“God And Country Music” Articles

“Today marks the release of a new album by the new kings of Americana music: the Avett Brothers.”

“And while I look at the practice with the suspicion on the grounds of greed and lack of artistic integrity, maybe there is no right or wrong answer.”

“The common grace of the Avett Brothers expressed in its most concentrated form in this song is essentially a billboard for the merciful character of God.”

“… to bring something timeless into a timely place and make it savory is to let that which is timeless change you.”

“Regardless of political beliefs, we need to discuss, dialogue and ask questions instead of blacklisting.”

For the non-Country fan, it would be helpful to know a few basic things about country music that will help the genre make more sense.

“My hope is for the American church to look deep into their traditions and subsequently into the rich traditions of other church cultures, and then collaborate.”

“We should not be shocked or put off by a crowd that doesn’t look much like the storyteller because the stories being told are universal.”

“As the film progresses it becomes clear that the hinge of this thing called the Deep South is, in fact, Christianity.”

“There are many high profile musicians bastardizing the rich tradition and form of country music for commercial gain.”

“… before you write off country music or Christianity, consider the context and be assured that there is beauty beyond the crossover hits.”

” . . . the Phariscetical tone to a lot of Country radio’s “God-talk” is hard to ignore.”

“I am in awe of the refinement that Helm’s suffering created in his music over the years and I wonder at the fruit of him taking his Southern sound to a new land where it was received for it’s beauty, authenticity and simplicity.”

“it is the job of the individual to cut through the clutter and see what is genuine and what is not.”

“No Depression and the Church share the same stories of pain, sin and the human condition.”

“. . . both moralism and lawlessness occupy the same airwaves, reaching the same people.”