So nervous I could throw up! lol

Today is a big day for my lil one, Rachel. She has her first solo show performance. A few months ago (And I can't believe that much time has gone by already) She had auditioned for an upcoming charity event, she was the only child selected to sing solo at that performance. It was to help fill the coffers of a child based charity that not only is local but nation wide. She really shined on that stage and it has opened up many doors for her, they say it just takes one time for someone to see her talent and the it would just take off from there.......and it has.

A retired gentleman was in the audience that first night who is in charge of booking talent for his fellow retirees monthly luncheons. He met with me after the show and booked her for a show when school got out (education first!!!) Well, today's the day and of course she is still sleeping like a baby and I'm a nervous wreck! LOL Between a hefty contribution of her own, gift for her Birthday last week and Graduation from Middle School, we purchased a Pro Audio sound system. (I believe if she contributed to the cost of it she would appreciate it more and take better care of her investment.) We now don't have to rely on anyone else for a sound system and it's hers to take with her on her journey in life as a performer.

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So today she has to put on a show that lasts about a half hour and she will be paid handsomely for it, I originally said she would sing for cookies but they said no, they want to pay her for her service (Think College Fund! LOL) Her song list goes as follows.............

God Bless the USA (Lee Greenwood)
Travelin' Soldier (Dixie Chicks)
Let Er' Rip (Dixie Chicks)
Born To Fly (Sara Evans)
Could Not Ask For more (Sara Evans)
You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man (Loretta Lynn)
Stand By Your Man (Tammy Wynette)
Walkin After Midnight (Patsy Cline)
Crazy (Patsy Cline)

For those of you new to my journal there is a link in my side bar that will take you to an old entry that show cases this lil one's talent. Rachel's Link After she is done entertaining we are invited to lunch and then this evening she as a rehearsal for another show on Sunday were she is the entertainmentfor a dance recital. The owner of the studio saw her perform a song at a mutual friends outdoor wedding reception and hired her immediately for the studios dance recital. She will be opening that show with the National Anthem, singing during intermission, then closing the show with God Bless America....it's a patriotic dance recital. I know she will do just fine and I am glad that it's me who get so nervous before each performance and not her.........I better bring a barf bag and maybe some smelling salts...I think this Momma is going to need them! LOL She still has two more 'gigs" later this month, one singing the National Anthem for an outdoor summer concert (along with a brief intermission spot) sponsored by a local town and then a summer festival for another town.......Who knows where these bookings will lead too!