Could it be true?

Could there actually be a "Christian" music artist I think is really good, and maybe even profound?? I have discovered this guy named Mat Kearney--who is sort of a cross between Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson, and Eminem. He has a folksy sound with some R and B rappish stuff thrown in. It is sort of strange at first, but catchy at the same time. His lyrics aren't half bad either--definitely not your typical "Hallelujah, I love Jesus" Christian-y stuff.

Now, I can't fully endorse any artist without having bought their CD yet, which I haven't, but I have heard some stuff on the radio and on the 'net and it ain't half bad. I practically gave up on Christian music years ago when "From Burlap to Cashmere" broke up. They had this amazing Mediterranean flavored folksy sound that I really dug.

If there even is anyone from Minnesota who reads this blog, maybe you will appreciate the following story:

Eva has been inconsolable at night when I try to put her to sleep. The other night, after several failed attempts, I went in and sang her a lullaby I made up about Minnesota (I tend to be great at improv song writing), since that is where she was born, of course. I sang to her about the cold, about Eden Prairie, and about how special she is to have been born there. Worked like a charm and she went down without a peep. Now, it could be coincidence, but I like to think it was something deep within her baby soul that felt comforted by the thought of her motherland!