"I Won't Let Go" by: Rascal Flatts

“I Won’t Let Go”, by Rascal Flatts has recently become one of my favorite songs.  It really has meaningful lyrics throughout the song, and gives people something to hold on too.  Rascal Flatts and his band has not been one of my favorite bands to listen to, until now.  In the past all of their songs didn’t sound like they meant much, and were just singing songs people wrote for them, but this one is different.   Anyone could enjoy this song, and make a connection

            Throughout your life there will be hard times that are hard to get through.  Life may knock you down, and you may go down a wrong path, but this song gives you some meaningful advice if you feel lost or defeated.   Rascal states: “I will stand by you I will help you through when you've done all you can do, if you can't cope I will dry your eyes I will fight your fight I will hold you tight And I won't let go”.  Rascal talks about someone always being there for you; and picking you up when you’re down.  He assures everyone that you will never be alone; your loved ones are always there.  I think this is important because people always need someone around to make them feel better and lift them up.  Whether it is you family, friends, teacher, or even your community; there will always be someone there for you. 

Most importantly God is always there for you.  You will never be alone because God is there no matter what.  When Flats states, “You think you're lost but you're not lost on your own,
you're not alone”.  You will never be alone with God in your life.  That is what I relate this last piece of lyrics too.

"If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" by: Justin Moore

One of my new favorite songs is “If Heaven wasn’t so far away” by Justin Moore.  This is an amazing song, and hits close to home to many people because everyone loses loved ones throughout their lifetime.  It is always hard to watch someone you love go, and this song really talks about that.

            Moore talks about how he would pack his family up and take them to his kid’s grandpa. He would introduce them to his friends, and talk all day long with them.  Moore also talks about how he would be back to visit them in a couple days.  The way Moore talks about Heaven makes it easier to let go of loved ones, because you know you would still be able to see them.  “If Heaven wasn’t so far away” (Moore).   The title in itself makes it easier to let go of a loved one.  One of the hardest things in my lifetime has been watching family members, and friends pass away.  Nothing hits you harder than losing someone forever, and knowing there is nothing you can do about it.  Death would be a whole lot easier on everyone if you only losed someone for a day or two, but missing them your whole lifetime is where it gets hard.  Waiting till I get to Heaven to see family, and friends makes it hard, but it will all be worth it when I get to reunite with them.  Moore really touches a lot of people with this song because it really does talk about the difficulties of losing a loved one.

 

               

"American Honey" by Lady Antebellum

     

           Lady Antebellum has become one of my favorite bands recently.  Lady Antebellum is a fairly new band that came into country music, and started with a big bang.  They play in numerous concerts including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.  One of my favorite songs that they wrote is “American Honey”.   It was a hard choice though because it seems like I love all their songs.  According to the Country Music charts it looks like everyone else does too; considering they have landed numerous number one songs.

            “American Honey” talks about a girl who grew up in a small town, raised by a country family, and enjoys her life and the way it is.  The first part of the song goes like this:” She grew up on a side of the road where the church bells ring and strong love grows, she grew up good she grew up slow, like American honey” (Lady Antebellum).  When I hear this part of the song I think of a good childhood, raised in the country, by a Christian family.  Hearing the first part of this song it reminds me so much of my years throughout school, and growing up.  I have always been raised in a country environment, in a church, and with love from my family.  I think many girls from small towns can relate to this song very easily.

            Lady Antebellum has many songs hit the top of the charts, including this one.  I think one of the reasons a lot of their songs do so well, is because teenagers, young adults, and even adults can relate to them.  They appeal to all ages, and hit home in many different areas.  Just like, “American Honey” hits close to my heart.

Country Music Awards

This year’s ACM’s or Country Music Awards was exceptional entertaining.  I love to watch the famous artist perform their best songs.  This year’s master of ceremonies is Reba McIntyre, and Blake Shelton.   When you put those two on stage at one time it is a funny and interesting show.   Numerous awards are given out a few being: female vocalist, entertainer of year, male vocalist, best vocal group, and song of the year.

            My favorite part of the ACM’s is when the artist performs live.  My favorite tonight was Carrie Underwood.  But I mean you can’t really go wrong with her.   This year’s performance was very original.  She sang: “Undo it” with STEVEN TYLER from Aerosmith.  It was so good.  Then they say “Walk this way”, which is a rock song, and by singing this it just added so much to their performance.

            On the other hand, I did not like Taylor Swift’s performance this year. This was so surprising, because she always rocks on stage especially at the ACM’s.  Whether she is being dropped down from the ceiling, or getting soaking wet by a waterfall on stage she always has awesome performances.  Tonight she didn’t really do anything spontaneous, it was just pretty boring, and did not pick a very good song choice.

            All together this year’s show was over all a good one, and very entertaining.  I enjoyed watching the artist performances, the awards, and listening to Reba and Blake.   It was fun to sit and watch with my family.  I was very impressed by this year’s ACM’s.