Brad Thompson
From the Artist: When I first began writing music, I wrote to be admired. I wanted people to hear my stuff and be impressed with me. I have realized since that it really doesn't matter if people are impressed with me at all. What really counts is the message in the music. That message might be a very serious and thought-provoking one, or it might be a silly, fun, feel-good one. I've realized that I cannot create emotions in people. All I can do is bring out the emotions they already feel. The goal of my music is to make people laugh, cry, sigh, ponder, dance, smile, giggle, relate, and enjoy. Like others of my generation, I grew up with music videos, loud car stereos, and bigger than life recording stars. It is undeniable that influences such as these have affected the way I write. But they are no longer the reason or goal for which I write. Looking back on everything I have been blessed with in this world, it is obvious that I owe everything that I have, including my music, to my Father in Heaven. Even though not all of my music is about God and religion, it is my sincere hope that all of it is pleasing to Him and worthy of the talent he has given me.