My first pass at a one take acoustic studio recording of Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris"

I can't remember the first time I heard this song, but I do know I have listened to it maybe 500 times since then...even when I was young (and likely before I could even connect emotionally) I could "feel" something different when I heard this song. I would later have many life experiences that would remind me of this song over the years and thought it was past time for me to make my own version. I really hope you enjoy iy as much as I enjoyed singing it!

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Iris Acoustic Cover (One-Take)

My first pass at a one take studio recording of Stevie Nicks's " Landslide"

I am coming out of retirement! Lol, so sorry for the lapse in new content, but I am back! Anyway about the song...I grew up on a lot of music from the great such as Stevie, and I thought it high time to give one of my favorites a shot. Something about this song...when I sing it...well it just makes me feel good. I believe that is the core of what makes music great. Anyways, enough rambling lol. Thanks for listening as always!
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Landslide (Live Studio Cover)

My first pass at a one take studio recording of Gary Allen's "The One"

This one was recorded for my one and only MOMMA. Today (the day of upload) marks her 61st. birthday and her 19th anniversary follows in 3 days. When my Step Dad started dating my mom when I was barely a teenager, I recorded a music video for them to this song. It was one of their absolute favorites and every time I hear it I think of them and the Love they show each other and the ones around them. I am so very grateful to have such a great example of what it looks like to walk through life with dignity and grace and I am so proud to call my Mom, well MOM! Thank you will never cover what she has done for me in all aspects of my life, but I hope this is one of many small gifts to remind her how much she means to me! This one, even more than all the others, is for you Momma and I love you most! And thank you to each and every one of you who has joined my journey to this point. I can't wait to see where life takes me next!

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The One (One Take Studio Session)

My first pass at a one take studio recording of Coldplay's "Daddy"

This was a tough one, indeed. My father passed away about a month before starting to record this, but really felt compelled to do so. For those of you who know me, my relationship with my father was not always easy. But I do know I love him so much and he loved me too. Reflecting over the last few weeks about all of the times we had, I have found it hard to put into words just how I feel. As usual, speaking thru music has been and will hopefully continue to be very healing. I am so grateful for the time I had with my father and cannot wait to see him again one day. I love you Dad.

Daddy- Piano Cover (Tribute to My Dad)

My first pass at Zach Williams's "The Struggle"

For any of you who knows me personally, this was a very tough one to record. Addiction and Alcoholism run very deep in much of my family (including myself) and I currently am in the thick of another such "struggle". My mom (God bless her) suggested I sing this weeks ago, but today was the day to sit down and finally do it. Really happy with how it turned out, even if I am still not where I want to be on the editing side of things :). Enough rants, thanks for listening and remember IT'S OK TO ASK FOR HELP NO MATTER WHAT. YOU ARE NOT WEAK AND YOU CAN DO IT!
Thanks for listening as always!

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The Struggle (Live Studio Session)

My first pass at a one take studio recording of Chris Stapleton's "Fire Away"

Favorite memory of this song is with a very special friend of mine and doesn't actually involve singing by me or Mr. Stapleton. We were at a local fair after one of her shows and both of us having a rough time of late shall we say. We had so much fun that day just letting the rest of the wrorld melt away while we enjoyed the scenery and company. A local band was playing nearby and started playing this song and I have always loved it, but hearing it this day makes it that much more special now. Love ya Mel! Also hope you enjoy thanks for listening!


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Fire Away  (One Take Studio Cover)

My first pass at a one take studio recording of John Legend's "Ordinary people"

Joh Legend is (full pun intended) a legend. I have looked up to him as both a songwriter and vocalist since I first heard him. Ordinary People is a big one for me as it is one of the first songs I performed myself. As always, this was performed in one take as if singing live. no auto-tune. for frills. just me in my room lol. Thanks for listening as always!

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Ordinary People (One Take "Live" Cover)

My first pass at a one take studio recording of Zach Williams's "Rescue Story"

I had never listened to Zach Williams prior to a few days ago...that was a mistake. The level of talent it took to perform this was one of the harder I have had to do...and so beautiful as well! Thank you to Daddy B for the referral. Hope I lived up to expectations! Thanks as always for listening all!

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Rescue Story (One Take "live" Cover)

My first pass at a one take studio recording of Keith Urban's "Blue Ain't Your Color"

Keith urban has always been a big listen for me. I have loved this song, in particular, since the first time I heard it. As always, this was done "live" in my studio in one take. No auto-tunes no frills. As always, thanks so much for the support!

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Blue Ain't Your Color (Piano Cover)

My first pass at a one take studio recording of Blake Shelton's "Home"

I loved this song so much...I had to try recording it again now that I have improved the quality a bit. I decided to go fully stripped to really give myself some freedom, and I love the result. what do you think? thanks as always for listening!

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Home Acoustic (Live Studio Cover)

My first pass at a one take studio recording of Ruth B's "Lost Boy"

This song, and Miss Ruth...just beautiful! I have loved Peter Pan since I was a little kid (I have likely seen the movie "Hook" 100 times lol). Of course, then, I really wanted to try out my own first of the song. As usual, I perform this as if "live" so all in one take and no auto-tuning or anything.  Anyways, enough rambling lol. Thanks for listening as always!

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Lost Boy (Live Piano Cover)

THANK YOU for stopping in and supporting my love of making quality "live" music from many of the artists I look up to for inspiration. As a rule, I don't edit or auto-tune my vocals in any way, and most songs are even recorded in one take. My goal is to deliever a performance rather than just a song...to be able to hear the inflections of emotion as I feel them. This is when I feel most connected to my favorite artists...I hope to do the same!

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Fire Away (One Take Studio Cover)

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