Autumn Nelon honors lost family with new album

Gospel singer Autumn Nelon is carrying on her family's legacy with a new album, scheduled for release early next year. This project comes two years after a devastating plane crash in July 2024 claimed the lives of her mother, Kelly Nelon Clark, her sister, Amber Nelon Kistler, her stepfather, and her brother-in-law, among others. Nelon, the sole surviving member of The Nelons gospel group, had chosen to travel separately due to her pregnancy.

She has since channeled her grief into her music, releasing a deeply personal single titled "I'll Find You." The song, co-written with Joseph Habedank and Kenna Turner West, offers a message of hope and the promise of reunion. Recording the track was an emotional challenge for Nelon, who had previously avoided the spotlight.

The upcoming album will feature collaborations with notable artists such as Vince Gill, Amy Grant, The Isaacs, Ricky Skaggs, and Jason Crabb. Nelon sees this as an opportunity to honor the legacy left behind by her family and finds her music to be a crucial part of her healing process. She is also focused on creating new memories with her husband, Jamie Streetman, and their son Rhett, who was born on his late grandmother's birthday.