Friends Inspiring Friends.
Karie. She entered my life many years ago as a hair client. She quickly became one of my favorites and soon after that…a friend. We’ve been through a lot together. When I first moved my salon into my home and began growing my photography portfolio Karie came in and said that she wished that she had something that SHE could do out on HER own that she could be as passionate about. I, of course, was flattered! It’s a pretty great and humbling feeling to think that you can inspire someone to go on to do great things just by loving what you do. Karie employed me a couple of weeks ago to do some head shots for the next leg in her journey. I am SO taken by her new found energy which she draws from leaping into a new arena of business. It is her passion for moving forward that now inspires ME to do the same. I know that beautiful things are going to emerge for Karie and her new venture! More to come! Thank you so much, Karie, for allowing me to come along side!
Garth Brooks holds press conference.
Hey, it worked for Brett Favre! This morning, Garth Brooks held a press conference at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. SPOILER ALERT: The 47 year old entertainer revealed that he will be ending his, nearly, 12 year retirement. The rumor is that he later hopped on a Jet and flew to Las Vegas to announce a Vegas act to end all Vegas acts! I, for one, can’t wait! This is gonna be HUGE! Go to Garth’s website at 4 CST today for the live stream to get the details. (above photo is one that I captured at the 2008 Starkey Hearing Foundation Gala where Garth was the headliner!)
Keith Urban @ Sommet
WOW! This was a really great opportunity. Keith Urban put together quite a line up for last night’s “All for the Hall” benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame. Keith rocked the house first with “Hit the Ground Running” and followed up with several fan favorites like “Kiss a Girl”, “Stupid Boy”, “Tonight I want to Cry”,”Sweet Thing” and a Dolly Parton song that he says inspired him to make his way into this business…”Coat of Many Colors”. He was on FIRE but it didn’t end there…about a 30 minute break was required to swap out his band for Vince Gill’s band (great time to get in line for a t-shirt!). Then Vince came out (LOVE him..Gary and I got VIP/meet & greets once for a show in Minneapolis) and serenaded his wife, Amy Grant, who was in attendance below us near the floor. Then Vince, his band and Keith sat in on each of the artist’s sets that were performing. I’m not sure what my ‘stand-out’ group or moments were but I have to say that the acoustic version of Lady Antebellum’s “I need you now” was really wonderful. And for the record? The final solo of the night, Taylor Swift, was her adorable, charming, sweet self. No disappointments there. All the artists returned to the stage for one final number together (Eric Clapton’s “Lay Down Sally”) but not before Keith and Vince would announce that they wanted to do this all over again next year! The date? October 5th, 2010. See y’all there!…..Hey I AM country! ; )
Keith Urban & Very Special Friends!
I traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to meet up with my friend, Sandi, from DC yesterday. The ultimate mission, outside of getting to spend time with a great friend, is the Keith Urban benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum which is located across the street from the Sommet Center, where the event takes place this evening.
The names and the faces that are performing include: (as they are displayed on my shirt!) Keith Urban,Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Faith Hill, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town and Taylor Swift. Pretty impressive! Can’t wait. Section 113, here we come! 
Jenny + Andy
I am so excited! I can only imagine how Jenny & Andy are feeling. Today they wed at Mt. Olivet in Minneapolis and the celebration will continue atop the IDS tower downtown at Windows. The day begins with snow so I’m going to pack an extra sense of humor and a smidge more patience in my camera bag! The weather will undoubtedly be much different from the engagement shoot that took place earlier in the year!
What I know for sure is, despite the weather…..this is gonna be a HOT one! Lots of love here, folks!
