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2020 Adversity Inspires Action For Jodi Essex

November 6, 2020 Years after hanging up her microphone “for good this time,” she got the call. It came quickly for Christian Rock Artist Jodi Essex on the tailend of a successful career in film and television; at the time, she recalls feeling disenchanted with the CCM genre’s general ethos and lack of diversity. In 2018, the call to write, record and release a Christian album became clear, just in time for the year 2020 to hit. Discerning God’s voice in the era of COVID amidst growing tensions, an exclusive interview with Jodi reveals how God’s call for her music has proven to be worth it.

“I’ve learned not even something like the greatest pandemic since 1918 can stop an awesome GOD thing!” Jodi remarks, “The support of my music through streams, features and worldwide fan response has been humbling and amazing.”[…]