Aodhán King, founding member of the multi-award-winning group Hillsong Young & Free, makes his solo debut with the release of his new single “Thank You So Much Jesus (feat. Paul Klein)” (Anotherland / Capitol Christian Music Group), available now on all major streaming platforms. This highly anticipated track was written by Aodhán King, Ben Tan and Paul Klein of LANY, and produced by Ben Tan and award-winning industry veteran Jason Ingram.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the song, the GRAMMY-nominated Australian artist said: “For generations, people from all walks of life have tried to express how incredible Jesus really is. It doesn’t always look or sound the same, but with each story and each song, we get another glimpse into the depths of His infinite love and goodness. What else can you say but ‘thank you, Jesus,’ for everything: for the cross, for the grace we don’t deserve, and for the love that turns our world upside down and gives us meaning and hope for the future. I don’t know about you, but I never want to stop saying just thank you.”
Aodhán’s journey to this release was profound and one of gratitude and growth. “It took me a long time to get to the point where I could release music. Every step of the process felt completely out of my control and as frustrating as that was, looking back now I am so grateful for the doors that opened and the ones that closed because they led me here, not exactly where I thought I would be but exactly where I needed to be and more.”
“Thank You So Much Jesus” was born out of a heartfelt conversation between Aodhán and his close friends Ben Tan and Paul Klein. Aodhán expressed his deep connection to the song, having worked with Ben for over ten years and having maintained a close friendship with Paul since they met at church in 2014. He emphasized the sacred space he wanted to create with his music, inviting others to worship God freely. “From the beginning, I was determined to create a sacred space where anyone could come and worship God freely. More specifically, I wanted to include the voices and art of my friends who love God and love worship but didn’t necessarily have the opportunity to do it in that way. Paul is that kind of person.”
Aodhán discovered his passion for music during his high school years while volunteering with Hillsong’s youth ministry. As a founding member of the two-time GRAMMY-nominated band Hillsong Young & Free, King has achieved notable success, including over 1.2 billion streams in North America, multiple No. 1 singles, and performances at over 225 live events worldwide.
Aodhán has contributed significantly to popular hymns such as “Sinking Deep” and “Highs and Lows” by Hillsong Young & Free, “Whole Heart (Hold Me Now)” by Hillsong UNITED and many others, demonstrating his authentic storytelling and captivating sense of melody.
