Aodhán King
Aodhán King | |
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| Born | December 25, 1992 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Years active | 2012-present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Worship[1] |
| Label | Anotherland |
| Formerly of | Hillsong Young & Free |
| Website | aodhanking |
Aodhán King (born 25 December 1992) is an Australian Christian musician. He was a founding member of the Christian music collective Hillsong Young & Free from its formation in 2012 until 2025, when King announced he was no longer part of the band.[2] Following a signing with Anotherland Records and Capitol Christian Music Group in 2024, and has since released one album as a solo performer, Beyond Us (2024), and two collobaritve albums, Throwing Paint (2025) with Abbie Gamboa and Happy to Be Here (2026) with Benjamin William Hastings.
Career
Work with Hillsong Church (2004–2024)
King attended Hillsong Church with his family while growing up, and in 2004, he became involved himself in their ministry himself.[3] In 2012, after several involvement with the association's ministry, King became one of the founding members of Hillsong Young & Free — a spinoff of Hillsong United targeted towards younger audiences.[4] King experienced notable success with the collective; their debut album, We Are Young & Free (2013) topped the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200.[5] Following Hillsong Church's COVID-19 rule breaches and public scandals in 2021, King became less active with the collective because he believed it "started to look different", and in 2025 announced that he had officially left.[2]
Beyond Us and Throwing Paint (2024–2026)
In August 2024, it was announced that King had signed with Anotherland Records and Capitol CMG. His first release to the label, "Thank You So Much Jesus", was released on 9 August 2024.[6] Subsequently, he released "Without You" and "Pray You Never Leave" on 6 September 2024,[7] and on 27 September 2024, he released "Yesterday, Today and Tommorrow".[8] The four releases preceded King's debut solo attempt, Beyond Us, which was first announced in October 2024 and released later that month.[9][10]
Throwing Paint, a collaborative album with Abby Gamboa, was surprise released on 19 August 2025.[11][12] In November 2025, the album track "Deep" was released to Christian radio in the United States as the album's first and only single.[13] On 17 March 2026, King released a collaboration with Hastings, titled "Hollow Grave".[14] The following month, it was announced the King and Hastings were in the process of recording a forthcoming collaborative album together.[15][16] The album, Happy to Be Here, was released on 29 May 2026.[1][17]
Early life
King was born in Sydney on Christmas Day, 1992[18] to Indian and Irish parents.[19] In 2004, King joined Hillsong's youth ministry. In the preceding years, he taught himself guitar and become a member of Hillsong's staff.[19]
Discography
Studio albums
As lead artist
| Title | Details |
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| Beyond Us |
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| Throwing Paint (with Abbie Gamboa) |
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| Happy to Be Here (with Benjamin William Hastings) |
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With Hillsong
- We Are Young & Free (2013)
- Youth Revival (2016)
- III (2018)
- All of My Best Friends (2020)
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Hallelujah (If Not for You) |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS Christ. [22] | |||
| "Thank You So Much Jesus" (featuring Paul Klein) |
2024 | — | Beyond Us |
| "Without You" | 2 | ||
| "Pray You Never Leave" | — | ||
| "Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow" (featuring Griff) |
— | ||
| "King of the World" (with Anna Golden) |
2026 | — | Non-album single |
| "Deep"[13] (with Abby Gamboa) |
— | Throwing Paint | |
| "Hallelujah (If Not for You)" | 9 | Beyond Us (Deluxe) | |
| "Hollow Grave" (with Benjamin William Hastings) |
2026 | — | Happy to Be Here |
| "Saturday" (with Benjamin William Hastings) |
— | ||
| "Wondrous Cross (When I Survey)" (with Benjamin William Hastings featuring Cody Carnes) |
— | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||
With Hillsong
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS Christ. [23] |
NZ Hot [24] |
US Christ. [25] |
US Christ. Air. [26] |
US Christ. Digital [27] | |||
| "One Thing" (Hillsong Worship featuring Aodhán King) |
2015 | 19 | — | — | — | 34 | Open Heaven / River Wild |
| "This Is Living" (Hillsong Young & Free featuring Aodhán King and Lecrae) |
1 | — | 16 | 29 | 9 | This Is Living (EP) | |
| "Where You Are" (Hillsong Young & Free featuring Aodhán King) |
