Apple of My Eye
A father's reflection on watching his daughter grow—from the little girl he once held to the woman and mother she has become.
Snapshot Christian Music
Songs of Faith, Family & Ordinary Life
Original songs drawn from faith, family, friendship, work, and the ordinary moments that shape our lives.
Songs About the Moments That Matter
Some moments matter while they are happening. Others become clearer only when we look back.
Snapshot Christian Music grew from a desire to capture those moments in song. These are songs about fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, lifelong friends, ordinary working days, loss, gratitude, and the faith that runs through all of them.
My hope is simple: that somewhere in these stories, you will recognize a little of your own.
Original Music
Listen to the songs
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Ordinary Days
A song about work, home, faith, and learning to recognize God's goodness in a life that may seem ordinary.
The Only Thing Missing
A quiet reflection on love, memory, and the unmistakable absence left by someone deeply missed.
One More Year
Four old friends. The same river. The same stories. And another year to be grateful they can make the trip again.
YouTube Exclusive
Apple of My Eye (Bluegrass Remix)
A bluegrass interpretation of Apple of My Eye, currently available only on YouTube as a lyric video.
Watch on YouTubeAbout William
Minister, husband, father, grandfather, and songwriter
William Blanton is a longtime Christian minister from North Louisiana. After decades of ministry in the local church, songwriting became another way to communicate many of the same truths that have shaped his ministry and his life.
His songs grow out of faith, marriage, family, friendship, work, aging, loss, and the everyday experiences through which God's faithfulness can often be seen most clearly.
Snapshot Christian Music is about telling honest stories and preserving the moments that matter.
About the Recordings
A clear note about how the recordings are made
The lyrics for these songs are written by William Blanton. Artificial intelligence is used to create the vocals and instrumental performances heard in the recordings.
William is not the singer or instrumental performer on these tracks. The recordings are AI-assisted presentations of his original songs and lyrics.
Guest Preaching
Available to serve churches
William is available to serve churches through guest preaching and other ministry opportunities.