Tag Archives: Chris Allman

Bon Voyage`

Just wanted to let everyone know that, for the next two weeks, I’ll be out of touch (Spare me the smart remarks). Now I’m in Edmonton Canada and will be headed over to Red Deer this afternoon.  It’s hit or … Continue reading

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Stuck In a Rhyme Rut?

Streets of gold, days of old, where we’ll never grow old, stories untold, hmmm… what else can we get to rhyme with that line? Have you ever been stuck on a line that demanded you find a word that says … Continue reading

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Cherish The Time

Yesterday we celebrated our independence. We woke up with nothing on the agenda but a movie, a cookout and some fireworks. These kinds of days excite me. I love to have fun. Me and Jules headed on over to the … Continue reading

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Don’t Chase Rabbits

Everybody’s familiar with the preacher who strays from his sermon and goes to chasing rabbits.  He might have set out to preach a word on grace and forgiveness and, before you know it, the message has turned to tattoos, shorts … Continue reading

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The Story Behind the Song – Rodney Griffin

THE SPIRIT OF BROKENNESS (Written in 1996) Every writer has a favorite song that they’ve written, and this is mine. No it’s not the fastest, highest or loudest, but it’s my favorite. The reason is simple…I’ll always have a need … Continue reading

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Hook Lines and Singers

If you are a writer of songs, you are aware of the term “Hook line”.  It’s an important part of writing successful songs but it’s not always the necessary formula.  We’ll get to that in a moment. Let’s talk about … Continue reading

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Another Child’s Coming Home

Often folks will ask what inspired me to write certain songs.  Here’s one that came to me unlike any other song I’ve ever written. I have the privilege of being hired, nearly on a monthly basis, to go to Asheville … Continue reading

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Is The Well Running Dry?

We’ve all experienced it… The dreaded dry spell!  It’s a writer’s worse nightmare but I have good news… It doesn’t have to be. I can only speak for myself but I’ve only seemed to go dry when I was desperately … Continue reading

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Do You Have a Match?

One might ask the question, “What’s more important, the lyric or the music?”, to which I would reply each one desperately depends on the other to make a song effective. You might have, what could be considered, the deepest, most … Continue reading

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A Look Inside With Jim Brady

I grew up, traveling the road, singing with my family. Dad was an evangelist and would preach in revivals while Mom, my brothers, my sisters and I provided the special music. I remember some of the sweet folks in those … Continue reading

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