Ahead of the release of Christy Dignam's highly anticipated solo album, The Man Who Stayed Alive, on October 15, a campaign has been launched to allow fans to play a crucial role in the highly anticipated release.

The campaign will raise funds towards the production of the album, while also ensuring that the Aslan frontman and his family can benefit from the release, and help it reach the the top of the charts. 10% of all proceeds raised from the campaign will be donated to ARC Cancer Support Services, a charity close to Christy’s heart.

There are three options available to purchase as part of the campaign, including Album Seeder (€50), Album Kickstrer (€100), and Album Champion (€500).

Album Seeder:

• Copy of the album - CD
• Invitation to join online performance preview of the album with Christy before the album releases
• Your name, or the name of someone special to you, under 'Christy's Army' on the album website

Album Kickstarter: 

• Copy of the album - CD and VINYL
• Invitation to join online performance preview of the album with Christy before the album releases
• Your name, or the name of someone special to you, listed under 'Christy's Army' on the album website

Album Champion:

• Copy of the album - CD and VINYL signed by Christy
• Invitation to join online performance preview of the album with Christy before the album releases PLUS an invitation to a virtual reception with Christy before the performance
• Your name, or the name of someone special to you, listed under 'Christy's Army' on the album website

In 2013, Christy was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called amyloidosis. Tragically, this is a terminal illness. In mid-2020, while undergoing chemotherapy, Christy devastatingly lost his father to Covid-19, as well as his beloved dog Jack, who had been his constant companion for 12 years.

To lift his spirits, Christy reached out to his friend, award-winning writer and producer Don Mescall, who had previously written the No.1 single ‘Too Late for Hallelujah’ for Christy and Aslan in 2012. He proposed creating a solo album to leave as a legacy piece – and, despite his health issues, the creative process began.

Imelda May features on the album, on a track entitled 'Song For Kathryn'.

"I would just like to thank everyone involved in the production of this very special album," Christy comments. "I am humbled and overwhelmed by the response we have gotten. From the bottom of my heart I thank you all."

'High', the first single from the project, is out tomorrow, Friday, August 27.

For further information about Christy Dignam’s solo album and the ‘Back Christy’ campaign, visit christydignam.com