Why it’s cool that I have an album
A lot of people make music for a living and a lot of people have put out albums, CDs, EPs, singles, etc. Depending on the style or the flavor of the day, it seems anyone can do it. So, why is it a big deal that I, too, have released an album – specifically a contemporary Christian CD? Why does it matter?
It matters because NO ONE saw it coming – not my friends, not my family – not me. No one, but God, that is. He woke something up inside of me and things haven’t been the same since.
1. I started this adventure a year and a half ago (not working on the album, but writing songs and singing – I know, crazy right?!)
2. From writing to recording and releasing, the process took 5 months (& 5 trips to Nashville) – quick by a lot of standards
3. I didn’t grow up singing in choirs – I was a jock
4. I didn’t grow up going to church – I was baptized at 18 & confirmed at 22
5. I do not read music, nor do I play an instrument
6. I am a stay-at-home Mom of 3, living in Minnesota
7. I had never written a full song before last year
8. I started singing at women’s shelters, fundraisers and prayer gatherings
9. I held songs & melodies in my head, until a friend helped me record the raw vocals
10. I met an amazing musician, told him my story & he offered to produce my album (yes, just. like. that.)
11. the musicians who played 0n, co-wrote & produced the album, have worked with Amy Grant, Michael W Smith, Chris Tomlin, Mark Schultz, Kenny Loggins, Kathy Troccoli and a LONG list of other spectacular singers, songwriters and musicians
12. I had never set foot in a studio or recording booth until this year
13. I never dreamed this big of a dream
14. this is ONLY the beginning, all by the grace of God
15. I pray every day to have the faith and courage to follow in obedience where He’s calling me to go
