Finding Inspiration Through Music
October 26, 2018I’ve partnered with Word Entertainment for this sponsored review. All opinions are my own.
I have always been a huge fan of music. Music is actually a very powerful thing. It can uplift, motivate, inspire, enrich and more… all through a beautiful melody and meaningful lyrics. I recently discovered the music of Francesca Battistelli and I’m really loving her songs.
Her new album called “Own It” releases today and is inspiring listeners to live in the present & break free from the shackles of the past. As someone who strives to embrace the present moment, her songs really speak to me. The first single of the album is called “The Breakup Song” and is wildly popular among her fans. The song is about letting go of fear and embracing strength, empowerment and self-confidence. As a female engineer who has personally faced (and overcame) gender stereotypes, I love the strength behind the words of this song. The message really speaks to me. That’s the beauty of music – it can speak to people in different ways. Watch the video below and see how it speaks to you!
Another favorite song from the album is called “Royalty”. It’s another very empowering song. It starts with the following profound lines: “From rejected to accepted. From forgotten to remembered. From the victim to the victor.” It’s a song about growth and development. It’s about owning our truths and standing proud. It’s about recognizing that we are worthy and powerful. Plus, the musicality of this song is very catchy and engaging, making this another favorite of mine.
Here’s a list of all the songs in the album: The Breakup Song, The Very Best, Love Somebody, Royalty, This Could Change Everything, As Good As It Gets, You Belong, Let The Light In, Defender (feat. Steffany Gretzinger) and Freedom.
Just in case you’ve never heard of Francesca Battistelli, she is a Grammy award-winning artist, who started writing and singing at the young age of 15. She has had a very successful career, including three consecutive studio projects that rose to the top of Billboard’s Christian Albums chart. A wife and mother of four, Battistelli has appeared on national news segments and had her music played on ABC, NBC, FOX, TLC, MTV, Lifetime and more. Her impressive career also includes being named the Gospel Music Association’s Artist of the Year, a Gold album and two Gold certified singles. If you’d like to see her live on tour, she will be performing in OH, PA and SC soon. Learn more about tour dates & locations by clicking here.
Fans of Battistelli have actually been waiting for this album to be released for a while. They quickly responded to the beautiful message behind “The Breakup Song”, saying it’s “uplifting and hope-inspiring”. Fans haven’t been the only ones waiting for the new music. In fact, Battistelli herself has been waiting for a while to share all these new songs, saying the new music has been ready for two years. However, a lot has changed during that time. According to Battistelli, she thought she “had a handle on what this album was going to be… and God gave [her] a completely different set of songs”. If you’re excited about this album, you’ll be happy to know that every advance purchase of Own It made in-store comes with an advance CD of three popular songs from the new album: “The Breakup Song,” “Royalty” and “This Could Change Everything.”
Learn more about Francesca Battistelli here. Would you love to listen to some of her biggest hits?
Music can lift a mood or tone and make someone feel happier. Helps some people work better or sleep better.
I just love music! It can help me through hard times. I must listen to it when I jog, otherwise there is no way I’ll get through it.
I’ll have to listen to her songs for sure!
It is amazing what music can do to you – the way it can just enhance a mood, change the feelings you have or evoke memories. It really is such a powerful thing.
I love her work! I find it inspiring in so many ways. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on her music.
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of her. I love this song though. Totally going to look for more of her music!
I love her voice and her message! It’s always wonderful to discover a new artist for the playlist. 🙂
I love her voice. Honestly, I’ve never heard about her until now but I will surely listen to more of her music.
Beautiful song, this is my first time hearing it but I like it. The message is inspiring and really conveys the message well.
I’ve actually never heard Francesca before, but she sounds absolutely beautiful!
Music can really help change my mood. I love to listen to upbeat tunes when I’m feeling down.
I’ve heard a few of her songs before. I love Let the Light in. Music brings healing through any kind of situation. There are some many songs we relate too.
I’ve actually never heard her before, but now I need to hear more. Love her style
Music is part of my therapy. What I play depends on what I need for the day. Music is definitely a great mood motivation.
I listen to music everyday! Music heals my soul and always calm me down 🙂 I have to check out her work!
I adore her music! Music has such a powerful impact us. Whether singing or just listening, it’s so easy to express ourselves through song.