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In April 2016, while riding his bicycle in Nashville, David Francisco was hit by a distracted driver. Doctors told him he would never walk again. His life had changed forever.

David Francisco’s story, told throughout his new CD Lionheart, and his book of the same name, takes the reader on a journey of renewal and redemption.

David’s eloquent self-portraits—offered through his music and his words—captures the pain and progress of David’s new life, through the lowest of lows and the highest of highs.

The Music of Lionheart

Part 1 - Face The Dark

PART II - Finding Love

PART III - Sweet Light of Dawn

Giving Back

One of my goals is to empower people to find purpose and renewed perspective. From personal experience, I can tell you that finding hope after a traumatic injury is a key component to starting down the path to recovery. To that end, I will be donating copies of Lionheart to recently injured patients through the Trauma Survivor Network throughout the United States and Canada.

The Making of Lionheart

This special five-part series, produced by David, offers insight into David’s extraordinary journey over the past three years. Spinal cord injury? Wheelchair? Everything was over. David’s spine—and his dreams—were shattered.

And yet: David chooses to fight—and he overcomes the crash that might have ruined his life forever. From the lowest of lows to the highest of highs: Three years in the making, David talks about how he went from being broken to finding healing and inspiring others. David returns to music—and Lionheart was born.

David’s album and book are powerful reminders that anything is possible. Watch as David recounts finding renewed purpose in music, independence—and an inspiring and loving relationship.

More details about David’s story:

David’s American Idol audition featuring Luke Bryant, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie (now with more than 62 MILLION views!)

People’s exclusive video release of the single, LIONHEART:
“American Idol Alum David Francisco Releases Inspirational Song 3 Years After Accident That Almost Killed Him”

David and Kristi’s appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show

Back to Blackbird, a 20-minute documentary that focuses on David’s extraordinary journey back to health and his return to Blackbird Academy - and includes the actual phone call that David’s parents received from the hospital about his crash.

A recap of The David Francisco Ride for Hope, a charity event comprised of a small core group of six cyclists who rode bicycles from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise awareness for spinal cord injuries and to raise money for MusiCares and Shepherd Center (the rehabilitation center where David stayed after his crash).

Beautiful love story (Paris Alone): A video that captures the love story between Kristi and David.

USA TODAY: “She hit him with her car, leaving him paralyzed. Now, they’ve become friends”: David forgives the driver who hit him in Nashville.

David as he speaks to audiences across the United States about the dangers of distracted driving.