Operation Rising Star 2009

Thank you Tim, James and Roland!

I did an interview last week for MWR t.v. channel that might come on cable. When I married a Soldier at 18 and then 2 years later had 3 children every year for 3 years, my singing went on the back burner. When we moved to Ft. Campbell, which was so I could be closer to Nashville, a red flag went up when the big guys heard I had children. Then again, it's all in who you know. The only thing that kept my dream going was the 160th allowing me to sing the National Anthem. A couple of years ago I started giving up on my dream to entertain professionally because Nashville doesn't want anyone over 29. (Just heard that recently too by a producer that was one of the judges here at Ft. Campbell). So, since the Military is my life and being a Wife and Mother had to come first, which I would have it no other way, I tried out for this Operation Rising Star. The Military Idol. No age limit like American Idol. I am having a blast and I hope to take it all the way and bring back the "crown" to Ft. Campbell. 

BUT in order to do that, I have to have votes. I can't stress that enough. I think people are getting tired of hearing it but the top 12 semi-finalist are all talented. It will come down to what the judges think and I am thinking it is like the local contest, 50%. Then the other 50% is what will move me forward, which is the fans.  So, if you want to be on my email list when I am done singing, I will be sending out a "VOTE NOW" with information on how in the 2 hour window they give, please email me so I can add your email to the fan list. I am getting it all together before I leave on November 8th.

Tim, thank you for seeing how hard I have worked for this.

James, thank you for your comment. I appreciate it.

Thank you for believing in me Roland.