Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Katherine Nelson's Born Brave - Review and Give-away

I'm back from my month-long blogging hiatus (sorry, it's been a crazy month) with a very exciting post regarding the new CD release from Katherine Nelson. You might recognize Katherine Nelson from her role as Emma in the movie Emma Smith : My Story or as the female voice of The Nashville Tribute Band. Now Katherine is making a name for herself  as a singer/song writer with the release of Born Brave, a musical tribute to women.

"When we strengthen women, we strengthen the world. We are all born brave." - Katherine Nelson


I've had the privilege of enjoying Katherine Nelson's new CD for the last few weeks. Fans of The Nashville Tribute Band will love the music from Katherine Nelson. Her songs are inspiring and beautiful and a reminder of the strength and value of women who have inner strength to face all of the trials and darkness in life with light, faith and bravery.

I had the CD playing in the background this morning as I was trying to help the kids start their day. Utah Dad called me back in the room to listen to the song Good For Me again. "Read the words" he counseled. The song is a wonderful reminder about why I chose to stay home with my children. It certainly takes a measure of bravery--the kiddos can be a tough bunch. It is certainly worth it.

Katherine Nelson is very talented and her music is encouraging and strengthening. Sometimes even the women born brave need a reminder. From the upbeat anthem to the sweet and tender lullabies, Born Brave has a song for every woman.

The CD also includes the song Emma, a beautiful tribute to one of the very bravest of women. I recently read the section in the Doctrine and Covenants where Emma Smith was commanded by God to make a "selection of sacred hymns" for the Latter-day Saints. D&C 25:12 continues : "For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads." While Katherine's music might not be sung during Sacrament Meeting, I think Emma would be pleased.

You will, however, be able to hear Katherine's music often if you tune into yourLDSradio. You can stream LDS music 24/7 online or on your phone. You can also find yourLDSradio on Facebook.

Through a twist of fate and the generosity of yourLDSradio and the producers of Born Brave, I have seven copies of Katherine Nelson's Born Brave CD to give-away to my readers. 

To enter to win a copy of Katherine Nelson's Born Brave follow these simple rules :

1. Leave a comment on this post.
2. Post about this give-away on Facebook, Twitter or your own blog for up to three extra chances to win. Leave an additional comment for each time you share.

This contest will be open to entries until Sunday, August 5th at 11:59 pm MST. The winners will be chosen randomly and announced on Monday, August 6th. This contest is open to residents of the US only.


41 comments:

Catey said...

Well, since I'm still in limbo on this and I'd live a copy, I am entering! :)

Catey said...

I tweeted. And am correcting that typo up there from live to love. Darn zombie thumbs on my phone...

Heather H said...

I would love a copy!

Kari said...

I got to hear Katherine speak and sing at BYU Women's Conference a couple of years ago. She was amazing! I love her voice and would love to win her cd!!!!

Kari said...

I tweeted this. My twitter handle is @larensgirl. What a great contest!

Katie Stoddart said...

I would love a copy!

Katie Stoddart said...

Posted it on FB

Brimhalls said...

I would love a copy too! Your giveaways are great!

Kerri said...

We just watched her in Emma smith and I totally lived her last summer....

Kerri said...

Okay I shared too!!

Yvonne said...

Ooh! Pick me. This sounds like a great Cd!

Diana Alm said...

Posted on facebook too!!

Diana Alm said...

would love the cd! =)

anna said...

New music is always nice. Maybe I could sneak in something other than The Muppets sOundtrack every once in a while :)

Heidi said...

I would love to listen to this CD and try it out! :)

Heidi said...

shared on Facebook

Jenn said...

I am just aching to own one of those copies- SERIOUSLY- she is amazing!

Jenn said...

Facebooked

Jenn said...

tweeted

kanewoman said...

Pick me! Pick me! (And I just saw Larry on Studio 5!)

Nancy said...

I love discovering different musicians!

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

one frugal lady said...

Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
onecheaplady@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

would love to win! heather.loftus@aol.com

Gale said...

Sounds like I'd like this music. Would love to win. ecarian at yahoo dot com

Jennifer said...

would love to win
jenniferwinchester@ymail.com

okasanbear said...

I would love to listen to this...

sistermomy at hotmail dot com

nica said...

I LOVE Katherine Nelson! She was always one of my favorite artists on my old EFY cds!

nica said...

I tweeted! https://twitter.com/NicaNuttall/status/231955412247793664

Renee G said...

Would love to have a copy of this.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

ashlee sherae said...

I would love a copy!

Unknown said...

I would love to win this. Thanks for the great giveaway.

My Name: Heather Abbe
My Email: abbegirl1977 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I shared this giveaway here: https://twitter.com/abbegiveaway/status/232016302393413632

My Twitter Name: @abbegiveaway

My Name: Heather Abbe
My Email: abbegirl1977 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

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My blog URL: http://awesomebloggiveaways.blogspot.com/

My Name: Heather Abbe
My Email: abbegirl1977 at gmail dot com

Sara Lehman said...

Thanks for the chance!

I'd love to win!
sweetsillysara(at)gmail.com

Sue Bunting said...

suebunting1977@gmail.com Sue Bunting I would love to win a copy of this CD!

Sue Bunting said...

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Sue Bunting said...

suebunting1977@gmail.com sueabunting1 tweeted this giveaway https://twitter.com/SueABunting1/status/232293605551771648

Barbara said...

I would love to have a copy of this CD!
bblanto4@hotmail.com

ani hearts japan said...

I would love to win! Looks like a great CD!!

aniwilsonintx at hotmail dot com

ani hearts japan said...

Tweeted here: https://twitter.com/aniheartsjapan/status/232305729728573440

Maxine Rose said...

I would love this CD!