Time, time, ticking on me... Alone is the Last place I wanted to be...

This second video has a better sound to it, but it had random pictures... so... yeah...

Matthew West... History In The Making...

Matthew West is a Christian singer who was raised in a suburb of Chicago, IL., where he discovered music at an early age. The son of a minister, he grew up in the front pew listening to his mom harmonize and following her lead. By the time he reached high school, Matthew remained involved in music and received a scholarship to study music at Millikin University in Illinois.

It was during his first year of college, that Matthew began playing guitar and writing songs. By Matthew’s senior year, he was playing at every venue imaginable, from Fraternity houses to churches, and youth groups.

He signed an exclusive songwriting deal only a week after graduating and making the move to Nashville. His songs have been recorded by various artists including Rachel Lampa’s most recent single, “Savior Song,” which was Matthew’s first top-5 song as a writer. Some other highlights were having songs placed on the platinum selling WoW 2002 project and also having his song, “Heart of Every Man recorded for the World Youth Day 2000 official soundtrack.

Matthew continued pursuing his dream of singing his own songs. Matthew had the opportunity to travel to universities across the country, and quickly began building up a steady following. With the help of Word Music and Extreme Writers Group, Matthew recorded an independent CD called, “Sellout,” which caught the attention of Universal South Records.

Matthew released his album Something to Say in Jan. 2007

My Childhood Idol... Billy Ray Cyrus

I was raised to believe Billy Ray Cyrus was the single most attractive man. Not to mention the best male vocalist. To this day, I still firmly believe this to some degree. I have gone to every concert of his that I have been able to get to. I have a few of his movies, and I own and still listen to every single one of his CD's. There are 13 CD's total on my itunes. 14 if you include the duets he does with his daughter on her CD's. There are those that will claim he is using his daughter to get back into the public eye. Not to be rude, but... I am going to blatantly disagree with you, and then proceed to throw it in your face. Just a little bit. :)

Back To Tennessee - 2008

Home At Last - 2007

Wanna Be Your Joe- 2006

Time Flies- 2004

The Other Side (Gospel)- 2003
20th Century Masters- 2003

Southern Rain-2000

Shot Full Of Love-1998

Best Of Billy Ray Cyrus Cover To Cover- 1997

Trail Of Tears- 1996

Storm In The Heartland- 1994

It Won't Be The Last- 1993
Some Gave All-1992

http://www.billyraycyrus.com/

Billy Ray Cyrus intended to become another Johnny Bench as he grew up in Flatwoods, KY. While attending Georgetown College on a baseball scholarship, he bought a guitar and decided that athletics wasn't the proper direction for his life. Instead, he formed a band called Sly Dog with his brother and gave himself a ten-month deadline for finding a place to play. One week before the cutoff date, the group went to work as the house band for a club in Ironton, OH, where they remained for two years. A fire in 1984 destroyed everything including Cyrus' equipment. Taking that as a hint he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career. Eventually, he decided to return to Kentucky and commuted regularly from there to Nashville in search of a record deal. Grand Ole Opry star Del Reeves got Mercury Records to take a look, and division head Harold Shedd signed him in the summer of 1990. When his first album came out in mid-1992, Cyrus -- with his good looks, sculpted body, and the infectious "Achy Breaky Heart" -- became an instant groundbreaking sensation. Spending five weeks at the top of the country charts, "Achy Breaky Heart" made his debut album, Some Gave All, a blockbuster success. By the time it fell off the charts, it had sold over nine million copies and spent 17 weeks on the top of the pop charts.

In the years to follow, it is true that he wasn't able to re-create the success he had with his Some Gave All album, but he's never fully disappeared from the public eye. In 1993 he came out with the album 'It Won't Be The Last.' The album sold well, entering the pop charts at number three, reaching platinum status. Storm in the Heartland, cam out fall of 1994, went gold. He returned to the music world with the harder-edged, introspective Trail of Tears in 1996. He shot Full of Love in 1998 and Southern Rain was issued two years later. He took a break, spending more time with his family, realizing he was missing watching his children grow up. In March 2001, Cyrus hit TV screens in the role of a country doctor moved to Manhattan in the sitcom Doc. He returned to music world with 2003's Time Flies and the gospel-inspired Other Side, and in 2006, the same year Billy Ray Cyrus was seen on Dancing With The Stars, and appeared on the Disney Channel's Hannah Montana, a show starring his real-life daughter Miley, Wanna Be Your Joe came out. This album went gold. Billy Ray released his tenth studio album, Home at Last, in 2007 on the Disney label. The album debuted at number 20 on the U.S. Billboard charts, both reestablishing Cyrus as a presence in country music and highlighting the popularity of his daughter's show. Love Songs, a collection drawn from his peak years with Mercury, was released early in 2008, followed later in the year by a new studio project, Back to Tennessee, on Hollywood Records.

