I Don't Care Where You Live

This is not proper concert attire....

Jake Owen-The Concert

I have told this story to Jake a few times, but there was a time that I thought I did not like Jake Owen. I am the first to admit I was wrong. I just was not familiar with his music and didn't give him a fair shot. Well that changed for me last year at CMA Fest and since then I have been a big fan.

So when I last left you my friend and I were sitting drinking. I decided to go back to the hotel and clean out my purse so I wouldn't have to lug everything around. Well, dont' do that! LOL. When I went back, I had a brilliant idea to quickly change the battery for my camera so I could make sure that the battery didn't die to during the show. well, I ended up having NO battery in my camera and it was completly dead, so I only could take a few pictures on my phone.

SOme nice ladies saved our spots in the 3rd row for us, right in front of the mic. Thank you, Thank you!! (hope to see you girls at Country Thunder).

So Jake takes the stage and he was barefoot. This guy hss such a powerful voice and an amazing stage persona that if you have not seen him yet live, I strongly encourage you to do so. He played for 2 straight hours and the crowd sand a long to every word and cheered him on.

Two moments that stand out for me was his tribute song to Vern Gosdin who passed away earlier in the day and Jake considered a mentor. The other was when he saw a little girl Maggie singing the words to Don't Think I Can't Love You, and called her up on stage. she was a bit shy, but Jake serenaded her and by the end she was singing along with everyone else. The crowd roared with approval.

Well, for one reason or another we never had that beer that we were going to have after the show, but this singer is an Artist and he is going to be huge one day, see him now while you can for free, which this show was. He will be filling up arena's of his own one day and I will be in line to buy the ticket!

His hope is to one day tour with Keith Urban, well if tha this happens then I will be first in line :)

Had a wonderful time and can't wait to see him again. One day, I will get that beer!! New goal!

Jake Owen-Louisville, Kentucky 4/22

Damn!
I arrived in Louisville on Tuesday, took care of some business and then waited for my friend Rashell to meet me at the hotel. It was nice outside but there was a threat of rain. I had to get shoes, I repeated that several times, but I sit here at home and can say, I never bought them. oops.!

We were starving so decide to go to a pub and sit outside where they were setting up the stage. The great waiter said we could stay there as long as we wanted, which was cool, because we were there about 6 hours. LOL.

We had lunch, I ran in the the drummer who came over to us and sat down and talked to us several times during our stay. It was his birthday the next day so we kept him company. I asked him if he was lucky enough to attend the Britney concert with Jake the night before (he wasn't, and wasn't happy about it, LOL) he said Jake was on his way and would be there in about an hour or so.

We ate lunch and drank, and then drank. I was feeling a bit buzzed and then my friend saw Jake! He had on the longest pair of shorts I ever saw and looked like he rolled out of bed! I went over to him, he said hi to me and told me he was ready to do a radio interview so to wait until he was done. So as soon as the interview was over he came over and said hi and gave me a hug!he posed for a ton of pictures and signed a lot of things. One thing thats cool about Jake is he remembers his fans. Love that about him. I saw a few girls from the Joe's Bar show I had gone to so I talked them while waiting for Jake to get done with all of the pictures.

Once he was finished, we walked over to the side and talked for a while. I had a special gift for him, which he loved! YAY! and he hugged on me a few more times. Can't beat that! I asked him if he could come and meet my friend, so he walked back to the restaurant with me and me her and I took their picture. We chatted for a bit, asked if he wanted a beer, he said after the show we would but he really needed to shower and change (he really did need too). So off he went to the bus, and we sat and drank.

Soon afterwards he came out for soundcheck and the sun was out again. Then all the guys went to go get something to eat and so did we.

So there were these guys that were hanging out by the stage, we knew they were the opening act, but didn't know who they were and we asked people and no one knew their name. I have to say they were pretty good. Kind of funny, they opened with a KU song, followed by Dierks, Luke Bryan, etc. They tried to do a strong finish by Singing Shirt, but they totally messed it up and forgot all the words. Not a good lasting impression to make. I sorta felt bad for them. Next up..Mr Jake Owen!!

I need to get my act together.....

Last week I forgot my makeup, this week forgot my shoes and forgot to charge my camera battery!! I am spending the week getting organized for the big show's next week. Making a check list!!!!

Off to Search for Jake...

Waiting for my friend Rashell to arrive, then off to find Jake. I have a package to deliver to him. Concert doesn't start until 8 so lots of time.

I also forgot to bring my work shoes, so need to go buy a pair. Oops!

Faith Hill Nashville4Africa

This is the Video of Faith Hill singing with the African Childrens Choir. This song actually made me cry. They are singing "This Little Light of Mine". I thought the kids were just great. Give it a bit for processing, I posted this at 10:55pm, CST so it might take 20 minutes or so. But I need to go to sleep, meetings tomorrow and then the Jake Concert.

KU Nashville For Africa

This is Keith singing "Somebody Like You" during Nashville4Africa. I was a bit close to the stage so not the best of views.

I just uploaded this to youtube at 3:09pm CST, so it is still processing. I wanted to post it before I head out to the airport, so if its not working yet, please check back in about 30 minutes or so. I am uploading the Faith Hill performance but don't know if that will finish before I have to leave. Now that I know how to do this, will be able to turn it around much faster! okay, gotta go..

Headed to Louisville

Off to Louisville for work today, but while I am there, I get to see Jake Owen perform at Fourth Street Live. I am so excited, but hopefully the rain will hold off. I will be tweeting from the show with pictures. At least since I know this event is outside there will be cell service!

CMA Fest

My Plans for CMA Fest are progressing, even though I do not have a place to stay yet. I am confident something will come up.

As of now, I have tickets to the Dierks LCB, Lady A party and the GAC kick off breakfast with Darius whom I just love. I also am going to Jake Owen's party. Still holding out for Luke Bryan's and Chuck Wicks.

I was able to find someone to share a CMA Fest ticket with me, so we are choosing the dates each of us wants to attend, glady we like different artists so there is no overlap really.

Again, if you know of anyone who wants to rent out their apartment for a week in downtown Nashville or has a spare bed in a hotel, let me know.

Canadian Presales

It seems like many had problems with the Keith Urban presales this morning. A few of my friends never even had a single ticket show up. Hopefully, they will be able to pull up something during the Lady A presale or the public sale later on this week.

I did not try for Toronto and concentrated on London and am happy I pulled up sec 2, row H. I would love to be closer, but it is a face value, so I am happy. I was even happier that the ticket price was 10.00 cheaper with the rate of exchange.

I received all of my rejection letters for the Keith Urban Meet and Greets this year that I have applied for so far. Have only a few shows chances yet, still have some hope.