Emma Jacob

"Someone Like Emma Doesn't Come Along Very Often." The Speaker Is Karen Staley A Premier Nashville Songwriter Whose Songs Have Been Cut By Faith Hill LeAnn Rimes And Reba McEntire Among Many Others. She First Learned About Emma Jacob Through A Friend Who Heard Her Sing At A Showcase. The Friend Told Her That Emma Was Just A Teenager But That She Was Doing An Extraordinary Version Of One Of Staley's More Challenging Songs Titled "With You." The Following Week A Skeptical Staley Met With Emma's Manager And Listened To A Live Recording Of The Performance. "It Brought Tears To My Eyes " Says Staley. "Not Just Anyone Can Sing It Because Of The Vast Range But Emma Wears It Out. I Was Touched That Someone So Young Could Convey The Sentiment So Well." Through The Years She Developed A Powerful Yet Subtle Voice And The Ability To Wring Emotion Out Of Every Line Of A Song. The Rest - A Passion For Music And Life Her Charismatic Stage Presence And Her Clear Sense Of Purpose - Are Quickly Evident To Those Who've Come To Know Emma In Person. read less