Your odds can’t get much better than this, folks! Out of two entries, random.org picked #2.
That’s you, Janae!
Janae said, “She’s driving? I think I’ll stay out of the blind girl’s car! Thanks for offering this great giveaway.” 🙂
I wouldn’t recommend a ride in her car either, but you will definitely enjoy the CD. Be sure to get in touch with me in the next couple days so I can get this on its way to you.
Congratulations, and thanks for entering.
And, to everyone else . . . there is another giveaway coming up. Another CD this week and some math game cards next week. The fun never ends!
The CD starts with the familiar ding of the key in the ignition. The engine roars to life and we are off.
Get in, I’m driving . . .
Soulful, bluesy, hard to nail down. Ginny Owens.
A beautiful voice, great to pop in when you need to unwind. She has some more upbeat songs, but I loved the soothing sound of her music. Of course, if my kids had to pick, they would say they loved the songs with the drums calling out as they danced around the room. Something for everyone, I suppose. Many of the songs draw on the sound of the keyboard and her voice. Highlighting the words and the music, not the rhythm and background instruments.
Lovely, pure music. Eleven songs, each unique and enjoyable.
A little bit about Ginny:
A three-time Dove Award winner, including the Gospel Music Association’s 2000 New Artist of the Year recipient, and multiple ASCAP Award winner, Ginny Owens has sold nearly one million albums. A top performer on the Christian radio charts with hits like “If You Want Me To,” “Free” and “I Wanna Be Moved,” among others, Owens’ music has impacted mainstream audiences at Lilith Fair, the Sundance Film Festival and the White House. Her music has received widespread film and television placement, including songs on the popular WB series’ “Roswell” and “Felicity.” Owens was featured on national television, including NBC’s “Today” and CNN, for her contribution to help rebuild New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
Born and raised in Jackson, Miss., Owens was discovering melodies on the piano almost before she could complete a sentence. Songs began to emerge from her fingers as the vision began to leave her eyes and by the age of three. A degenerative eye condition left Owens completely blind. Despite her physical challenge, Owens pursued a music career. Songs provide a window into a world Owens can’t see and an outlet for her to express her thoughts and dreams. Owens’ unique musical style and inspirational lyrics continue to appeal to Christian and mainstream audiences alike.
In 2005 Owens launched The Fingerprint Initiative, a hands-on, non-profit organization designed to “bring hope to the world, one project and one touch at a time.” The organization has partnered with and raised money for groups such as Compassion International, International Justice Mission and Habitat for Humanity.
You can find hes brand-spankin’ new CD in stores and online starting today and it would be a great addition to any CD collection.
Lots of ways to check out Ginny and her new album:
And, a GIVEAWAY!!! If you would like to win a copy of the CD for your very own, please leave a comment with you name and email address so I can get in touch with you if you win.
You can get additional entries by following this site, or sharing about this contest elsewhere (blog, facebook, twitter, etc.) Just come back and comment for each of those items that you do.
Contest will run through this week and close on Saturday in the evening. Can’t wait to get this into your hands.
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mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I
only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255:
“Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Please send me your email address so I can forward them along and you can get your tickets. Natalia also entered via facebook since I had a third set to giveaway.
This is a great opportunity to win some tickets to a movie that I wish I was available to go see . . .
It’s 1971. Cathy Rush is a woman ahead of her time … and she’s about to embark on an adventure for the ages. THE MIGHTY MACS, coming to theaters October 21, is based on the inspiring true story of the original women’s basketball Cinderella team: tiny Immaculata College and their improbable run toward sports history!
The Maximus Group and Quaker Media invite you and a guest to a special pre-release showing of THE MIGHTY MACS, starring Carla Gugino, Marley Shelton, David Boreanaz, and Ellen Burstyn.
Honestly, the little blurb didn’t grab me, but after watching the preview, I knew I wanted to see this film:
A couple stipulations — you must be able to attend this screening in Warrenville at this time and date and it is for adults only. So, look at it as a free date night! 🙂
You should receive an e-vite for a pair of tickets if you are a chosen winner.
Please only enter if you are able to use these tickets. You have until 6 pm CST August 27 to enter. I will pick the winners that evening.
I will choose 3 winners from the comments left to enter the contest. You can leave a second comment/entry if you mention this contest on facebook twitter, your email group, etc.
One of my all time favorite things to do here is give things away, and since I don’t do it all that often, I savor it.
Thank you to those of you who entered, but unfortunately only one can win.
Since we had 6 entrants I figured I would let a roll of the die choose the winner. And, the new winner is . . .
Number 3. Debra who said, “I follow via Google Friend Connect.”
Thanks, again, to everyone that entered!
ETA: Stay tuned, the email I have for #1 is not working so they have until Saturday evening to respond. If I don’t hear from her I will do a redraw at that time. Redrew Sun am — #3
Don’t know where I’ve been, but when I was given an opportunity to review a brand new CD from Robert Pierre, I thought, “Who?”
No, he’s not homeschooled, but I am always looking for great music to listen to while I read my great books, so . . .
Then I started looking at his bio. Oh, he’s only 18. That’s why I haven’t heard of him. Just some brand new, trying-to-make-it kid, right? Heh. Well, I looked a little further.
His first album was released almost 5 years ago. No newcomer here. He leads worship at the church his parents helped start in Florida. He knows how to lead a crowd, knows how to perform, but most importantly he knows how to worship on a grand scale.
When most young people are just trying focusing on narrowing down college choices he is penning lyrics that show the depth of his faith, that he’s all in.
While I think the songs will appeal to young people, I personally enjoyed just about every single one of them. I would love to hear these added to our Sunday morning line up.
These are great songs to have in the background as you surf the net, in the car while you are running errands, or crank them up when you or your kids need a dance break (what? you don’t take those now and then?) All of my kids enjoyed these tunes. So, I guess they are suitable from 1 year old on up.
Take a little look for yourself (9 minute video about the album and Robert Pierre himself):
The CD is just now coming out. July 26th. You can pick it up online or at your local Christian book store.
But that’s not all. One reader will get a free copy of the CD to enjoy in their home, car, backyard, etc. Yep, giveaway time! Here’s what you have to do:
– Leave a comment to enter yourself in the drawing.
More entries? I’d be happy to . . . You can get additional entries for each of the following:
– Share about this giveaway somewhere else (email, twitter, facebook, etc.) and leave another comment here saying you did so.
– Follow this site on our facebook fan page or google friend connect (both in the right sidebar) or RSS/email and leave another comment.
The contest is only open to US residents and will close on Thursday at 5:00 central time and I will choose a random winner at that time from the comments on this post. Can’t wait to get this CD into your hands!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
