At the end of this month, on March 31, I will be heading back to Nashville, TN to record a new album of songs. I couldn't have imagined that I would return to the studio so quickly after my last project, She Loved (released in January 2016), which I recorded with my Aunt Pat Campbell as our first duo album as The Easlons, our family ministry. Being in Nashville in October of 2015 with my aunt was an experience of a lifetime, getting to record in a city with so much music history, recording in a world class studio, and working with Marty Funderburk as our producer, and recording with a lady that has become a dear friend and supporter of my ministry, Bonnie Keen of First Call. This trip was truly a dream come true for my aunt and me and what an experience it was.
Now, I find myself headed back to music city! And this time, to do a solo album with Redemption World Records. This is almost unbelievable for me to conceive. I do believe that if you put your mind to something for which to have the capabilities that you can accomplish those dreams and desires. For some reason, I never thought that it would be me doing it. I am a clinical psychotherapist and I often find myself working with others and encouraging them to pursue the dreams and desires; however, I never thought that I would actually be pursuing my dreams and desires in music. I thought I was too old! I'm closing in on half a century here on Earth!
I had toured in my youth with The Continental Singers and Orchestra, my family's ministry, and on my own for a while. After having gone to college and studying music, it became more and more clear that I was just not competitive enough in my own spirit to pursue a career in music. As I became more settled in this clarity I soon changed my major to Psychology and complete my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology / Behavioral Medicine. I have now been in private practice for 20 years as a practicing psychotherapist.
After nearly a quarter of a Century I find myself back, immersed into the music scene again and am loving it. Maybe because I no longer feel the competitive nature, maybe because I'm more comfortable in my own skin, maybe because it's God's timing and not mine. Whatever the reason, I'm thrilled to be along for the ride and looking forward to where this road may lead. Whether this be the last project, or the beginning of a new journey with future recordings ahead, I am excited to have the opportunity to live out my dream of recording and making music.
I am looking forward to this trip back to Nashville. M wife will join me on the journey and we'll get to spend time with family and friends. Being back in the studio is a realization that my dreams and aspirations for making music is not over, in fact it just might be the beginning of another chapter in the book of my life's music.
About Me
- Jason Francis
- Jason P. Francis, LPC-S, NCC is in private practice in Waco, Texas. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Psychology/Music in ‘95 and his Master’s Degree in Psychology in ‘97 both from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. He also holds an advanced certificate in clinical hypnosis from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, received his post-graduate certificate in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy from the Ellis Institute in New York City, and completed a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies Degree with a specialization in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine from NorthCentral University. Musically, Jason has had the opportunity to perform all over the world as a singer. His musical career has taken him to some of the finest venues including concert halls, churches, cathedrals, and auditoriums through out more than 40 states within the US and to such cities as Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York. His travels have also led him throughout Western Europe and the United Kingdom including performances in London, Liverpool, Glascow, and Belfast.
