Well, it's happened again.
I've fallen in love with music. Again. But this time it isn't just any music. It's Texas Country.
Yes, I know, I bring up this genre a lot. But I can't seem to tear myself away from the sheer beauty that these artists bring into this world. I know that most people don't listen to it, or find it that inspiring, but I'm just gonna say that what makes this music so beautiful in part is knowing that the person who wrote it was from the state you're from, has probably eaten at the same Whataburger as you have, and has more than likely driven through your town thinking similar thoughts as you. They're so much more personal than Nashville stars or California dwellers (not stereotyping, just my opinion). All I know is, listening to these four artists/groups explaining and singing their songs for a crowd that consists mostly of bored college students has a certain level of "down to earth" associated with it. And the fact that they took the time to tell us how they came up with a song that means the world to them, or their stories of "It took me 18 years to become an overnight success" made the experience that much more special.
When it comes down to it, tonight made me want to immerse myself in music again. It even gave me hope for my own sad little musical abilities. And a night like that can't be bought or made. It just comes to you.
Kyle Park sang this tonight. He apparently wrote it in Brogdon Hall here on campus. It's a great day to be a Bobcat.
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