We've all seen pictures of the devistating flood that has ravaged Nashville.  We've also seen in the past how difficulty and hardship seem to birth some outstanding art.  I'm sure we'll hear a lot of songs that were inspired by trials of this last week.  Little did I know that the first song (to my knowledge) to emerge comes from a UTR friend.

I met songwriter Erika Chambers at an event we were hosting in Nashville in early March.  She has a bubbly - almost infectious - personality, and was a true encouragement to our staff.  She even made a cameo in one of our video blogs!

In early 2010, Erika was inspired to write a storm related song.  In what she calls a "God thing," Erika finished recording and mixing the song about 48 hours before the rain started pouring on Nashville.  On May 5, Erika released the new song "Won't Be Shaken By No Storm."  You can LISTEN TO THE SONG for free, or you can download it for any donation -- which will support the United Way's relief efforts in Nashville.  It's a great tune, worth listening to and sharing with friends.  Way to go Erika.... the UTR & ReFrame Media family is proud of you!


LYRICS:  "Won't Be Shaken By No Storm" - by Erika Chambers

I built this house with my own two hands
I built this house with hands of my brothers
Built this house on a firm foundation
It won’t be shaken by no storm

Oh the wind and rain, they try to overtake us
The wind and rain, they wanna bend and break us
But we’re saved by a firm foundation
And won’t be shaken by no storm

I built this house on a promised land
I built this house through the tears of my mother
Built this house though our hearts were breakin’
It won’t be shaken by no storm

Oh the floods they come, their waters risin’ high
But I won’t run, no I’ll stay safe and dry
Inside this house, it’s on a firm foundation
It won’t be shaken by no storm

I built this house with my own two hands
I built this house with hands of my brothers
Built this house on a firm foundation
It won’t be shaken by no storm