How do you qualify the effectiveness of a Gospel singer? Can you determine if someone has more of God's presence oozing from them as they sing then someone else does? Or is it a matter of having the "right" stylistic vocal manerisms?
I think that's a hard call. I remember in college one Saturday afternoon hearing someone sing in a way I will never forget. His tone was course. His countenance unassuming. His vocal agility was non-existent. But I became perfectly still as he sang. I experienced chills up and down my spine. He shared from an intimate place with such vulnerability that I still feel his song today although I couldn't tell you the melody or the words.
He wouldn't have made even the first cut of Sunday's Best, I'm sure but I believe his singing was powerful and meaningful in ways seldom heard on the radio today. I hope that somewhere in between the coaching on stage presence and vocal posturing the lesson is not lost that great Gospel singing is singing from a heart that feels the experience of the "Good News" of salvation. God can use that to bring others to Him. And we each can give that "Best" to God everytime we sing or speak for Him.
Amber Bulluck is one of the 3 finalists for next week's episode. She has an amazing voice and I wish her great success in her singing career. Till next time.
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