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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.