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BlindLemon5103 -> Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/17/2008 10:42:12 AM)

Is Alison Krauss a Christian? I was just wondering...if so, did she ever talk about matters of faith in interviews? Do we know anything about her personal life?

I mean, I know there are gospel numbers scattered among her albums....but bluegrass traditionally includes gospel numbers, so just performing these tunes doesn't mean one is a believer.

Any Alison fans out there that could help me out?

Blessings!

P.S. I own four Allison Krauss CD's thus far: "Now That I've Found You: A Collection", "So Long So Wrong", "Live" and "New Favorite"...and ,as I mentioned in another post, the Plant / Krauss collaboration.



uncabeeil -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/17/2008 12:29:45 PM)

Since you obviously enjoy her music enough to spend your money on it, what difference does it make?



gtrdave -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/17/2008 12:40:25 PM)

He'll have to burn all the Alison Krauss media that he posses if she is not ONE OF US!!! [:@]

'course, if she's not, we could always just pray for her...THAT SHE WOULD TURN OR BURN!!! [:D]



markb77 -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/17/2008 1:50:26 PM)

I have no idea if she's a Christian or not. I do know that "Rasing Sand" was the best album I bought last year. Nothing else (not even Springsteen) came close.



BlindLemon5103 -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/17/2008 2:08:36 PM)

Funny, funny! No, I'm not going to throw away all my Krauss CD's if she's not a believer!

Nor does my question about her faith have anything to do with whether or not I like her music....

[quoteSince you obviously enjoy her music enough to spend your money on it, what difference does it make?

][/quote]



But is it wrong to inquire about the beliefs of our favorite artists? No, it doesn't make a difference when it comes to my enjoyment of the music. If you have read any of my posts around this board, I enjoy good music written by believers and non-believers alike.

While listening to one of her earlier discs, listening to a few of the gospel numbers...I just wondered if Ms. Krauss herself was a believer. Is she or is she not?

Nothing wrong with that, in my book.

Blessings.



BlindLemon5103 -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/17/2008 2:11:06 PM)

..my apologies for failling to properly execute the insertion of a quote in that last post.

For those who care about such things.

Blessings again.



gtrdave -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/17/2008 4:19:03 PM)

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ORIGINAL: BlindLemon5103

..my apologies for failling to properly execute the insertion of a quote in that last post.

For those who care about such things.

Blessings again.


The grammar and punctuation police thank you.

Now...if I could learn how to spell "possesses"... [:'(]



krazyxsinner -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/17/2008 4:22:39 PM)

Ron Block of Union Station is releasing his second ccm album http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/Ron_Block_From_Alison_Krauss_sideman_to_critically_acclaimed_songsmith/28649/p1/ . Alison got her start in the SG group[ the Cox family and I have heard her in interviews claim to be a Christian if asked. I know she has a ton of dove awards.



Rufas2000 -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/19/2008 8:08:42 AM)

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Since you obviously enjoy her music enough to spend your money on it, what difference does it make?


Perhaps he is curious. Or maybe the knowledge that she shares his faith would make her music just that wee bit more enjoyable. It may prove useful in understanding her lyrics and where she is coming from. If I enjoy an artist I like to know about him / her / them. Christian or not (or religious affliation) is one of my main questions. Not to discard them if the answer is "wrong" but just so I "get" the artist.



BlindLemon5103 -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/19/2008 12:22:43 PM)

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Perhaps he is curious. Or maybe the knowledge that she shares his faith would make her music just that wee bit more enjoyable. It may prove useful in understanding her lyrics and where she is coming from. If I enjoy an artist I like to know about him / her / them. Christian or not (or religious affliation) is one of my main questions. Not to discard them if the answer is "wrong" but just so I "get" the artist.


My sentiments exactly! A big "Amen" to that.

