This is part of a song I wrote for my Grandma O'Neill. It is a bonus track on my album. I recorded it accapella.
This is my first homemade video and i sort of messed up. I edited myself. When I rotated it, EVERYTHING stretched out so it looks like I'm flat and have a big head! oh well! I hope you like it.
Influences
http://www.last.fm/music/Jodi+Ann
My writing influences vary from one period of time to the next. Dolly Parton has played a big role in my music. Very heartfelt. Strong yet sweet. She can paint a story in your mind with her music. Reba McEntire has had the biggest influence on me. She has so much inner strength and she shines through her smile and her voice. When Nashville told her no, She said watch me!
Thank you for listening to my music!!!!!
I tend to use songwriting as an outlet for emotions when life gets to be too rough. Music has been my saving grace from insanity. When I get stressed out, you will see my reach for my guitar :)
Sometimes my songs are so deep and personal that i actually cry when i sing them. Maybe I'm just a sentimental and overly emotional girl.
Hello! My Name Is Jodi Ann. I am a songwriter from Nashville,TN. I have been writing music since I was12 years old. I came through a rough childhood and somehow I managed my feelings in music. I have led a full life with hardly a dull moment.
Some of my musical influences came from the wonderfull soul of Dolly Parton. She has such a way with words. Allison Krauss, Reba McEntire, and Lorrie Morgan Have also played a major role in my music.
Jodi Ann The Beginning, is my first album. I have songs from my heart, as well as toe tappin' country songs! It is Country tinged with Bluegrass.
The second Album is due out in the Spring 2010. Its called A Brief Moment in Time. I am under different management on this album and has a variety of different styles!
My (shortened) Bio:
Jodi Ann is a singer/songwriter who was born and raised in Michigan. She started to write poems at the age of 12, received her first guitar at age 8, but did not learn to play it until she was 24. Her first songs were poems to guitar noise at 18 that lead her down the road of singer/songwriter.
Jodi Ann was a well-known Karaoke DJ in Michigan and was a pre-opening act for Diamond Rio at the 1997 Michigan State fair.
Jodi Ann moved to Nashville in October 1998, with her first professional public performance at the famous Tootsies where was was introduced by country legend Dell Reeves. Other performances at the Bluebird Café and around Nashville rounded out a modest start to a potential career.
Jodi Ann saw a small break in meeting a singer while waiting tables in Nashville, though those connections she has since recorded her first full length CD, The Beginning, and is currently working on another.
She has seen radio airplay in Sydney, Australia with dj Dukerider, in the England area on the Monday mix with Emma Cherry, in Northern Ireland on aiiradio with dj Yorkie and a few various stations across the US! She was the Featured artist! On Indie Charts, she won the Battle on the Bands contest competing against bands from all genres of music!
I'm looking for artists to record some of my songs. Please listen and see what you think. Thank You!
Visit Jodi Ann's Music Place
I need to get back into live performances. I remember the feeling of excitement, dread, love, and fear all rolled into one emotion right before getting on stage. I really do miss it! ...... .
In My Own Words:
I started writing at about age 12. mostly in poem. I didn't know how to verbalize my feelings. It has always been easier to write them down. I learned to put my poems and my guitar noise together when I was 18. Voila! singer/songwriter.When I was 22 I became a Karaoke Dj. When I was 23 I became one of the best known Karaoke dj's and worked at the biggest night club in the city. I had many radio spots and was known as the karaoke goddess! No Lie!!! At the MI state fair in 1997, I was one of the pre-opening acts for Diamond Rio.
I moved to Nashville in Oct. 1998. My first professional public performance in Nashville was at the famous Tootsies. Country legend, Dell Reeves, invited me on stage and said " Hey every body! I'd like to introduce a friend of mine.......Yes major highlight of my life!
I used to perform at the world known BlueBird Cafe on Monday nights and play downtown Nashville on other various nights.
Grand Ole Opry was the place to be, Especially when you're backstge on a Friday night!!! Through a friend of a friend, I got the hook up. Charlie Louvin of the Louvin brothers, was a friend of my friend. I hung out with Little Jimmy Dickens ( jimmy! my face is up here!) and the wonderful Porter Wagner. I met Vince Gill, Amy Grant, John Berry, Diamond Rio (again), Holly Dunn, Pam Tillis Lorrie Morgan, Reba McEntire, Brooks and Dunn, Daryl Dodd,Mark Chestnut, Joe Diffie, and SOOOOO many more people.
