Explain Thyself

I've been in Nashville a year and a half. If you read the "Wendy V's Nashville Blend" blog I write, you know that I still hold a sense of wonder about this town. Yet, in the past couple of weeks as I've talked to many musicians, or even overhearing a conversation or two, the subject has come up about the downside of trying to have a music career in Nashville...it can be heartbreaking and ruthless if you don't fit inside a certain "box". Some of you may be very surprised to find that the people you've seen on a stage someplace shining like a bright star can be found these days working day jobs in various Nashville establishments.

The subject came up also as I've had musicians who understand what I'm trying to do in my calling to inspire and encourage beg me to continue and not stop. I came here wondering if any of the artists here would get what I do because their level of talent was so high that they didn't need to hear it. Instead, I found a community hungry for the slightest bit of affirmation and encouragement.

It would not surprise me in the least to learn that some may find my writings and approach as "Pollyana-ish" because I choose to not be critical in my blog. That's fine. I know who and what I'm doing this for. If I end up doing nothing else than writing in my blog, showing up at gigs and smiling and bringing energy to the struggling songwriters, I will still have gotten the greatest rewards I couldn't have ever imagined in my wildest dreams. Those who aren't on board with me can simply get off the bus at the next stop.

So, don't worry, all of you who do get it. I will not lose my sense of wonder.