Music has played a significant role in my life. To be honest, I can’t imagine a life without it. Whether listening to it, singing, or creating it, music's effect on me is profound. I began singing at a young age and am surrounded by a family of musicians too. Growing up, I sang a lot at home but had crippling stage fright that kept me from singing around others. Finally, in 3rd grade, I started to sing publicly and gained more confidence throughout the years. But that confidence was quickly lost in my first year of college. After being diagnosed with nodules on my vocal cords during my freshman year at Belmont University, I began to question if I should continue pursuing music. Imagine, dreaming of doing one thing your whole life, then something makes you doubt your ability to do it. I prayed and asked God if it was a sign to pursue music in a different way or another career entirely. My confidence in my voice was almost completely depleted and even after the nodes were gone, I still had a long road to recovering my voice’s strength. I was so disheartened that I barely sang in private. I thought this meant I was on the wrong path, but my mom encouraged me not to make any drastic moves until God instructed me to. As a Christian, I believe that God has a specific plan for our lives that is designed for our good (Jeremiah 29:11) and when we acknowledge Him, (Proverbs 3:6) He will lead us in the right direction. So I asked God and waited. And I’m glad I did. I distinctly remember the moment God confirmed that music was my path. I had gotten the solo for my ensemble Voxology’s performance in Belmont’s Christmas program. This was my first lead role on the collegiate level, but despite my nervousness, something clicked while performing on the second night. I felt at home and calm. This time was different than others. The peace was God-given. I knew then that I was in the right place. It’s one thing to be told that you’re supposed to be on a certain path, but finally realizing it yourself… that is life-changing. Music is at the center of nearly everything I do. As a songwriter and Christian, I aim to create relatable music and point people to Jesus Christ. I'm blessed to have had the chance to impact others through music and build community with other musicians. Music is a language that transcends ALL barriers. It is a common thread that weaves through humanity. In the last year, I’ve had so many wonderful opportunities because of music. At Belmont University, I’m a proud member of Voxology, Belmont’s Gospel/R&B ensemble. We have gained some recognition, thanks to our viral video covering the Sunday Service Choir’s rendition of Rain by SWV. Because of this group of incredibly talented women and men and our bond through the music we sing and play together, I have found a family and community, unlike anything I’ve experienced at Belmont. This summer, I was chosen along with other Voxology members to perform at a conference in Luxembourg. Being involved in this ensemble gave me the chance to travel outside of the country for the first time and do what I love in the process. I don’t believe this chance would have come if not for music. My life has changed drastically because of music so far and I can’t wait to see what happens in the future!

Being from a small town, I've always been known as "the singer". I have been singing since I was little and sang at church, school programs, football games, and graduations since the third grade. Going to school for music has always been a goal of mine, so when that happened, I was super excited. However, when I started my college journey at Belmont University, it went differently than expected. No one told me, but going from a place everyone thought of you as one of the most talented singers to a place where VERY talented singers are a dime a dozen, especially Nashville (Music City), shook me. I started to doubt my abilities and think of myself as not good enough to be at Belmont. I went from being a regular fish in a small pond to a fish in an even bigger pond, which made me feel smaller. However, what helped me were words of encouragement from my parents. They told me to remember that although there are so many talented people at my university, I still have something unique to bring, as does everyone else. They also reminded me that I was good enough, and my acceptance into the voice program was proof of that. I eventually got over this feeling (kind of). My journey in the arts has been unique and transformative, but not without its challenges. Arguably the hardest obstacle I've faced happened in October 2022, during my first semester. During my voice lessons, my teacher noticed that my voice sounded airy. It was also difficult for me to sing higher notes. After a few weeks of this occurring, my teacher recommended that I get my voice checked by an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor. Over my fall break, I did, and unfortunately, the doctor found little nodes on my vocal cords. He strongly recommended that I stop singing for six weeks to heal properly. However, as I explained to him, I am a vocal major in college, so that would be virtually impossible. Also, at the time of the appointment, I had two major concerts coming up. He understood but still encouraged me to rest as much as I could. He prescribed me medicine and asked me to come back in December. I knew that the next few weeks would be difficult, but they proved to be harder than I expected. Telling a singer not to sing is like telling an artist not to paint or a doctor not to perform surgery. It was even more frustrating to sing and my voice not sound how I wanted or needed it to. I was tested and had to dig into my faith and rely on God more than ever. There were so many times where I felt defeated but thankfully with rest and most importantly, God's love and healing power, the doctor saw no nodes on my vocal cords when I went back in December! Although my journey in the arts hasn't been the easiest, I am grateful for the opportunity to grow my faith and strengthen myself. In the future, I hope to continue developing my voice. My goal is to be a Christian music artist and spread God's Word and love through my music. I also hope to make a strong impact in advocacy for new music artists who are offered unpleasant (and most times unfair) record deals by major record companies based on the knowledge I've gained through research. Overall, I just want to be someone who makes a positive impact not only in the music industry but on people in general.

