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Patty Griffin commenting contest

**NOTE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered, and congratulations to our winners: Kyle Peterson, Amy Nazarov, Russ, Lise Sheehan, Kevin Becketti, Elisa Thompson, Patricia G, Manda Kalenian, Martha Ann Brooks, and Dirk. For an ongoing list of currently running contests, and information on how to enter, please keep an eye on our contests page. Patty Griffin - Downtown Church

As you may (or may not) know, Patty Griffin released her first ever gospel album, Downtown Church back in January, featuring collaborations with folks like Buddy Miller, Emmylou Harris, Jim Lauderdale, and others. It's a beautiful and artfully recorded album (check out Steve Leftridge's full review) and an excellent next step in Griffin's career.

We like it so much, we'd like to give away 10 autographed copies to members of the ND community. All you have to do to enter this contest is to leave a comment on this blog post telling us what your all-time favorite Patty Griffin song is, and why. Your entry must be posted as a comment on this post. Entries posted in separate blog posts, Twitter, Facebook, or anywhere else, will not be counted.

To comment on this blog post, scroll to the bottom of this page and fill in the text field. Once you've entered your comment, click "Add comment," and voila! All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 3, 2010. Ten winnners will be chosen at random and announced the following day.

Go forth and comment! And good luck!

Tags: americana, buddy miller, contest, downtown church, gospel, nodepression, patty griffin, rootsmusic

Comment by Kenneth Coble on April 26, 2010 at 10:45am: My favorite Patty Griffin song is "When It Don't Come Easy." It's a quiet and beautiful song. I like it because it makes me want to love people more--fully and honestly.

Comment by Stewart McLendon on April 26, 2010 at 12:27pm: Probably Top of the World because it is so powerful... but honorable mention would be "I Write the Book" from Legacy II: a Collection of Singer Songwriters (1992). That was the first time I heard Ms. Griffin.

Comment by Amos Perrine on April 26, 2010 at 12:29pm: While I already have the album, I'll give it away if I win the autographed copy. BTW, I have 4th row center seats for one of her NYC shows at Town Hall!

Comment by Keri on April 26, 2010 at 12:33pm: Oh man, "Trapeze". It tells me to lay down my burdens and past indiscretions and just be.

Comment by Gunn Hege Nilsen on April 26, 2010 at 1:10pm: I really love "Trapeze" too!! Very good song.

Comment by Kyle Petersen on April 26, 2010 at 1:20pm: "Moses" - might be cliche to pick the first song off the first record, but talk about coming out of the gate with everything you got. Every single line feels perfect, and you can never stop listening to Griffin after you hear her voice that first time.

Comment by Pat Conley on April 26, 2010 at 1:22pm: My favorite Patty Griffen song is Useless Desires. The lyrics, powerful, the music soaring, it has the best of Patty all summed up in one song.

Comment by Kenn Love on April 26, 2010 at 1:34pm: "All Creatures Of Our God and King", the last track on Downtown Church. THE BEST POLICY: I'm always looking for good gospel stuff, and searching around here I found reference to this album, which I've listened to on myspace. Can't afford a copy right now. Otherwise, I'm afraid I don't know much about Patty. I am, however, a willing pupil. Excuse my ignorance and thank you.

Comment by Amy Nazarov on April 26, 2010 at 2:17pm: Gosh, I would have to say "Long Ride Home." The way Patty creates and inhabits the character of the old man filled with regret in the hours after his wife's burial is so poignant. And the way the song builds to a crescendo, then dies back down to a simple guitar motif, only enhances the emotion.

Comment by mary beth dwyer on April 26, 2010 at 2:32pm: Heavenly Days - because I get to hear her let go and sing a love song, about her dog no less. Full of joy, respect and companionship.

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