With ‘You Wrote Hallelujah’, Ferdinand Rennie delivers a warm and emotionally rich ballad about the hidden lives behind iconic songs. Released in June 2026, the single reflects on the way music can preserve stories of faith, heartbreak, redemption and resilience long after the moment that inspired it has passed.
Written by Michael Andrew Storm and Meg McAndrew, the song was produced by Alan Vukelic together with Rennie. Its message is rooted in gratitude toward songwriters who turn deeply personal experiences into music that can be shared by millions. Rather than focusing only on melody or performance, ‘You Wrote Hallelujah’ highlights the human truth behind the creative process.
The single takes inspiration from the legacies of Leonard Cohen and John Newton. Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ became one of the most enduring songs of modern times, shaped by his searching reflections on faith and humanity. Newton’s ‘Amazing Grace’ came from a dramatic personal transformation and remains one of the world’s most recognised hymns. Rennie’s song connects these histories as part of a wider tribute to meaningful songwriting.
Rennie’s own career gives the release added depth. Over more than 30 years, he has appeared on Austrian and German television, performed leading roles in celebrated musicals, sung before Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, and reached new listeners after being invited to audition for ITV’s ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ in 2022. ‘You Wrote Hallelujah’ now adds another chapter to his career, reaffirming his belief in music as a source of connection, comfort and inspiration.