Kristin Smith joined the Plugged In team in 2017. Formerly a Spanish and English teacher, Kristin loves reading literature and eating authentic Mexican tacos. She and her husband, Eddy, love raising their children Judah and Selah. Kristin also has a deep affection for coffee, music, her dog (Cali) and cat (Aslan).
Adora’s pledge to fight for “the honor of Grayskull” may lose sight of other honorable qualities.
Dustin Lynch teams up with American Idol runner-up Lauren Alaina in a nostalgic duet revisiting a long-lost love.
John K teams up with Kelsea Ballerini in a mostly sweet speculation about paths they thankfully didn’t take.
For former One Direction member Niall Horan, “no judgment” really means “no commitment.”
Khalid’s counsel to a struggling woman is a countercultural message of hope, strength and optimism.
Sam Smith’s latest finds this British singer pining for someone worth living and dying for.
A country newcomer and Miley Cyrus’ little sister join forces in this world-weary ballad.
This song from Billie Eilish’s big brother deals with the uncommon theme of a broken friendship.
The latest from football star-turned-country-music-star Sam Hunt ponders why forgetting an ex is so hard to do.
This Disney show is cleaner than most middle school experiences—and most shows, too.
The latest James Bond theme song steers away from profanity and graphic references, and it instead delves into more generalized themes of love and loss.
The messages in some songs are subtle, ambiguous and open to interpretation. This isn’t one of those songs.
