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Posted by djafan on Friday, February 17, 2017
Kari tweets! Great news for us!
I’ll keep this message from the man himself here!
In the meantime lets continue to show some love to David’s first single from this current project.
I love Numb.
Posted in @DavidArchie, Appreciation, David Archuleta, fandom, fillers, music, The Voice | Tagged: 1st Single, DA2017, David Archuleta, feeling his voice, from the heart, Gotta love him, instagram stories, missing him, music, Music video, Nashville, New Album, new music, New Song, New Video, numb, Standing by him, Storm is coming, The best is yet to come, The Listening Room, The rest soon after, the Voice, We'll Be Here | 28 Comments »
Posted by djafan on Tuesday, January 31, 2017
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Looks like we will be getting a new David Archuleta song in the next 28 days! And the rest soon after!!! David leaked it in his latest IG story, kinda just slipped it in lol. Make sure you read David’s little notes through out. And we’re also treated to his singing! I for one cannot wait!
In the meantime lets show some love to David’s first single from this current project.
I love Numb.
It has been on repeat helping me make some life changing decisions. Leave it to David.
Watch and listen.
Posted in @DavidArchie, Appreciation, David Archuleta, fandom, fillers, music, The Voice | Tagged: 1st Single, DA2017, David Archuleta, feeling his voice, from the heart, Gotta love him, instagram stories, missing him, music, Music video, Nashville, New Song, numb, Standing by him, The best is yet to come, The Listening Room, The rest soon after, the Voice, We'll Be Here | 73 Comments »
Posted by djafan on Thursday, March 5, 2015
The scarf he mentions looks like this one?
Posted in @DavidArchie, David Archuleta, Uncategorized | Tagged: All this snow shoveling makes me feel like I'm right at home, David Archuleta, Garden Shovel, Gotta Catch'em All!, Gotta love him, Nashville, Pokemon, Snow, though. | 150 Comments »
Posted by djafan on Wednesday, February 4, 2015
David’s been in Nashville for about three weeks!
Below are the four groups of writers who tweeted or sent pictures by Instagram. Maybe more to come. There certainly is an abundance of hashtags which tell a story by themselves!
#nashville #nashvillemusic #pop #songwriter #songwriting #songwritingteam #songwritingduo #nashvillesongwriter #nashvillesongwriters #mics #tonegeek #music #studio #nashville #keiththomas #davidarchuletta #urbanpop #gabtrap #davidarchuleta #stephaniemabey #nashville #bluebirdcafe #music #songwriter #newmusic #nashville #nashvillesongwriter #nashvillesongwriters #davidarchuleta #camillenelson #shaunbalin #isabeaumiller #twoinc #songwritingduo #songwritingteam #songwriting #songwriter #pop #ballad
This one tweeted again today:
http://instagram.com/p/yc5bJMoEfR/?modal=true
http://instagram.com/p/yYuVWBAQSP/?modal=true
Posted in @DavidArchie, David Archuleta, fillers, Musical icon, Nashville, song writing, songwriting, Uncategorized | Tagged: #DA2015, @DavidArchie, David Archuleta, music, Nashville, new music, singer, songwriter, The best is yet to come, the Voice, vocal sessions, waiting patiently, writing sessions | 106 Comments »
Posted by bebereader on Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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I have a new disorder, OND, otherwise known as Obsessive Nashville Disorder. I have written about Nashville several times before and here I am again. I can’t get enough of this city that I have never visited. What’s not to like? It’s Music City, USA! The consensus is that Nashvillians are warm and welcoming people; you can find any type of cuisine to your liking; the cost of living is good; weather, usually mild, although they did have snow last week. Having grown up in NYC, Nashville seems like a perfect fit for me; a cosmopolitan city with a cozy feel.
It’s easy to understand why David likes Nashville, too. It has a completely different vibe than other big cities like, Los Angeles. The hustle-bustle that is felt in Nashville is all about music. The town has respect for and is a very nurturing community for musicians. You can’t walk 5 paces without running into someone who plays music or works in the business in some capacity.
“In Nashville, we don’t bug the celebrities when they are in public; it is an unwritten rule of decent behavior and respect. This is one reason why the celebrities like it here.” ~Emifriend, The Voice
Although David hasn’t told us that he’s in Nashville, he doesn’t have to. He was spotted at a restaurant by the name of Tazza last week and Stephanie Mabey tweeted that she had a writing session with him.