I am pursuing a career in music. Specifically, I want to be a Christian Contemporary musician. I want to tour nationally and internationally to spread God's love with my music. I want my music to touch people on a deep level and show them, Jesus Christ. However, I don't just want to be a singer. The older I have gotten, the more I realized I want to be knowledgeable in every aspect of my career. I am currently a freshman in college pursuing this goal. In addition to being a singer, I also want to be a producer, songwriter, and businesswoman and have even recently considered starting a record label in the future. Beyond helping people through music, I also want to do humanitarian work. This is a passion I became very interested in during my senior year of high school. I've always had a compassionate heart and wanted to do something to help people in addition to music, I just didn't know what it was. After doing a bit of volunteering at a local food bank during my junior and senior years of high school, I figured it out. I want to do something hands-on. I think donating money to charities is great and I will happily do that too, but I also want to do something where I can see and have a part in the physical fruits of my efforts. I want to travel the country and world to build schools and shelters and spread the kindness and love God calls us all to share with others. I would also love to include free concert at the end of each project. I plan to start doing this kind of work through things my school offers, such as trips and groups like Habitat for Humanity (who builds affordable houses in the Tennessee area for those in need). Upon finishing college, I would like to either work with a non-profit or start my own to do more humanitarian work on a larger scale. Through my career/passion path, I want to make a positive impact on people by helping them know Christ and His compassion because of my life. I want to help people to understand how much God loves them and wants a relationship with them. Whether that is accomplished through music, humanitarian work, or even a smile to a stranger, my ultimate goal is to spread love and kindness through everything I do.

Regardless of the nature of a legacy, every person will leave one when they die. It is what legacy we choose to leave that matters. I want to leave a legacy of grace, love, and kindness. I pride myself in being kind to others. Whether it is an encouraging word to a friend or a smile to a stranger, I always choose to show forth compassion. When people think about me, I want a smile to form on their face. My legacy will be one that encourages people to be their best and bring the best out of others. I aim to be an example of compassion through my words and actions in a way that will transcend my life on Earth. I also want my legacy to encourage people to show each other the God kind of love. God sent His only begotten Son to die for us because He loves us unconditionally. He wants a relationship with each of us and has made it possible for us to do so through His Son Jesus Christ. I want people to remember how passionately I love God and how fervently I lived for Him. I want my legacy to encourage people to know God for themselves. Overall, I want my legacy to have a positive impact on the world. I want people to feel good when they think about me. My legacy will be one that encourages others to leave their own. Everyone will leave some kind of legacy when they die regardless if it’s good or bad. I choose to leave a good one.

Dieter F. Uchtdorf once said, "The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul." This could not be more true for me. I am always eager to make something or add to things I have already started. It is a desire for me to share what I have with anyone who is willing to hear. I am a singer so I think that it is pretty obvious that I want to create music. :) More specifically, music about my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I want to make music that touches people's very souls. Through my lyrics I want to tell people that they are not alone. That God is with them in highest heights and even the deepest depths. And so much more. I want to show people the unconditional, never ending love of God that He bestows upon each and every one of us even though we don't always deserve it. Through the melodies and harmonies, I want them to feel the sweet and warm presence of the Most High. I want my music to transport people to a place so amazing, intimate, and full of peace that they know without a doubt that they were just in the presence of the Almighty. I believe strongly that it is vital for the world to see and hear my creation. Why? Well, I think we can all agree that the world needs healing, especially during these times. And fortunately, I happen to know the greatest healer ever known. He can heal sickness, disease, broken hearts, past hurts, and so much more. Whatever you may need, through Jesus you can receive. I want to share that message with anyone who will listen through my songs. The world needs to know about how awesome the Almighty, Only True and Living God is.