Blessings.



babbred -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/20/2008 5:11:39 PM)

I'm a big fan of Alison Kraus, so I think it would be cool if she were a Christian. [:)]



monamie -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/20/2008 5:56:00 PM)

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ORIGINAL: babbred

I'm a big fan of Alison Kraus, so I think it would be cool if she were a Christian. [:)]


Ditto.

But some of her music kind of makes me say "hmmmm....."---like the song "Let Me Touch You For Awhile." As a Christian, I don't think I could record a song like that. Not trying to be judgmental, but you know....



krazyxsinner -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/20/2008 6:22:45 PM)

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-like the song "Let Me Touch You For Awhile.



If sung in the context of a love song between a married couple what is wrong with this song?



monamie -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/20/2008 6:53:15 PM)

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ORIGINAL: krazyxsinner

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-like the song "Let Me Touch You For Awhile.



If sung in the context of a love song between a married couple what is wrong with this song?


Absolutely nothing. But when the lyrics are "I don't really know you, but I'd be willing to show you I know a way to make you smile. Let me touch you for a while"--that's the part that would make it uncomfortable for me to sing.



krazyxsinner -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/20/2008 11:07:19 PM)

I just would consider it poetic license. We used to have a pastor who was real into the SG music scene and knew the Cox family and said she was. We did not like her when she sand SG. When she started singing real music then we liked her songs. My favorite has always been When You Say Nothing at All.



BlindLemon5103 -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/21/2008 9:26:36 AM)

Yeah, I usually skip "Let Me Touch You For Awhile"....musically it's OK, but lyrically it seems out of character for her.

I wonder what compelled her to record that song...what attracted her to it? Does she still perform it?

An attempt to "sex things up" a bit to improve album sales? Maybe she regrets recording it? Who can say, except Alison herself?

Or is it merely a lapse in judgment.....Ms. Krauss being 100% human, after all.

I personally don't like it, but it's just one song....I cannot assume she is not a Christian because of its presence in her catalog....it's certainly the exception and not the rule.

Blessings to all, and thanks for the input!



monamie -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/21/2008 9:44:53 PM)

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ORIGINAL: BlindLemon5103

Yeah, I usually skip "Let Me Touch You For Awhile"....musically it's OK, but lyrically it seems out of character for her.

I wonder what compelled her to record that song...what attracted her to it? Does she still perform it?

An attempt to "sex things up" a bit to improve album sales? Maybe she regrets recording it? Who can say, except Alison herself?

Or is it merely a lapse in judgment.....Ms. Krauss being 100% human, after all.

I personally don't like it, but it's just one song....I cannot assume she is not a Christian because of its presence in her catalog....it's certainly the exception and not the rule.

Blessings to all, and thanks for the input!


I agree. I still listen to her music. In a few weeks, I'll be singing There Is A Reason at my church (one of her songs). That song (Let Me Touch You) has just puzzled me, coming from her.



Rufas2000 -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/21/2008 10:39:59 PM)

I looked on Wiki and did two searches on Google "Alison Krauss a Christian" (which pointed me here) and "Alison Krauss spiritual beliefs" and I got nothing. You probably did the same thing.

I will say for what its worth that there was a similar thread on Miley Cyrus and it took only a few minutes to find and confirm (as well as I could) two strong declarations of faith from her. Perhaps people assume Ms. Krauss is a Christian because she does gospel songs so they don't bother to ask in interviews and somesuch. I would think that the subject would come up in an interview like how her songs' subject matter intercects with her life. Most Christian artists (and even those who aren't but might be) get asked about it.

So until you find out I guess it is best to keep on doing what you are doing: judging if you'll listen to her music (and other music) on a song by song basis.



babbred -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/21/2008 11:34:35 PM)

Either that, or she doesn't like to make a big deal about her beliefs. Maybe she doesn't want to get labeled as a "Christian singer." As someone who doesn't really enjoy CCM, I wouldn't blame her.

