Terri’s January 2012 Journal Entry
Happy New Year everybody,
Just popping in to let you all know we are super excited and gearing up for a hell of a great “Unplugged” run starting next month!
I’ve had a wonderful couple of months of down time since the Canadian tour ended (which seems like yesterday) and now I am raring to go again. I guess those Gypsy Boots don’t sit in the corner for too long before they get dusted off.
Super excited to be starting the tour out in California, especially since it has been a little on the “chilly” side where I have been hangin’ my hat lately. The sun and hotel pool doesn’t sound like a bad way to spend the days, and playing music to a fun crowd is a great way to spend nights.
Hoping you all had a wonderful holiday, and Santa brought you lots of goodies. I spent Christmas in Canada with my Grandmother, Dad and his wife, and got to visit a few friends. An impromptu neighborhood caroling session was a ton of fun, other than the one house that refused to come to the door thinking we were a bunch of freaks. My guess is they have now figured out who that masked woman screaming “Jingle Bells” was.
I did a lot of cooking, some baking, and a lot of consuming of those things over the holiday season so I have also been looking at my heart rate monitor a lot and sweating it out these days. I keep up with my daily routine via Facebook so I am sure most of you already know this.
I will be re-working a few things in the unplugged show so that those of you who saw it the last run won’t see the EXACT same thing, and it’s been so much fun re-learning old tunes I haven’t done in awhile.
My first bass player (and longest tenure), Jeff Ross (Jefferson Ross), is coming out to open a few shows for me. I think you will love his show and his songs. He has been doing albums independently, and it is going to be a blast to get back on the bus with him since he left the band to pursue his solo career several years ago. I love seeing my band members from the past going on to great things. Jenee is going to be touring with Blake Shelton this year. Kevin Post might have had something to do with that ;) as he went to Blake’s band back a couple of years ago. I guess once you work for one smart ass, it’s easy to work for another one…HAHAHAHA… All kidding aside, congrats Jenee.
I have a writing date set with Tia Sillers in Nashville next week, and I am really pumped about that. She wrote “Wrecking Ball” with yours truly for yours truly’s latest album…as well as several other gems you’ve heard a million times like “I Hope You Dance,” so not a bad track record.
After the unplugged dates, I have a few dates with the band in California at the end of May, then I plan on spending a little down time with loved ones and at my cottage in Canada, then gearing up for the Fan Club Party, and then my trip across the pond to do a whole month long European/UK tour in June/July.
Might be working a little vacation into that one as well, ya think?…
Anyway, thanks to all of you who have requested “The One”…keep it up, it has been doing GREAT in Canada, and is still going strong, and up in spins every week.
See you all out on the road, and at the shows…it will be tons of fun!!!
Take care,
Terri
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Thanks for the great show at sycuan, your skills as player and singer made for best evening . I look forward to your return to san diego and seeing you many more times . It was also good to meet you last night even for just that small moment . I feel that you are still at the start of your career , that you have found your path and self expanding direction of music each new song and lifes travels . The MadGuitar playing was true magic last night . All the best on your tour, enjoy the ice cream on the way, have fun cowgirl .
We miss you up in Washington state Terri!
Oh….and there’s no other woman on this green Earth that can pull off a cowboy hat like you can!
Yippee! I found out that and when and where you are going to play in Switzerland. I’m looking forwrd to seeing you again (and maybe René from some posts before
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Looking forward to seeing you in Newfoundland, Canada!!!
Terri is St. john’s Newfoundland your first or final Canadian date?
Terri is St. John’s Newfoundland your first or last concert?
Don’t know if I will be able to see you when you come to Reno or not.
I have been to everyone of your concerts here, and gave done a greet and meet, but you weren’t in the best of moods. It seems your bus broke down and you were very late getting in, but that didn’t stop you from giving it your all. I gave you a folder of questions I had asked your fans a bout you, and their responses,when I got home, to my horror discovered I gave you the uncompleted one…
I would like nothing more than to see you perform again.
I am doing great, but have leukemia ( in remission) and do not know if I could even stay up that late.. Ha… Well anyway, break a leg with or without me.
Hey Terri,
Love to hear that your are doing a Europe tour, I’ll be there Yessss.
Take care.
Thanks for the update Terri. Lucky you went south before winter really hit.
