Syrian-American Assad speaks out in support of refugees

“Considering my heritage, I suppose my reason for carrying a spiritual and emotional burden for Syria and her people is a little more personal than it might be for many Americans,” writes Assad in her family’s story for We Welcome Refugees, “Dream, Believe, Do, Repeat.” “Still, I don’t believe this is meant for me to carry alone. I’m not a politician, nor do I consider myself so much as a lay student of politics. That is to say, my only goal in sharing our story is to help put a more human perspective on the concept of Syrian refugees, for those who don’t have a direct connection with these individuals.”

Assad, whose cover of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” was featured on the fall season opener of NBC’s hit show Timeless at 41:45 into the episode, embarks on The Edge Of Dawn Tour with Andrew Peterson Feb. 25, 2017. During the tour, she will play songs from her five-star acclaimed and No. 1 selling Adult Contemporary (CMTA/SoundScan) album, Inheritance (buy), which released last year on Fortunate Fall Records with Tone Tree Music distribution. The album, as well as the Inheritance Deluxe Edition released last fall, features a collection of hymns and original songs that both pay homage to her childhood heritage and to her Catholic faith and charismatic spirituality.

About Audrey Assad | Lauded by the New York Times, multiple Dove Award-nominee and iTunes Christian Breakthrough Album Of The Year recipient (The House You’re Building, 2010—buy) Audrey Assad releases music she calls “soundtracks for prayer” on Fortunate Fall Records, which she co-owns with her husband, William Price III. In addition to her albums, Assad speaks about art, faith, womanhood, justice and pornography addiction at Catholic and evangelical events such as Q Ideas, Focus Conferences and more. She has written songs for Matt Maher, Christy Nockels, Brett Younker, Sarah Hart, Meredith Andrews and others, and is featured on Chris Tomlin’s RIAA certified Gold record, Glory In The Highest (2009—buy). Having toured with Tenth Avenue North, Matt Maher, Jars Of Clay and others, Assad has further been featured at World Youth Day 2016 (Poland), Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral and during the Papal Event World Meeting Of Families. She also writes reflective and devotional entries for the likes of Christianity Today, the Magnificat and Blessed Is She.