Don’t miss this video “36 Hours in Nashville” from The New York Times, sent by Emi.
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My curiosity about Nashville this time led me to research the lesser-known places than the famous Ryman Auditorium or The Grand Ole Opry. The places to browse, to eat, to learn, to play, to see shows, to spend one’s waking hours; the interesting places that David may find if he does some exploring when he gets a chance, in between writing sessions. I’m sure Nashville has them; doesn’t every city?
I started digging, but as soon as I got going, our Nashville resident extraordinaire, Emifriend appeared with some great suggestions and I picked up speed! Choosing which to include here was a daunting task but someone had to do it and I’m glad it was me. haha The following list, in no particular order, is a compilation of places I found from research, and suggestions from Emifriend.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
I would love to see their current exhibit, Kenny Rogers “Through the Years”, depicting the singer’s life in music. Throughout the museum on display there’s everything from Elvis’ gold Cadillac to Taylor Swift’s costume changes from her last tour. And part of the grand tour is a visit to RCA Studio B, where hits like Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” was recorded. http://countrymusichalloffame.org/
Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles
I remember David tweeting about how much he loves avocado popsicles. I’m sure he can find them here. This Mexican popsicle shop makes natural creamy and fruit-only “paletas,” and customers can dunk their popsicles in fresh chocolate. The smooth avocado and Mexican caramel flavors seem to be the most popular. “Made in our store’s kitchen, Las Paletas offers “cream” paletas that have the texture of an ice cream bar and “fruit” paletas that have the texture of a traditional ice pop. Using fresh, ripe fruit, vegetables and other ingredients including grains, nuts, flowers and herbs from community gardens, we offer 20 or more flavors each day.” http://laspaletasnashville.com/
Centennial Park has a one-mile walking trail, biking trails, gardens, winding paths and a replica of the original Greek Parthenon with a life-size statue of Athena. The Parthenon also serves as Nashville’s art museum.
http://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks/Centennial-Park.aspx
Pancake Pantry is a Nashville tradition! David has had breakfast here when he was in Nashville. Family owned business since 1961, has a down to earth atmosphere with 23 different pancakes on the menu. There have been celebrity sightings here and it’s Vince Gill’s favorite place for breakfast. http://www.thepancakepantry.com/
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The Bluebird Cafe and other such establishments have open mic nights. What is open mic night? It’s a live show in a small club where audience members may perform at the microphone. It’s an opportunity for songwriters, singers and musicians to get the experience of singing to a live audience while trying out new material. I can just imagine David going with some songwriters to open mic night at The Bluebird. Hopefully he would get up to sing and when the audience hears his voice they will be blown away! http://bluebirdcafe.com/index.cfm
Gibson Guitar Factory George Gruhn trades guitars from all over the world here and is world-renown for his expertise with guitars. For trades/repairs/sales, the home of Gibson electric guitars today is “Gibson USA,” built in 1974 in Nashville specifically for the production of Gibson’s Les Paul guitars. The entire guitar industry went through a slump in the ’70s but the spirit of hope remained strong at Gibson.
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The Groove Record Shop sells new and used vinyl records and cds. It specializes in hard to find records. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, The Groove will probably have it the next week. There’s always something new to see. They also host in-store performances from bands visiting the area. They offer hours of browsing pleasure. Sounds like a place I could get lost in. http://thegroovenashville.com/
Puckett’s Grocery and Restaurant
(Love this one! Thanks Emi!) “Where the main ingredients are Real Food, Real People and Real Atmosphere! Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant in Leiper’s Fork, TN is more than just a place to enjoy a good meal. It’s a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. With mismatched tables and chairs and an eclectic clientele of tourists, farmers, songwriters… Puckett’s stage has recently held Tanya Tucker, Rodney Crowell,…Phil Everly of The Everly Brothers…and many more hit songwriters.” http://puckettsofleipersfork.com/history/history.php
The Franklin Theater, where you can see plays, movies and concerts. In 2014, The Franklin hosted sold out concerts for Art Garfunkel, Bret Michaels and Sheryl Crow. http://www.franklintheatre.com/
Tango Grill Parrillada
I hope David finds this restaurant. The chef is from Uraguay and specializes in South American gourmet food. Homemade empanadas are on the menu among other Argentinian dishes. Take a look for yourself. http://www.tangogrillnashville.com/
To find out what concerts are playing in the venues in and around Nashville, this link is helpful: http://www.nowplayingnashville.com/
So did I sell you on Nashville yet? haha With any luck David will visit some of these places.