Been hearing lots of TC music up here on Y101 plus they been giving away copies of Roots & Wings.I heard The One is number 10 on CMT Canada this week.
Keep up all the great work and have fun Touring(remember all work and no play make a unhappy lady).
Lots of Love & Luck
Kevin
Hey Miss “T” Happy New Year and I hope to see you again next time you are anywhere near Calgary.
XOXOXO Woody
hi Terri, you always seem to make me laugh. I wish you had come caroling in my neighbourhood, I would have joined you even though I cant sing. Since a lot of your group seems to be parting ways, if you ever need a bus driver, please send me a message and I’ll set up an interview (my terms are not too demanding and I keep up my CZ license just in case).
Hope you have a great 2012,
Catherine
As much as your fans in every province and every state would love to have you drop by with the Unplugged Tour…Good for you to take time for yourself, to be with family and friends and enjoy your time at your cottage and out on the water…sounds to me like a perfect recipe for happiness !
It’s always great to hear from you personally from the fan club prospective.
I’m so happy for you, it looks like you have 2012 set up and ready to go. Best of luck and stay safe and have a ton of fun.
Does this mean a playlist at itunes is soon to follow? As always thank you..
thanks for the update
Thanks for the Journal Terri never get bored reading them well you have fun and a safe tour and enjoy the sun and pool in California.And will be reading all your text you go girl.
Part of a wee Irish Blessing as you begin your travels…
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Wishing you safe travels this upcoming year…
All the best,
Yvonne
Wow..you sound very relaxed…Must have been that holiday nutrition..LOL I would have been shocked to open the door and find you singing Jingle Bells..I love caroling..I do it
every year with my students in the hospitals. And Europe..How lucky you are and they will love you to. I listen to your CD everyday. It’s so clean. Looking forward to seeing you in Blackoak..Hope I get close..
Take Care
Nancy D
I have six together, outdoors, Jan. 22, if you are interested.
I have six together, outdoors, Jan. 22 if you are interested.
Glad to hear youre ready to start back out on the road. I was planning on going to your fan club party again this year but since youll be in Dallas. it was a tough choice but opt for the vip in Dallas. The ppl in UK and all oversea will be happy to see ya as well. Thanks for all the updates and see ya soon!
May not be able to see unplugged this year. However look forward to go to the fan club event wherever and when. You go Terri and keep up the great work. Be safe and enjoy your year.
Loving everything that is happening. Thanks for always keeping Us posted TC!!! Enjoy the West Coast!! See you on the EAST Coast!!!!!
I’m gearing up for the unplugged tour too, Terri…and it sure will be nice to see you again. If you remember, the Sellersville Theatre is not too far from my house. So grateful to have a close show, especially if the weather is ‘iffy’ on the show date. I made up my own flyers advertising the Sellersville PA show…and since Sellersville is 20 miles from New Hope where I live…I’m putting these flyers around here in New Hope, to help advertise your show here. I want that place sold out for you! So, just so you know…your picture is hanging up on the post office bulletin board…hahaha…but in a good way!
Glad you had fun and relaxed over the holidays Terri. Can’t wait to see you at the Ottawa hoe down in Aug.Chilly eh?
Enjoy the warmth, we’ll be thinking of ya when its -30 below lol.
Save some fish for me this summer, can’t wait to go fishing.
Stay safe on the roads Terri and dress warm Northern Girl.
So happy you will come to Europe in June/July. We dont get the possibility to see such superstars of country music many times. I am really thankful you travel over to play for us european fans.
Cant wait to see you in Interlaken, switzerland. I bet you will love this place and hope you will enjoy your time.
Take care, love ya.
So… on Facebook I saw that you were gonna be in Ridgecrest CA and mentioned that if you were to head north on 395 to Reno I’d buy you a beverage of your choice… Well… what’ll it be lil lady?
C ya @ Comm Row! Thanks, so much! My wife & I have VIP Tix! CAN’T WAIT!
Just ask and you shall receive, huh Terri? Thanks a bunch, girl! Means the world that you care as much as you do, even though I can be a pain in the butt………..HAHA!
Looks like i will probably be making the fan club party, so I will see you then, and hopefully maybe one more two more chances to see after that this year. Have a great tour coming up.
Take care!
Karin