Blake Shelton‘s “God Gave Me You” was originally written and recorded by a Christian singer. That singer explained how the ballad found its way into Shelton’s hands. Notably, the track in question is about God, but it never gets explicitly Christian.
A Christian singer revealed how Blake Shelton 1st heard ‘God Gave Me You’
Dave Barnes is a Christian rock singer. He wrote, recorded, and produced the original version of “God Gave Me You.” Aside from its embrace of faith, nothing about Barnes’ “God Gave Me You” has anything to do with country music. It sounds more like a 2000s Coldplay ballad than Florida Georgia line. The track became a much bigger deal when Shelton covered it in his signature genre.
During a 2012 interview with American Songwriter, Barnes discussed Shelton’s cover. “Blake actually heard the song on Christian radio,” he said. Barnes noted that none of his...
A Christian singer revealed how Blake Shelton 1st heard ‘God Gave Me You’
Dave Barnes is a Christian rock singer. He wrote, recorded, and produced the original version of “God Gave Me You.” Aside from its embrace of faith, nothing about Barnes’ “God Gave Me You” has anything to do with country music. It sounds more like a 2000s Coldplay ballad than Florida Georgia line. The track became a much bigger deal when Shelton covered it in his signature genre.
During a 2012 interview with American Songwriter, Barnes discussed Shelton’s cover. “Blake actually heard the song on Christian radio,” he said. Barnes noted that none of his...
- 1/9/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
James Franco has landed the role of Fidel Castro in “Alina of Cuba,” an independent film about the Cuban revolutionary’s daughter, Alina Fernandez.
The project is the latest of multiple live-action films the actor has recently signed on to, ending the hiatus he took following accusations of sexual misconduct 2018 and 2019. Last month, he booked a leading role in post-World War II drama “Me, You” with Tom Hollander and Daisy Jacob.
Starring Ana Villafañe as Fernandez, “Alina of Cuba” recounts the true story of her exile from Cuba and eventual turn to social advocacy. As previously announced, Mía Maestro will play Natalia “Naty” Revuelta, the Cuban socialite whose affair with Castro resulted in the birth of their daughter.
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Fernandez, who learned of her father’s identity at age 10, eventually became one of his most outspoken critics.
The project is the latest of multiple live-action films the actor has recently signed on to, ending the hiatus he took following accusations of sexual misconduct 2018 and 2019. Last month, he booked a leading role in post-World War II drama “Me, You” with Tom Hollander and Daisy Jacob.
Starring Ana Villafañe as Fernandez, “Alina of Cuba” recounts the true story of her exile from Cuba and eventual turn to social advocacy. As previously announced, Mía Maestro will play Natalia “Naty” Revuelta, the Cuban socialite whose affair with Castro resulted in the birth of their daughter.
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Fernandez, who learned of her father’s identity at age 10, eventually became one of his most outspoken critics.
- 8/4/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
James Franco has been cast as Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in the independent film “Alina of Cuba,” Variety has confirmed.
Franco joins the previously announced Ana Villafañe, who portrays the title character Alina Fernandez, Castro’s daughter. In addition, Mía Maestro has also joined the cast as Alina’s mother Natalia Revuelta, the Cuban socialite who gave birth to her after an affair with Castro. The film will follow Alina’s life as Castro’s illegitimate daughter and a critic of his reign in Cuba before leaving the country and defecting to Spain in 1993. Franco’s casting was supported by the real life Fernandez, who is serving the production as an on-set creative and biographical consultant.
Franco’s casting comes less than a month after the announcement that the actor will appear in the post-war drama “Me, You” from British director Billie August. The films represent a return for Franco...
Franco joins the previously announced Ana Villafañe, who portrays the title character Alina Fernandez, Castro’s daughter. In addition, Mía Maestro has also joined the cast as Alina’s mother Natalia Revuelta, the Cuban socialite who gave birth to her after an affair with Castro. The film will follow Alina’s life as Castro’s illegitimate daughter and a critic of his reign in Cuba before leaving the country and defecting to Spain in 1993. Franco’s casting was supported by the real life Fernandez, who is serving the production as an on-set creative and biographical consultant.
Franco’s casting comes less than a month after the announcement that the actor will appear in the post-war drama “Me, You” from British director Billie August. The films represent a return for Franco...
- 8/4/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
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