Chris Housman, Guilty As Sin | Song Review 🎵

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Country musician Chris Housman embraces gay love, regardless of the ‘consequences,’ in the authentic, moving, and thoughtful ballad, “Guilty As Sin.”

[otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”“T” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”]ried to fight it / To deny it / But every single night it’s the same desire, same damn fire.” Chris Housman understands it simply CAN’T be prayed away.  “Knew it was you the moment I felt this, baby, I’m helpless.” Of course, Housman is not talking about trying to resist a girl, which society is universally accepting of.  He’s talking about resisting a guy, and just like many guys can’t resist a girl they adore, he can’t resist this guy he adores.  And should the gay country musician have to? No, he shouldn’t.  In the marvelous ballad, “Guilty As Sin”, Chris Housman is true to self, living his truth. “Guilty As Sin” precedes his album, Blueneck (arrives May 31, 2024).[/otw_shortcode_dropcap]

“I’m done pretending / Cut the tension / Ain’t no use in us acting like, this ain’t right.” Agreed, Chris, agreed. He’s on fire from start to finish on “Guilty As Sin.” His vocals are stunning.  He sings expressively.  Furthermore, he sounds honest and sincere regarding his sexuality, adding in the second verse, “I need your body / Heavy on me / I’m always falling back to your gravity, it’s pulling me.”  Aww! The accompaniment is country to the nth degree, and it sounds natural and fitting.  Country music isn’t known as the most inclusive genre but more and more, artists are expanding and pushing the boundaries.  The centerpiece of this thoughtful song that not only members of the LGBTQ+ community need to hear, but also, EVERYBODY is the chorus:

“I gave it my best

But this halo don’t fit

If I had to spend forever in heaven without you might as well be in hell

My verdict is in

Cause baby if loving you is wrong

Then I’m guilty as sin.”

Love is love 🏳️‍🌈, baby! And “Guilty As Sin” is a heavenly and moving, must-hear country ballad from Chris Housman.

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Chris Housman // “Guilty As Sin” // Chris Housman // 4.12.24

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