My Dear Music Family,

Everywhere I went today I saw hearts.  Hearts made of chocolate, balloons, and plush teddy bears holding hearts. It’s hard not to notice Valentine’s Day is but a day away.  I thought about the man I saw standing next to the freeway on-ramp, selling bunches of red roses.  Commerce in every part of this crowded Metropolis.  There are so many stories and opportunities to talk about love, even here.  What is his connection to love?  Will he be saving one of those bouquets for someone he loves?

I’m having a contest/giveaway for Valentine’s Day!  On Saturday, I posted on FB Live to tell you about it.  I asked a question about my song “Love Remains” (What hymn is included in the song…hint-hint, listen to the piano solo) and for a nomination of someone you’d like to win a signed CD and tote bag.

I was blown away by the responses I received…

“Never would I have imagined a mother and daughter would be widows together. I lovingly nominate my daughter.”

“I lost both parents in the summer of 2016. “Love Remains” is a comforting song to listen to. A dear friend just lost her father. She would benefit from your inspirational recording.”

The depth of the share and the proof that love remains is a beautiful affirmation.   It transforms this commercial celebration day of love, into a true honoring of love…every day.  

I am grateful for this amazing opportunity to show my love…my love via my actions, my words and especially sharing my songs with all of you who are dear to my heart.

Listen to “Love Remains”

Exciting news! A new review is hot off the press!

It gives me goosebumps when I find someone who feels the same way I do, especially someone I have yet to meet!  Greg Victor at parcbench.live captured the essence of the album perfectly.  Reading the review felt like sitting next to a kindred spirit!

Here’s a bit of the review…

“They are songs of love, commitment and the important connections in one’s life, and Rosander proves that she is one of the most heartfelt artists around. When she sings, you trust every word (and note), and just want to turn the volume up and carry on with renewed hope.” 

You can read the rest of the review here. Thank you parcbench.live for believing in my album!

Meanwhile, if you’d like to enter the “Love Remains” contest, there’s still time to do so!  Go to the post and leave me a comment with your answer and nomination.

And if you haven’t had a chance to listen to “Love Remains”, you can listen here and please subscribe for future updates.

Watch for a new video in your inbox tomorrow!

Until then,
Love, Christine

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My Dear Music Family,

Do you ever wonder how much your actions or message may affect someone? Every time I find myself doing a “pay it forward” deed, whether it is something as simple as adding more time to a parking meter that is about to expire or getting Starbucks coffee for the person behind me, there’s a part of my heart that hopes he or she will in turn, do something for another soul out there.

Most days, I freely go about my day, doing what calls to me and fuels my passion–music. You’ve heard me time and time again share how I feel so aligned with purpose when I am creating, playing, sharing my music with the world.

Then there are those days when it feels like Spirit is co-creating with me and any giving I have done comes back tenfold.  What I am about to share was such a gift, not only for her, but also for me.

Last week, I received an email message that touched my heart. It was from a dear member from my church.  Her husband had passed away just a couple months ago and she wrote to share how much my music meant to her. Especially the song “Love Remains”…and how it helped her during these trying times.

Here are the lyrics to “Love Remains”, and the goosebumps that I was feeling when I wrote this song– is what she was feeling too.

I woke up this morning; I was feeling kinda low.
I wish that I could call you and hear you say hello.
Your voice would always cheer me and no trouble was too small.
But you heard the harps a playing and never complained at all.

Truth is, when all of life and death has swept over us,
Truth is, love will remain.
Love crosses over and love remains.
Love crosses over and love remains.

I know you were ready; it was written in God’s book.
And you went up to meet him without a tearful look.
Now I’m here so lonely and I wish you’d give a sign.
I’d love to feel you near me, hold your hand just one more time.

Truth is, when all of life and death has swept over us,
Truth is, love will remain.
Love crosses over and love remains.
Love crosses over and love remains.

