Road trip to Nashville!

Bridgett and I left around 2:00 yesterday afternoon heading up to Nashville to celebrate Amy Stroup's CD release. We went straight to Rocketown and got there early enough to hang out with Crystal and meet lots of really cool people. We decided not to tell Amy we were coming and surprise her once we got there. The look on her face was priceless! She had no idea. She put on a great concert and showcased lots of songs from the new CD "Chasing Greenlights." We thoroughly enjoyed the concert....as we sold merchandise! It was so much fun swiping those credit cards!!! :)

For those that aren't familiar with Amy, let me tell you a little about her. You see, I've known Amy since she was in the fifth grade and wore those little coke bottle glasses. Even then, her personality was awesome and her wit was very obviously developing. She's such a fun person to be around and has always chased her dream of sharing Jesus through her music. Her voice is amazing. It's so pure and natural. (Visit her myspace page and listen or download her songs from itunes!) What makes this story more interesting is that a very close friend of mine from college who many of you reading know (Crystal W.) met Amy while living in Nashville. Being the marketing/business-minded person she is, Crystal decided to educate herself on the music business and help Amy promote her stuff. Let's just say, the rest is history. Pass the word everyone! Her music will bless you, I promise!

Here are a few pictures from last night. I always love an excuse to take photos.








P.S. A friend of Amy's named Charlie sang a few songs before she came out last night. He is very good and a really nice guy. Check out his myspace too!