The river runs through everything I write — from destruction to beauty, from heartbreak to sanctuary. Living less than a mile from the Mississippi, I see the levee from my backyard, and its moods flow straight into these songs. Sometimes the river is a force of destruction — whirlpools, strong currents, and relentless tides that erode land and lives. Other times, it’s a place of quiet beauty, offering escape, reflection, and solace. River Songs, Vol. 1  paints the river in al