Austin French

Austin Bryan French was born on February 13, 1994, and is an American Christian musician who performs contemporary worship music in a Christian pop style. He gained national attention as the runner-up on the first season of the ABC competition series *Rising Star*. Following the show, he signed a record deal with Fair Trade Services. French previously served as a worship leader at Journey Church in Tifton, Georgia, and later as a full-time worship pastor at The Avenue Church in Delray Beach, Florida. His music often focuses on themes of redemption, grace, and his personal journey of faith, drawing from his experiences in ministry. His debut single, "Freedom Hymn," peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart. He is a Dove Award-nominated artist. His catalog includes the EP *Wake Up Sleeper*, the album *Wide Open*, and songs such as "Jesus Can," "Rest For Your Soul," "Why God," "Born Again," and "God Is Good (All The Time)."