Vacation is over. Time to get back to work.
The only thing worse than not getting a vacation is that first day back from a break.
It doesn't take long for the relaxation to fade away.
I know I promised I would update this blog during my vacation but, unfortunately, my laptop crashed and decided to take a break as well.
No internet. No writing. No nothing.
It's amazing how dependent I had become on this little piece of addictive technology.
I'll admit, though. It was kind of nice having a few days without it.

To kick things off, how about some food for thought and a few random notes?

Is it just me? Or does "the Wreckers" frist single sound like they're picking up where the "Dixie Chicks" left off before the big 'incident'?
Great sound. Great CD.
I'm just glad somebody picked up the baton.
The rest of the music on their album definitely carves a different path from the 'Chicks', but the similiarity- at least on their current song- is pretty undeniable.

Congrats to Rodney Atkins ("If You're Going Through Hell") on his big couple of weeks. The dude has the #3 album on the Top 200charts!
Not to mention, number one on the Country Album charts and a number one song on the R&R charts.
I'll be hanging with him this week. From what I understand, he really hasn't quite absorbed what's going on yet. Should be a fun interview.

Football!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just a few days until the first -albeit preseason- Monday Night Football game.
All is right with the world.
It's been a long 5 months.
Seahwawks and Titans superbowl. Bet on it now.
It would be a dream match-up. I can't lose.

Speaking of football....
Do you remember when Matt Leinart claimed victory over Texas in the NCAA championship game?
I believe "It was a good win" was the post game quote.
I still laugh at that. Especially since Mr. Hollywood hasn't even arrived at Cardinal's training camp.
He was almost a Titan. Whew!! That was close.
I hear he's a nice guy, though......whatever.
Look at me! The trash talking starts already!
I love this time of year.

Mark Chesnutt is back with new music.
Again....all is right with the world.

Is it hot where you are?
It's a steam bath here in Nashville. I opened the door to let my dog out this morning and he looked at me like "you've got to be kidding me".

I just got a peek at the new artwork for Vince Gill's new, massive 4 CD release of ALL NEW songs....43 of them!!!!
All original paintings commissioned specifically for the project. Each one is like a riddle. Really cool.
I can't wait to hear the music.

New show debuts on August 10th at 9pm ET on GAC.
I'm still not quite sure what's going in it yet. Any suggestions?
Thanks for putting up with our mini hiatus.
It feels great to get back to work.

More blogs to come! Stay tuned.