1 | — | 16 | 25 | 17 | Youth Revival | |
| "Let Go" (Hillsong Young & Free featuring Aodhán King) |
2018 | 1 | — | 23 | 31 | 23 | III |
| "Heart of God" (Hillsong Young & Free featuring Aodhán King) |
2019 | — | — | 46 | 39 | — | |
| "Whole Heart (Hold Me Now)" (Hillsong UNITED featuring Aodhán King and Taya) |
— | — | 14 | — | 3 | People | |
| "Best Friends" (Hillsong Young & Free featuring Aodhán King) |
2020 | 1 | 30 | 26 | 50 | 20 | All of My Best Friends |
| "Uncomplicated" (Hillsong Young & Free featuring Aodhán King) |
— | — | 41 | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Christ. Air. [28] | |||
| "Take the World" (Woodlands Worship featuring Aodhán King) |
2025 | — | Non-album single |
| "The Perfect Love of Jesus" (LO Worship featuring Aodhán King) |
39 | The Perfect Love of Jesus (EP) | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||
Promotional singles
With Hillsong
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| US Christ. [25] | |||
| "No One But You"[29] (Hillsong Worship featuring Aodhán King) |
2019 | 23 | Awake |
Other charted songs
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Christ. [30] | |||
| "Time" (with Lauren Daigle) |
2024 | 27 | Beyond Us |
| "Yahweh" (with Benjamin William Hastings featuring Tiffany Hudson) |
2026 | 45 | Happy to Be Here |
With Hillsong
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS Christ. [31] |
US Christ. [25] |
US Christ. Air. [26] |
US Christ. Digital [27] | |||
| "Sinking Deep" (Hillsong Young & Free featuring Aodhán King) |
2015 | — | 28 | — | 44 | This Is Living (EP) |
| "To My Knees" (Hillsong Young & Free featuring Aodhán King) |
2016 | — | 37 | — | — | Youth Revival |
| "Joy to the World" (Hillsong Worship featuring Aodhán King) |
2017 | 1 | 31 | 25 | — | The Peace Project |
| "Touch of Heaven" (Hillsong Worship featuring Aodhán King) |
2018 | — | 27 | — | — | There Is More |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Nominee / work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Grammy Awards | Youth Revival (with Hillsong Young & Free) |
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album | Nominated | |
| 2025 | CMAA | Himself | Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Without You" | Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2026 | Himself | Artist of the Year | Pending | ||
| "Hallelujah (If Not For You)" | Song of the Year | Pending |
References
- 1 2 "JFH News: Bengamin William Hastings and Aodhán King Release Collaborative Album, Happy to Be Here". Jesus Freak Hideout. Merge PR. 29 May 2026. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
- 1 2 Stephens, Jessica (13 January 2026). "How Aodhán King Found Freedom in Starting Over". Relevant. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Cummings, Tony (11 February 2026). "Aodhan King: The Australian-born worship leader and songwriter". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Asker, Jim (26 February 2016). "Hillsong Young & Free on New Live Album 'Youth Revival': 'The Focus Is on the Message'". Billboard. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Sarachik, Justin (11 October 2013). "Hillsong's Young & Free Debut at No. 1 on Billboard Christian Charts as They Continue 1st U.S. Tour". The Christian Post. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Hillsong Young & Free Founding Member, Aodhán King Partners with LANY's Paul Klein for His Solo Debut Single, 'Thank You So Much Jesus'". CCM Magazine. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Aodhán King From Hillsong Young & Free Drops Multi-Track Single, 'Without You & Pray You Never Leave'". CCM Magazine. 9 September 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Clarks, Jessie (27 September 2024). "Aodhán King Releases "Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow" Feat. Griff". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Longs, Herb (4 October 2024). "Exclusive: Aodhán King Previews Debut Solo Project 'Beyond Us'". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Williams, Lindsay (10 February 2025). "Album Spotlight: 'Beyond Us' Aodhán King". Air1. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Clarks, Jessie (29 August 2025). "Aodhán King & Abbie Gamboa Release 'Throwing Paint' Album". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Williams, Lindsay (3 November 2025). "Album Spotlight: 'Throwing Paint' Abbie Gamboa and Aodhán King". Air1. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- 1 2 Williams, Lindsay (3 November 2025). "Abbie Gamboa and Aodhán King Fall 'Deep' on New Collaboration". Air1. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Benjamin William Hastings and Aodhán King Release New Song Together, "Hollow Grave"". Jesus Freak Hideout. Merge PR. 27 March 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Lindsay, Williams (9 April 2026). "Benjamin William Hastings and Aodhán King Attempt to Make an Album in 10 Days". Air1. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Castello, Michael (25 April 2026). "Aodhan King and Benjamin William Hastings Release "Saturday"". Nashville.com. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
