Even in her final moments here on earth, Ryan Stevenson’s mother was intent on passing on wisdom to her son. The hitmaker’s mom died in the fall of 2009 from bone cancer. She was only 58 years old. His latest song, “When We Fall Apart,” is chock-full of her motherly advice.
WATCH NOW: Ryan Stevenson "When We Fall Apart" Official Music Video
“The last words she spoke to me are the words to this song. Even in the face of imminent death, she was pouring out wisdom and words of healing and encouragement to me that it’s OK to cry, it’s OK to grieve, it’s OK to fall apart,” Stevenson shares. “We are all going to experience loss at some point, to some degree. This song has been my way of working through and navigating one of the most painful storms of my life. I hope it encourages you to do the same.”
WATCH NOW: Ryan Stevenson "When We Fall Apart" Story Behind the Song
The father of three originally released the song in 2019, commemorating the 10th anniversary of his mother’s death. Earlier this year he released a special version that includes guest vocals from Amy Grant and Vince Gill. The official music video for the vulnerable track, penned solely by Stevenson, features real-life photos of the late Phyllis Stevenson and her son. “When We Fall Apart” can be found on his latest full-length project, Wildest Dreams, which dropped last summer.
In addition to releasing a new album last year, the “Amadeo (Still My God)” singer also debuted his first book, Eye of the Storm: Experiencing God When You Can’t See Him. Moreover, he and his wife welcomed their third child and first daughter, Birdie Rae.
Fans can catch Stevenson on his new podcast, “Weathering The Storm,” on AccessMore, where he leads conversations with guests about enduring life’s storms and how God’s faithfulness has met them in their darkest moments.
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