Montel Moore
Singer-Songwriter and Musician
Education
- BA, Vocal Music, Lindenwood University
Professional Achievements
- Served as one of the National Anthem singers for the St. Louis Blues for five consecutive seasons
- Collaborated with notable faith-based music collectives, including Maverick City Music and Tribl
- Songwriting and vocal contributions appear on projects like Housefires’ How To Start a Housefire and Tribl Nights Atlanta, where his performances include songs like "Only Jesus" and "New Wine" alongside artists like Chandler Moore, DOE, and Kirby Kaple
- Co-wrote "Forever Holy" in 2024, which earned First Place in the Christian Category of the American Songwriter Contest
- Founding member of Family Music, a collective of worship leaders and songwriters focused on creating Christ-centered music that has released 3 albums to date
- Studio work includes background vocals and vocal production for artists such as Tauren Wells, Big Daddy Weave, Walker Hayes & MercyMe, and Chloë Agnew
- Featured in interviews and articles highlighting his faith journey, creative process, and entrepreneurial work in the music industry
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- "I Will Always Love You" – Whitney Houston (or Dolly Parton)
A graceful goodbye, expressing enduring love despite parting ways. - "Tears Dry on Their Own" – Amy Winehouse
Soulful and raw, about grappling with the end of a love that was never quite right. - "Someone Like You" – Adele
A heart-wrenching ballad about loving someone who's moved on. - "If I Ain’t Got You" – Alicia Keys
Captures the longing for real connection, even if it’s out of reach. - "Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)" – Gladys Knight & the Pips
Soulful hesitation in letting go, even when the relationship is over.
Personally, I don’t write lyrics on paper. I start with humming and melodies. Melody always comes first for me. But some writers are lyric-driven. Think of songwriting like poetry—take The Star-Spangled Banner. It started as a poem by Francis Scott Key before becoming a song. Songwriting is essentially words plus melody.
If you’ve been writing a lot and hit a block, take a break—go for a walk, clear your head. But if you haven’t written in a while and feel blocked, you need to start writing again. It’s like going back to the gym. It might feel hard at first, but once you start moving, the energy returns . It’s all about getting into the groove again.
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