When I became friends with Kara, we discovered our mutual love for Johnny Cash and even when she was in miserable pain we would sit on her bed and crank up the music and giggle-sing along to his lyrics, trying to imagine the events that let him to write them. Then Kara shared with me another of her favorite artists, and I fell in love with the surprisingly deep, gravelly voice of Ellie Holcomb as she sang about the power of God’s love, and the purpose within each one of us. She is relatable and honest, and her vocal range is perfect for me to sing along with.
Then Ellie surprised us all when she heard about Kara and she hopped on a plane to fly out and put on a personal coffee shop concert just for Kara and her friends. If she hadn’t reeled me in with her catchy tunes and honest lyrics, she certainly did with her giant heart and her selflessness. I mean, it was something beautiful to behold.
In the years that have followed since that amazing night, I have hoped and searched and watched for the opportunity to get to see Ellie in concert again. Well guess what… it’s happening!!
In June Lauren Daigle will be touring nearby, and she just happens to have partnered up with Ellie Holcomb. I mean… I really like Lauren Daigle, but I am definitely there for the opening act, and the headliner is a bonus! I am a little kid jumping up and down excited to get to see this incredible woman again; to hear her soulful words of truth and beam back at that beautiful ear to ear smile that never seems to fade. She may never know my name, or that I was there in that intimate coffee shop setting that night not long before my friend passed away, but I will relish getting to be in the same room again, singing along to some of the best praise music this side of the Mississippi. I can’t wait!
Choosing Hope 