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Jay with our new manager, Jack Blake!
find out more about Jack

Jay and the band were chosen as the First Runner-Up in Kenny Chesney's "Next Big Star" Contest
Congrats to Rob Byer and his band

All contestants performed to a packed house!
Thanks to all of our friends who came out to cheer us on!

Jay is featured in Hearing Loss Magazine
Read this up-close and personal interview
www.hearingloss.org

A response from a reader of the Hearing Loss Magazine:

Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007
Jay,

     Hello! I just got done reading your article in the Hearing Loss Magazine. I wanted to let you know that you're an inspiration to me. I'm 21 years old and a mother of two beautiful boys. My son Brayden was born on July 17, 2006. When he was born, he was born deaf.   As a mother from a hearing family it was very difficult for me to take the news of this. My whole life was changing. I had to start learning sign language and start teaching him. We currently just put him through surgery for the cochlear implant.
     I just recently had my second son on Oct. 12, 2007 and we just heard the news that he may be deaf too. We take him to Riley's Children's Hospital in Indy, IN later this month to find out.
     After reading your story it gives me a lot of hope in the future for my two boys. My days are trying and rough for me and I just pray to the good Lord every day that everything's going to be alright and that my sons one day will be able to be like everyone else and be able to perform the duties of normal hearing children. I have alot of hope for them after reading your story. I have hope for them before because I'm their mother and that's what good parents do is have hope and faith in there children no matter what.
     I hope to read more articles from you in the future. I'm going to hold my head up HIGH and pray for the best for my two young children... AND THANK YOU for inspiring me...

Sincerely,

Brandy

My new CD, "This'll Be a Memory" is complete and ready for you to hear!

     I recorded the tracks for my new album in Nashville at Fun House Studios. My producer and co-writer, Charlie Craig, assembled some of the finest musicians in Nashville for this project. Some of these players are arguably the best in the world.
     This record will feature Jeff King on lead guitar. Jeff just finished playing on Craig Morgan's record.
     On steel guitar, I have the famous Paul Franklin. Paul recently completed the steel parts on George Strait's last record.
     Bass guitar is provided by three time Grammy winner, Dave Hungate. It has been said that Dave has played on more records than any other bass player to date.
     On fiddle, banjo, dobro, and mandolin is the amazing Wanda Vick. Wanda was one of the players I had to have.
     My good friend, Buddy Hyatt is playing key boards. Buddy also owns the studio and always uses the top player when he records.
     My session leader and acoustic guitar player is Robert Authur. Robert recently got a song cut on Brad Paisley's new record. He co-wrote the song "I'll Take You Back" with Brad.
     Last but not least, someone new: Seth Rausch on percussion and drums. I had never used Seth before in the studio. I was impressed! Seth is only 28 and has a great future in this business.
     The background vocals were recorded by Monty Allen, who plays and sings harmony for Allen Jackson.

My good friend Aaron Scherz handled the mixing and mastering of the CD. Aaron has great ears, and he did an awsome job!

Jeff King on Lead Guitar

Jay with Buddy Hyatt, keyboard player and owner of
Fun House Studios.

Jay with the amazing Wanda Vick.
Wanda plays fiddle, banjo, and mandolin.

Jay with David Hungate, the most recorded bass player
known in Nashville. He is three time Grammy winner
and former member of Toto.

Jay with session leader and acoustic guitar player Robert Authur.
Robert has a song on Brad Paisley's new record called
"I'll Take You Back", which he co-wrote with Brad.

Jay with the famous Nashville session steel guitar player,
Paul Franklin. He is without a doubt one of the
best steel players in the world.

Jeff King, Buddy Hyatt, and Paul Franklin
discussing who plays what on Jay's next song.

Paul Franklin getting ready to lay down a hot lick.

Jay with session drummer, Seth Rausch.
Seth's last job was playing for Gary Allen.
Now he's settled in the studio.

Seth keeping everyone in time.

Rodney , pro tools engineer who ran the board while recording.

Charlie Craig, Jay's producer, sits at the board
giving direction to all the players

The Fun House logo with phone number
(Area Code 615)

Here is Jay with Charlie Craig, producer of "Perfectly Normal" and hit songwriter.

Outside of the County Q recording studio in Nashville, TN
with T.W. Cargile, engineer - center, and Monty Allen, harmony singer -right.
(Monty works in Alan Jackson's band singing harmony & playing rhythm guitar)

Jay with Dean Dillon
at a writer's night showcasing Dean, Jim McBride, Larry Butler & Thom Shepherd
at Sweet Carolines' in Winchester, Virginia this summer

Thanks to our fans who waited patiently in line at the "meet & greet" table
following our show with Gretchen Wilson at Sailwinds Park in Cambridge, MD

Jay shared a flight from Nashville with
the members of Lonestar

Jay and the Band performed to
a sold-out house when they opened for Trace Adkins
at the Sailwinds in Cambridge, MD

Jay managed to get a picture with John Hughey, famous steel guitarist, during a studio session in Nashville.
John demoed two songs that Jay co-wrote with Thom Shepherd.

Thanks for the great job, John!

Jay with Keith Urban, after opening his show in Frederick

Jay with two of his co-writers,
Jeff Batson (left)
and Thom Shepherd (Redneck Yacht Club/Riding With Private Malone, right)
at Thom's appearance at the Bluebird Cafe, Nashville.

Here is Jay with Charlie Craig, producer of "Perfectly Normal" and hit songwriter.

Outside of the County Q recording studio in Nashville, TN with T.W. Cargile, engineer - center, and Monty Allen, harmony singer -right. (Monty works in Alan Jackson's band singing harmony & playing rhythm guitar)

Outside of the County Q recording studio in Nashville, TN
with T.W. Cargile, engineer - center, and Monty Allen, harmony singer -right.
(Monty works in Alan Jackson's band singing harmony & playing rhythm guitar)