Travis Greene Explains Why He Performed at Trump's Inaugural Ball

Gospel music artist Travis Greene joined 3 Doors Down, Toby Keith, The Piano Guys, Lee Greenwood, Tim Wishlow and Sam & Dave's Sam Moore as one of the performers at Donald Trump's inaugural ball. Earlier, Jennifer Holliday chose to step down from performing at the ball after reading an article about how much her involvement had hurt her fans in the gay community.
Neverheless, Greene was enthused about his performance. He sees his performance as a means to "redefine culture." "Family, I have something very special to share -- and I wanted you to hear directly from me," Greene wrote.
"Man, I'm overwhelmed by the favor and the love of our Jesus Christ," he says in a video released on social media. "The doors that he's opened over the past couple of years have just blown my mind. One of those doors was an invitation to the inaugural ball, to Washington, D.C. After much prayer, deliberation and soul-searching, I literally spoke to most of my spiritual advisers throughout the country, and it was an overwhelming, 'Go!' That's what they told me -- that they believed this was the will of God.
"Why? Because in the Bible, many times, when God's hand was on someone, on his servant, he gave them access to places of power. They served and spoke his word in front of kings that they agreed with and disagreed with. So I believe that this is a door open from God for me to engage in culture -- not to sit back and tolerate or complain, but to help redefine culture in some way. So I'm taking the light and the love of Jesus where it belongs."
Greene's song "Made a Way" is No. 1 on Billboard's Gospel Airplay chart this week.
Tags : travis greene travis greene news donald trump inaugural ball president
Hot Trends
-
Laura Toggs, Daughter of Founder Brian Houston, Leaves Hillsong Church
-
Phil Wickham Releases 6 Versions of "What An Awesome God"
-
UK-Based Christian Artist Yemi Alafifuni Releases "YHWH" EP
-
The Walls Group's Darrel Walls Has Been Caught Kissing Another Man
-
Joy Williams Reveals the Real Reason Behind Civil War's Breakup
-
The Hopper's Claude Hopper's Health: Update
-
Can We Really Love Without God? Hillsong's Marty Sampson Elevates Love Over Faith
-
Joe L. Barnes Signs with RCA Inspiration & Readies Debut Single
-
Here Are the Lyrics And Video of Chris McClarney's "Speak to the Mountains"
-
Casting Crowns “Only Jesus” Album Review
-
7 Interesting Facts About Pope Francis' Funeral
-
Sandee Jo Crocker's New Memoir Offers Help to Domestic Violence Victims
-
Casey J Completes Her First Live Recording and Scores a #1 Hit
-
Trisha Yearwood Reflects on Her Christian Roots as "Broken" Cracks the Top 20
-
The Life of Katharine Barnwell, the Mother of Bible Translation, Comes Alive with Jordan K. Monson's New Book
Most Popular
-
Laura Toggs, Daughter of Founder Brian Houston, Leaves Hillsong Church
-
Phil Wickham Releases 6 Versions of "What An Awesome God"
-
UK-Based Christian Artist Yemi Alafifuni Releases "YHWH" EP
-
The Walls Group's Darrel Walls Has Been Caught Kissing Another Man
-
Joy Williams Reveals the Real Reason Behind Civil War's Breakup
-
The Hopper's Claude Hopper's Health: Update
-
Can We Really Love Without God? Hillsong's Marty Sampson Elevates Love Over Faith
-
Joe L. Barnes Signs with RCA Inspiration & Readies Debut Single
-
Here Are the Lyrics And Video of Chris McClarney's "Speak to the Mountains"
-
Casting Crowns “Only Jesus” Album Review
-
7 Interesting Facts About Pope Francis' Funeral
-
Sandee Jo Crocker's New Memoir Offers Help to Domestic Violence Victims
-
Casey J Completes Her First Live Recording and Scores a #1 Hit
-
Trisha Yearwood Reflects on Her Christian Roots as "Broken" Cracks the Top 20
-
The Life of Katharine Barnwell, the Mother of Bible Translation, Comes Alive with Jordan K. Monson's New Book