Hi! Thanks for visiting my page! Glad you are here:)
My name is Melanie, a 35 year old wife and mother who just happens to have a passion for singing and writing music.
I have been trying to get myself noticed in the music scene for about the last 10 years and now more than ever I am thoroughly motivated and enjoyong myself!
I don't even know where to start..................
For years I have dreamed and hoped to somehow make it in this business.
As a child, I was very shy and very unconfident of myself, so unfortunately I never pursued singing.
I wanted to be " Annie" when I was 10. I had an Annie Doll in my desk, the kids made so much fun of me for that, what the heck was I thinking:)
Recently I found a cassette tape of myself singing along with Madonna and Kids Inc. ( which was a tv show of kids singing that I was addicted to, along with my two frieds Jenni and Christy:) Fergie was in that show:)) All I remember from when I was 10-14 was singing with those two girls. We used to do shows in our basements:) I miss those days so much. I will treasure those wonderful memories forever:) I love you Jenni and Christy:) You were both such an important part of my childhhood.
I believe that no one should ever give up on any dream they have. Everyone learns from their mistakes, and you just have to take chances if you want to move foward in this business.
I have been with my husband since we were about 19 years old and we have been through alot too, let me tell you. Even though at times, I feel I could just slap him silly, if it weren't for him, I truly would not be where I am today. He pushed me into singing years ago because he told me he knew it was all I wanted to do in life. He bought me my first guitar and sound equipment 6 years back and presently runs sound for me at events I perform at.
I started entering contests in 2001 and it was when I won a recording session in 2002 that got me even more motivated to stick to it.
I have won several competitions since then some of which are: Holiday Idol in 2003 which I won A trip to Las Vegas, The Colgate Country Showdown local level in 2005 , The most Talented woman contest, which is held at the Women's lifestyle show in 2007, Washington Cherry-oke contest in 2007, Rock Star in 2007 ,the Colgate Country Showdown local level and Iowa State level in 2007 and some other little local contests as well that I entered just for fun.
I have performed at many venues throughout Illinois and Iowa.
Some include :
The New Salem Country Opry, Bement Opry, McClean Country country Opry, McClean Country Fair, The Illinois State fair, The Taste of Chicago, The Tri-County Rodeo in Ft. Madison, Iowa, Pontiac Summerfest, Sang the National Anthem At the Peoria Chiefs baseball games, a few times:) Alot of fairs and festivals , The Spoon River Drive, weddings, Christmas parties and alot of other places, but I don't want to bore you with that.
I have sang the National Anthem at some of my son's basketball games:) That is so cool:) and I am going to sing it at the New Windsor Rodeo in the summer of 2010. I am excited about that:)
I have sang with alot of bands in the past and I am now currently seriously seeking one to be a part of. I want to from a band that sings country and also some rock and even blues.
In 2002 I started entering a contest called the " Colgate Country Showdown".
It has a local level, A state level, a regional level and finally the Final level where the winner takes a nice $100.000.000 home with them.
This contest has given me so much experience in this business and I have learned so much from it. I have been competing in it every summer for the past 8 years. In 2007 I made it all the way to regionals, and it was an experience I will never forget. I did well, but regretfully, I did not win.
I have also lended my talents to some charities over the years .The Race for the cure I did a couple years and I have also been involved with The March of Dimes , which is an extremely wonderful charity.
Most importantly, I am proud to say I am a St. Jude Partner in Hope and I intend to be one for years to come :)
It is so overwhelming how many other people there are out there trying to make it in the music business. I have met some incredible singers and songwriters over the years and I have learned so much from all of them.
Some have taught me how to have confidence and have fun without looking so nervous, Stage presence of course is a big one, but most importantly to just be yourself. It is so important to just reach inside you and find your true self.
I Grew up in Peoria, Illinois, graduated in 1992 from Limestone Community High School and still reside in Peoria now with my family. I have a ten year old son named Bobby who wants to race bikes and/or cars for a living, so he tells me. He loves to play the Wii and I have caught his singing in the shower and he has a great voice!! But he does not like to hear that:)He is a very sweet boy and I am so proud of him with his school work and he may not want to show it in public but he is Mamma's baby boy:) I loveeeee him soooo much:) Can't wait til he starts playing basketball again:) I love going to his games. My step-daughter, Samantha is 17 and resides with us too. I love her as if she were my own and I have loved being a part of her life:) She is so beautiful inside and out. We recently bought her a car and she is never home, but that is how they are at that age. She is very responsible and works at Subway:) he also has a very nice boyfriend named Freddy that she has been with for about 7 months.She is growing up too fast. Her father is feaking out:)
It has been four years now since I lost a total of 70 pounds and I changed my entire lifestyle in order to accomplish that. I know it has nothing to do with singing, but it is something that I am very proud of myself for actually doing. I have become a very active person and I work out almost every day, along with being a housewife, a mother and singing and writing music . I am happy:)
I am , and have always been a huge "New Kids On The Block" fan. Laugh all you want, I don't care:) My Husband recently took me to one of their shows...HE loved it...heeeee, kiddin:) I enjoy alot of different styles of music, besides country. Although Country is at the top of my list. Miranda Lambert is my Favorite right now with Martina McBride following. I also like Rhianna,The Black Eyed Peas, Leonna Lewis, Kelly Clarkson, Fergie, and I adore Sheryl Crow. I love a good book. Nora Roberts is my favorite author. I adore Daniele Steele as well:) My favorite book is " Angels Fall" by Nora Roberts.
I am trying out For " America's Got Talent" this year, Can't wait:):):)
To sum it all up, I am just your average middle class woman who has a dream of making it in this business somehow or another. I intend to keep at it for many years to come. I will NEVER give up:)
I have wonderful family and friends (You know who you are) who support me in this and I thank them so much:)!! I LOVE YOU MOM AND DAD ROBERT , BOBBY, SAM AND "AUDIE AND THE FAN CLUB"!!!
I just want to make people smile and let them hear what I have to say in the songs I write especially. I someday want to record all the songs I have written, get signed to a label and maybe just maybe be heard on 104.9 the wolf, or River Country. (HA!)
But if I don't, that's ok..........as long as I keep on singing for all of you I will be happy:)
hey girl ,i just was little down so i listen to ur songs again and i really love that song there i be thats a beautiful song. but as always u singing put a smile on my face and bring back time when i used to get to see u in different singing shows , i miss thoses days we all used to do that . well u keep rockin keep singing ur my ur dreams come true I got faith in u . lov girl. ur friend always .
K I finally got thru your albums and made some comments. I'm bad at looking at photos and profiles. I need to pay more attention to that stuff but I'm great at writing messages and responding..gotta count for something right? LOL.
hey girl i just stop by and listen to u sing again and like always u sound great , wish i could seen u this weekend on the spoon river drive , but it was nasty and i wasn't feeling to good , but i know u had a crowd. lov girl john says hey and keep rockie from all us.
You'll do great on your audition for "America's Got Talent"! They would be crazy to not put you past the audition! I will watch out for the new season on TV because I know you will make it that far!
I saw your video of the New Kids On The Block concert. Awesome! I have always been a fan them! When I was younger I had the whole bed set ensemble (sheets, pillow cases,comforter)! I wish I could have seen them when they came through Dallas, TX.
Hey girl, I just listen to all ur songs and like also always i can sit and listen to u all day , u got a great voice . how u do doing . me be really busy ,take care of mom . but other that doing good. miss u keep up great work .
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OMG WHAT A VOICE!! Do you write? I know alot of writers let me know if you need songs and Ill try to look for you some songs. I have a few that you may like but I know other writers that may have alot more than me
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