Collin Raye makes the move from Country to Christian music
Wednesday October 15, 2008
On Thursday, country music artist Collin Raye will host the Inspirational Country Music Awards. The event marks a new path for the accomplished mainstream artist, as he begins a much anticipated move into the Christian music market. I had a...
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I am SO THRILLED TO HEAR THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'VE ALWAYS LOVED Collin's song "What if Jesus Comes Back Like That" and have always thought he'd be more successful as a Christian artist! I TOTALLY agree with his comment about country music digressing into being only about "selling beer" and it's also about cheating spouses and getting revenge...NOT something young people need to be taught!! I've been a CR fan since I was nine years old...seriously. And now I'm 23 and still listen to his music as if it was just released! I can't say it enough how he is my FAVORITE voice of all times!! His music has been a huge inspiration to me throughout my whole life and I am thrilled beyond words that he's changing music genres!! I predominantly listen to Christian radio, so I CAN'T WAIT to hear his voice on there!!! I love singing his music, too. I wonder if any of his new music will be made available on soundtracks...
I was SO excited to read the article in CHRISTIAN VOICE!!! I have been a Collin Raye fan since the first time I heard "Love Me" on the radio. He has an AMAZING voice, and I have always admired his positive, inspirational lyrics and can't wait to hear his new Christian cds. I'll be adding those to my collection as soon as they are available!! As a southern gospel singer, I have always thought he would do very well in the Christian industry and hoped that he would make that move someday. I'm SO thrilled to see that it's happening!!
I am so ticked. I am a fan of Collin's and have particularly pointed out to my adult children and my husband, a retired minister, the christian songs and words in so many of his songs. Way to go Collin!
I was trying to say tickled...glad ... happy...thrilled.
WAY TO GO COLLIN! I am so proud of you and your accomplishments.
You can do anything you want to do and I think this is a very
positive move for you. You will go soooo far, and you will wander
why you waited so long to go here. The Lord will bless you in so
many ways. I just with you all the best. Our prayers are with you.
Keep up the good work.
I am extremely thrilled with this decision Collin has made. I felt it coming for years and I applaude him for not hiding his faith. Love ya Collin.
Viv
I am so happy for Collin, he will go far in whatever he does but I am glad that he has chosen to go to the Christian Music Industry. He has the most amazing voice and it will be such a pleasure hearing him sing positive and uplifiting songs.
Way to go Collin!!!
Im sure this music will be as great as you Country Music.
Go where your heart takes you mate and enjoy what you do.
See you in Ireland next May Collin.
Best wishes
Ron from England
Collin's fans will love Great Friends Greetings. A great personalized gift - a perfect way to express good wishes - from Collin. New, fresh and totally original.
Collin we have talked about your faith in depth and im so proud of you for all you have acomplished , i know gospel is where your heart is and i cant wait to hear more from you , may God bless you and your family .
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