Avery stafford
Avery Stafford is a Portland, Oregon–based vocalist and songwriter whose music blends soulful expression, heartfelt storytelling, and a deep sense of spiritual purpose. Known for a warm, expressive vocal style and a gift for communicating hope through song, Stafford creates music that speaks to faith, memory, compassion, and the shared human longing for peace.
With a discography of six independent albums, Stafford has built a body of work marked by sincerity, musicianship, and emotional depth. His fifth album, Undignified, earned two nominations from the 16th Annual Los Angeles International Awards for Christian Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year. The album also featured “Eyes of a Child,” which won the March 2007 Winner Award for Best Song in the Song of the Year International Songwriting Competition. Stafford’s rendition of “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” was also well received, further showcasing his ability to bring warmth, soul, and personal conviction to familiar material.
Stafford’s sixth album, End of Five (2012), received critical acclaim from Soul Tracks and other music critics, reinforcing his reputation as an independent artist with a distinctive voice and a consistent commitment to meaningful, soul-rooted music. Across his catalog, Stafford’s songs reflect themes of hope, renewal, love, and spiritual reflection, connecting with listeners across cultures and generations. His new single, “My Love of Christmas Time (Peace Starts in Me),” releases November 3 and continues that artistic vision.
MY LOVE OF CHRISTMAS (PEACE STARTS IN ME)
Avery Stafford Releases "My Love of Christmas Time (Peace Starts in Me)"
– A Holiday Single About Peace That Begins Within
Award-winning vocalist Avery Stafford releases "My Love of Christmas Time (Peace Starts in Me)," a heartfelt holiday single that speaks to the child in all of us who still longs for a world where dreams are realized and love and kindness lead. It is a message every generation needs to not only hear but to believe and hope in.
The track captures the season's deepest promise: that peace begins within each of us. Stafford's compelling vocal performance invites listeners to remember that the change we wish for the world must first take root in our own hearts. It speaks to the child in all of us who still believes in a world where love and kindness lead.
Following chart success—"Manna (Come On Down)" reached #1 on WJRG Gospel Inspirations Top 30—Stafford continues building momentum with radio-ready material that crosses format barriers and connects with today's audiences.
Co-produced with Ike Graul and mixed by Nashville engineer Russ Long, the track features Adam Nitti (bass), Marcus Finnie (drums), Matt Mendoza (guitar), and Mike Hicks (keyboards, Wurly, bells). Mastered by Duncan Ferguson at The Voltage Exchange.
Available November 3, 2026 on all major streaming platforms in standard and Dolby ATMOS formats.
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Early Access: Mid-to-late July 2026
Radio-ready. Format-flexible. Message-driven.
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A crossover holiday single with chart-proven appeal—recent releases have hit #1 on WJRG Gospel Inspirations Top 30 and gained traction across multiple territories. Produced with Nashville A-list session players (Adam Nitti, Marcus Finnie, Matt Mendoza, Mike Hicks), mixed by Russ Long, and available in standard and Dolby ATMOS formats.
Thematically universal with a message of hope and inner transformation—ideal for holiday playlists, AC/Christian AC rotation, and sync opportunities in family-friendly, inspirational, and seasonal programming.
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of My Love of Christmas (Peace Starts in me).