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RIP to Joey Feek, who died of cervical cancer earlier this year.  Joey + Rory were such a good country duo.  Rory blogged their whole battle, and made a movie about her after she died.  They were full of so much love for each other, and for God.  They were able to make an album full of hymns before she died, which was something she said she always wanted to do.

RIP Joey Feek, you are missed. 

You're like second nature // Baby you're just like breathing 

I absolutely love this Dan + Shay song! Shay's voice shines on this song, and the lyrics are so good and relatable. I also love the instrumentation that they have on their songs.  They're super underrated in country music but I love them so much. 

I shine brightest when the going’s tough // You say I can’t, well darling, watch me // You can’t stop me cuz I fight like a girl

I’m so super proud to be a woman, and I’m moved to tears at how we all stood in solidarity during the Women’s Marches.  I also would like to thank all the men that came out and stood up for us and our rights as well.  The lyrics of this song by Kalie Shorr are perfect in light of these amazing marches. This song is my anthem for the women’s movement.  We are not underdogs.  We are a force to be reckoned with. We can’t be stopped. 

If I were a painter, I wouldn’t change you // I’d just paint you bright

Love this song from Keith.  It’s super different from all of his other stuff, as well as different from a lot of country music out right now.  It has a cool oldies vibe that works great.  The lyrics are so sweet and Keith delivers them perfectly. 

You won’t make yourself a name if you follow the rules // History gets made when you’re acting a fool

Love this song, especially coming from Lauren.  Knowing that she struggled with bulimia and body image makes this song so much more powerful.  You can hear her passion in every note, and this video shows it as well. I also love that she wrote it with Meghan Trainor, another outspoken woman on body image. 

I need a saving grace // A hiding place // I don’t have forever or time to waste

My favorite song by the Band Perry. I love the lyrics of this song, and I like how it’s a little more reminiscent of the self titled era TBP, whereas Pioneer era TBP was a lot bigger in sound. I love the musicianship in this song, as well as Kimberly’s raspy voice. I’m excited to see where their new music is heading.

You don't know what you lost, boy // Too busy chasing stars // You're always gonna fly away just because you know you can // You're never gonna learn there's no such place as Neverland // You don't understand

Love this song from Kelsea Ballerini. I love the lyrics of this song, and comparing someone who can't grow up to Peter Pan. Her voice sounds awesome in this song, and I'm hoping she wins a Grammy for it!

https://streamable.com/e/ktt1l?r=p

I know this might be asking a lot // When it’s all said and done // Don’t forget that you loved me once

Virtually flawless performance by Maren Morris and Alicia Keys!  If anyone out there didn’t know who Maren Morris is, they definitely do now!  She owned the stage, performing Once for the first time live, and held her own against 15x Grammy winner Alicia Keys! She showed that she is more than just a country singer, she is a complete artist, and I can’t wait to see what she does next.