Can a winding river be hopeful? By its very nature, it doesn’t know where it might encounter calm, rapids, or an abrupt tumble into the abyss of a waterfall. Yet, as I pressed play on Jacre's latest offering, "Just Hold On", I’m reminded of rivers with their relentless journey—steady but vibrant, deliberate yet turbulent, all flowing toward eventual peace. This single pulses with that...

Because of the profound impact that the music has, it is clear that it was created with a significant amount of emotional attachment by the artist. This becomes more apparent with each passing second. Because Karen Denieffe (O'Neill)'s vocals are so genuine and unadulterated, Paul Hickey made the best decision possible when he recruited her to work on this song. The new song "Lay Down" creates...