In Jackson, MS, local Christina Spann has gone viral with a video of her singing to neighbors from the sunroof of her car while her boyfriend drove her throughout the neighborhood. It's extraordinary and Christina is such an uplifting light that the world needs more of right now. Coronavirus can't lock down this voice! To see the video for yourself, check out Good News Movement's Instagram feature here! We had the chance to catch up with Christina recently and wanted to share more of her story with you...
Tell us a little more about you. A: My name is Christina Spann and I am originally from Jackson, MS. I have lived in the Jackson Metro area for the majority of my life. I graduated from St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in 2009. I received a degree in Social Work from Mississippi College in 2013 and a Masters in Public Policy and Administration from Jackson State University in 2015. I will begin working on my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling in the summer at Mississippi College.
What inspired you to start this mobile concert series? A: Growing up I have always loved to sing. Music was therapy for me after my father passed away at a young age. I started singing in the church choir and the Mississippi Girl Choir! I always have had a passion for making people happy and smile or laugh. My favorite thing to see is someone laughing or smiling from something I did. Two weeks ago, I was walking with my boyfriend Duncan Dent in the Belhaven Neighborhood and I just started singing “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston and I heard dogs barking so I immediately posted on Nextdoor an apology for disturbing anyone. Soon after, responses came on Nextdoor for me to KEEP SINGING. So, the next day I decided to get in my car and have my boyfriend drive as I sang on top of my sunroof!
With so much uncertainty surrounding the world right now, what keeps you grounded and joyful? A: Everyone is cooped up right now and there is so much uncertainty about what our world will look like in the coming months. One thing is for certain is that music is a great equalizer and it brings people together. What keeps me grounded is my faith. Everyday we are faced with new numbers of illness and its scary, but I know that God has a plan for this and when we lean closer to God he shows up.
How can we follow along and stay in touch with you? A: You can follow me on Twitter and Instagram at LadyTeena, also on NextDoor!
Christina, you inspire us! Thank you so much for taking the time to peek into your world and for spreading joy! We look forward to hearing that voice again soon!
Tell us a little more about you. A: My name is Christina Spann and I am originally from Jackson, MS. I have lived in the Jackson Metro area for the majority of my life. I graduated from St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in 2009. I received a degree in Social Work from Mississippi College in 2013 and a Masters in Public Policy and Administration from Jackson State University in 2015. I will begin working on my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling in the summer at Mississippi College.
What inspired you to start this mobile concert series? A: Growing up I have always loved to sing. Music was therapy for me after my father passed away at a young age. I started singing in the church choir and the Mississippi Girl Choir! I always have had a passion for making people happy and smile or laugh. My favorite thing to see is someone laughing or smiling from something I did. Two weeks ago, I was walking with my boyfriend Duncan Dent in the Belhaven Neighborhood and I just started singing “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston and I heard dogs barking so I immediately posted on Nextdoor an apology for disturbing anyone. Soon after, responses came on Nextdoor for me to KEEP SINGING. So, the next day I decided to get in my car and have my boyfriend drive as I sang on top of my sunroof!
With so much uncertainty surrounding the world right now, what keeps you grounded and joyful? A: Everyone is cooped up right now and there is so much uncertainty about what our world will look like in the coming months. One thing is for certain is that music is a great equalizer and it brings people together. What keeps me grounded is my faith. Everyday we are faced with new numbers of illness and its scary, but I know that God has a plan for this and when we lean closer to God he shows up.
How can we follow along and stay in touch with you? A: You can follow me on Twitter and Instagram at LadyTeena, also on NextDoor!
Christina, you inspire us! Thank you so much for taking the time to peek into your world and for spreading joy! We look forward to hearing that voice again soon!
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