Brandon Heath Unveils “The Ache”: A Soul-Stirring Reflection on Loss, Longing, and the Hope Beyond

Brandon Heath, a five-time GRAMMY®-nominated and eight-time Dove Award-winning artist, returns with his ninth studio album, The Ache, a powerful musical journey that balances grief and hope. Released through Centricity Music, Heath’s second LP with the label draws from life’s deepest pains while still radiating the joy of faith and family. Available now on streaming platforms, The Ache is more than just an album—it’s a testimony to the human condition, the bittersweet beauty of living in a world that holds both suffering and salvation.

The 11-track album features standout singles like “Gospel Truth” and “He Does (Oh By the Way),” songs that reflect Heath’s profound faith and the truths he holds dear. Co-written by Heath and crafted alongside producers Kyle Williams, Micah Kuiper, Cason Cooley, and Andrew Bergthold, The Ache delicately weaves themes of loss, love, and eternity.

This poignant collection emerged from Heath’s personal season of sorrow, including the passing of his mother and the aftermath of the Covenant School shooting. Yet, even amidst the heartache, Heath’s lyrical depth offers a healing balm. “Scars,” written to honor his close friend and school chaplain Matthew Sullivan, exemplifies his belief in music’s power to heal.

With songs like “The Other Side of the End” and “Can We Go Home Now?,” Heath poignantly addresses the ache of life on earth while reminding listeners of the eternal hope found in faith. For fans and new listeners alike, The Ache is an emotional yet uplifting reminder that even in our darkest times, joy and purpose remain steadfast.

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Dive into this beautifully crafted album that invites us all to embrace the tension between sorrow and joy, and discover the ultimate comfort of knowing there’s always hope beyond the ache.

The complete The Ache track listing follows:

01) The Ache

02) He Does (Oh By the Way)

03) Thank You. Need You. Love You.

04) Gospel Truth

05) Scars

06) Highly Favored (feat. Ryan Ellis)

07) Can We Go Home Now

08) How To Apologize

09) Lucky

10) Neverland

11) The Other Side of the End