Creative Genius Spotlight #2: Crystal Burgess

I'm very excited for you to meet our latest Creative Genius to take the spotlight on the FTFC blog!



** You'll want to read this post all the way through until the end. **

Photo Credit: Chip Daniels

Introducing   Crystal Burgess  Creative Genius #2

If you close your eyes, and she opens her mouth to sing in front of you, you'll be quite surprised that such a huge strong voice is being projected from a lady with such a small frame. No microphones needed! Even with our eyes open, it's truly unbelievable. Crystal Burgess is a powerhouse. And luckily for the world, she uses her power for good and not evil.  I can personally say from close-range observation that she practices just what she preaches. She is such a sweet (and sometimes feisty) soul and a wonderful prayer warrior to have by your side.  She's an awesome woman of God on a mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. She isn't new to the Christian music seen and being recorded, but she is new to going solo. She's currently promoting her new single "Give Him Your Life" released on iTunes. It's only 99 cents, so download your copy today and support this ministry!  You won't regret it. More information is below.

Quick Q&A:

Q:  How many hours a day/week do you practice your craft?

        A: I actually sing everyday, but only really practice maybe twice a week for a couple of hours.  This needs improvement.

Q:  Any advice for young go-getters desiring to get into the music field?

        A: My advice is to pray and seek God for direction and instruction, because he will lead and guide you throughout your career.  Also stay focused and disregard the nay-sayers because "greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world".

Q: This is the FTFC blog so I must ask: What's your ideal meal?

        A:This is a hard question, because I love to eat. (laughter) I would have to say my ideal meal is macaroni and cheese, rice w/gravy, collard greens, cornbread, and baked chicken.

 (That's a truly southern meal right there!)

Bio:
I was born and raised in the small town of Kingstree, SC. Being born into a family in which my father was a pastor, I was blessed to be brought up in the church. I’ve been singing since the age of 5 years old, and my passion for singing grew as my relationship with God got stronger. I first began writing songs in high school and my desire for song writing and singing manifested itself even into my college years. While being a student at the University of South Carolina, I had the pleasure of joining a choir known as Chosen where in I had the privilege of meeting a group of great individuals. Shortly thereafter, I begin singing with John Lakin and BOW, formerly known as Youth On A Mission (YOAM). In 2005, God granted me favor to lead a song on John’s first CD project entitled Lord You Are Lovely. I have also had the opportunity of singing background vocals for recording artist Jabari Wade and Alisha Greene. As my knowledge of God grew, my purpose concerning his will for my life became more clear. God blessed me with the gift of singing and I must present it back to him by using it to bless others. I am an independent gospel artist dedicated to producing music that wins souls for the Kingdom of God.

  For more information or to contact her, please vist her website at:
http://www.reverbnation.com/crystalburgess


Link to purchase the single on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/give-him-your-life-single/id736011292

And NOW IT'S TIME FOR A GIVEAWAY! *insert excitement here*  Yes, if you (1) leave an encouraging comment on this FTFC blog thread; (2) or like, comment on, or share our post with this blog link on the Art by Melanie Elaine Facebook page, or (3) leave kind and encouraging words in a comment on Crystal's Reverbnation page you will be entered in a drawing for free download of "Give Him Your Life". Each one that you do is an additional entry in our drawing. A FB share will get you double the entries. The number of winners depends on the amount of feedback received. The more the merrier and the better your chances get. Deadline for entries is 6/30/2014.