The first time anyone hears one of my songs is always the hardest part. After that first run-through, the nerves settle down a little... but walking into the studio knowing everyone is about to hear something that only existed in my notebook is still intimidating every single
I waited until I was 38 to stop waiting for someone else to sing the songs I write. Turns out, the person I was waiting on was me. ๐ค #songwriter#jessahart
There's nothing quite like hearing a song for the first time after it's finally been recorded... This was my first listen to Scars & Stripes, and I don't think I'll ever forget it. ๐บ๐ธ ๐ถ Listen to the full studio rough cut at: #scarsandstripes#countrymusic#originalmusic
Some songs take a little more out of you than others... ๐บ๐ธ "Scars & Stripes" was one of those. I wanted to write something that honored the men and women who serve our country, and the families who serve right alongside them. Here's a little behind-the-scenes from the day I
Some lyrics stay with you long after you write them. "No freedom don't come free... there's so much cost and sacrifice behind these scars and stripes." ๐บ๐ธ A little behind the scenes from recording "Scars and Stripes" in the studio. ๐ถ Listen to the full song: #scarsandstripes
I have a friend who has this incredible gift of making people feel seen. She writes the kind of birthday cards and encouragement that somehow always arrives exactly when I need it. Every time I read one, she makes me feel like I'm doing a much better job than I think I am. One
Happy 250th Birthday, America. ๐บ๐ธ For all our imperfections, I'm still incredibly grateful to call this country home. Here's to the small towns, front porches, Friday night lights, family cookouts, hard work, freedom, and the everyday people who make America what it is. I hope
Turns out... writing songs with three kids means some of your favorite lyrics come from seasons when you were completely exhausted. ๐๐ค "Being everything I need to be, even when I feel worn out." This little clip is from recording "I Found Myself in You", and I still love this
Well... I couldn't get a banner on the Empire State Building. ๐ So this meme will have to do. If you're putting together your 4th of July playlist, I'd love for you to give American Made a listen. I wrote it as a reminder that there is still so much to love about this