14 DAY TRIAL // Since she joined The Voice as a judge / mentor, Christina Aguilera has been using her official website more frequently to keep her fans up to speed with her projects. She discontinued this habit during her break, but she’s now returned with a bang.
The other day, Christina posted a very long and occasionally rambling love letter to her fans, in which she thanks them (time and time again) for their love and support, which were constant throughout the years.
She also dishes advice on a life of happiness and art, tries to explain her new life motto, talks about her artistry and reveals that, for her, awards and positive reviews from critics don’t really matter as long as her fans are happy.
Perhaps more importantly, she also casually mentions that she’s been working on new music.
“Recent and new creativity has been freshly infused and inspired in me, and I can't wait to share with you all of my new personal growth and discoveries. I'm writing a lot these days. Inspired thoughts overflowing first thing in the morning, onset at the Voice, and on into the night. Pen & paper always at my side. Like an old best friend- eager and ready to take it all in,” Christina says.
Having started in the industry at the young age of 7, Christina knows what it’s like to have to do as others tell you to because sales matter.
However, Christina long discovered herself (as a woman and as an artist) and she’s been staying true to that ever since, she says.
“It’s easy over time to get sucked into the mental ‘business aspect’ of it all and sad that we sometimes forget the true purpose and nature of it to begin with. Music and an artist’s truth & identity cannot be defined on a chart or a ‘review’ or with an award,” Christina says.
“So don't be disappointed or think in vain if things like that don't happen. It’s good to care, but being rewarded by material things, isn't why I remain in this business. Money and fame have never been the sole driving force of motivation for me to achieve what I have. It’s the love of creating, expressing & connecting with myself and others alike through music that has always spoke to my passion and drive to be in this business,” she continues.
She thanks fans for standing up for her when they felt there was need for that, and for buying her music. Her way of showing gratitude is by continuing to make music for them, with the promise that it’s the best she can offer.
“As always, thank you for accepting me for who I am. Being human- flaws and all. We're all made up of beautiful imperfections. And many times much stronger than we think or allow ourselves to believe in the moment. While commentary is only temporary. The noise fades, while my song remains the same,” Aguilera says.
The full letter is available here.