Name: Nothing Is As It Appears by Stan Countz in CCM
Duration: 3 min 29 s
Description: Inspirational Contemporary Christian Pop song written by Stan Countz

This Might Affect You

Leave a Light On

Still Searching

Original song written, performed and arranged by Stan Countz.

Fool's Gold

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A song pleading for gods mercy, and for a little bit more time before he brings His judgment

Stay Your Sword

Songs written by Stan Countz, Folk & Singer-Songwriter, Indie, Gospel, Christian Rock, Patriot Pop

Washington Elites

A song about courage in the face of persecution.

The Fourth Man in the Fire

Inspirational Contemporary Christian Pop song written by Stan Countz

Nothing Is As It Appears

What My Heart Can Give

When Americans Don’t (Marvin Shelton)

[V1]
I remember a time
when it was easy to tell
who were the good guys
the bad ones as well

Now, things have changed
don't need to look overseas
Good neighbors became
the worst enemies

[CHORUS]
I don't wanna be left
I don't wanna be right
I'm somewhere in the middle
Of this dog fight
I can't see the difference in any comparisons
We are all the same
When Americans, don't trust Americans

[V2]
TV man says "this"
and the other says "that"
Oh, the reality is
Neither one has the facts!

[CHORUS]
I don't wanna be left
I don't wanna be right
I'm somewhere in the middle
Of this dog fight
I can't see the difference in any comparisons
We are all the same
When Americans, don't trust Americans

[BRIDGE]
I still believe there is a chance
for our country, to be the promised land!

[Instrumental]

[CHORUS]
Oh, You can go left
or you can go  right
That don't mean
We all gotta fight
I can't see the difference in any comparisons
We are all the same
When Americans, don't trust Americans 
Yeah, we are all the same!! ...Act like Americans!!

When Americans Don’t

Outline (Deluxe)

Hurt (live at CBC Studio 2)

Sword and Cross

A little girl can survive and grow up - but with scars, some seen and some hidden. You can take a girl out of Gaza ... Yemen ... Donetz ... Sudan ...

Merhima

Ne me dis plus jamais

Live recording from the Madarao Mountain Lodge Sessions Aug 25. Original by Kicking Mule.

Aint Been Broken - Franco J and Kicking Mule Madarao Mtn Lodge Live Recordings

"Letter on the Sill" is a haunting folk ballad that captures the quiet ache of letting go. A deep baritone weaves through delicate fingerpicked guitar, set against soft rain ambiance. With a gentle shaker build and ethereal female harmonies, this introspective journey in E minor unfolds like a letter left behind—raw, poetic, and timeless. Perfect for rainy nights and reflective moments. Mastered for warmth and clarity. ✨
Stream now, share your story, and let the river spill. #FolkBallad2025

Letter on the Sill

Songwriter. Storyteller. Sound pioneer, Stan Countz is a genre-bending songwriter with over 300 original songs under his belt — a true craftsman of lyric and melody. From his debut track “Those Hap Happy Days” in 2005, a nostalgic tribute to the golden era of the ’50s and ’60s, Stan has built a musical legacy rooted in meaning, melody, and message.

Writing under the moniker Stan and Be Counted, he stands tall in the world of music as both a creator and a voice of purpose. His catalog spans a kaleidoscope of genres — from contemporary Christian rock and gospel to EDM, country pop, blues, R&B, hip hop, folk, and beyond. Each song is a reflection of his passion for storytelling and his desire to uplift, challenge, and connect.

Whether crafting soul-stirring love ballads, foot-tapping jingles, or heart-pounding hard rock anthems, Stan brings a rare blend of versatility, depth, and soul to every track. He doesn't just write songs — he writes moments you can feel.

Stan Countz is more than an artist — he’s a movement. A call to stand... and be counted. He is a prolific lyricist and lives in Denison, Texas with his artist/photographer wife. 

If you're an Artist looking for a song for the next hit, send me a message. Who knows, I may have a gem and a #1 hit for us both!

Nothing Is As It Appears

Stan Countz

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