12/21/24 NO. 5 ON THE NOMAD ARCHITET 2024 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN - TODAY, LET'S KEEP IT SIMPLE FOR CHRISTMAS.

I have always been an obsessive music listener, singer and leader of singers since I sang K-K-K Katey in the fourth grade at Kate Sullivan Elementary in a place I always return to - Tallahassee, Florida. Solos, trios, quartets, ensemble, choirs - you name it I have been involved my entire life with music. Today, we're going to hear some REAL music from Texas, Nashville, North Carolina and Arkansas. These artists make music from the soul for the soul.

First Up - I've always said - there's something different about singers from Texas. Hayes Carll proves that beyond any doubt - Enjoy this pleasant simple tune - Hayes Carll laying down some tender lyrics bout family at Christmas - Grateful for Christmas

Bonus Track - From the Buckle of the Bible Belt Nashville - Dan + Shay give us a simple tune about love and Christmas - Take Me Home for Christmas.

Bonus Track 2 - Singing since they were kids in Concord, North Carolina two brothers Seth and Scott Avett formed a band in the late 90's and began delivering heartfelt music to the delight of their fans everywhere. We had the pleasure of seeing this talented folk/rock band at Cascades Amphitheatre in Tallahassee - The Avett Brothers - Away In A Manger.

Bonus Track 3 - This Bonus Track is not, strictly speaking, a Christmas song. It tells a story about the power of Jesus to make life loving and cherished. The duo of the Grammy Award winning Christian Rock Artist Zach Williams and the legendary Queen of Country Dolly Parton perform this powerful song and video - There Was Jesus.

I hope these simple tunes will give you a reason to smile as the big day approaches soon.

Merry Christmas

D.L.Stafford

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