Natasha Bedingfield stated in an interview that she's a Christian, but other than that I don't see her out there trumpeting it.



rarepair -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/22/2008 8:44:51 AM)

Hey, I've wondered the same thing and kicked around looking for interviews. Yes, she is...but it's more a part of the whole rather than the main thing in her music.

Also, is it me, or has she changed her approach to her wardrobe the past few years? She used to never wear anything sexy but, well, my eyes linger longer on the last few publicity shots I've seen. Ahem.



gtrdave -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/22/2008 9:26:31 AM)

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ORIGINAL: rarepair

Hey, I've wondered the same thing and kicked around looking for interviews. Yes, she is...but it's more a part of the whole rather than the main thing in her music.

Also, is it me, or has she changed her approach to her wardrobe the past few years? She used to never wear anything sexy but, well, my eyes linger longer on the last few publicity shots I've seen. Ahem.


Maybe she's the ever-popular Christian lite? All the Jesus lip service with none of the worldly sacrifices that go with being a disciple... [;)]

Or maybe, like most people who call themselves "Christians", she goes through phases in life and struggles with reconciling the flesh and the spirit with one or the other being made more clear to herself and those around her at different times every single day.



BlindLemon5103 -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/22/2008 9:37:55 AM)

Yep, I will continue listening to her on a song by song basis, regardless of whether or not I ever find out what she believes.

And yes, she does look much sexier nowadays than in the beginning. Not improper or immodest, just a bit sexier and more feminine....she's "easy on the eyes", in so many words....is that done to sell more albums? I wonder.

Lastly, I actually like Natasha Bedingfield. I bought her first album for my daughter, and I listen to it more than she does! It's well-crafted pop with decent lyrics...I have also heard that she is a Christian...I read somewhere that she was on a Hillsong UK praise and worship album (not that recording such an album makes one a Christian, but...) ...anyway, my facts are sketchy at best, but that's what I heard.

Perhaps someone should start a Natasha Bedingfield thread. Her second U.S. release, "Pocketful Of Sunshine", comes out today.

Alison Krauss is a beautiful lady with a beautiful voice who has made some enjoyable and memorable music...I guess that's all I can say at this point!

Blessings to all!



BlindLemon5103 -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/22/2008 9:41:27 AM)

....regarding Alison doing gospel songs, isn't it just part of country / bluegrass tradition to do gospel, regardless of whether or not the artist is a believer?

Blessings again, and thanks for all the responses!



mapachito13 -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/22/2008 1:56:50 PM)

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ORIGINAL: BlindLemon5103

....regarding Alison doing gospel songs, isn't it just part of country / bluegrass tradition to do gospel, regardless of whether or not the artist is a believer?

Blessings again, and thanks for all the responses!


I think some artists do gospel just because it is part of their musical tradition. Elvis Presley recorded gospel songs and I wouldn't consider him a Christian artist. Not even in his pre-jumpsuit, movie star days.

Blessings back at ya Lemon!



gtrdave -> RE: Is Alison Krauss a Christian? (1/22/2008 4:51:34 PM)

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ORIGINAL: mapachito13

quote:

ORIGINAL: BlindLemon5103

....regarding Alison doing gospel songs, isn't it just part of country / bluegrass tradition to do gospel, regardless of whether or not the artist is a believer?

Blessings again, and thanks for all the responses!


I think some artists do gospel just because it is part of their musical tradition. Elvis Presley recorded gospel songs and I wouldn't consider him a Christian artist. Not even in his pre-jumpsuit, movie star days.

Blessings back at ya Lemon!


Did ya ever see/hear Elvis sing "How Great Thou Art"?

I saw footage of what was supposedly one of his last Vegas concerts and he sang that classic hymn...seemed like every fiber of his body was proclaiming the greatness of God.
Not that I was ever an Elvis fan but I'd like to believe that he was more than sincere in his Christian faith regardless of how his life looked to the the outside world.

As with us all, God knew his heart best. [:)]



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