Hmmm....wow...it's been a long time since I've posted a new blog. I'm feeling very inspired these days. Lots of new projects going on here and I'll keep you in suspense until the gag order has been released  

For now, let's just say I have some observations. I thought about moving back to LA for a little bit but right when I was closest to that decision I found I had so much more I was going to miss here. I realized I'd built some really wonderful friendships with people both in music business and not business...you know who you are...and you have made the balance of my life stronger so that I don't get too lost in my career and am able to pull back and breathe, relax and just be me.

Now on to business...Nashville is a truly creative and passionate place to be right now. This place isn't only home for country music but is expanding horizons and becoming a melting pot for music of other genres. This is truly earning the title Music City. The conversations here are about creating music, ideas and ways for the business to grow. The bottom line and bullshit numbers game are not something I hear too many talk about here in Nashville. There's a wealth of creative people here who are optimistic and they aren't concerned with the demise of the music business as heard in LA and NYC...they're here because music is what they do...music is what they love...music is what will continue in whatever amalgamation to reach people's ears and hearts.

It's so amazing to be surrounded by renegades, mavericks, rebels and people who truly get up each day because they love writing music, being a part of it and working towards keeping it alive and growing....yes my friends, music business is what you make of it...and if you're in it for the right reasons...you will wake up smiling each day and enjoy the rollercoaster animal ride that it is. I know there are some of you in LA and NYC...I invite you to come down here sometime and vibe it out.

For all those reading this, do not be jaded. Do not ever give up on yourself or what you can do to contribute, change or add to the world of music. If times get hard, let a song play on your stereo or on to your notebook...you may find financial rewards in it and you may not...but never get mad about music. Just embrace it and keep it in your life.