GRAMMY-NOMINATED SONGWRITER ALVIN GARRETT TO PERFORM POWERFUL AND POIGNANT SONG “IT STARTS IN THE HEART” AS THE OPENING TO THE HISTORIC 56TH ANNUAL SELMA BRIDGE CROSSING (3/7)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2021) - Grammy-nominated Songwriter Alvin Garrett will perform his poignant and powerful, self-penned song “It Starts In The Heart,” as the opening to the 56th annual Selma Bridge Crossing, one of the largest annual Civil Rights Commemoration events in the world, happening on on Sunday, March 7th at 2 p.m. CST. “It Starts In The Heart” (lyrics)* is from Alvin's acclaimed album The Awakening, a reflection of the recent social unrest, injustices and systemic oppression. As the follow up, his current album The Lightness Of Love, reaffirms the importance of connection, love and togetherness at a time when the country is still embracing change. Register for free to view the special virtual performance and participate, by visiting https://www.selmajubilee.com/register.
“I am a beneficiary of those that sacrificed and put their lives on the line. I value what they were fighting for, and I have to do my part to uphold their spirit of empowerment and inspiration,” said Garrett.
Listen to "It Starts In the Heart" here: https://spoti.fi/3ubHurY.
The Selma Bridge Crossing commemorates the anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Selma to Montgomery March, an event that prompted Congress to pass the Voting Rights Act. In the past, the event has been attended by three sitting presidents, hundreds of civil rights leaders and thousands of attendees. This is the first time in its history that it will be held virtually.
The Birmingham, Alabama-based artist kicked off the year with the first Billboard Gospel National Airplay single to hit #1 - “Patiently Praising” (feat. Lowell Pye), co-written with Fred Jerkins III. In addition, he’s amassed multiple awards including a Grammy nomination, a Soul Train, Dove and Stellar Award, and has had an impressive career that’s ushered him to the forefront of Soul and R&B as a professional bassist, producer, arranger and songwriter for Joe, Kelly Rowland, Fantasia Barrino, Ruben Studdard, Jordan Knight, Deitrick Haddon and more. For more information, visit https://www.alvingarrett.com/.
“It Starts In The Heart”*
Verse 1
Where are we marching
Do we know where the road’s gonna end
Who are we following
Are we further than where we began
Who are we watching
Are we sure that they’re really a friend
Why are we hollering
That’s not how we’re gonna win
Chorus
It starts in the heart
That’s where the journey begins
It starts in the heart
That’s where the pain will end
We’ll never make it til we change directions
We’ll only arrive there together
It starts in the heart
It starts In the heart
Verse 2
Do you remember
Their dreams from long ago
They painted a picture
Of a future we’re yet to behold
Our vision is blurry
And we’re blinded all of the noise
We need an awakening
We’ve been sleeping for way too long
Chorus
Bridge
Who is holding your hand?
Who are you lending your ear?
You better be careful that you don’t be led astray
It don’t matter what they say, don’t be confused
Chorus
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