In this episode of Carolina Small Town Voices, JD sits down with singer-songwriter Christina Raine for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about music, life, connection, and finding purpose in the unexpected places.

Christina shares the story behind her song Twisted, Crazy, Beautiful and why she believes life can be all three things at the same time. She talks about learning to let go of control, betting on herself, trusting God's timing, and discovering that sometimes the best things happen when we stop trying to do everything ourselves.

The conversation also takes a powerful turn as Christina describes performing at senior living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing communities. She explains how music can bring people back to memories they thought were gone—and how three simple words, “I am here,” capture what she sees happening in those moments.

You'll also hear Christina talk about authenticity, the pressure facing independent artists, the business side of making music, her love of older music, and why sometimes you simply have to sing from the heart—even when your voice isn't perfect.

It's a fun, funny, emotional, and very real conversation about music, aging, perspective, perseverance, and the connections that remind us we're never really alone.

Find Christina Raine and her music online and listen to Twisted, Crazy, Beautiful wherever you stream music.