Shelly Colvin is an engaging singer/songwriter whose background is as diverse as her influences. She was born just south of Nashville, in Huntsville, Alabama, where her family still calls home. Shelly was reared on gospel, country and bluegrass, learning to harmonize to “Abilene” or “Old Rugged Cross” while sitting around the house singing and picking with dad, a Baptist minister of music, mom, uncles and grandmother, who still plays a wicked fiddle every Saturday night at the New Hope Community Center.
While attending the University of Alabama, Shelly became involved with the drama department, and expanded her musical horizons by discovering and falling for the Southern rock sounds of Widespread Panic and The Allman Brothers.
Upon graduation, a wild hair and a twinkle in her eye led Shelly to Los Angeles, where she scored roles in several TV and film productions, and hooked up with an all-girl pop/rock outfit called “Season.” And while “Season” didn’t draw from Shelly’s down-home roots, and quickly faded, it did provide her the opportunity to collaborate with prolific producer Mike Post.
Post, long active in the country music scene, worked with Shelly in forming a country duo (Sister South), whose hand-in-glove harmonies were beautifully produced by Post, Herb Pederson, and the legendary and incomparable producer Jimmy Bowen. The duo quickly drew the attention of many in Southern California, as well as in Nashville. Despite landing a song on a major motion picture soundtrack, and scoring gigs opening for the likes of Travis Tritt and Craig Morgan, Sister South parted ways, prompting Shelly to make a much-longed-for move back South to set out as a solo artist.
Now based in Nashville, Shelly has quickly landed a music publishing deal and is currently writing songs for her debut solo album with acclaimed songwriters such as Mark D. Sanders (“I Hope You Dance”), JD Souther (“Heart of the Matter,” “Heartache Tonight”), Dave Berg ("Stupid Boy"), Lori McKenna ("Stealing Kisses") and Chris Tompkins ("Before He Cheats"), to a name a few.
All around from above through below Taken together from what they know Making this journey within to show Exactly the right place wherein to grow.
My thoughts they move in thy reflection Your attention then seeks for my connection All of this expanding my collection Of wonderful things filled with thy perfection.
I raise my glass way up on high It becomes a heaven where miracles fly And every time I choose to try My wings unfold to rise on by.
Surround me now with waves of light With visions filled with rainbows in flight And all across this empyrean height The everflow sends its rare delight.
In this never ending unfolding of life it is love that always is thy answer.
Where is the love that lives inside of you? It lives here and never departs. It remembers you and thrills to have you near. It speaks to you in laughter or shows you scenes of joy. That's where the love is that lives inside of you.
And where is the heart that flows beside you? It is in twinkling of an eye or the soft sunsets along the shore. It rises when the birds take flight or it smiles at the first star of night. It holds your hand when you are uncertain and it soothes your pain when you are hurting. That is where the heart is that flows beside you.
Where then is the miracle that you've long been waiting for? It is here brother man for the best that you can think of and more. It is letting go of troubles with forgiveness each day and It is thinking about a better world that comes what may. That is where the miracle is that you've long been waiting for.
Where am I, that you've reached up your heart to in songs and prayers all these years? I am here always for you to turn to while I take care of you and all of your fears. I am in that very next step that you will take and I am making certain that you will always look up and find me everywhere every when especially now. That is where I am, to whom you've reached up your heart to in prayers and songs all these years.
Hi Shelly. "You Make My Morning" Inspired by my late parents marriage, is Now Available for recording! Now playing on this myspace. Written of my childhood memories when I was around three years old when I would climb into bed between my parents in the early morning when the sun was filtering through the window. Nothing can replace our Mum and Dad! Enjoy Shelly n All!
Have a Great Weekend.Nice to Have your Friendship.Drop by NBC Monday Night at 8 Central for Original song Night on Nashville Star. Good Luck with your Music !!!!!
Life is a garment that you wear And then take off without a tear Moving on to what is new And placing your trust in what is true.
Now the same may be said for moving through each day Doing your best to find the right way Remember to stretch your wings to fly on high Where love rules the heavens and joy meets the sky.
Take on what you will becoming just who you are Make changes that are suited to living inside a star And be there for each other no matter come what may For there is your connection to inspire you each day.
Walk now with your steps as an actor plays their part Forget about everything but what comes from the heart Use this moment to set yourself back on course And glide through with certainty the greatest central force.
You are that which you are seeking. Know this. Feel this. Become this.
