music…
Candy Country
Christmas Concert!
Saturday, December 18, 7 – 9:30 pm
The Melissa Barn at HD Ranch
1235 County Road 278
Melissa, TX 75454
Have a listen to my new tunes!
Have a listen to my new tunes!
writing…
My fascination with words and rhymes began when I was seven years old as a way to take a break from work on our family farm. It wasn’t until after college that I started crafting songs, yet I didn’t consider myself a songwriter.
Then one morning I read an article about a known songwriter in Nashville that intrigued me. She said she didn’t go to a studio to write songs but instead would get an inspiration baking cookies, then stop to write. That’s how my songs come to me. Gone Fishin’ was born while I was sunning my buns on Bondi Beach in Sydney, AU.
Reading that article, I knew I wanted to hone my craft. On a whim I booked a plane ticket to Crisfield Island outside of BaltImore to collaborate with a group of songwriter I’d never met before… and this was the very beginning of Candy Country.
writing…
My fascination with words and rhymes began when I was seven years old as a way to take a break from work on our family farm. It wasn’t until after college that I started crafting songs, yet I didn’t consider myself a songwriter.
Then one morning I read an article about a known songwriter in Nashville that intrigued me. She said she didn’t go to a studio to write songs but instead would get an inspiration baking cookies, then stop to write. That’s how my songs come to me, while I’m living my life. Gone Fishin’ was born while sunning my buns on Bondi Beach in Sydney, AU.
Reading that article, I knew I wanted to hone my craft. On a whim I booked a plane ticket to Crisfield Island outside of Balitmore to collaborate with a group of songwriter I’d never met before… and this was the very beginning of Candy Country.
art…
My very first canvas was an old Beltone guitar my aunt dug out of her basement and gave to me. When a friend invited me to take an art class she was teaching, I grabbed that basement treasure, painted it, then decoupaged old black and white photos of Elvis all over it. I’ve been hooked on mixed media ever since. I get as excited creating a work of art as I do writing music and singing my songs. I love bringing my songs to life on canvas. 🎨
art…
My very first canvas was an old Beltone guitar my aunt dug out of her basement and gave to me. When a friend invited me to take an art class she was teaching, I grabbed that basement treasure, painted it, then decoupaged old black and white photos of Elvis all over it. I’ve been hooked on mixed media ever since. I get as excited creating a work of art as I do writing music and singing my songs. I love bringing my songs to life on canvas. 🎨
Shop ‘sweet’ stuff now
Shop…
Forget about the boring old merch ~ caps and plain Jane t-shirts. In the CandyShop, every item is inspired by one of my songs and has a meaning all its own. Check out my sweet Candy Country goodies in the CandyShop 🍭
shop…
Forget about the boring old merch ~ caps and plain Jane t-shirts. In the CandyShop, every item is inspired by one of my songs and has a meaning all its own. Check out my sweet Candy Country goodies in the CandyShop 🍭
Shop ‘sweet’ stuff now
Hay, Hay y’all!
These days I’m like a kid in my own Candy store – and I invite you to come along for the ride. I created this website so you could:
Kick back and listen to my catalog of songs (old and new) on your favorite streaming platform, order a CD, (vinyl coming soon)
Shop for the latest and fun Candy Country swag.
Check out my new art site, where all of my pieces are available as originals or as prints in the size of your choice.
I’m the Founder of a nationwide credit card processing company, Card Diva, with clients as diverse as a pain device manufacturer, an online cattle auction house, to a wholesale welding supplier and custom cowboy hat maker.
When I’m not supporting America’s small businesses, I spend every other waking moment building Candy Country, my creative destiny ~ living my life on Diva Time (By definition: doing what you want when you want on your schedule not anyone else’s). If I have it my way, you’ll find inspiration here to go out and live your life on Diva Time.
Hay, hay y’all!
These days I’m like a kid in my own Candy store – and I invite you to come along for the ride. I created this website so you could:
Kick back and listen to my catalog of songs (old and new) on your favorite streaming platform, order a CD, (vinyl coming soon)
Shop for the latest and fun Candy Country swag.
Check out my new art site, where all of my pieces are available as originals or as prints in the size of your choice.
I’m the Founder of a nationwide credit card processing company, Card Diva, with clients as diverse as a pain device manufacturer, an online cattle auction house, to a wholesale welding supplier and custom cowboy hat maker.
When I’m not supporting America’s small businesses, I spend every other waking moment building Candy Country, my creative destiny ~ living my life on Diva Time (By definition: doing what you want when you want on your schedule not anyone else’s). If I have it my way, you’ll find inspiration here to go out and live your life on Diva Time.