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Thirty years ago today, we lost the greatest man and musician. Ricky Nelson was en route to Dallas from Guntersville, Alabama for a New Year's Eve concert. A leak in a gas line caused a fire that killed Ricky, Helen Blair (Rick's fiance), and the rest of the band and crew. The pilot and co-pilot were the only survivors, but they suffered second and third-degree burns. I don't want to spend all my time telling about how sweet Eric was taken from us far too early. I want to celebrate the 45 years we were all blessed with this wonderful life! Ricky started his career in 1948 on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, the radio show. In 1952, the Nelsons ran a TV special called "Here Come the Nelsons," as a forerunner to the series. It was a hit, so the Nelsons were signed on to ABC with their new live-action sitcom, "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." After five years of charming America with his adorable self and his wit, he surprised everyone. On April

I wanted a guitar for eleven years before I actually got one. I always thought I would have fun playing and that it may help me with my singing/feel for music, but I never thought I would find a companion in my guitar. I'm not saying a guitar is necessarily for everyone, but I do think that everyone needs something that makes them feel like they are complete in a sense. Be it painting, drawing, cooking, mechanics, leather work, writing, animal training, sports, or anything else; we all need something that makes us feel whole. For me, that is music. Nothing feels better than writing a song - just me and my guitar - that nails exactly how I feel. If you think you want a guitar, you need to be prepared for the following things: 1) Addiction. I cannot go a full day without longing for the feel of my pick in my fingers gliding across my six strings. (Cue angels singing!) 2) Tears. There will be tears. Tears of joy, laughter, frustration, sadness, and anything else. Sometimes when I&

Matthew and Gunnar recently released a new album and a single titled "This Christmas." The past two days and today will determine how the song charts. Today is the last day before the final radio position is determined. Gunnar posted this the other day, and it would be much appreciated if you requested to some of these stations and your local adult contemporary station! Thank you! Take a listen, here !

So yes, the title of this is a direct reference to Frankie Valli's "Oh What a Night," but it has nothing to do with good ol' Frankie. A few nights ago I had the best night of my life. None of which would have been possible without Matthew and Gunnar Nelson. I had the pleasure of meeting them at one of their Christmas with the Nelsons concerts as well as all the perks of having a VIP pass! (Heck yeah!) For those of you who have not met them, they are the warmest, kindest, most welcoming, and most genuine people you will ever meet. I counted down the days for three weeks before the concert and successfully annoyed every person I know with my overflowing excitement. When the concert finally came, I was a "nervous wreck," as I told Matt. I was shaking so bad, I dropped my phone right in front of them and several other things I was holding throughout the night. So awkward. They were super nice though and didn't seem to mind the fact that I was a mess. I cried