Hollyn – True

I was kind of afraid to say that I wanted to do that, because I didn’t know how people would receive it. It’s not any different than the music I’ve put out before. It’s just that now it’s open to a broader audience, as well as the one that I already have and the one that I already love. It was hard for me because I was battling that, and I’m a people pleaser…and I’m a control-freak at the same time!

And the music that I had already written wasn’t really up to par with what I had in my head and what I wanted it to sound like, so I had to come back and say, “You know what, let’s keep digging, and let’s keep working.” And we were almost done, so it was really hard for me to [go back and change things], but I’m glad that we did it, and I’m glad that we pushed and fought for this project [in this way].

CCM: Wow, so what ulitmately made you decide to go this route, and what gave you peace about that in the end?
Hollyn: I believe that music can inspire people in any shape and any form. For me, my calling is to write great music and inspire people with everyday life—to be honest and real about what I’m going through. I felt like, “I’m in Christian music. I’m touring with TobyMac right now, I’m on Gotee Records. I have this platform, and I want to use that.”

photo: Lee Steffen

But I also want to be a light. I feel like music is a gateway for people to see your heart and to see what you’re really about—building relationships with fans and listeners. I felt like that’s what God was calling me to do.

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