In the past 24 hours I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out since May) and was subject to the comparison that I (direct quote) was not too pleased with the nationwide BLM protests. These references are not only meritless, but dangerous. There is not a single lyric in the song that references race or points to it- and there isn’t a single video clip that isn’t real news footage -and while I can try and respect others to have their own interpretation of a song with music- this one goes too far.
As so many pointed out, I was present at Route 91-where so many lost their lives- and our community recently suffered another heartbreaking tragedy. NO ONE, including me, wants to continue to see senseless headlines or families ripped apart.
Try That In A Small Town, for me, refers to the feeling of a community that I had growing up, where we took care of our neighbors, regardless of differences of background or belief. Because they were our neighbors, and that was above any differences. My political views have never been something I’ve hidden from, and I know that a lot of us in this Country don’t agree on how we get back to a sense of normalcy where we go at least a day without a headline that keeps us up at night. But the desire for it to- that’s what this song is about.
With a heavy heart tonight as we learned of the passing of Brooke Hollis-Gursky.
Brooke had the best smile and compassion for others.
Prayers for the entire family especially your husband and 3 children.
our grandparents relationships lasted cause they valued & respected each other. there was no giving up, just getting through it. love hard what’s right in front of you & loving you back cause one day when you’re in that hospital bed you’re gonna wish they were holding your hand
November will be filled with happiness.
November will be filled with blessings.
November will be filled with positivity.
November will be filled with progress.
Emma: where’s the tools? I need to unhook the washer and dryer
me: *takes awhile to respond*
me: “my bedroom”
Emma: “Never-mind, I was making food and decided to use the cheese grater.”
#proudbffmoment