The most exciting news I can share is this--Ashley Johnson! I found this 15 yr. old singing, guitar-playing, songwriting superstar in Fairbanks, Alaska (of course!). She is as beautiful as she is talented as she is down to earth. We'll be in the studio this summer to record her debut CD. Please keep in touch by visiting us and clicking Ashley's website from our welcome page.

Mike K and I recently performed at The Spur in Fairbanks with Ashley opening for us. We had a great time! I was so happy to touch down on my old stomping grounds. There's no better feeling than to sing to people who love and support you. It was great to be home. My brother was having such a good time, I thought he was gonna jump up, strip down and do his "Snoopy" dance. Thanks, Kent, for holding back!!

Days of Our Lives has been airing songs I had the pleasure of co-writing with D. Brent Nelson (head composer for Days). Brent is EASY (don't tell anybody) to write with--we wrote, produced, recorded and mixed a whole CD's worth of material in five weeks. The rest of the team was also incredible. We had an all-star group of musicians, including my sister-pal, Jeanette Jurado, and the whole shebang was mixed by Tony Phillips (Seal, Sting, Moulin Rouge). Thanks for the wonderful emails of support you've been sending to Days. Brent and I both appreciate the love! Please listen for "When Two Chevy's Collide", "December Rain", "I Am Right Here", "You Belong To Me", and "Save A Dance" in upcoming episodes.

"Can't Live Without Your Love", the new Bo & Hope theme for Days of Our Lives has just been nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Song for the New Music Weekly Awards and IT'S ALL BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for your love and enthusiasm! Mike K and I will be performing at the New Music Weekly Awards at The Key Club in LA on June 26th (BBC Broadcast).

I've also been writing and producing tracks for all-girl punkers, Jacked Up Betties with my bud, Gabriel Moses. It's been a blast to tap the "raw" side and just go wild!! The Betties will be performing in trashy Los Angeles hangs this winter. Go to www.JackedUpBetties.com to stay tuned. PS...The girls can ROCK!

Please look for Peter Stuart's new cd on Vanguard Records. This guy is uniquely gifted. I had the honor of singing with him for this cd and it was so much fun. He is produced by Curt Schneider--an incredibly talented producer on the brink of greatness. Wishing you lots of luck guys!

Thanks again for being there!

XXX (those are hugs, not rating indicators),

Kelly