THANK YOU***

It's Wednesday morning and I just had my first cup of coffee in several weeks and I'm really enjoying it. Slurp. This week has flown by so fast and before I headed out, I just wanted to take a few moments minutes to say thanks....

I'm so grateful for so many who helped out in making COLOR so colorful....There is no way I could have done this without the help of so many precious people....to God be the glory for all HE HAS DONE in YOU and THROUGH YOU!

SO this morning I'm gonna focus on the BAND....

John Johnson of Johnson Bros. Studio - you are so great to work with and everyone I know who knows you agrees! You make the studio experience so warm & welcoming & so FUN! Thank you for always starting each session with prayer and encouragement because it really does matter. You are incredibly gifted in so many ways and I can't begin to thank you enough for all you've done to help me as a singer/songwriter & with both albums. Thank you for singing on "It's Your Turn". You made that song so much better! It was and is a pleasure to work with you!

Meagan Lambert - there were times you just came to support with ideas and didn't sing a note but your presence made a difference. I really appreciate how you get music and how you think. Your vocals are so great & unique! I love how God has grown your creativity & how you love to serve others dreams...it's quite beautiful. I cannot wait to see your dreams unfold on this side of eternity. I love you & your sweet family!

James Patrick Morgan - thank you for lending your guitar skills for this album. You did an amazing job and it is so neat to work with you and watching/hearing all God has gifted you with come alive through those strings. Thank you so much!

George Sandler - It was so nice to have met you George! You blew me away with how FAST you came in and knocked it out! I really enjoyed watching you enjoy playing the drums and you did a fantastic job! Thank you again!

Ken Courtney - Pastor Ken, you really amaze all of us. You can play just about every instrument and your heart to serve is just astounding. I know I say this alot, but your chord charts are off the chain and I really appreciate EVERYTHING you have done to make the songs flow so well. I cannot wait for everyone to hear you play..... all 3 of the surprise instruments! I love you Pastor Ken & CC!!

Keith Murray - you shined brother on that song! I love how you captured the emotion of the song with the sax and made it melt. I just love having you a part because we go WAY back and not having you on an album doing something wouldn't be right! You played sax in mine & Brad's wedding too!!! I love you, Holly & the boys so much and I am praying for you guys constantly! Thank you Keith for everything!

Todd Childers - thank you Todd for singing on Covenant Keeper! I really appreciate you taking the time out of your crazy, busy schedule to lend those pipes out!! You did a great job!! You, Kathy & Gavin are so wonderful and I'm gonna miss having you part of the team. Please come back and visit!

I would like to introduce you to the people who will be playing Friday night at the release: COLOR BAND

Phillip Gentry - we go way back to early band days and you have always wanted to be a part of this musical journey. I really appreciate you taking time out from work to play. You are so great at bass and you make it FUN for us all! I love you and Tammy & the girls and I'm so honored to have you all in my life!

Ryan White - you are one crazy drummer! I love playing with you because you really LOVE what you do and it goes beyond music...it's contagious. You always know how to make us laugh - leaving NO DULL MOMENTS! Thanks Ryan for all you do even when you come straight from working the night shift. I love you and Ashley & the boys!

Mike Senquiez - Hey newbie! It's great having you play with us and I love the way you play electric guitar! Thanks for coming all the way from Emmanuel College to give of yourself & time. You're a cool kid! Let it rip like a potato chip!

Nathan Bailey - you are one the funniest people I know and it's so great playing with you every week at church! Thank you for singing with me on the duets...you have some sweet vocals...is that how you swooned Kimberly? I love you both and baby Katelyn!!

Christopher Mobley - you are one the sweetest 16 year old kids I know! Thank you Christopher for making this album a big deal. Your encouragement is so refreshing and I really appreciate you & all you bring to the table every week. I love you and your precious family. You are a jewel! Thanks for helping out with the acoustic guitar, knee slaps, hand claps, whistles : )

Scott Krowe - Thanks Pastor Scott for playing the sax for us! You are truly gifted on this instrument and every time you play, God uses you profoundly. You and Kristi are just amazing and I love you guys & your sweet girls so much!

If I left anyone out, I'm so sorry. The coffee hasn't kicked in yet I guess : )

Thanks again for everything you guys! See ya in a few!

Love,

Carrie