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Before leaving us Dawn expressed this: 

This may be the hardest part of my musical journey.  There is a fine line between telling the truth and not appearing to use a hardship to gain sympathy or support. I have seen so many situations where people use their misfortune to obtain what they do not deserve. I do not want to be one of those individuals. 

Before I expose my truth I only ask that you judge the music based on what you hear and feel.  Do not let my circumstances interfere with you expressing your opinion, good or bad.  Since I can remember I have always been singing. 

Throughout the years I missed many opportunities because I did not know, or understand, what commitment and dedication was.  Then about three years ago I was told I had cancer.  Not the kind of cancer they can currently remove or cure.  But a cancer that has spread through out my body.  It is currently being controlled, but it’s not a matter of if, but when. 

At first there was not a day that went by that I did not ask myself, “why me,” while at the same time feeling sorry for myself.  Then I realized the only thing I was doing was wasting the time and life I had left.  I may not know how much time I have left.  But I will not to spend it in self pity or tears.  Last year someone I know that is associated with the music business stopped by unannounced to say hi.  He was unaware of my circumstances at the time. 

After explaining my condition I asked if he would help me record one song so my family would have something besides cover material to remember me by.  I wanted what I left behind to be my song.  Without hesitation he agreed and soon thereafter we began working on a song.  Before I knew what happened it was 9 months later and we are now on the verge of releasing an entire CD. 

There is so much more to this story that time doesn’t allow me to explain.  But I am proud of what I’ve done in the past nine months.  While at the same time I am sad that this is what it took for me to accomplish what I should have done before. Whether you love, like, do not care for, or just cannot stand my songs.  At least I will know someone listened to what I have to offer and gave me their honest opinion. 

Either way I will live the rest of my life knowing that I did something I will always be proud of.  The CD is titled “It’s ‘R’ Time” and should be released in the next 3-5 weeks.  I provided two samples of songs that will be included on the CD. 

Thanks for this chance. ~ Dawn