I know love is lasting and I know that love remains.
Give me wings to fly till I see your face again.
Is there some way you can help me, give me strength to carry on?
Where you lead me I will follow and I will sing my song.

So as we get closer to the hallmark holiday called Valentine’s Day, I have a challenge for you. Will you go out and share your love with someone everyday between now and next Wednesday? It can be something as simple as feeding a meter or helping someone with his or her groceries. It may not take but a minute, but if we all did it, think of how we can shift low energies into higher ones filled with love?

Listen to “Love Remains”

Give Away Alert!

Watch my Facebook fan page and like it!  Then check back on my page this weekend, I’ll be having a “Love Remains” contest!

You’ll answer a question about the song “Love Remains” (so give it a good listen) and nominate/tag a friend that you’d like to win a signed CD and tote bag.  It’s another way to pay it forward and share the healing power of love thru music!

Until next time—
With so much love,
Christine

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My Dear Music Family,

Have you ever found yourself in a place and time where everything felt so right that you got chills?  I was there this past Friday night…at the album release show, walking out to a packed room!  It was phenomenal…to be seen, heard, sharing my love with everyone there. I was grounded and plugged in.  I was not nervous at all. In fact, I was more connected with everyone at this show than I had ever been!

It felt like being carried by source, this high vibrational energy where it felt like we were all one, sharing the healing power of love thru music!

This energy. I wanted to bottle it in a mason jar when the show ended, to send to all of you.  Instead, I closed my eyes and brought all of you home with me. This morning as I write these words, it continues to unfold, this natural high. It’s this natural high I want to dive more deeply in with you today.

As one of my dear friends Jane said after the show, “Christine, you’ve hit your truth.”

When we fully bring ourselves to the table, the universe conspires and helps us create magic.

This is the space I find myself when I get lost in the music. Lost in the creation, lost in the playing. It happens when I am having coffee with a dear friend, catching up only to look up minutes later to see two hours have passed.

When we radiate our truth, our authentic self, we become magnets for all things possible.

This is the space I am learning to stay in when I want to know what the future holds. There are still so many unknowns in my life around this album as we are just beginning.  Holding, grounding and trusting. The trusting is a big one for me! I’ve been telling myself I am doing the best I can. The rest is up to God and the universe.

I know the universe has my back, especially with the two major pieces of news I’ve just received…

Yesterday, I found out we placed in the top 200 on the Americana Radio Charts.  My radio promoter, Bill Wence, says this is a really great start and we are sure to move up.  I feel in my heart that all of our collective energy has put us there!

This afternoon, I just found out we are featured in the “Top Ten Songs of the Week” from The Alternate Root!  I’m honored to be listed alongside Chris Stapleton!

Here’s what they have to say…

“Christine Rosander beats the odds, her resolve carrying her across a broken emotional landscape as she finds that when all is stripped away, she is left with “Soul and Bone”. The story and song can be found on the recent release from Christine Rosander, Been a Long Time.”

Yes!  I am jumping up and down for joy at this news, AND…I am choosing to stay plugged in, continually grounded to source.  My ego stepped aside long ago and chose God, through him; I know all things are possible.  And I welcome the next steps without being attached to the outcome.  This is my purpose and I am so honored that The Alternative Roots gets it!

This is what I want for you too. Wherever you may be today, if you are feeling down, “Soul and Bone” will help lift you up and empower you.  If you are feeling lonely, “Love Remains” will remind you that you are not alone.  If you are having an amazing day, “Honey For My Soul” will keep the energy flowing.

“Great show!  Your voice just gets stronger and stronger, you take more risks, and your music is very appropriate for our times” Love, Sandra

These songs are for you. May you be strong, keep your heart open to more possibilities during these uncertain times we are facing.

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Here is a free download of the title track of the album, “Been a Long Time” and the lyric booklet with all the album artwork.

Here are the links to buy the album…

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Until next time,

From my happy place to yours,
Christine

My Dear Music Family,

Tomorrow!  Tomorrow!  My album release is here!  Signed copies of the new album will be available at Genghis Cohen tomorrow night.  If you can’t join me at Genghis Cohen, you can pre-order here and I will send you one Monday after the show.