So as you can see, he's never really left. He wasn't a One Hit Wonder, and he isn't simply riding the celebrity wave of his daughter. He has his own success, and his own fan base... and thank you very much not all of them are 40-somethings. I am 20 years old, and proudly claim fanhood.

I Want My Mullet Back - Wanna Be Your Joe (2007) - Billy Ray Cyrus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnMj1FI9Jpo

Ready, Set, Don't Go - Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus - this went on both of their CD'S. Though, the video is a live recording. I love watching him live... ;)

Wanna Be Your Joe - Wanna Be Your Joe (2007) - Billy Ray Cyrus

Somebody Said A Prayer - Other Side (2006) - Billy Ray Cyrus

Back To Tennessee - Back To Tennessee (single) - Billy Ray Cyrus
It's also track 11. on the new Hannah Montana Movie soundtrack

Whatever You're Doing...

It's time for healing time to move on
It's time to fix what's been broken too long
Time make right what has been wrong
It's time to find my way to where I belong
There's a wave that's crashing over me
All I can do is surrender

(Chorus)
Whatever you're doing inside of me
It feels like chaos somehow there's peace
It's hard to surrender to what I can't see
but I'm giving in to something heavenly

Time for a milestone
Time to begin again
Revaluate who I really am
Am I doing everything to follow your will
or just climbing aimlessly over these hills
So show me what it is you want from me
I give everything I surrender...
To...

(Chorus)

Time to face up
Clean this old house
Time to breathe in and let everything out
That I've wanted to say for so many years
Time to to release all my held back tears

Whatever you're doing inside of me
It feels like chaos but I believe
You're up to something bigger than me
Larger than life something heavenly

Whatever you're doing inside of me
It feels like chaos but now I can see
This something bigger than me
Larger than life something heavenly
Something heavenly

It's time to face up
Clean this old house
Time breathe in and let everything out

I fell in love with Matthew West when I heard this song. This album is absolutely incredible. It is Christian, but he is another Jackson Waters, Switchfoot, etc. The lyrics are reachable to anyone in any situation. The music is phenomenal. This artist is just brilliant!

My One Request...

As everyone knows, Carrie Underwood got her start from American Idol. However, she is the one that gets the most flack for it. She has to continually thank American Idol for her start, at every CMA. She has become the single most successful American Idol winner. In my opinion she has paid her dues. Yes, they gave her the kick start she needed, but her success is now her own.





On A Personal Note...
The only thing I've ever really asked of you is to simply stand by me... That was all I wanted...

Time Well Wasted

To err is human--and to blame it on a computer is even more so.
- Robert Orben
Life is an unbroken succession of false situations.
- Thornton Wilder
Technology is dominated by two types of people: those who understand what they do not manage, and those who manage what they do not understand.
- Putt's Law
A judge is a law student who marks his own examination papers.
- H. L. Mencken
Never try to tell everything you know. It may take too short a time.
- Norman Ford

Because I Know You.

Christ As My Savior, I Will Stand.

If ever there was a time to stand... It is now.
"La Vérité ... est tout ce qui importe en la fin"
"The Truth... is all that matters in the end"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbpGl_9rrcA

Keith Urban Anyone!? ...Uh... Can You Say HELL YA!

my personal favorite...? Guilty as charged...!

For the actual music video...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hIfPivZ9_g

Everything Can Change When You Least Expect It...

