Emerging from a rich tapestry of musical experiences and profound personal transformation, Jacksonville is the vibrant new country venture spearheaded by renowned lead singer and guitarist, Renier Bester better known as Ren, and the resilient and harmonious voice of Adele Bester.
Jacksonville is not just a culmination of years spent in the music industry, but it is also a symbol of renewed life and second chances. This band is born from the miraculous restoration of Ren and Adele’s marriage – a relationship once beyond shattered, now a testament to resilience, love, and harmony. Adele, whose dedication, and relentless belief in redemption played a pivotal role in mending their union, adds an authentic and emotive layer to the band’s music, making each note resonate with the echoes of a journey both harrowing and uplifting.
Ren, on the other hand, has walked through the tempest of decades-long addiction and emerged, reborn and liberated. His newfound freedom and Adele’s unwavering support have infused his musical creations with a depth of emotion and raw honesty that transcends the typical narratives, grounding Jacksonville’s songs in a reality that is both hauntingly painful and inspiringly hopeful.
Having crafted a unique niche in the SA and UK music industry over the past two decades, Ren has turned his, and Adele’s, attention towards a genre that has wholly captured their hearts: country music. The echoes of their journey reverberate through the poignant lyrics and soul-stirring melodies, making Jacksonville’s music a beacon of hope and a testament to the healing power of music and love.
After his chart-topping stints with FOURTEEN40 and extensive tours with other renowned bands, Ren, alongside Adele, is now delving deep into the essence of country and gospel music, blending the golden threads of their influences and experiences into a tapestry that is rich with the textures of redemption, resilience, and renewal.
Their debut single Good God is a world apart from anything Ren has done before—it is a harmonious convergence of experiences and influences, narrating the tales of love regained and freedom rediscovered, all under the encompassing umbrella of contemporary country sound. Jacksonville is more than just a new project—it’s a journey into the heart of country gospel pop/rock, viewed through the raw and emotional lens of two souls intertwined by music and a story of miraculous restoration.
With its fresh, engaging, and genuinely passionate sound, Jacksonville promises to usher listeners into a bold, new era of country music that is not only redefined and reimagined but also revitalized by the real, lived experiences of Ren and Adele. Experience Jacksonville: where each note is a whisper of struggle and each chord, a shout of victory.
Listen to song here – https://Jacksonville.lnk.to/GoodGod
Watch lyric video here – https://youtu.be/_GrMQFBKFwc?si=Ngf0Cl2hu0V7n4YP
