Music and Me


   For all of my life, music has been a part of me. Since I was a little girl, I have enjoyed music; I began singing in church at the age of five, began studying the violin at the age of ten, and sang karaoke anywhere I could find a place to do so. My entire life has been dedicated to my passion of music, and I do not know what I would do without it.
    I'm a major admirer of country music. I adore classic country songs. Since I was a little child, I have had an obsession with George Strait. My preferred genre of music would have to be country. Country music and the events in my life seem to have a connection for me. Alan Jackson, in addition to George Strait, is among my all-time favorite vocalists. Just so captivating is his voice. I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You is one of his gospel songs from the album Precious Memories, and it's one of my favorites.

Alan Jackson: I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You

 The song Made A Home by Cody Johnson has to be one of the most important songs to me. I'm reminded of my grandparents by it. The epitome of what true love is, in my opinion, are my grandparents. They've shown me what's right and what's wrong, how to love others as Jesus loves me, and what true love is. They have occupied a significant portion of my life. My mother was a single mother up until I was three years old. I frequently claim that my father made me, but my grandfather raised me. I've always enjoyed seeing my grandparents whenever I get the chance. With their selfless deeds, nice words, and general goodness, my grandparents genuinely reflect the character of Jesus. My grandparents have always meant a lot to me.

My Grandparents

    Screamo is a genre of music that I have never been able to grasp. The lyrics in the songs' lyrics, as well as why they have to be screamed in the songs, have never made sense to me. I'm a really easygoing person, and while I do like lively music, I've never been a fan of Screamo music. I simply cannot see how someone could listen to a Screamo song and truly experience delight from it. However, to each their own. 

    I have a strong faith in Jesus Christ. Since I've been singing in churches my entire life, Southern Gospel has always been my go-to genre of Christian music. Since I was five years old, as I mentioned in the previous paragraph, I have been singing at church. When I was younger, I sang contemporary music, and I still occasionally do, but I prefer to sing Southern Gospel because it has always been able to speak to me in a way that other Christian music cannot. I enjoy a good old-fashioned revival, but I also enjoy the satisfaction that comes from knowing that Jesus will support me no matter what I face in life.


Sometimes It Takes A Mountain: C.T. And Becky Townsend
 

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