It seems as though country songs are being used a lot at graduations this year. That’s super! A couple of weeks ago at my nephew’s high school graduation in Illinois, the mixed choir sang the Rascal Flatts’ song “My Wish”.
My Wish lyrics
I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you’re faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin’ till you find the window,
If it’s cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,
But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you’re out there getting where you’re getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God’s grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.
But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you’re out there getting where you’re getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you’re out there getting where you’re getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big
Wow, what a show!! For me, this was the best American Idol finale yet! With Kris and Keith Urban, Allison and Cindi Lauper, Danny and Lionel Richie, Adam and KISS, and even the Steve Martin song was good! Carrie Underwood, David Cook, the Black Eyed Peas, Queen Latifah, Keith Urban, Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, and QUEEN…..Super show!
Eventhough Danny did not get American Idol, I hope he does well record wise. Congratulations to Kris! I thought he would get Idol between the remaining two. I think Adam will do well anyway.
Here’s a schedule of Danny Gokey’s events in the Milwaukee area Friday. He’ll have an “American Idol” crew with him.
–7 a.m.: Gokey arrives at the local Fox studios for TV interviews.
–11:15 a.m.: Gokey makes a visit to an AT&T store.
–3-4:30 p.m.: Short stops at the bronze Fonz, the Harley-Davidson Museum, the Milwaukee Art Museum and Discovery World.
–4:15 p.m.: Main gates to Summerfest open.
–4:30 p.m.: Short car parade to Summerfest grounds from Michigan Ave. and Jackson Ave. down to Chicago Ave. and east on Chicago entering the main gate at Summerfest. The parade (and mini-concert) will also feature Green Bay Packers players Aaron Rodgers, Greg Jennings, Nick Barnett and Ruvell Martin.
–5:15-6 p.m.: Mini-concert at the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse at Summerfest grounds.
–6 p.m.: Motorcade leaves concert for Miller Park. People are invited to line the Wisconsin Avenue route as the motorcade heads to Miller Park.
–6:40 p.m: Gokey throws out first pitch and sings the national anthem before Brewers-Cubs game.
Wow, what a great show! I love this show because several artists present new songs! Carrie Underwood’s dress was fitting for such a winner and Taylor Swift has certainly helped gain a lot of younger fans into country music.
Lt. Andrew Kinard, a Marine who had been injured in Iraq, presented Trace Adkins and the West Point Glee Club performing “Til the Last Shot’s Fired.” He told the audience, “As you listen to this song, please consider: It’s not about the war, it’s about the warrior.” That was a very moving part of the ACM Awards.
Here is a list of winners at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards from Las Vegas:
• Entertainer of the year: Carrie Underwood
• Top male vocalist: Brad Paisley
• Top female vocalist: Carrie Underwood
• Top vocal group: Rascal Flatts
• Top vocal duo: Sugarland
• Top new artist: Julianne Hough
• Top new male vocalist: Jake Owen
• Top new female vocalist: Julianne Hough
• Top new duo or vocal group: Zac Brown Band
• Album of the year: “Fearless,” Taylor Swift
• Single record of the year: “You’re Gonna Miss This,” Trace Adkins
• Song of the year: “In Color,” Jamey Johnson
• Video of the year: “Waitin’ On a Woman,” Brad Paisley
• Vocal event of the year: “Start a Band,” Brad Paisley and Keith Urban
Yes, it is the season of Lent. Easter is in just two weeks! Several weeks ago, I was asked by my church to prepare a musical message for a Wednesday Lenten service and use some songs that I wrote. I presented the message this past Wednesday. After much thought, I used “How Might They Feel” as the theme to my message. “They” referred to Mary and Jesus. Songs that I wrote and used in the message were: “Don’t Worry ’bout Tomorrow”, “Watch Your Little Baby Grow”,”The Love Between a Mother and a Son”, “Crumpled Paper”, and “Why Me?”. I ended my message with the video “Why?” by Nicole Nordeman. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD0SzV247Ek