Since then I have recorded a full 11 song Cd, Titled The Beginning, and I am currently working on another. My second CD is due out in the spring of 2010. Watch out for a BIG promotional campaign and online CD release party!
HI JODI ANN,
JUST STOPPING BY WITH A BIG HELLO, A BIG SMILE FOR YOU AND A WISH
FOR A GOOD DAY MY SWEET FRIEND. I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW YOU'RE
IN MY THOUGHTS AND I HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU. I HOPE YOU'RE
WEATHER IS AS GOOD THERE AS IT IS HERE IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. TODAY.
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT AND SUNNY DAY, KIND OF BREEZY AND IN THE
50'S. IT'S CHILLY HERE BUT IT'S GORGEOUS. I JUST LOVE FALL DAYS
LIKE THIS. I HOPE YOU CAN GET OUT AND ENJOY THE NICE WEATHER WHILE
IT'S HERE. TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF AND HAVE A GREAT THURSDAY !!!
LOVE & HUGGSSS ..... BONNIE
The lady reading this is beautiful, classy and strong, and I love her. Help her live her life to the fullest. Please promote her and cause her to excel above her expectations. Help her shine in the darkest places where it is impossible to love. Protect her at all times, lift her up when she needs you the most, and let her know when she walks with you, She will always be safe.. Love you Girl !!!! Now you're on the clock !!!! In 9 minutes something will make you happy. ;-) But you have to tell 9 sisters you love them, including me. Go !!!
Hey Jodi Ann, Happy Veterans Day to you. Dropping by to say hi. Have a wonderful week ahead. Always remember our Veterans: Freedom Isn't Free - All Gave Some; Some Gave All - But, they are Never Forgotten. The song I co-wrote with my son playing on my site explains this thought. Warm regards, your friend & fan, Bruce xx
I look up and I see God, I look down and see my dog. Simple spelling G-o-d, same word backwards D-o-g. They would stay with me all day, I'm the one who walks away. But both of them just wait for me, and dance at my return with glee.
Both love me no matter what, Divine God, and canine mutt. I take it hard each time I fail, But God forgives, Dog wags his tale.
God thought up and made the Dog, Dog reflects a part of God. I've seen love from both sides now, It's everywhere...Amen, bow wow.
I look up and I see God, I look down and see my Dog. And in my human frailty....I can't match their love for me. I can't match their love for me....
Amen, Mikey&Molly, Bow Wow ;)) WE'LL LEAVE THE PORCHLIGHT ON FOR YOU! XOM&MXO
First, I want you to know that you are amazing. If I dont get this back, I understand, but I have a little adventure for you. Once you read this message you should send it to 15 people that you really care about, including the person that sent it to you. If you recieve at least 7 back, then you are much loved. Nobody knows what they have until they lose it. Tonight, right at 12:00am, your true love is going to realize how much they do not want to live without you! Then something is going to happen to you between 1:00 and 2:00am. Tomorrow be ready for the greatest excitement of your life. Please don't break this chain! Send this to 15 people in 15 minutes
Hi, I hope you are ready to take on your week, all fired up positive and what ever gets in your way wont be a problem , yes sure you are its lets go for it week ..lol. if your not to busy then you could help me singing , promotion, writing new songs , just call in for a coffee Id love to see you I am never to far away well depending where you live of course..lol. Take care and have a good week I intend to, sending you best wishes for good health , happiness and to keep smiling , you have a beautiful smile, Kevin xo.
Wishing Everyone a Fantastic Week ahead and remember Buckaroos, without the Men and Women who are serving today and in the past...We wouldn't be able to enjoy what we have today! The Marine Corps Birthday is Tuesday the 10th of November with Veterans Day Wednesday the 11th...Take the Time to reach out and thank the Older Vets for their Service, could be your Dad, your Mother or just a someone on a park bench...Really, Thank them cause they are the Freedom Fighters, Hell; take them to Lunch or go buy them a Drink...the ones who wear the uniform today need all our Love and support, they are our Children doing the deeds of the Power at Hand!...Freedom isn't Free my Dear Friends...Not at all!
Hey Jodi, thanks for your interest and the add... You have some great music and a good sound, check out my tunes sometime, you might want to record some... Hope you're having a great week there... Doug
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