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This past year has been one of the most challenging of my life. I have no doubt that’s true for so many of us. In some ways it’s been incredibly beautiful. I met the woman of my dreams and got engaged. I’ve had another year to watch my beautiful daughters grow and learn and play. I’ve had the joy of making a record I am so proud of with people I love and respect. But there has been darkness in terms of the uncertainty of career and the future. Fears and worries that can’t be put to rest with platitudes and a good night of drinking. I haven’t done it all right. I’ve made mistakes and fallen over and had to get back up and try again. One of the things I’m most grateful for is the ability to come down to the studio and create. And that’s what I’ve done. I poured myself into the amazing friendships I have (even if they’re not able to be in person) and I’ve gotten my ass to working. In addition to the new album, there is a LOT of music from me which will see the light of day in the near future. I don’t get to decide what will be “successful” and what won’t be. That’s not my concern. I make songs because I love it. It’s really that simple. I’ll probably keep doing it until I’m in the ground. If you find yourself quietly hopeless, you’re not alone. Reach out and ask for help. See a therapist. Talk to a trusted friend. Don’t ignore the darkness but don’t let it become who you are. I don’t know what the future looks like at all. But it doesn’t really matter in some ways. Find the people and the things which are good. And grab onto them like your life depends on it. Love hard and well and forgive yourself when you fuck up. I love you all a lot. And I hope to see you soon. Oh and go ahead and zoom in on the bald head. I’m not ashamed :). ❤️ ...

Annual snowman building day with my daughters. I’m a lucky daddy. ...

William’s latest album, Ready The Astronaut will be released on June 25th! The artwork for each single has been pulled from various parts of the album cover, and this is the first time we’re revealing the full cover! Shout out to @DavidCallow for creating the album artwork. Take a look at the tracklist below and pre-save the album at the link in the bio

1. Dancing on the Sun
2. No Promises
3. Down With Another One
4. Daedalus, My Father
5. As Long as I Can Breathe
6. Ready the Astronaut
7. You Let Me Down
8. Maybe She Will Change Her Mind
9. If I Fell Back to the Earth (You Will Never Find Me)
10. Icarus
11. To Love Forever ...

Watch the exclusive video premiere for William’s latest single “If I Fell Back to the Earth (You Will Never Find Me)” on @americansongwriter now at the link in the bio! ...

The new record will be out soon. Can’t wait for y’all to hear the full thing. Many, many months of work and a ton of incredibly talented people were a part of it. I hope y’all will love it as much as I loved making it. More to come soon. :) ...

My dad and stepmom really get me. #pittsburgh #pittsburghsteelers #eatnpark ...

See y’all in about one hour (5pm EST) on Facebook live! ...

@Williamfitzsimmons will be hosting his On The Couch With William Fitzsimmons livestream show TONIGHT! Get your questions ready and tune in to Facebook or Twitch at 5p ET to watch ...