Trent Harmon Finds His Calling in New Faith-Fueled EP Scars & Sins

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Trent Harmon, once celebrated as the soulful country crooner who walked away with the American Idol crown, is turning the page to a more personal, purpose-driven chapter of his career. His new six-song EP, Scars & Sins, marks the singer-songwriter’s first official foray into Christian music. It’s a heartfelt return to the spiritual roots that first gave his voice meaning and a reminder that sometimes the most profound evolution happens when an artist returns home.

Harmon’s country music journey has been anything but small-scale. After his Idol win, he signed a major label deal, toured with Rascal Flatts and Dan + Shay, and broke through radio with the sentimental hit “There’s A Girl.” But despite the mainstream success, something quietly tugged at him from the background: his church upbringing, his faith, and the voice that began in Southern pews long before it echoed through stadiums.

That journey now includes Scars & Sins, an EP that blends Harmon’s signature country-pop sensibility with rich spiritual themes. From the warm, worshipful “You’ll See My Face” to the uplifting and tender “Make Her Laugh,” the project reflects both his personal growth and a newfound peace. The title track sets the tone with honest lyricism and modern production, co-written with Jimmy Robbins and Mozella, and provides a clear mission statement: this is music born from experience, reflection, and renewed conviction.

One standout moment is “Jealous of Angels,” a song co-written by Bob DiPiero, Rob Hatch, and RaeLynn. It’s a stunning tribute to those we’ve lost and a reminder that spiritual comfort and country storytelling have long gone hand in hand. Meanwhile, “Beautiful Lord” and “Forever Home” further reinforce Harmon’s desire to build something lasting beyond charts and stages.

The EP is more than a pivot, it’s a purpose. With Scars & Sins, Trent Harmon isn’t abandoning the country world that first embraced him; he’s expanding it to include the faith that fuels him. It’s an evolution marked not by distance from his past, but by a deeper connection to what matters most.