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A Different Kind of Storytelling — Audrey Assad Christian Music CD Giveaway

July 23, 2010 by Jennifer

When you are drawn to the story, as I am, you can be touched by any sort of story — a “reality” show (because, really, we all know that a lot of that “reality” is created in the editing room, right?), a TV series, a movie. But music tells a story as well. In fact, I think that many musicians are our modern day poets.

For that reason, I decided to feature a contemporary Christian music CD giveaway that I was offered over at my personal blog right here. Audrey Assad’s debut work The House You’re Building is awesome.

Seriously, I love it. It’s somewhat mellow, it sometimes rocks, it’s original, and the lyrics are introspective but not overly deep or convicting. Listen to the songs at her myspace or facebook page.

It’s really the story of God turning brokennness into wholeness. A story of submission to God’s transforming power.

I don’t listen to music as much as I’d like. I listen to kids’ music, or Broadway soundtracks (also pretty kid friendly), or in the rare time that I don’t have kids around talking to me or making some other kind of noise, be it in the car or in the house — I like silence. Good old fashioned lovely restorative silence.

But driving around the last couple of weeks with The House You’re Building has been great. I’ve found myself humming the tunes, especially “For Love of You” (linked to a cool youtube video) and “Everything is Yours.”

She’s toured with Chris Tomlin and Tenth Avenue North (who I have recently begun listening to as well and loving), and has recorded lyrics and vocals for Matt Maher. Her sound probably reminded most of Sara Groves, but like I said, it’s completely original.

Even if Christian music isn’t a go-to for you, you might like her contemporary inspiring sound. Though the songs are definitely referring to a spiritual journey, they are the kind of songs that I could see easily going mainstream outside of the Christian market as well.

I am happy to offer a very cool prize package, which features the artist sharing her view of the story with one of you — a lover of the story.

Audrey has hand drawn lyrics for each song on her album. They are put together in a really cool bound book to give listeners an insight into the story behind each of her songs. The giveaway features the lyric book and her debut release along with a personalized bag (see above).

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents. Just leave a comment to enter. We’ll announce the winner on August 4. THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED.

In the meantime find out more at youtube, her myspace or facebook pages or listen to clips of all the songs on The House You’re Building at amazon.com.

Disclosure: I received a copy of the CD, which I’ve been enjoying immensely.

Filed Under: Christian, Jennifer, Music, Product Reviews, Writing

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Comments

  1. Benita G. says

    July 23, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    This sounds fabulous. Thanks so much for the possibility.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  2. monica says

    July 23, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    me! me! ME!! I love music

  3. Ashley says

    July 23, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    A friend of mine just introduced me to her. I would LOVE to hear her entire CD!

  4. Linda says

    July 23, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    Would you believe Sara Groves comes from my home church? There were times that Audrey almost sounds like her, but I love the more gentle, airy sound of Audrey’s voice. Would LOVE to win this. Please enter me. Thank you!

    desertrose5173 at gmail dot com

  5. Mark says

    July 23, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    I’d love to win this.

  6. Stumbeline says

    July 23, 2010 at 5:11 pm

    I love her voice. Thank you for offering this, Jennifer. I’d like to be entered, please.

    stumbeline at mail2junk dot com

  7. Holly says

    July 23, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    I love Audrey! I saw her live in Phoenix a year ago and have been following her ever since!

  8. Marj M. says

    July 23, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    Christian music is the only music I listen to. So this is a perfect giveaway.

  9. Jennifer says

    July 23, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    Christian music is my mainstay, please count me in!

  10. Upstatemomof3 says

    July 23, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    I love music!! And I have a great love for Christian music as well.

  11. Linda says

    July 24, 2010 at 2:39 am

    What a great giveaway! I would love to win.

    • Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books) says

      August 3, 2010 at 9:36 pm

      Linda — you won the CD! Can you email your shipping info to me?

  12. Alison S. says

    July 24, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    Sign me up!

  13. Some Lucky Dog says

    July 25, 2010 at 2:21 am

    What an awesome prize package! Thank you for the chance to win!

  14. edj says

    July 25, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    I, too, love story. And I really really need some new music.
    PS I’ve had that thought about musicians and poets before too, and I notice that the musicians I like are also the best writers. With the possible exception of Bob Dylan, who’s a great writer, but is hard on the ears, IMO 😉

  15. karenk says

    July 26, 2010 at 4:54 am

    i’m interested…please count me in…thanks 🙂

  16. Rita says

    July 26, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    I checked out her music and would LOVE for my daughter to have this. She is seeking to turn her life around–a new beginning, a new building season.

  17. Beth C says

    July 26, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    I would love to have this cd. Thanks!

  18. ibeeeg says

    July 27, 2010 at 1:07 am

    Thanks for putting this artist on my radar. I listened to her sample tracks, and she sounds fabulous. She actually reminds me a bit of Brooke Fraser. Lovely music.

    Please enter me in the giveaway. Thanks.

    • Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books) says

      July 27, 2010 at 10:19 am

      I agree ibeeeg. I only “know” Brooke Frasier’s “Shadowfeet” but it is similar in style.

  19. Steve Capell says

    July 27, 2010 at 7:06 am

    Thanks for the opportunity.

    steven(dot)capell(at)gmail(dot)com

  20. Sheri says

    July 28, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    I love Christian music and would love to win this cd. Thanks!

  21. Angel H. says

    July 28, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    i like listening to new music so enter me to win 🙂

  22. Karen says

    July 29, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    I would love to win this to add to my christian music library. Thanks

  23. Andrea says

    July 30, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    Pick me! Pick me!

  24. Sarah says

    July 30, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    I love all kinds of music! Thanks for the chance to win:)

  25. Donna says

    July 30, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    Or course would love to win!

  26. Joy Mills says

    July 31, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    Thank you – i would enjoy this!

  27. Julia says

    August 1, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    I would love to win this!

  28. dale schmucker says

    August 4, 2010 at 1:50 am

    pick me pick me love the sound

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