Benjamin William Hastings
Biography
Benjamin William Hastings (born November 15, 1991) is a singer-songwriter originally from Northern Ireland. He spent most of his twenties living in Sydney, Australia as a member of Hillsong Church. Hastings is married to Jessa Hastings, and they have two children.
Hastings played a significant role in Hillsong UNITED’s “So Will I (100 Billion X),” providing both lead vocals and songwriting talent. His songwriting contributions extend to other notable tracks, including Cory Asbury’s No. 1 hit “The Father's House” and Brandon Lake’s “Gratitude,” collectively streamed over 500 million times. Additionally, Hastings has penned anthemic pieces like "O Praise The Name (Anástasis)," embraced by audiences worldwide and frequently sung in churches and worship gatherings.
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Currently residing in Nashville, Benjamin William Hastings continues to inspire listeners with his heartfelt music, reflecting a blend of contemporary Christian styles and his own folk-adjacent sound. Despite the collective's hiatus, Hastings remains great friends with many of his UNITED colleagues and they commonly show up as personnel across his studio records. He has also extended collaborative efforts towards other Christian collectives and artists, such as Elevation Worship and Josiah Queen.
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