Okay, so... I know this is totally cheesy, but I love the lyrics of this song... and it totally fits how I am feeling right now. I. Am. happy. I know I just lost the best friend I've ever had, but I am happy. He and I reached the conclusion that things would be better for us apart right now. If that changes in the future then let it change... in the future. I'm not going to wait for it, and I'm not going to think about it. I am going to focus on the here and now, and guess what... I have so many wonderful blessing in my life. I have so many new and wonderful people in my present reality. I wouldn't have had the opportunity to meet them had my number one priority still been the happiness and security of that friend. I hate to say it like that, but I did in fact have my priorities a little skewed. I hate that things had to end this way for the both of us to re-arrange what needed to be re-arranged, but God has a funny way of making everything turn out alright in the end. There is a purpose to all of this, and I think he and I will both be happier people because of everything that is happening. We will be better people, so yes... My heart broke again, and so did his. We've seem to grow bigger, better, stronger from it everytime it has happened in the past, so I doubt that will have changed. I don't worry about him because he is a strong, determined person. I happen to be one too, so stop worrying about me, and help me focus on the future! Help us reach our goals by supporting us in this, and letting us be happy. I can't speak for him, but I know I haven't smiled this much in one day in a long time. I've had a month to accept things, and I did. We ended on a good note, don't spill my full glass! I am a happy person. I bounce back fairly quickly... obviously... Just listen to the lyrics. Laugh at me if you will... but give me that. I know good lyrics when I hear them. And you all have to agree with me... because you know I am right on this. Something is coming, I can feel it. It's going to be good. So, let it happen!

Goodbye For Now To The Orion Connection. Forever, For Always, and For Longer.

While the break may be clean, and complete right now I will forever hold out hope that maybe a pleasant acquaintanceship might be achieved in the future. Whether that be near or far, here on earth or in heaven. I will forever cherish what we had, and pray that maybe one day forgiveness rings true in your eyes. And when we run into one another we are able to wave, and send a whole hearted smile across the distance. I have no bitter feelings, thoughts, or wishes towards you, and I know in time you'll feel the same way. I want you to know you'll always have a special place in my heart, and that I love you Forever, For Always, and For Longer... As a true friend I've had in my life. Thank you for the memories, and the growth. I wish you well, and pray are happy with what life has to offer you. I know you'll make your dreams come true. I'll be waiting to read your success story in some autobiography written by someone who doesn't actually know a thing about you outside of print. :) Good Luck with everything, and Thank You... for everything!

For the actual music video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZXHYItXWqE

Would Someone Please Tell Me Something I Don't Freaking Know!

I'm ready to scream...
I'm ready to confront you and tell you exactly what I think of you...
I'm ready to key your car, and ruin your entire reputation with one simple word...
I'm ready to erase you from my heart...
I'm ready to embrace my life, my potiential, and my possiblities...

...I've been holding back who I am, and I'm letting go...

Stop telling me no!

Stop telling me Impossible.

I. Say. Yes.

Karma Say What!?

One of the very last things Stanley said to me what that "Karma is a Bitch" and well... while I think this whole thing has more to do with him than anything else, I think Karma is playing with my playlist making skills... Every time I make a playlist I wind up laughing out loud at the irony of the songs, and the organization. Take the newest one for example...

Parade Of Happy Endings

I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) - Sandi Thom
Happy Endings - Mika
Other Side Of The World - KT Tunstall
Bones - The Killers
I Don't Love You - My Chemical Romance
You Had Me - Joss Stone
New Soul - Yael Naim
Big Girl (You Are Beautiful) - Mika
Never Again - Kelly Clarkson
Hometown Glory - Adele
Sunset Borderline - Sandi Thom
The Story - Brandi Carlile
Mercy - Duffy
Violet Hill - Coldplay
Supper Massive Black Hole - Muse
When I'm Gone - Simple Plan
Parades - Allred
Put Your Hands On Me - Joss Stone

Now with some of these songs there is a story, but I really don't care to broadcast that across the internet... so if you really want to know the story, text me, or email me! missjessmeredith@hotmail.com Peace and Love...

Soneone Always Knows Just How You Feel, But Are They Certain?

Screen Writers Blue's (OTH)

Let You Down - Tin Star Orphans

Lets See What Happens - The Breakups

Man Made Lake - Calexico

Natural Disaster - Andrew Bird( I really loved the instrumentals behind this one. Phenomenal! I've always been a sucker for strings! That's probably why I love playing them so very much!!!)

Snow Globe - Mezzanine Owls

So Please - Starlume(A Classic Jess Song)

What's So Bad (About Feeling Good) - Ben Lee (No Youtube Video)

You Found Me - The Fray http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7vX0bN3xKc (Embedding Was Disabled... but I love this song! Their new album is phenomenal! Get the deluxe version if you are able. Itunes has both the basic album, and the deluxe.)

