Sometimes A Struggle

I’ll say it right from the beginning…I am a Christ follower. I have been since 1974, for 36 years now. Those who have bought my CDs may already know this from reading the credits; I always first thank “the dreamer within . . . Christ”.

I need to admit though that at times I have struggled as to whether I should make this more prominently known to the listeners of my music. Why? Because I want the music to be determined listenable on its own merit, and not by who the artist is. I am probably only to myself overemphasizing this point; since not one listener of my music with whom I’ve conversed has ever said they tossed out my CDs because I’m a Christ follower.

So, I think today is the day that I begin letting my spirituality be known. No, I don’t mean in the way a preacher does; I’m not of that fabric. The way I would do it is . . . not shy away from mentioning it in album liner notes, conversations, blog posts, etc. Because I want folks to know that this music is genuine, comes from a minstrel’s heart, and it’s okay to let God kiss you with it.

I have always wanted my music to mean something to the listener . . . to stir and effect the inner person. And I mean that even in the simplest of ways, like putting a smile on their face and enjoying the drive down a long road. This is my musical purpose fulfilled.

I guess in the end I really don’t need to worry about anything. Folks will hear my music and either continue listening because it touches some part of them, or they will move on to something else that makes musical sense to their ears and heart.