- ↑ Williams, Lindsay (24 June 2026). "Album Spotlight: 'Happy To Be Here' Aodhán King and Benjamin William Hastings". Air1. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
- ↑ "Aodhán King". Capitol Christian Music Group. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- 1 2 "Aodhán King Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mor..." AllMusic. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ↑ "Aodhán King Releases Debut Solo Album 'Beyond Us'". CCM Magazine. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ Clarks, Jessie (29 August 2025). "Aodhán King & Abbie Gamboa Release 'Throwing Paint' Album". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ Peaks on the TCM Australian Christian Songs chart:
- "Without You": "Good Morning!". Today's Christian Music. Woodlands Media. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2026 – via Facebook.
- "Hallelujah (If Not for You)": "This Week's Buzz". Today's Christian Music. Woodlands Media. 28 November 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2026 – via Facebook.
- ↑ Peaks on the TCM Australian Christian Songs chart:
- "One Thing": "Three Artists With New Entries on the Survey This Week..." Today's Christian Music. Woodlands Media. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2026 – via Facebook.
- "This Is Living": "A New #1 Song". Today's Christian Music. Woodlands Media. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2026 – via Facebook.
- "Where You Are": "A New #1 Song This Week". Today's Christian Music. Woodlands Media. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2026 – via Facebook.
- "Let Go": "Young & Free's "Let Go" This Week Becomes the Nation's Most Played Christian Song on Australian Christian Radio". Today's Christian Music. Woodlands Media. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2026 – via Facebook.
- "Best Friends": "Young & Free's "Best Friends" Has Been a 'Slow Burner' for Young & Free, but on its Thirteenth Week, the Song Makes it to Number One". Today's Christian Music. Woodlands Media. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2026 – via Facebook.
- ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 Peaks on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart:
- All song with Hillsong UNITED: "Hillsong UNITED Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- All song with Hillsong Worship: "Hillsong Worship Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- All song with Hillsong Young & Free: "Hillsong Young & Free Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- 1 2 Peaks on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart:
- All song with Hillsong UNITED: "Hillsong UNITED Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- All song with Hillsong Worship: "Hillsong Worship Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- All song with Hillsong Young & Free: "Hillsong Young & Free Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- 1 2 Peaks on the Billboard Christian Digital Song Sales chart:
- All song with Hillsong UNITED: "Hillsong UNITED Chart History (Christian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- All song with Hillsong Worship: "Hillsong Worship Chart History (Christian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- All song with Hillsong Young & Free: "Hillsong Young & Free Chart History (Christian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ↑ "Aodhan King Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ↑ "JFH News: Hillsong Worship Gears Up for Release of New Studio Album, 'Awake'". Jesus Freak Hideout. Rogers and Cowan PR. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ↑ "Aodhan King Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ "Merry Christmas to You!". Today's Christian Music. Woodlands Media. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2026 – via Facebook.
- ↑ "Aodhan King Grammy Awards Nominations, Song & Bio". Grammy.com. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
- ↑ "Time to Vote: 2025 People's Choice Awards are Now Open!". CMAA Digital. Christian Media & Arts Australia. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
- ↑ "CMAA Announces Finalists for the 2026 People's Choice Awards". Today's Christian Music. Woodlands Media. 24 June 2026. Retrieved 20 July 2026 – via Facebook.