I figured it was time for a new message so here goes.  I want to first thank you all for taking the time to visit my site.  Your support and interest in my career is truly the reason I do it.  Without you, who would I sing to.  Let's face it, it would get a little old just singing to my dogs.  I really would also like to take the time to thank  my band for their undying support.  I have never met such talented, wonderful people  {a little odd, but talented}  in all my life.  Mark and James, you have been there with me for five years now and I couldn't have asked for anything better.  Sam, you are truly gifted and it has been a pleasure being beside you on stage for the last three years.  To my newest member, Patrick, thanks for stepping in and making everything work out.  You are a life saver and I look forward to playing with you a ton more in the future.  Thank you to my parents for believing in me, when it is hard to belief in myself.  When someone loves me as much as you both do, that is all the believers I need.  Brandon, thank you for keeping me on my toes and constantly showing me how to be better.  My show is what it is today with your guidance and encouragement.  To my beautiful sister, thank you for giving me someone to model after.  You are the reason I am able to get in front of people and selflessly show my talent.  To Tony Mantor, thank you for the endless phone calls for the direction I need to choose.  You have been a Godsend.  To everyone who had a hand in making my album so wonderful;   it is hard to look at something that has your own name on it and admit it is great, but with all of your help I couldn't be prouder of my album.  Bethann, thank you for  your genuine support, love and constant strive.  You started it all.  To Mr. Chuck Thompson, my new manager, thank you for being willing to take your chance on this small town, West Virginia gal.  I will do my best to make you proud.  To all of my fans and friends, thank you for supporting me with your letters of encouragement, your faces at my shows and the countless sales in my merchandise.  I hope to make you all proud as well.  I truly think that in this business that only the strong will survive.  Needless to say, "I ain't going nowhere."  I truly believe that this is what I was meant to do, otherwise, why would God allow me to love it so much.  I know that this is a long hard road, but I am willing to do all I can to fulfill my heart and desire.  I truly believe that the best is yet to come and I hope you all will join me.  Last but not least, I want to thank  my boys:  Buzz, Paisley and Bentley, for making me smile.

P.S.  "With God, All Things are Possible"

Tidbits:

I am inspired vocally by: Martina McBride, Emmylou Harris, and Trisha Yearwood.

I am inspired by the Entertainers: Garth Brooks, Trick Pony and Brad Paisley.

I am inspired by the Song Writers:  Brad Paisley, Matraca Berg, Jennifer Hanson, and Gretchen Peters.

I am inspired by the Instrumentalists:  Brad Paisley and "My A Team", Eddie Bayers, Bruce Bouton, Spadey Brannon, Steve Gibson, Walt Cunningham, Joe Spivey, and T Wild.  Last but not least, Mark Hamrick.

My Overall Favorites:  Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride. and The Honky Tonk  Angels:  Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, and Dolly Parton

Did you quickly find out that I am in love with Brad Paisley?!?. 

"God Bless Valley Head and Wilma Lee Cooper.  I hope I make you proud."