Come With Me

ABOUT: 37 months. That's all it took. Looking in retrospect at how long life is as a whole, three years and one month may seem rather insignificant; however, I learned more about life and love in those short months than in all my days combined. I discovered what it means to love someone with all your heart despite their flaws, to trust and be vulnerable, to put the needs of others ahead of your own, to laugh and make others laugh, to enjoy every second of life, and to look at the positive side of things. I discovered passion, hope, and the desire to be understood. I discovered the will to fight. I developed a completely new appreciation for honesty and respect. I learned what it means to be so devoted to someone that life without them feels like dying. I digested the fact that your efforts and attempts to make someone proud may never be received, regardless of how hard you try to show your appreciation and care for them. I learned the importance of faith and family, as well as the excruciating pain of heartbreak. I could never list all of the things I've learned from the past, but I am exceedingly grateful for those lessons (good and bad). Yet, there is one thing those 37 months did not teach me: how to let go. Hitting rock bottom can change a person. It can lead you to do things that you would normally never put yourself through. The process of recording this album came at a time planned by God alone. It is one of the hardest things I have ever taken on, and while it will never be perfect, it is very real. Music is therapeutic and communicates to me in a way that nothing else is capable of. I hope and pray that it may speak to you and provide you clarity, tranquility, and inspiration. I hope it will help you in your daily struggles. This album recounts the story of a relationship, beginning to end, and all of the moments, beautiful and harrowing, in between. These songs touch on the relatable subtleties of genuine, heartfelt emotion in life that we so often choose to ignore. Come With Me; you will not regret it. THANK YOUS: Frankly stated, this album, along with my supporting friends and family, saved my life. First and foremost, I'd like to thank God for blessing me with these talents and providing me the opportunity to make this dream a reality. I wish I could say I deserved it. May all the glory be to God alone. Next, I would like to thank my Mom and Dad for pushing me to try new things and pursue my passions. Thank you for believing in me, instilling strong faith and morals in my life and helping shape me into the person I am today. Adam, thank you for being an amazing brother and such an exemplary role model for me. You've taught me to be strong no matter what other people think of you or what adversity is thrown into your path. Great things are headed your way. A huge thank you each and every one of the teachers that have selflessly spent time helping me develop my skills when they could have been honing theirs. In specific, Tertia Cain: without you, I probably never would have sang in front of an audience and these songs would never be heard. You've helped me truly unveil my passion in this life. Nate Howe, your tips on songwriting are helping me improve every day. I would like to thank James and Letty Graff and the School for the Performing Arts for bringing an establishment to Fort Morgan that I never dreamed possible. Jake Bieber, your lessons have taught me so much and have really opened my eyes to creativity. I cannot thank you enough for your altruistic will to make this album happen, for allowing me to camp out in your garage and use your equipment for nearly 5 months, and for all your help in mixing and overseeing the production of this project. I could not do it without you. Michael McClary and your percussion awesomeness: Thank you so much for being willing to take on the challenge of learning these songs. You are so extremely talented; you feel the music and you learn and adapt professionally. More than that, you have been an amazing friend and I appreciate you. You can accomplish anything you put your