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

THANK YOU

Thank you so much for your help in watching the Nightlight video for the chance to win the "Opening Act" for the Celebrate Freedom concert with 104.7 The Fish Atlanta. It was so much fun driving you people crazy with the postings on Facebook, blog, website (by the way, new addy for that: www.carriebowen.com )!!! I really appreciate your support with this event. I'm not sure who the winner is because so many people cheated to boost their views...however, we should know something on Aug. 30th.

Several cool things came from this contest (even if I don't win): #1, I learned how to upload a video to youtube!! hahahahahaa (many of you have been wanting me to do this so there ya go!) #2, great exposure to help sell the CD (by the way, you can download it from iTunes anytime you desire) #3, the church really rallied around this contest and the staff had tons of laughs!! (especially Marie)

I'm thankful to have such wonderful people in my life who love Jesus and want His best for my life. Thank you for your encouragement and kindnesses. I am so blessed!

Now, I can get back to recording "Color" album #2 that will release on.....get this....

FEBRUARY 14th, 2011 - Valentine's Day

Really pumped about this CD...help me get the word out about "Color"...can't wait!!

Love you and thanks again for everything!! You're the best!!

Carrie

THANK YOU

Hey everyone,
The last few weeks have been extremely busy but truly amazing - to say the least! Sorry I haven't had the chance to blog but tonight I wanted to take the time to express my heart-felt gratitude to you & all of the wonderful people in my life who have helped with the Nightlight CD and release service. There is no way I could have done this project without YOU! I believe that God has been behind the scenes working in ways we can't even imagine to bring about His glory through His people. I believe that this CD is part of His plan to reach hearts in ways that go beyond the music. Let's keep praying!!

Thank you to everyone who have loved, given, supported & prayed for me & the making of this project AND thank you for everything you did to make this release night possible. YOU HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE!

Let's live out our full potential in Christ and dream!

See you all Sunday at the release!
June 13th - 6:30pm
Monroe Church of God

Love & hugs,
Carrie