As I mentioned the other day, Songs for the Cure is something I’ve just recently learned about, but man, I am definitely getting sucked in by these kids, and the enthusiasm of the Songs for the Cure team! Lindsey and Tonja were (I believe) the main organizers of last night’s event, which specifically benefited 3 year old Ansley. She couldn’t be there last night due to chemo treatments, but there were videos projected all night of Ansley doing her favorite thing in the world….dancing. So adorable!

Chris and I were so happy to be able to help out and volunteer last night! An amazing group of artists and songwriters including (hopefully I’ll remember them all…) AJ Masters, Rob Harris, Deanna Harper, Sherrie Austin, Matt Warren, Tonja Rose, Adam Wheeler, Greg Johnson, Noah Gordan, and Rand Bishop came out to perform and support Ansley, and it was really an INCREDIBLE show! So much talent.

Here’s a few favorites!

And this is lovely Ms. Ireland. Ireland is another Songs for the Cure kid who came out last night and painted fingernails to raise money for Ansley. So sweet! September 26 at World Cup of Tea in Franklin is a fundraiser for Ireland by Songs for the Cure…contact me for more information!

I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend! Say a prayer for all these kids and their families, and remember, there’s always HOPE!

Love,

In June, I did a shoot for up and coming country singer/songwriter Tonja Rose. I cannot even tell you what a huge blessing this whole project has been! First, Tonja and her manager Lindsey and their team at Identical Entertainment are just beyond awesome. I could not ask for a sweeter, more genuine group of people to work with! Second, Tonja is just so incredibly talented. Her cd, The Heart of Me, is being released this Thursday, and I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy!

This whole project has been a long time in the making, with loads of prayer, love, and time poured into it, and I am so thrilled to have been able to be a part of it! Tonja, we are all behind you all the way!

I also want to give a huge shout out to Lyndsay Hubbart, who did Tonja’s hair for the shoot, and Kelly Henderson who did Tonja’s makeup. These two are so fabulous, and helped me out so much!

I hope you enjoyed the images, and everyone should head over to Tonja’s website or Myspace and check out her incredible music! I am sure we will definitely be hearing more from her in the future!