In light of Hurricane Florence and the aftermath in North and South Carolina, I will be donating $1 per book sold here on my website to the recovery efforts.
OUR FUNDRAISER HAS ENDED! THaNK YOU TO ALL WHO ORDERED THE BOOK DURING PRE-RELEASE!
Franklin,TN- My Concert at the NEW Performing Arts Center at Academy Park in downtown Franklin is here just in time for Valentine’s weekend!!
February 18th/ 7pm $20 includes Chocolate
provided by Paul’s Chocolate & Schakolad Chocolate Factory.
Limited seating….Get you tickets here:
or at http://academyparktn.wcparksandrec.com/
Williamson County Parks & Rec Presents…
My new album is available on my website for purchase now! http://debbiecunninghamjazz.com/store-2/
I am beyond thrilled to share with you my new album! It has taken a few years and blood,sweat and tears but it is finally finished. 10 original songs with a bonus acoustic version of the title track. This album is a tribute to the ups, downs and celebration of Staying in Love….Enjoy!
LISTEN/BUY NOW: http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/debbiecunningham2
Hellooooo end of Summer!
I’ve had a crazy last few months….. finished producing and recording the new album, had both kids graduate …my son from high school and my daughter from college. My daughter got married at the end of June! Whew! What a marvelous, exhausting ride planning a wedding can be. Two days after the wedding, my husband and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary!! Lots of big life events in a short few months. I’m really excited but a wee bit emotional about the empty nest. Our daughter has already moved away and our son will be off to college next week!. Upcoming? CD release…Finally, I know! I’ve gotten great feedback from those that pre-ordered the album so I’m looking forward to the public release! For now here’s a few pics of my crazy few months. Soon I’ll be announcing the BIG CD release EVENT so stay tuned!!
Deanna and Drake Graduation
Family Wedding pic
Debbie and Derek 30 years!
A Million Kisses….is almost complete! Join me in ushering this new music into the World. By PRE-ORDERING you’ll get bonus items,exclusive content and be on my private team through completion. And you’ll be getting some great romantic jazz into your ears!
This music is for you if you’ve ever known love and wanted to nurture it and make it last. It’s for you if you know that lasting love means hanging in there no matter what.
This project is dedicated to those who celebrate STAYING IN LOVE. I married my high school sweetheart and 29 years later, we’re still enjoying the journey of being in love, weathering storms and living our adventure together. And It’s possible for you too! This album celebrates and encourages couples on their journey of making love last.
So if you believe in the power of love and loving for a lifetime, please pre-order your copy today!
Spring has sprung in TN! I have been busy working on my new CD A Million Kisses! So exciting to finally be making some progress with this record. I am kicking off a per-order-crowdfunding campaign very soon so stay tuned. In this process you will be able to see behind the making of the music …get cool stuff like an autographed CD, singing telegrams, hand written lyric sheets, a song written just for you or someone you love and you get to cast your vote on a few things like cover art and more! To make sure you get all the insider info join the Insiders newsletter at debbie cunningham Jazz.com
Last night I was the featured vocalist at a regional Christian Women in Media event where I heard Mila Grigg from Moda Image Consulting speak on personal branding. Now branding is a hot topic in this age of digital media. What others think of your company or your product makes a difference in your company’s success. I’ve heard many people speak on branding over the years but this one resonated deeply with me. It got me thinking about marriage. I know you are thinking, “huh?” but stay with me. Mila said that you don’t own your brand, your customer does and what they say about you when you leave the room IS your brand. So let’s translate that to your marriage relationship. What if your marriage “brand” directly correlates to your relational success? What is your brand there? Would your spouse say you are kind, generous, loving, joyful, forgiving in your marriage or would the residue that remains when you leave the room be frustration, anger, bitterness, annoyance or sorrow? IF the way we carry ourselves within what we do for a living can truly make or break us, wouldn’t that same principle apply to our relationships? Specifically our marriages?
It nailed me. Too often the fragrance I leave in the room is not one that truly resonates with who I want to be as a wife. Juggling my family, career, volunteering at church, planning 2 weddings ( my daughter’s & my sister’s), being head of a local high school music board, running a household ie: laundry,cooking ,cleaning….can leave me frazzled, if not kept in balance. When it is out of balance it spills over into my marriage. Not pretty…Ugh.
Marriage isn’t easy. It takes intentional investment to maintain and grow a rich relationship. What do you want to be known for in life? More specifically, what do you want to be known for in your marriage? I can tell you, what you are known for in your peripheral relationships can be way different than those close to you at home. You should ask your spouse or your kids. They’ll tell you the hard truth. They are the ones who see the good, bad and the ugly and love you anyway. At home the real branding emerges. So what is your marriage brand? Is it what you want to be known for? If not, how might you change that today? Something to think about.
Would love to hear from you if you want to comment below. And yes I’m open to the good, bad and the ugly because it matters. Please feel free to like, share this post too. 🙂
By now we are 2 weeks into the new year- 2016! I’m still having to catch myself writing the date. January can be exciting because it is a time to reflect on the previous year and to look forward to what is in store or maybe what changes can be made. Perhaps 2015 was hard for you so 2016 means a fresh start! I had a very busy year in 2015. I think every year seems to get busier when you have a family. I had exciting opportunities; Singing at Carnegie Hall, working with a vocal coach in NYC that I had been wanting to work with, working with some amazing musicians this year, streaming my first show on line,writing new songs for my upcoming record, having my family sing with me at my annual Christmas concert in TN ( that’s the pic above…I promise the purple hair IS from the stage lights!), turning 50, Celebrating my daughter’s engagement and spending time with extended family over the holidays! There was lots of mundane too; the work of owning my own business, day in and day out of managing a household, cooking ,cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry (you didn’t think I get out of all that did you?)…chauffeuring kids when unexpectedly we were down to one vehicle with 4 schedules and jobs. We all learned to be more flexible in that season. I tore my rotator cuff several months ago and now I’m learning to delegate and ask for help…not my forte! Those are just the highlights that made for a crazy year. Whew! Some of this last year was difficult and I’m glad to start fresh again. But I am so thankful for all of it, albeit, in hindsight. I learned a lot! Looking forward, I believe many exciting things are coming THIS year just awaiting for us to uncover them. Michelangelo once said, “In every block of marble I see a statue as plain as though it stood before me, shaped and perfect in attitude and action. I have only to hew away the rough walls that imprison the lovely apparition to reveal it to the other eyes as mine see it.”
What walls do you need to hew away in order for your best year to be revealed? Maybe some things, habits and over commitments need to go in order for you to live the life you desire. Perhaps to be less stressed? Healthier? More time for things that are priorities? Think about it and comment below what changes and or new habits you are planning to incorporate this year. I would love to hear from you and maybe you’ll inspire someone else. And remember to write 2016!
Debbie Cunningham and friends annual Swingin’ Christmas show is scheduled for
Friday December 18th, 2015!
8pm $20 Door
*$15 PreSale thru 12/12 Buy Here: http://dcjazzxmasshow.brownpapertickets.com
Location:
Franklin Brentwood Arts Performance Hall
210 Gothic Ct. Suite 200
Franklin, TN 37067
Limited tickets on Pre-Sale BUY NOW! http://dcjazzxmasshow.brownpapertickets.com
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