I’ve been thinking about my mom so much lately.  She taught me so much about love and continues to be one of my biggest teachers. I love that Nashville Blues Society got that message loud and clear too!

Here’s what Sheryl and Don Crow from Nashville Blues Society have to say…

HONEY FOR MY SOUL–LOVE REMAINS–BEEN A LONG TIME–INSIDE THIS BODY–LOVE ME THE WAY I AM–SOUL AND BONE–I WANNA BE–HARD HABIT–MY HEART BELIEVES IT”S SO–TRAVELING MERCY–LOVE IS THE ANSWER–THAT’S HOW THE STORY GOES–THE BITTER AND THE SWEET–YOU MADE ME WHO I AM

Christine Rosander cites her mom, and, later in her life, her collegiate voice teacher, as her biggest inspirations for singing.  Add in the influence of her grandfather, who instilled into her the importance of family values, and Christine’s life has been firmly rooted in all these positives.  That healing power of love thru music runs thru her latest album, “Been A Long Time,” on her own Devcat Records label.

Christine’s voice is a beautiful instrument, with a wide range.  She wrote or co-wrote all fourteen original cuts, and, within this material, sometimes wears her heart on her sleeve as she recounts tales of life, love, loss, redemption, and living in fear for her life as the partner of an alcoholic.  She pays tribute to the life lessons taught her by her mother on “Honey For My Soul,” and the poignant, tender, “love crosses over and Love Remains.”  The child that lives inside all of us with no hatred or prejudices is the theme of “Inside This Body,” while the promise of everlasting life is addressed in the lullaby-ish “My Heart Believes It’s So.”

Dealing with an abusive partner and the subsequent consequences has Christine feeling that, at times, she’s left with “nothing but Soul And Bone,” and that continual cycle of abusers who make the same mistakes over and over with different partners is the piano-heavy, and somewhat-bluesy “That’s How The Story Goes.” Christine’s plea for acceptance as she is becomes a clarion call to “break down the walls of hate” in the waltz-time, gospel of “Love Is The Answer.”

“Been A Long Time” is a powerful set from Christine Rosander.  She offers a strong message of love, peace, and unity for a society that needs it now more than ever, and reminds us all to remain positive even during life’s most troubling hours.  Thank you, Christine, for this most outstanding collection!   Until next time…Sheryl and Don Crow, The Nashville Blues Society.

It’s not too late to get your tickets to the release show!

Pre-sale tickets are available here.

Or get your ticket at the door, $15 (cash only).  This is a rare All Ages show in an intimate venue, music at 9:30pm.

Please join us for an amazing night of music, love and connection.  Bring your friends and family!  I’m excited to see you there!

With love,
Christine

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My Dear Music Family,

“Begin the moment you decide to be yourself”-Coco Chanel

I am reminded by Coco Chanel to slow down and seize the day. This has been a loooong time coming! When I said in last week’s blog that I was in my wheelhouse, showing up FULLY and expressing ALL of ME, grounded in showing up 100% for all of us, I wasn’t kidding. Seizing the highest good that is available to me— Taaaaadaaaa! (Reveal) I am having twins! Did I get your attention? Ha-ha.

I’ve not given birth, but somehow, this feels like birthing twins on a spiritual level, creative twins in many ways- album launch and website launch at the same time!

(drumroll please) I am excited to be launching my new website! This iteration speaks to my heart. It feels like a breath of fresh air. New photos, updated info and best of all, YOU! I’ve wanted to do this since the Indiegogo campaign ended; it has been a huge work in progress. Each time I selected a photo, a caption, a new paragraph of text, I felt you with me.

One of my favorites is the video section.

This captures so beautifully the essence of the video shoot for “BEEN A LONG TIME”…the barn, the music, surrounded by my family, so dear to me. And soon, I will be able to meet some of you in person!

