Shelby

I found out about Christina’s music around 2011… I was 19… a friend from work recommended that I look her up on YouTube. The first song he told me to listen to was Hallelujah, a cover. I was captivated. Amazed. I found her voice truly angelic. It’s my favorite rendition of the song, even if it wasn’t recorded with the best equipment. She’s perfect. I enveloped myself in her music, and was so excited for her first album. I bonded with a friends little sister over her music, she even had the same headphones from Christina’s music-video, Advice. She’s so so good. The video made me cry when I first saw it. When she went on The Voice, I was overjoyed for her, and her newfound following. She deserves all the fame and recognition EVER, and I was so excited to see her grow, and shine. She was amazing. I don’t even have to enjoy the style of music she plays to appreciate her work. I don’t like the song wrecking ball, or the artist behind it, but she blew me away with it. Way better than the original. I followed her on YouTube, and on TV… when I heard of her demise I broke. I cried so hard and cried for days. Weeks later I’d think of her and still cry. Even still, sometimes hearing one of her songs makes me tear up. I felt anguish… I can’t imagine what her family and friends went through if a complete stranger was gutted by the news. I was heartbroken… but angry. Helpless. Confused. Frustrated… then more anger. She was TAKEN from us. I still can’t believe it, but it happened. She’s the last person I’d have ever thought that would happen to. My mind always switches over to Marcus Grimmie. He was there, and he helped save others. He wanted to protect her. That gesture of love and selflessness just skewered me. I’ll never be able to describe the way that made me feel. All I can think of is “grateful,” and, “I’m sorry.” I won’t pretend to know what her family went through or what they’re still going through. I’m a random fan who’s never even been close to her but she’s one of the few famous people I’ve wanted to meet some day.
I’m not religious… but I know she’s with her mom. Thanks, Christina, for your amazing voice, mind, and heart. We miss you. <3