you're my song.

it's been awhile, hasn't it? well, here's some new tunes to brighten your week.





and, if you feel so inclined...check out the last song and vote for my cousin allen bentley right here. 
he is competing in a vocal contest with art city records to win a  professional recording of his music. :)

Ever Enough.

I haven't posted any new music in well over two months and while no one else may care...this is not okay with me. Can we just talk for a minute about some of the music I picked for today? Yes? Okay, swell!

A Rocket to the Moon//You may or may not remember a music post I did about three years ago about these guys. Oh you don't? Then check out this video.
Did you watch it? Yeah I may have admitted, in said previous post, to my baby-crush on the lead singer. Honestly, I have no explanation. Except that I just might still have a baby-crush on him. It's fine.

Charlene Soraia//I've never heard of this girl before, but I happened to hear this song coming from the speakers while my sister was watching 'Beauty and the Beast' on CW. After she finished I proceeded to listen to this song approximately ten times in the same night. Needless to say, I love it.

Lee Brice//There is also no explanation for this one. I mean really, he's COUNTRY. Like kind of twangy country. Yeah, things weren't looking so good for him. But, he made it onto this playlist TWICE. So obviously I'm willing to overlook his countryness. He seems to hit my need for sentimental love songs in just the right spot. Who knew?

Andy Grammar//Umm...Really there's not much I can say about Andy except I really can't get enough of his lyrics. *Sigh*And when he smiles, my heart feels happy. Yep, I'm a weirdo.

Dia Frampton//I don't know anything about this girl either...but I know she's from Utah so that's cool. :) And sometimes I just need a little reminder that 'I Can't Hurry Love'.

Matt Kearney//Well, it's official Matt Kearney is on my top 10 list of all-time favorite musicians/artsists/whatever. And let's be honest, that is a hard place to get for me. I just listen to way too much music. Obviously. When I just need straight-up good music on a rough day, this is the guy I go to.

Mindy Gledhill//It's another Utahan, whoot! Let's just say she defintitley tops my lists too. And really, I just can't get enough of this song. It's just so HAPPY!

Boys Like Girls//I want to hate them, really I do. But as it turns out it just isn't possible. I mean, the bad boy image doesn't really work for me, but apparently that doesn't really translate into their music so much. These guys music always finds a way back into my life. Tattoos and all.

Happy.

There are times when I really can't explain why I'm happy. Except that it's everything that makes me happy. The little things that add up to be something extraordinary and the realization that no matter what satan throws at me to distract from the beauty...he can't win, because I have a Heavenly Father and Savior that love me more than satan can destroy. All the doubt and pain I feel doesn't come from God because he wants me to be happy. Satan doesn't want that. When I trust that my Father knows ME everything is so much sweeter and I feel peace. Nothing can take that away.

mindless rants.

i've never been a huge fan of listening to the radio. it seems like they play commercials and endless rants about this and that celebrity more than they actually play music. when they do actually play music - more and more often it's blatantly inappropriate or the same song they have played over-and-over-again. lately i have found myself irritated by the morning shows on the mainstream stations as i have spent a lot of time on the road commuting. it seems rather mindless to me to say the least. so, instead i have been listening to the blaze. i know, i know, there's many people who don't share the same political views as me, and that's okay. still, i have really enjoyed listening to the stories they share on the station because it actually gets me to consciously think about the world we live in, especially in regards to the united states of america. rather than mindless rants about lindsay lohan and the likes it forces me to think, to push myself to form my own opinions and take a stand. still, there are a few songs that when they come on the radio i won't turn down. here's a few of my current new music finds. i hope you enjoy!

Toot my own horn.

I don't typically like to toot my own horn, but when it comes to my impeccable taste in music I feel the need to share my good fortune. I made a youtube playlist with some of my current favorites and if you so desire I hope you'll give them a listen and let me know what you think!

Do you have any current favorite songs I should know about? I'm always on the search for new music!

Sidenote: Have you heard Taylor Swift's new album yet? I've got to say I'm LOVING it. Her music is definitely maturing. 

joshua radin & a giveaway!

remember me professing my undying love for joshua radins music? well, guess what? today is your lucky day because i'm giving away a free download card of his new full-length album 'underwater.' but, hurry quick and enter because the giveaway ends on friday, august 3rd!

this giveaway is not sponsored or affiliated with joshua radin...just me sharing great music. :)

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joshua radin p.2.

i went to a joshua radin concert once upon a time. it was absolutely incredible so when me and brianna found out he was coming back to utah...we had to be there.

this is one of his songs that really speaks as to how humble and simple his music is. no flashing lights, no pounding beats. just a man and his guitar. perfection. his music is entirely focused on the deep words and beautiful melodies. if you ever have the chance to see him live you should. 

mixtape monday p.6.

yay for new music! there's something about summertime that makes country music sound oh so much more wonderful than usual. so, there's more than a few country songs on this weeks mixtape monday. 

what are you listening to this week? any great songs or artists i should check out?

mixtape monday p.5.

 

you know what day it is right? monday! i think with school finished for the semester you'll be seeing me quite a bit more around this bloggy here. and to start off your summer...here's some beautiful tunes i've come across lately.

 

music break.

sometimes you just need a break from school to listen to some good music. 

mixtape monday p.4.

a little bit of heartache.

a little bit of romance.

some originals.

and some covers.

but, all really great music.

mixtape monday p.3.

mixtape monday p.2.

mixtape monday p.1.

welcome to mixtape monday where i'm going to share with you some of my favorite music as of lately.

beautiful melodies.

ok friends, sometimes i find such beautiful music that i can't NOT share with you. have you heard of christina perri? a lot of her music has an eery sound, but the lyrics? so deep and perfect, which she then combines with the most lovely melodies i have ever heard. i love it...and i hope you do too! 

i celebrate the day.

santa claus is coming to town.

is there anything more happy then when this time of year comes around and you get to listen to such great tunes?! i've been listening to Christmas music almost non-stop since december 1st. it's too bad we only listen to Christmas music one month out of the year because i've been finding some renditions that i've grown quite fond of...

later this week i'll post some of my favorite traditional Christmas carols! 

color in my life.

he requested to follow me on twitter. so, i looked up his website to find out he's a musician. and i just so happen to quite enjoy his music. this is my favorite so far...

"...because of you i've got color in my life."

what i'm listening to p.4.

just some songs i've grown particularly fond of as of late...

have you checked out the gratitude photo challenge over on the right sidebar? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

what i'm listening to p.3.

just some recent additions to my i-tunes music collection. i'm quite fond of them if i may say so.