Lyrics:Melissa J Sherman
Music:Steven Cooper
A Special thanks to Steven Cooper my music producer.because of him
"She Stands Alone","Marine"&Vanish Away,It's Goodbye were created.An amazingly talented musician and friend.
Thanks to Stefanie K. for making "Inner Child" My first co/written song and my very first demo. Not only an amazing friend,a blessing as a mentor.
A Shout out to Todd Coleman a talented vocalist,we have just began some collaboration keep checking back for some great music were going to be doing.
Influences
DOLLY PARTON
KENNY ROGERS
REBA MCENTIRE,
BROOKS AND DUNN,
LEANNE RIMES,
CARRIE UNDERWOOD,
CASTING CROWNS
MERCY ME
ALAN JACKSON
TOBY KEITH
Melissa Joan Buckley was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 27th, 1980. She grew up listening to her mom's RCA records Dolly Parton&Kenny Rogers. She had a God given gift at the age of 7 to write not only words but words of wisdom, pain, relief, sorrow, love and poverty. She grew up with a lot of love from her mother, father and older brother but the cards they were dealt made it hard for her and her family to live a normal, comfortable life. Moving from school to school and apartment to apartment was very overwhelming. When Melissa was 2 years old, her family moved back to their small hometown of Binghamton, New York where the economy wasn't promising at all. Her parents were working two jobs to make ends meet which made it hard for them to be home much which left Melissa and her brother responsible for raising themselves. Melissa's parents always showed them love and taught them if you have faith you can do the Impossible. Melissa knew no matter how bad things were, she was loved. She wrote daily about how cruel life can be but also wrote about how love can make you strong enough to be okay and how most of all, having faith is what really matters in life. Today, 28 year old Melissa resides with her family in Irmo, South Carolina. She has written over 100 songs, five of which have been produced into demos. With her strong faith she hopes to one day become a professional Country lyricist. She writes songs that relate to everyday life and also of her long journey to get where she is today. She is quoted as saying "It's not just about dreams, it's about faith and the passion you have. That's what will make you succeed!".
Mellissa, I will be playing in irmo friday night at a place called Roosters. It's a very clean family place and would love to have you stop by if you could make it, Scott
As I approach the Throne of Grace And fall before it on my face
I cry to the Lord, my eyes all teary Lord, give me strength, for I am weary My burdens are heavy, and I feel so weak My pride is strong, Lord, help me be meek
Work is hard, there's no time to pray Forgive me, O Lord, on this very day! Then the Lord took me to His heart. My special child, 'You've made a start!
"Your sins are forgiven, your strength I renew. I'll take care of your burdens, like I promised to. Your pride, I will humble. Work I'll make small. Give me your troubles, I'll take them all!
When you feel down, Just look above, My sweet child.... It's you that I love"
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