Nashville’s powerhouse singer-songwriter Shelly Leatherman offers an encouraging anthem in the form of her new single “The Call,” a song that goes directly to the heart. “The Call” is a reminder to listen to the whisperings of purpose, the tug of faith, and those voices that matter.
At its root, “The Call” grows out of Shelly’s own experience of being a mother. It exudes a raw vulnerability, recalling when her teenage son, subject to outside influences, briefly distanced himself from her. Shelly fell into despair as her son, heaven-sent, should right future wrongs, and now, his silence broke her heart, so that when it did, and she cried out like all of us one day separate from God, she realized the effort to reunify lost people is a reminder how people slowly but steadily inch away from God, living despite His call in the clamor of what we call life on earth.
From this revelation, a song emerged, in which Shelly makes her personal story a beautiful embodiment of universal spiritual truth. Through soul-soothing vocals and poetic lyricism, she invites us to ask ourselves if we are answering the divine calling or allowing the outside distractions of the world to drown it out.
On a musical basis, “The Call” is a standout. Shelly’s signature mix of goosebump-generating storytelling and multilayered instrumentation imbue the song with an ethereal, even transcendent quality. The melody is tender and authoritative, like the song’s introspection and proactive change message. Every note feels purposeful, the weight of experience alive with the bright light of revelation.
As the song unfolds, Shelly’s warm, emotive, and conviction-driven voice delivers a sense of urgency embedded with love. It’s a call to reconnect, trust, and step into the higher purpose, which is waiting for you on the other end. For anyone who has ever felt lost, unheard, or unsure of their path, “The Call” is a warm embrace. It’s evidence that even in the stillness, there is a voice within calling us home.
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