Folk songs Quote by Jihae

I grew up in a very strict household, where secular music was forbidden.

— Shannon Bream

I was raised in an intensely religious household and I think the influence shows through my music.

— Daniel Caesar

I wasn't allowed to listen to a lot of music growing up. It wasn't until I started to make my gospel record when I…

— Katy Perry

My influences are with Irish music, church music and classical music,

— Enya

My father was obsessed with folk music from around the world, and I think the countless artists who performed them are my biggest influences.

— Mitski

I was influenced by gospel and Christian music from a very young age.

— Gabby Barrett

We weren't allowed to have secular music in the house growing up. I was home-schooled, and gospel was the only choice we had.

— John Legend

I think, for a while, my music was exclusively for those who shared my beliefs. But I realized I was perpetuating the bubble that…

— Andy Mineo

I think I was affected quite a bit by musical and creative influences that go all the way back to my childhood.

— Jeffrey Osborne

I was mostly raised on Christian rock and country music.

— Chappell Roan

My parents were bookish, very musical, but otherwise uninvolved in the arts or the academic world.

— Lawrence Osborne

I have been influenced by music. I grew up listening to blues, jazz and all.

— Redfoo