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Return to Loven
- She's been called The Brené Brown of singer-songwriters
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What divides a family divides a nation. But what heals a family heals a nation. Healing from generational trauma is a lifelong journey, from understanding to more understanding, freedom to more freedom, peace to more peace, and love to greater love." ~Jill
“She's the best of the best of the Nicolette Larson era.” ~Wood Newton, American Songwriter
“Rickie Lee Jones with a western edge.” ~Larry Blackwell, former head of Motown Gospel
“Bonoff with a blues bone.” ~Janet Parr, Milsap Galbraith Music Group
Welcome to the new space on the website. This is where I'm headed. I am returning to the love of the whole Common Ground Sound Project and foundational goals and mission. I will be writing extensively about what I mean by the term "Homestead Mindset." This space is where healing lives. It is all about Family, Home, Heritage, and Faith. As a deeply grateful American Commoner, I see these everyday joys as beautiful gifts from God that allow us to celebrate His great love.
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The purpose of live music, in my opinion, is to give people a reason to get together and giggle, eat good food, have good conversations, and hand out hugs! ~ Jill
Outlaw Gospel: The term outlaw in the context of country music, and now gospel music, simply means nonconformist. We do not conform to any particular musical sound, formula, approach, or any other music business “norm.” You will not likely find our music on Christian or Gospel radio stations or worship playlists. CGS Records features artists who happen to be believers, and whose songs chiefly come out of their life experiences as believers.
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Return to Love is a multi media stage production featuring the songs and stories of the Common Ground album. The album, written by Jill Riley, tells the story of her Texas cattle ranching family, spanning four generations.
"If Taylor Sheridan were a woman and her vehicle were cleverly crafted songs instead of episodic television, then you would have singer/songwriter, Jill Riley. ~ Deborah Evans Price (Billboard Magazine, Women's World Magazine)
To book this theater production contact info@cgsrecords.com