Life that knows the heart of love Joy that seeks the creator above And destiny that knows its name Will always feel about you the same
This secret way is for you to uncover Which is why I smile so much to discover Yes there between these lines to say There will always be your perfect day.
Time can never come between our way Not even space may have its sway For what is real must always be true Like the mirror tells its story to view.
An angel has you in their heart About such things I can impart Because it takes one to know one Like the moon sings songs to its sun.
More than ever the miracle of you inspires always,
Hey Shelly! Thanks for adding me! You have a great voice and I like your music a lot! Nice having you as a friend and your welcome to stop by anytime.... Dan
Sound your song come play the strings Become the wisdom that waiting brings Outside of this or that to wonder Like the lightning followed by the thunder
It’s weaving time first in then out Then all together in unity shout For joy cannot ever be contained Like the status quo is not maintained.
In every place where freedom rings Give your heart to love and not to things Let go inside to feel the flow Of heaven calling your soul to know.
Watch for smiles and sunlit days Be grateful for the many different ways All of us express just who we are Like angels dance between each star.
Let there be laughter to start each day Let there be peace in its own way.
Ash is falling.The smoke makes for spectacular sunsets.Everyone please pray or at least dance for rain..Concerned for Big Sur and my friends.Many have had to evacuate but we are not out of the woods just yet.Selby.
Dear Shel, did I already said this? When I come here, to "your home" it's always a joy. I know to find a handsome, cute, sweet and true friend. Your music fills my heart with joy, and your voice delight my heart like a friendly kiss. May be blessed the God that created you, as you are. Hope you have a great week end. Love Lorenzo
The moon peeks through clouds moving like shadows in the night Your purpose is revealed in this way as the sun does the morning light. Life is a lot like surfing bringing together the perfect moment, the primo wave. Step lively the carnival dancers come this way their steps designed to save.
Have you looked where you are going or where you want to be? Timed to make a course correction on a calmer sea. Use this moment now to smile at how good you want to feel And the visions come before you now rhymed to make it real.
Every moment that you spend within the Holy Grail Is decorated with those feelings on which your heart will sail. So many different ways this has been explained to you To help see your way clear in all of the things you do.
Rest surely in this moment for you’ve surely caught the groove, It awakens you from indifference into dreams that you can use To build your world before you one wonderful step at a time Stand on the mountain of fulfillment for it is there you will climb.
She walks across the hidden sands Whispering the wind across these lands Her smile deeply flowing inside With her love something she cannot hide.
Sometimes within a white puffy cloud I feel her whispering a song out loud Perhaps then she walks by my side So that I’ll never be afraid or have to hide.
I knew her so well as a child While playing games sweet and mild And then I danced while she sang her song Today I remember her well far away and long
Send her steps of joy to sing upon each day And bring her happiness like a river flows its way Especially let her know that I’ve always been with her to say A friend like an angel that cheers on no matter what come what may.
She has so much to give and yet she needs me. This is perhaps the greatest mystery.
Dear Shel, it's a joy to know you're out there with your beautiful spirit and your great music. I come back here often to listen at you amazing voice and to tell you that you are a precious gift from God for all of us. God bless you dear friend. Lorenzo
Shelly, the wonder of love, the joy of its sweet fulfillment and the magic of knowing you,
The sounds above the winter seas, How fresh the mountain memories Singing swirling lifting space Whispering softly slows the pace.
Another rose has bloomed today It’s fragrance fills the perfumed way. Oh spirit bird with your endless calls Lead my dreams at night over countless walls.
Opening to this wonder this vision of light Mirroring my reflection along my line of sight. To be caught up in this moment with you Sharing happiness with love and joy ever new.
My way before me a pillar of cloud in the sky Becoming the very thing I seek as I am walking by. At the foot of unified awareness is all that I receive Measured in full by everything promised to achieve.
Remember always that one step ahead of you is your fulfillment. Take a quick step to catch up and be where you want to be.
Everything that happens to me happens through me. The entire universe is working in my favor. I let go of any obstacles within or without. I move with the confidence of the maker.
My thoughts become a template for creation The world without but a canvas for its expression. All through this I am a nexus of connection Making the moments appear through reflection.
In No Mind I rest briefly for a space Taking no thought outside the race Then surely engaged in this place All doubt disappears without a trace.
Look this way why I’ve come to be To think this way in all that I see By knowing what must always be right Showing forth the magic there in the light.
Here I am then thinking of all the wonderful things that can be. Spend a moment to share and then become all you can see.
