“Sacred music,” Lynnea writes, “is at the heart of American country. Much of this music depicts the confidence of seeing a loved one again after they have passed, or the deprivation of life’s struggles; which for me, I feel is very relatable to anyone regardless of their spiritual beliefs. This is what makes music so remarkable and amazing. And there is something about Southern roots music—whether gospel or secular (because secular music is, in the South, so often touched by gospel)—that’s uplifting and hopeful…something we could all use more of these days.”