Thank you, Emi, for your contributions!
Posted in @DavidArchie, David Archuleta, Nashville, songwriting, The Voice | Tagged: David Archuleta, Exploring Nashville, Nashville, Stephanie Mabey, The best is yet to come, the Voice | 66 Comments »
Posted by bebereader on Friday, June 6, 2014
Matt Clayton
I love when David goes to Nashville. He has said that in Nashville he had the best writing experience he’s ever had and that he always looks forward to returning. Whether he’s there to collaborate on songwriting, to visit friends, to meet with other musicians, to attend the Bonnaroo Music Festival next week or to go to Trader Joe’s, Nashville and David are a good match.
I have to admit that I’m fascinated with the town. It all began in 2006 when I was a fan girl of the rock band, Bon Jovi. What does Nashville have to do with a rock band? Jon Bon Jovi always wanted to do a country-inspired rock album so he decided to take his band to Nashville, also known as “Music City”. He hung out at The Bluebird Cafe where songwriters and musicians would flock to daily, to network and get inspired by other musicians to write new songs. They wrote some songs in a matter of minutes while other songs took more time to get right. Bon Jovi released “Lost Highway” in 2007 which was recorded in Nashville, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts and went platinum.
I learned back then that Nashville doesn’t exclusively produce country music, although the biggest country hits come out of there. The genres go from country to soul to jazz to pop to indie to rock to folk to hip hop to punk rock to R&B.
What is the hype about this place and what might David see while he’s there? What is the attraction and why do musicians and people in the entertainment field move there? Why has Nashville been among the top 5 friendliest places to live in the US? After scouring every blog, travel site and article I could get my hands on, here’s what I found:
Nashville is huge, one of the biggest cities in the US, spanning a whopping 553 square miles! Many artists move to Nashville from NY and LA after they come for a visit and realize that the diversity of music makes it a desirable place to live if you’re in the music field. The town has respect for and is a very nurturing community for musicians. I learned that you can’t walk 5 paces without running into someone who plays music or works in the business in one way or another.
Catering to songwriters, there are hotels and cafes that host popular songwriter nights featuring live music from tomorrow’s stars.
“We have songwriters living here that have penned some of the greatest songs ever written, so it’s not uncommon to be at a writers night and someone like Gordon Kennedy is singing his hit ‘Change the World,’ which was recorded by Eric Clapton. Or you might hear Dan Penn doing ‘Do Right Woman’ made famous by Aretha Franklin.” ~Singer/songwriter Etta Britt
Imagine with me for a second…David is at The Bluebird Cafe on Open Mic Night or Writer’s Night. Someone hears him humming and asks if he would like to sing something for the small crowd of unassuming folk who are sitting at the tables. Anything he wants. No pressure. He agrees and a capella sings “What A Wonderful World.” Hey, a girl can dream.
“Being a huge college town fills the bars, coffee shops, streets, parks with young energetic people who add such a nice air of modernity to the place. The immense level of wealth in the community gives us an interesting mix of fine stores (many of the high end of privately owned boutique styles) and beautiful neighborhoods.” ~Anonymous
“The cost of living is relatively cheap and there are plenty of jobs. The economy is diverse and we have all four seasons. The amazing thing is that it has a small town attitude with the big city conveniences. And then, in 15 minutes, you can be in the woods, by a waterfall walking the trails and finding yourself a million miles from the world if that’s what you want.” ~Anonymous
“Nashville is home to the greatest music scene in America, wonderful colleges, and great places for entertainment, be it arts, sports, recreation, lakes, restaurants, trendy spots…you name it. It’s the most progressive city in Tennessee… It is now the most favored city in America for business relocation.” ~Anonymous
“It’s a city on the rise with a palpable buzz of energy all around. It has great people, real friendly…the type of people who will walk up as a stranger and say hello with a smile.” ~Anonymous
“In Nashville, we don’t bug the celebrities when they are in public; it is an unwritten rule of decent behavior and respect. This is one reason why the celebrities like it here.” ~Emifriend, The Voice
“I love LA but Nashville is truly special. The southern hospitality and community support for struggling artists is the real difference. You don’t have to be wary of people here. It’s far more real than Hollywood. It’s a big but refreshing change.” ~Actress Hayden Panettiere of the TV show “Nashville”
Nashville’s big attractions include The Grand Ole’ Opry, The Ryman Auditorium and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. The Bonnaroo Music Festival is a huge four-day outdoor event in Tennessee. This year the dates are June 12-15 and the top names are Elton John, Kanye West, Jack White, Lionel Ritchie and many, many others. David went to this festival when he was in Nashville in 2011. Maybe he will get to go again next week.