3 days! In 3 days, we are going to usher this baby into the world!

I will be in Los Angeles releasing my album “BEEN A LONG TIME” at one of my favorite venues, Genghis Cohen with some of my favorite musicians!

• Mick Taras and Danny Donnelly – guitars, mandolin, dobro
• Ronnie Shelton – piano
• Edwin Livingston – bass
• Mark Stepro – drums/percussion
• Jayme Palmer and Ross Chitwood – vocals

Live – Intimate – All Ages!  Show begins at 9:30pm.

Pre-sale tickets are available here.

Tickets will also be available at the door for $15 (cash only).   

Please join us and let’s usher this baby into the world!
I can’t wait to see you there!

With love,
Christine

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Dear Music Family,

I saw this quote the other day…”The idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting.  Perpetual anticipation is good for the soul, but it’s bad for the heart.  Never forget that anticipation is an important part of life.  Work’s important, family’s important, but without excitement, you have nothing.”

In this case, anticipation is a good thing!  So many blessings keep showing up as I prepare for the release show next weekend.  One of my many lessons this week, while juggling so many balls, is just doing it!  Do what I need to do and check it off my list with gratitude and detachment…detachment to the outcome, detachment to being perfect.  This allows for opportunities and joy to come through in all of my “doing”, including putting more labels on CDs that went out this week for the Indiegogo perks.  Did you pre-order the album? Get yours here!

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I am thrilled to be releasing my album “BEEN A LONG TIME” at one of my favorite venues, Genghis Cohen! And I’ll be playing with some of my favorite musicians…

• Mick Taras and Danny Donnelly – guitars, mandolin, dobro
• Ronnie Shelton – piano
• Edwin Livingston – bass
• Mark Stepro – drums/percussion
• Jayme Palmer and Ross Chitwood – vocals

This band is gonna give LA something to talk about!  Show begins at 9:30pm.

Pre-sale tickets are available here.

Tickets will also be available at the door for $15 (cash only).   

This is an All Ages show, so please join us and bring friends and family.  I look forward to seeing you there!

With Love,
Christine

My Dear Music Family,

2018 has just begun and yet, it feels like so much has happened.  So much can change in the blink of an eye.  Last week, I tried putting myself in the shoes of those living in Hawaii—waking up to a statewide alert that a missile was heading their way.  Thank goodness the alert was sent by mistake.

Nonetheless, it got me thinking…what a brief time we all have here on this earth and how precious it is.

Last year when I began this album journey, I was reconnecting with my roots, thinking about my Grandpa Ray and who I really am.  I was feeling some doubts based on all I had been through.

Making this album brought me back to what is really important and I went back and remembered.  When we are scared, our breath is shallow and that’s what it was like for me.  Grounding, breathing and really feeling my way back with all of the songs, it was restorative and healing.  Just remembering that love and connection.  The entire album grew out of that starting point and became so much more.

“BEEN A LONG TIME” is so personal, a reflection of my experiences, and yet it is so universal.  Just as the Hawaii missile mistake reminded us to hug and tell those we love how much we care, this album is needed now more than ever. Society needs it.  Reminding us to remain positive during darkest times.

In this past year, I’ve gotten to know myself better than I ever have.

The songs are not only from my heart, but it’s really about owning it.  This is my purpose. I want to inspire you through the music to live from your heart too.

My local peeps; will you join your hearts with mine in just a little over a week? I will be packing the house at Genghis Cohen with my album launch!

Friday Jan 26th is the album release!

It’s the official album release show at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles!  Music starts at 9:30pm. Intimate, live, acoustic, all ages!

Get your tickets now!

I’m really getting excited!  You won’t want to miss the band!  The band is beyond amazing!  And…I can’t wait for you to see my dress!  For all you fashionistas out there, I’m having something very special made!

Plus more exciting news: I will be giving away a few tickets and VIP packages, so stay tuned on Facebook between now and the 26th to find out how to get yours!