This One Is For The Two Of Us.

Keith Urban - Stupid Boy

Foolish Games - Jewel

Stop Draggin My Heart Around - Joss Stone & Rob Thomas

If You Love It, Set It Free - Joss Stone

Gotta Be Somebody - Nickelback

Sister from another mister... We're sitting in the same boat right now, but we'll make it! I know you're 250 miles away, but remember this... I'm always a phone call away. We'll figure things out, and we'll find someone worth the wait, heartache, and the push. Hang in there love. For right now, there is only one guy we can count on. I know you know who that is... so lean on him, and we'll lean on one another. Love you!

Where Do Homeless People Get Their Markers?

I can't get over the title of this blog... I've used it for my personal one as well. The day I asked this question is a day I will never forget. Ah! The look on his face when I asked him "Where do homeless people get their markers?" was priceless! It's one of the memories I re-live when I take a 2 minute holiday! (Hold your breath for 2 minutes and re-live a favorite memory. It works every time I'm having a rough moment.)
Anyway... I was having listen to my itunes playlists and I noticed the one I had created a few days ago was basically my entire story... Explanation? I think so... the first couple of songs were me venting my feelings of the current on the past, and present on goings in my life. There is a turning point in the music and you notice a change. It's rather entertaining. It then starts 'predicting the future' as I hope to see it. When I listen to a song I pay close attention to the lyrics. Then I listen to the music behind the words. I do it this way, because I know if the music doens't resonate with me immediately, it will grow on me, if the lyrics are able to speak to me loudly enough. A bit odd I know, but then again... I've never been just anyone, or part of everyone. I found it ironic, because I hadn't paid attention to the songs I put on the CD. I just threw on music that I felt would be enjoyable to listen to. I put them in an order that I felt would be compatible. (I say felt, because I paid attention to the intuition or the direction -as cliche' as it sounds- my heart pushed me in... just call me pocohantas...)

...Simply Complicated...
My Life Would Suck Without You - Kelly Clarkson
I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) - Sandi Thom
You Had Me - Joss Stone
Gotta Be Somebody - Nickelback
Be Ok - Ingrid Michaelson
Knock Em Out - Lily Allen
Be Be Your Love - Rachel Yamagata
Chicago - Kate Voegele
Pur Your Hands On Me - Joss Stone
Hot N Cold - Katy Perry
Blue Jeans - Keith Urban
What If I'm Right - Sandi Thom
In Love With A Girl - Gavin DeGraw
Gotta Get Thru This - Daniel Bedingfield
Spoiled - Joss Stone
Love Bug - The Jonas Brothers
Geek In The Pink - Jason Mraz
Ave Mary A - Pink

She Who Dares To Stand Where I Stood

Missy Higgins - Where I Stood

I'm finding it easier to remember who I was before you, and who I need to be without you. I'm finding I was right to not depend only on you. All those fights about trust, and you needing me to need you... well, I was right to lean on no one but me. I'm sorry I hurt you. I'm sorry I was right. And I'm sorry I'm not what you need anymore. But it'll be okay. Not because I want it to be, but because I need it to be. I pray that she will love you better than I could. 'She who dares to stand where I stood...'

Show Me What I'm Looking For

Carolina Liar - Carolina Liar is an American-Swedish rock band based out of Los Angeles. Lead vocalist Chad Wolf is originally from Charleston, South Carolina, but the band and most of its members originate from Sweden. The band is best known for the song “I’m Not Over” off of its 2008 major label debut album Coming to Terms, produced by Swedish producers Martin “Max Martin” Sandberg & Johan Schuster. I found the story behind the original single to be rather interesting. Coming To Terms was written in about 20 minutes. The lead singer Chad Wolf was on a plane ride to Sweden when he just started writing down everything that had been going wrong in his life at that time. When he sat down with the guitarist and he just started playing riffs when Chad was like 'I got this' ran and grabbed the notebook he had written down in on the flight to Sweden and just started singing straight from what he had writen. They played it for Max Martin. He said if they could write 2 more songs like that he could hook them up with their producing company. The song turned out to the be the album title. The rest will be history.
Carolina Liar - Coming to Terms.
Carolia Liar - I'm Not Over

Say What Is On Your Mind. I Won't Lie...

Say - John Mayer
Boys Don't Cry - Plumb