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I'm relatively a new-comer to Christian Country Music. I used to listen to Old- Fashioned Christian Radio for the beautiful hymns, and while I loved the beautiful orchestral arrangements,and still do, it was here I also discovered bluegrass hymns- Smoky Mountain style, and that genre, and found them just as appealing.

I was thrilled to find this album online this week. I first heard of The West Girls and their Mother, Vicky, through an article in "Above Rubies" a few years back. They live a simple , agrarian lifestyle in a horse and buggy community in Tennessee, and sing in many of the churches there. Their harmonies are amazing! and their love for the Lord shines through.

Check out this linkhttp://cdbaby.com/cd/westgirls

You'll find an article on the family, you can listen to some of their songs- My favourite is "Wonderful, Merciful Saviour"- and right down the bottom on the left is a link to their only music video, "Greenbeans in the Garden". The children and I love watching this. They're a great example of hardworking, modest young ladies who love Jesus with all their hearts.

If any of my Australian readers know of any Australian stores with this in stock, please let me know!

Labels: music

Those who know me well, know that my taste in music is definately, well "Old Fashioned". The music I grew up with ranged from classical to orchestral (Mantovani) & all the great voices of the early 20th Century. These were played on the record player at our family home & also at my paternal Grandparents' place. We were all lovers of great music. I never really got into rock, unless you can count Elvis Presley, as my Dad & I used to dance to his music together around our living room. His music always brings back "Precious Memories" to me.

My husband shares many favourites with me. It seemed only natural to bring up our children with some of the same sounds. One of our favourite genres these days are Hymns. I' m hooked on them. Our children are learning to love them too.
One of my favourite times during the week is when it's my turn to do the school run with Talitha. It's 25 mins each way, so hubby & I share the job. We cruise along & I'm always flipping the car radio between our local Christian Station (plays everything from hymns to contempory) & the local Nostalgia station which plays music from mainly the 1920's to the 1960's. As soon as anything too modern for my tastes comes on I flip back to the other station. Talitha & I laugh & talk & share all the way home.

We were talking in the car the other day, when something came up about Bing Crosby. I told Talitha how much I enjoy his Christmas carol CD's. Talitha suddenly piped up with, "Bing Crosby- Is he married to Fanny Crosby?"

I managed to stifle my giggles & explained that they were born many years apart. When I told my hubby later , he ripped with laughter! Never one to miss an opportunity, we did Fanny Crosby's "Praise The Lord!" for devotions last night! Their musical & Christian education continues!

Labels: funny, Hymns, music, Talitha, Teaching children