Singer, songwriter, and worship leader Benjamin William Hastings joins Capitol Christian Music Group and will release his self-titled solo debut on November 4th.

Hastings’ debut full-length album is an artistic 25-track journey of honest self-expression featuring dynamic songwriting. Today he releases a brand new song, “So Help Me God” from the forthcoming album. The lyric video is available below.

“So Help Me God” is available now.

Listeners have come to know and love Hastings’ lyrics and voice as he co-wrote and is featured on UNITED’s RIAA Certified Gold song, “So Will I (100 Billion X),” Hillsong Worship’s widely acclaimed “Seasons,” and has co-written fan favorites such as Cory Asbury’s No. 1 single “The Father’s House” and Brandon Lake’s “Gratitude.” The songs he has written have been streamed globally more than 600 million times. Hastings has also toured this year on the Chris Tomlin x UNITED tour along with Jesus Culture’s Bryan & Katie Torwalt.

Leading up to his debut, Hastings has released additional songs that will live on this project: “Homeward” “A Father’s Blessing,” “Anyway,” and “The Jesus I Know.” The Benjamin William Hastings album includes songs co-written by Joel Houston, Aodhan King, Blessing Offor, David Leonard, Hank Bentley, Jeremy Lutito, and Josh Grimmett.