I hope David enjoys his stay in Nashville and sees it as a working vacation. I hope he takes his time and writes songs that are meaningful to him. Connecting with the right people who realize his talent can help steer him along the right path. However long it takes, I know it will be worth the wait.
Posted in @DavidArchie, @ginaorr, Nashville | Tagged: David Archuleta, music, Nashville | 64 Comments »
Posted by bebereader on Friday, June 10, 2011
screencaps by djafan
“I’m back in Nashville and it’s been good”, David says in his latest vlog. I believe it’s mutual; David likes Nashville and Nashville likes David. He has said that in Nashville he had the best writing experience he’s had so far and that he always looks forward to going back. Whether he’s there to interview songwriters for future collaborations, to have meetings, to attend the Country Music Awards and Festival this week, or to go to Trader Joe’s for some goat cheese pizza, Nashville agrees with David.
It’s apparent that he’s in a good place. I’ve never seen him look happier, more focused, well-rested, content and confident, the master of his universe. He wants the songwriters to understand where he’s coming from so that he can write more meaningful songs. Not too concerned with what’s popular, he’s respectful of the way his music influences people and wants to write songs with this in mind. Most important, he wants his music to come from his heart.
I hope David takes his time and enjoys his newfound freedom, away from the restraints of a controlling label. I hope he doesn’t worry about getting songs together in a hurry as he did with previous albums. However long it takes will be so worth the wait!
Posted in artistic freedom, career longevity, David Archuleta, Nashville, Personal freedom, song writing | Tagged: eye to eye ayayay, from the heart, glowy, Nashville, Staying true, Who looks like that? | 95 Comments »
Posted by djafan on Monday, April 25, 2011
In the spring of 2003, three young filmmakers traveled to Africa in search of a story. What started out as a filmmaking adventure transformed into much more when these boys from Southern California discovered a tragedy that disgusted and inspired them, a tragedy where children are both the weapons and the victims.
After returning to the States, they created the documentary “Invisible Children: Rough Cut,” a film that exposes the tragic realities of northern Uganda’s night commuters and child soldiers.
The film was originally shown to friends and family, but has now been seen by millions of people. The overwhelming response has been, “How can I help?” To answer this question, the non-profit Invisible Children, Inc. was created, giving compassionate individuals an effective way to respond to the situation.
Read the rest of the story here
Before becoming a celebrity, David Archuleta was a supporter of Invisible Children. His involvement introduced me to this cause. I remember the leather bracelet he wore on the Bonnie Hunt show, the Invisible Children t-shirt Dawn gave him that he wore on several occasions and his willingness to share with anyone who asked what they stood for.
After 25 years of war waged by Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army, Invisible Children is getting loud… by shutting up. But after the silence ends at 8:00 PM on April 25th (in every time zone), it’s going to get even louder.
Break the Silence is happening in 18 cities across the U.S and will mark the end of the Invisible Children community’s 25 hours of silence for 25.
Break the Silence will unleash the voices of the thousands who are going silent and who have raised at least $25 to fund The Protection Plan – Invisible Children’s work to protect innocent civilians from LRA violence. (More information can be found by clicking here: Protection Plan.)
We’ll end this with two quick acronyms: RSVP ASAP. The cities will fill up, so now that you’ve raised your money and committed to 25 hours of silence, get your name on this list and we’ll see you at one of these cities.
Schedule of the night’s events:
April 25th, 2011
6:30PM – Doors open
7:30PM – 30 Minutes of Silence Begins
7:55PM – Break the Silence Video Begins
8:00PM – Silence is Broken
8-9PM – Celebration with new IC Media, Ugandan speaker, IC Roadies and musical performances
Come Monday—you name the price $$ for the event, all goes to ending a 25 year long war.
I just flew in to sunny Nashville, the birds are chirping and sky a’ clear blue. While taking in the scenery I hopped over to Allen Arena to check out the set-up for Monday’s Nashville 25: Break the Silence Event and got PUMPED.
This event is happening in 3 days, and it’s going to be amazing, I promise.
