Country Music Performers

Do you like country music? I do. I appreciate different kinds of music and country is not an exception. I love Country Music Artists like Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Shania Twain. I've visited a few sites online and now there is a new website dedicated to this type of music. Countrymusicperformers.com rocks! You can find the list of top singers, albums, new releases, songs and even Country Music Lyrics. It's all in one site!

One Step at A Time

When I heard this song for the first time, I fell in love right away. Very good song! The beat, the style and the lyrics renews hope and enthusiasm. I'm posting the lyrics and the player for you to internalize. Just click play to listen to the song.

One Step At A Time
sung by: Jordin Sparks

Hurry up and wait
So close, but so far away
Everything that you've always dreamed of
Close enough for you to taste
But you just can't touch

You wanna show the world, but no one knows your name yet
Wonder when and where and how you're gonna make it
You know you can if you get the chance
In your face as the door keeps slamming
Now you're feeling more and more frustrated
And you're getting all kind of impatient waiting

[Chorus:]
We live and we learn to take
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen and it's
Supposed to happen that we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time

You believe and you doubt
You're confused, you got it all figured out
Everything that you always wished for
Could be yours, should be yours, would be yours
If they only knew

You wanna show the world, but no one knows your name yet
Wonder when and where and how you're gonna make it
You know you can if you get the chance
In your face as the door keeps slamming
Now you're feeling more and more frustrated
And you're getting all kind of impatient waiting

[ One Step At A Time lyrics found on http://www.completealbumlyrics.com ]
[Chorus]
We live and we learn to take
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen and it's
Supposed to happen that we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time

When you can't wait any longer
But there's no end in sight
When you need to find the strength
It's the faith that makes you stronger
The only way you get there
Is one step at a time

We live and we learn to take
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen and it's
Supposed to happen that we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time

We live and we learn to take
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen and it's
Supposed to happen that we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time

Leona Lewis

Have you heard about her yet? I'm sure you have heard her song Bleeding Love. If you watched American Idol last Wednesday night, you should have caught her sang that song. Simon Cowell, the toughest AI judge is so proud of her. Who wouldn't? She's #1 in the pop charts all over the world and he discovered her. You could see he grinned from ear to ear. Lol!

I might be late in knowing her but I catch on fast. I checked her official site which is www.leonalewismusic.co.uk and found all the her songs, photos, blog and lyrics. Yes! Lyricsss! I'm really behind everything since I didn't realize that artists have official sites with lyrics. I think the reason why is because whenever you try to search for an artist, other sites like fans club, music stores and other sites pop up first on the search results rather than the official site of the singer. Anyhow, I checked her songs and listened to Pandora also and I really think her album is worth buying. She is new to the industry but who knows how far she's going to go? Right now, I'll just enjoy her music. If you are itching to listen to Bleeding Love, check her Myspace account at www.myspace.com/leonalewis. I plan to put her music here so watch out for it. Just don't have time today but hopefully tomorrow. Ciao!

Martina McBride concert

Yep! I went to watch Martina McBride's concert in Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena last Saturday, April 19th along with two other friends, Gie and Rhebs (below). We were early. :)

We were just so lucky! I didn't even know that she will be having a concert here but I suddenly got an email from Rhebs Friday afternoon inviting me to the concert. I'm so grateful to her for sharing her luck. Thanks Rhebs!!!

Just to let you know, I appreciate varied music, from country to rock as long as it's not heavy rock or rap. Every year, I watch a concert with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. I also watch Filipino concerts especially those that I admire back home in the Philippines. This is my first country concert and it's with Martina McBride. Just sooo lucky! Lol! Anyway, the first performer, Jack Ingram sang songs which I've heard over the radio but can only remember the one that I like the most which is Love You. His voice reminds me of Bon Jovi.

The second performer is the Little Big Town. This band is not familiar to me but they are really good. I got a little bit bored because they sang more than 5 songs that I've never heard before and I was already anxious to see Martina until they sang a song from Fleetwood Mac and an original which is Bring it On Home. Got us warmed up though. :)
Now for Martina. She's a powerhouse!!! From start to finish, she kept me entertained with her songs, great voice and moves. She can really hit the high notes with ease. From her first to the last 20th song, all were delivered beautifully especially my favorite song - Independence Day. What a powerful voice she has! She even made some of us cry especially when she sang Concrete Angel. I couldn't help but blink back the tears from my eyes. That was a great performance! Would love to have her back here at Jax!

Before we went inside, we were spotted by Jacksonville.com. Look for us on Gallery Two!