I've been singing (seriously singing) for ten years now. I'm 25. Thats not exactly "prime" age for most of the Record Labels these days. There are so many times when I wonder, why do I keep trying? But for me, it all comes down to the little things.
My very fiber is made up of music. I'm convinced. God created me while He sang. He must have! I can get chills watching ANYONE sing. I have such an appreciation for music and melody that it almost sounds like I cheapen it, when really I am soaking up every bit of beauty that is being heard.
This evening I had two very wonderful things happen to me. When I was putting together some long overdue prizes for contest winners on twitter I got a message from a fan named Sunnie. She decided she was going to make me a fan site and tell everyone she knew! She immediately started working away at it! It seriously made my day. I felt so special.
Later on, one of my fans tweeted me a video. A video of her singing. A video of her singing a song that I wrote. It's been a few years since someone has made a cover video and especially to hear someone sing this particular song was almost overwhelming. I would have to say that "Dear Jon" is probably my most vulnerable song that I have released so far and down to the last syllable is meant from the bottom of my soul. To hear such a beautiful young lady sing these words that I wrote was absolutely inspiring all over again.
Thank you Fayla & Sunnie for reminding me again why I will never give up and never stop making music. Yall have inspired me to continue to reach for my dreams and share my music with anyone that will listen.
Love Always,
Natalie
"Natalie Gore Music" Tumblr: by Sunnie
Fayla's cover of "Dear Jon"