I want all of you to be able to come and experience Evelyn (our Ugandan speaker), performances from David Archuleta & Landon Pigg, as well as IC’s newest media…released yesterday.
But I know some of you are a little concerned about the raising $25 part. So, here’s the deal. Those of you who raised the $25—we love you. Thank you for your commitment, support and trust. You WILL be honored at this event.
However, I know a lot of you are college students with minimal incomes and maybe some with debt. We still want you to come be part of this monumental evening.
So, all of that is to say: You’re invited, don’t freak out about the $25. It’s suggested, but your attendance is more important.
YOU CAN STILL COME IF YOU HAVEN’T RAISED $25.
We will be taking donations at the door. If you haven’t RSVP’d then you can just drop your money in the donations bucket, and enter. You name the price ($5, $25, $100, you decide).
Just come, soak in the bliss of people coming together for a just an honorable cause—plus some sweet music and media.
However, do us a favor and stay silent. We’re breaking the silence at 8PM—please don’t be that kid who tries to do so beforehand. Thanks and can’t wait to see you there!
-Lauren + the Invisible Children Crew
David has been tweeting about his participation and support for Invisible Children. There are 18 cities who will be hosting this event and the concerts to break the silence tonight at 8pm Central Time. Three of those cities will be live streaming and one of those is Nashville where David is scheduled to perform.
This from PRNewswire:
David Archuleta “Breaks the Silence” with Invisible Children in Nashville, TN
100,000 young people have pledged 25 hours of silence to conclude Invisible Children’s national ’25’ campaign; the organization is hosting events in 18 cities across the country where partnering musical artists will “break the silence”
SAN DIEGO, April 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Invisible Children is excited to announce David Archuleta as the most recently added headliner for their event: Break the Silence, which is the end of their campaign ’25’ that launched earlier this year. The former American Idol contestant, one of the youngest ever, will take the stage at Lipscomb University’s Allen arena in Nashville, TN, on Monday, April 25th, to raise awareness and funds to end Africa’s longest running war.
Watch Invisible Children Livestream Here
Posted in concerts, David Archuleta, fillers, music, Uncategorized | Tagged: 25 Silence, Charity, Concert, David Archuleta, Invisible Children, Nashville | 112 Comments »
Posted by bebereader on Thursday, March 18, 2010
A Grammy-award winning country music songwriter, Hillary Lindsey has written songs for Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack, Sara Evans, Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Michelle Branch, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw.
Carrie Underwood‘s hit song, “Jesus Take The Wheel”, a song that Hillary Lindsey co-wrote with Brett James and Gordie Sampson, won a Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 2006. The song resonated so well with fans that it helped bring Underwood’s debut album to double Platinum. For six weeks, the song was #1 on the charts and in 2006 was named Song of the Year by the Country Music Association and by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
“Hillary Lindsey has participated in the Durango Songwriters Expo several times and is always a crowd favorite. Aside from being one of the hottest writers in Nashville, by all accounts Hillary is also one of the finest singers in the business.”
From Durango Songwriters Expo
Hillary Lindsey grew up in the small town of Washington, GA and began writing songs at 10 years old. She moved to Nashville to enroll in Belmont University’s Music Business school in 1994. After forming relationships within the music community, she was quickly signed to Famous Music Publishing. In her first year as a staff writer she had eight cuts.
Hillary Lindsey is known in the songwriting community as one of the few writers in Nashville who can write any genre of music including pop. She’s also known for using strong melodies that artists are drawn to and deep, emotional lyrics. Although Lindsey has written elsewhere, she prefers Nashville. “Nothing against L.A. or New York, but Nashville is really the place to be as a writer,” she said. “Everybody had total open arms to me when I got here. It’s a good town for that, full of creativity and talent. It’s like college for songwriters here.”
Partial list of singles co-written by Hillary Lindsey:
Carrie Underwood “Jesus Take The Wheel”
Sara Evans “Backseat of a Greyhound Bus,” “As If,” “Some Things Never Change”
Martina McBride “This One’s For The Girls”
Taylor Swift “Fearless”
Michelle Branch “Sooner or Later,” “Long Goodbye,” “Summertime”
Lady Antebellum “American Honey”
Faith Hill “Shadows”
Lee Ann Womack “Painless”
David Archuleta “????????????” tee hee 😆 we’ll just have to wait and see!
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Hillary Lindsey, Nashville, song writing college | 105 Comments »
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