Music, writing, travel, radio, 60's pop culture, computers, alternative health, spirituality
Music
Country, Southern Gospel, oldies, bluegrass, blues and a little bit of most everything else
Movies
"Forrest Gump", "A Prairie Home Companion", "Walk the Line", "Amadeus","A Hard Day's Night", "Radio Days", "Cry Baby", "Hairspray" (John Waters version) and a few others
Television
"American Idol" junkie, Gaither Homecoming, Grand Ole Opry Live, GAC, CMT, Gospel Music Channel, RFD music programming
Books
non-fiction--biographies, alternative health, spiritual/Christian based
Heroes
Radio heroes: Pete Fornatele (WFUV), Dale Connelly (MPR-Radio Heartland) Bill Cody, Keith Bilbrey, Eddie Stubbs, Mike Terry (WSM), Chris Shaffer (Twin Cities), Daniel Britt (JOY-FM)
About me:
In the short time she's been in Nashville, "Wendy V" has warmed the hearts and lifted the spirits of many singer/songwriters and musicians trying to be heard in a town full of great talent. A firm believer in the life-changing power of encouragement, Wendy has been called "the support angel" and "the best friend a struggling songwriter could ask for". She brings a smiling face and her full attention to every artist when she goes to gigs and writers nights, and is always touched to hear that such a simple gesture has been an inspiration to many artists. Wendy also often uses her MySpace site to spotlight songwriters.
Wendy's blog "Wendy V's Nashville Blend" (http://wvnashblend.blogspot.com) quickly became an effective support vehicle for the Nashville music community. It's gained widespread recognition in town and several artists have used her quotes from her blog writeups for their own press kits.
A prolific writer, Wendy has several other blogs and regular columns. Among those are: "Wendy V's Encouraging Words", the main feature of her EmbraceEncouragement.com website, focusing on giving, accepting and owning encouragement; a monthly column for SoGospelNews.com in which she writes on the topic of artist fandom and encouragement; "Wendy V's Ponderings", a popular blog on random life reflections found on her main website at www.wendyv.com . "Wendy V's Ponder Cast", a podcast covering music, musicians, radio, faith and encouragement, has thousands of listeners a month and has been ranked in the top 10 of its host site podcasts for over a year.
Wendy also brings a special brand of support to those in the "baby boomer" generation via her Radio Free Nashville radio show "Never Too Old", heard on Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. The show features a unique mix of classic "oldies", music from those in the age 40+ demographic making good music in present times, and words of inspiration and encouragement. "Never Too Old" can be heard on 98.9 WRFN-LPFM in Bellevue/West Nashville, Comcast cable channel 10 via SAP and streaming live via www.radiofreenashville.org . Her "Never Too Old" show blog found on the show MySpace profile or at http://wendyvnto.blogspot.com features her weekly playlist, artist information, commentary and encouragement pieces.
Wendy is also available to offer support to artists by writing bios, press releases, CD marketing to folk/acoustic radio stations and other occasional general assistance.
Since she arrived in Music City in April of 2007, it's been a house of love between Wendy V and Nashville. "I love this town," she says. "I never, ever take anything I may have done to help musicians for granted. It's been nothing but a blessing to me."
Who I'd like to meet: Musicians and music industry types, particularly some in Nashville
thanks for the new profile song add . . . plus asking us to play for your birthday.
dr. jay thinks you should learn how to fly for your birthday. "the knack of flying," he said, "is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and missing."
Wendy!! It was so nice talking to you at the 5th Sunday...AND THANK YOU SO MUCH for making it out to the round at the Commodore...it meant alot!! You rock woman!! Mary Hartman
Hi Ms Wendy... Thank you so much for the great compliment and your friend request. I had such a great time at the Commodore... I'm new to songwriting so I am always looking to either write, find new originals.... or anyone interested in writing with me. Any advice or information you have is very appreciated. Thank you again... hope to stay in touch. God Bless, Krysta Nick.... :) www.youtube.com/singingkrysta
Wendy! I finally woke up early enough to catch your radio show! Great job interviewing Les, good stories, good music. Really enjoyed it! See you soon, kat.
Hey Wendy, stopping by to see what you are up to. Knowing you, you're out listening to some great songwriters in this town! Love Nashville, the place to be:) Sandy
"Take every failure as an experience, cause to be successful you need experience." Hope you have a great Wednesday! Twitter me if you are on. twitter.com/izweaver ---- Izzy
You're right about Jay and Diana, they are awesome, and Miss Diana, you just can't take your eyes off her performance!! Plus, they are good friends of me and Mark!! And, we are blessed to have met them.
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