Album Update

Well folks, it's been a long journey...one that I began in June and is now coming to completion. I realize that I haven't posted regularly, but nonetheless, the recording has continued to go on and I should be getting my first shipment of the album before Christmas. I cannot wait to hear the finished product and see what the alum cover actually looks like. I'm still in disbelief that I've actually recorded an album. Working on this project has been such a blessing. I have loved recording with Randy Stalls and VisionQuest Music.

I think my favorite part of the whole process has been playing my songs for my mom and seeing her reaction. This project originated through wanting to have a special song for my dad, thus knowing that my mom and dad love it is truly special. As a matter of fact, my dad actually said, "that's Candi" the other day when my mom played a song for him. For most folks, that wouldn't be a big deal, but my dad suffers from severe dementia due to his diagnosis of Huntington's disease and hasn't said my name in about a year - he can't carry on normal conversation and typically doesn't show much of a response to stimuli. So, the fact that he shouted, "that's Candi" when mama played my song is HUGE - it was so touching that I cried. My dad saying those words was why I did this album - I know that somewhere in that wasting body is my daddy who is proud of me!

Attached you will also notice a couple of awesome photos that my most talented cousin Martha Anne took of me for the album cover. Martha Anne lives in Pittsboro, NC and as you can see is a very gifted photographer. You can check out more of Martha Anne's photography by visiting http://www.marthamanning.com/.

I also just want to send out a thank you to my friend Luke Mehaffie, who graciously took the time to learn a new song, he came to Greenville to practice with me, and then went all the way to Williamston to sing and play on the album. I'm still amazed that Luke Mehaffie would be excited to sing with me...thanks Luke for lending your super talents!

So, what's the next step? Now I'm going to have to focus on building my voice stronger and planning a little concert in Farm Life to introduce the album. I hope to be able to post some pictures of the cover once I get it. I'll keep the updates coming.