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Using Popular Music

When putting together an event, music is the key element that ties everything together. It is a powerful tool that immediately affects your guests, so make sure that you're using the right tool for the job!

Country music is known for telling a great story. - Jeremy Burchard

Weddings

Of course we have to start with weddings! What better way to include your guests in your celebration than by sharing your love story?


Song of the Year Nominee: "Yours" - Russell Dickerson

What we love: Gentle startup, powerful swell and beautiful chord resolutions


How we'd use it: Grand Entrance, Processional, First Dance


Song of the Year Nominee: "Meant to Be" - Bebe Rexha

What we love: Gentle startup, Mellow Beat, Celebratory Ending


How we'd use it: Prelude, Postlude, First Dance, Unity Candle Lighting


Music Event of the Year Nominee: "Keeping Score" - Dan + Shay

What we love: Mellow Beat, Gentle Harmonies, Chord Inversions


How we'd use it: Prelude, Postlude, First Dance, Unity Candle Lighting


Parties

Everyday celebrations become affairs to remember with the right musical choices! Whether sharing a story or starting a new one, there's a perfect song for that.


Music Event of the Year Nominee: "Everything's Gonna Be Alright"

- David Lee Murphy

What we love: Mellow Beat, Minimal Accompaniment


How we'd use it: Slow-Dance, Background Music

Music Event of the Year Nominee: "Drowns the Whiskey" - Jason Aldean

What we love: Minor Chords, Groovy Beat, Harmony Resolutions


How we'd use it: Slow-Dance, Background Music

Music Event of the Year WINNER: "Burning Man" - Dierks Bentley

What we love: Groovy Beat, Upbeat Tempo


How we'd use it: Outdoor Cookout, Picnic, Summer Barbecue

Video of the Year Nominee: "Babe" - Sugarland

What we love: Upbeat tempo, Anthem Chorus


How we'd use it: Girl's Night, Breakup-Party, Picnic

Song of the Year WINNER: "Tequila" - Dan + Shay

What we love: Upbeat tempo, Anthem Chorus


How we'd use it: Outdoor Cookout, Picnic, Summer Barbecue

Christie Becker is a professional violinist and owner of Christie Becker Violin, where she specializes in creating her client's perfect memories. For more information, or to work with Christie on your unique event, visit www.christiebeckerviolin.com.