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), "Field of Dreams" 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 Fornatale (WFUV), Dale Connelly (MPR-Radio Heartland) Bill Cody, Eddie Stubbs, Mike Terry (WSM), Chris Shaffer (Twin Cities), Daniel Britt (JOY-FM), Keith Bilbrey, T.J. Kirby
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; "Wendy V's Ponderings", a popular blog on random life reflections found on her main website at www.wendyv.com .
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 107.1 WRFN-LPFM in 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
Wendy!! I just read your blog...I really enjoyed the part about the time you spent in "our" room at Doak's yesterday. It was GREAT!! Thank You so much for hanging and playing...it sounded really, really good!! You can play eggs and sticks for me anytime!! I wish you woulda stayed a little bit longer....because...you won't believe it...it just kept getting better!! LOL.....more and more people wandered in to our room and stayed!! LOL...of course, me, Sam and Don and Karen where there from start to finish.....I need to go to Doak's more often, I had a blast!! AND IT IS ALWAYS a BLAST seeing YOU!! and I mean it!! Doggone it!! peace, love and Tennesee blue skies! (finally) mary hartman THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR SONGWRITING CIRCLE COMPLETE...
Wendy ~ Thank you so much for having me as your featured songwriter of the week! I appreciate your kind words and thank you for posting "HSR" on your page! You are a doll! :o) Thanks, Janice
Dearest Wendy, Wow. Thank you for your strength, your love and your support! You are truly and encouragement to us all! Posting you tons of love!! djmd
Wendy, thanks for listening at the Commodore last night and for saying "hi" afterwards! It was nice to see your smiling face in the audience. All best, -- Joe
Wendy, I hope your foot heals fast!! I hate when that happens....and the phone charger cord?? YIKES!! We need you on your feet and out and about!! Why? Because you got it "GOING ON" and besides that YOU are one of the nicest people I know!! Rock On.. AND "heal foot heal!" Mary Hartman
Wendy, Nothing makes me smile more than when I see you show up at a venue to listen to the writer's! THANK YOU so much for coming to the Bluebird tonight to watch the round!! You rock more than you know...Mary Hartman
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."
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