Until then and with much love,
Christine

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Hello My Music Family,

Greetings from rainy Los Angeles! I am loving the crisp and the cold. It’s a perfect day to sit by a fire and wrap myself up with a blanket. Cozy is my word for today–the same way I would describe the setting at Genghis Cohen for my album launch party. We are going to pack the room and it’s going to be sold out so don’t forget to get your tickets here!

Friday Jan 26th SAVE THE DATE:

It’s the official album release show at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles!  Music starts at 9:30pm. Intimate, live, acoustic, all ages!

The 26th will be here before we know it and I want you to be there!

Get your tickets now!

We are starting to get traction for the album. Honey For My Soul is beginning to get airplay. Thanks WHUS 91.7 FM in Connecticut and DJ Johnny Timewarp for giving us a thumbs up.  Across the pond in the UK, I had a chance to speak with Maverick Magazine. Yours truly will be featured in print alongside country music stars Shania Twain and Faith Hill, Whoopee!

We have been busy behind the scenes as well, working on our new website (due to launch the same week as the album) here is a sneak peek of what’s to come!

Until next time—
Stay tuned for more exciting news coming down the pike!

Christine

Hello My Music Family,

A very happy 2018 to you! I hope your holiday was filled with fun and relaxing times with loved ones. I’ve just returned from a lovely trip to Elk Grove in northern California, where I got to recharge my batteries with my family.

I feel so blessed to have another year with my dad, who is in his 80’s and in great health; I jokingly say he is more active than me, but it’s really no joke; cleaning the corral is one of his daily activities!

No matter that I have been on my own for decades, the feeling of being loved and cared for envelops me like a huge hug, the moment I walk through the door. From special Swedish delicacies and Gluten Free goodies Laura surprised Dad and me with, to simply being able to stay in my pajamas until noon, I savored every moment.

This is how I feel about this album!  Savoring every moment it’s taken and I can’t believe it’s here! The “BEEN A LONG TIME” album launch is less than a month away!

Friday Jan 26th SAVE THE DATE:

It’s the official album release show at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles!  Music starts at 9:30pm. Intimate, live, acoustic, all ages!

This is a rare, ALL AGES show and I can’t wait to share all of the empowering songs on the album with you!  And the band…

I’m not exaggerating, even one little bit when I tell you…

The band is SMOKIN’ HOT! 

It’s been an incredible journey, coming together as a community, rising together to create this album. In 3 short weeks, we are going to usher this baby into the world!

If you are in Los Angeles, get your ticket now! If you’re not, there is still time to plan a trip!  Escape the cold and come to sunny Los Angeles!

Get your tickets now!

I’m so excited to see you!

Lots of Love,
Christine

Hit the PLAY button to watch the NEW ALBUM TRAILER for my upcoming album, “BEEN A LONG TIME” featuring my single, “Honey For My Soul”.  I am so excited to share it with you!  And…please show me some love by hitting the thumbs up button! 🙂

Get the single “Honey For My Soul” on iTunes NOW!

And you can pre-order the full album “BEEN A LONG TIME” and it will pop into your iTunes on January 26th!

Or get the real deal, signed with love!

If you are old school and prefer a physical CD, I’ll send you a super deluxe copy, with amazing artwork and a gorgeous lyric insert, signed with love, directly from me!

Get your super deluxe-signed with love HERE.

And speaking of the real deal, come hear the album played LIVE at the Official Album Release Show!

Friday Jan 26th SAVE THE DATE:
It’s the official album release show at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles!  Music starts at 9:30pm. Intimate, live, acoustic, all ages!

This will be a magical night and I want to share it with YOU! Plus it’s a perfect time to come to sunny Los Angeles and get out of the cold!  Get your tickets HERE!

Wow, where is the time going? 11 days until Christmas!

Stay tuned for more exciting news! (Hint, hint…radio, interviews and reviews!)

Until then,
Stay Merry & Bright,

xoxo
Christine