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Ave Maria

Vanessa Joy got to sing Ave Maria in Israel in St. Anne's Church and you can see part of the performance at this link here Or you can listen to it on youtube here. This song also was recorded on the Sweet By and By Album…

Meet Michele Baer - Inspirational Singer and Speaker

Michele is amazing! I met her several years ago at her concert when I first moved to Arizona while I was attending a music seminar about the music business. I love her rich singing voice and it has been a pleasure to speak with her and get to…
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How Can I Keep From Singing

My Life Flows On is written by Robert Lowry. This song can be found on the album "Sweet By and By". You can listen to a sample of it here or here.  Lyrics are below. My life flows on in endless song, above earth's lamentation. I hear…

Meet Sara Lyn Baril - composer

I got to meet Sara here in Phoenix, AZ a few months ago. She's full of talent and such a fun girl. We spoke for hours about music and it was so great getting to know her. I'm excited to share her music with you, she will be contributing regularly…
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Blessed Assurance

Blessed Assurance is written by Frances J. Crosby and is recorded by Vanessa Joy. You can find it in her store on the Sweet By and By Album. You can listen to it here or here on youtube. Below are the lyrics. Blessed assurance,…

Meet Lori Ann Stewart - singer songwriter

I met Lori Ann Stewart a few years ago while I was singing and speaking at a singles conference in Las Vegas. She approached me about music and we became friends. She and I have stayed in touch though out the years and I wanted you to be introduced…
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Softly and Tenderly

Softly and Tenderly written by Will L. Thompson is a beautiful hymn that was recorded on the Sweet By and By album by Vanessa Joy. You can listen to the song for free in her store here or listen here on youtube. Below are…
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Sweet By And By

The first album Vanessa Joy recorded is titled "Sweet By and By" and can be found in her store. You can listen to the hymn here or here on youtube. The lyrics are below. There’s a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we…

My music video

You wouldn't believe the anxiety and stress I've had over releasing one little music video. There are so many details to get done and I wanted to get them all done right. Everyone I worked with was amazing and I'm so thankful to everyone who…

Meet Jeanni Gould - Composer

I met JEANNI GOULD a few months ago here in Arizona. She was releasing her latest CD, "God Sends Angels" and I happened to be in town to attend the concert. It was a lovely evening concert outdoors and I was able to meet several artists she…
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His Eye Is On The Sparrow

His Eye is on the Sparrow - by Cilvilla D. Martin is a song recorded on the Sweet By and By album by Vanessa Joy. You can listen to it in her store here or here on youtube. The lyrics are below. Why should I feel discouraged,…

She Traveled

A lot of people have asked me about my wardrobe and want to know where I get my dresses.  I wish I could tell them I shop at only one store but just like everyone else I shop around at different stores to accumulate my outfits. Believe…

Follow your dreams

Follow your dreams. Who came up with that statement? Do you have any dreams? How can you follow them if you don't know what they are? I have a statement on my wall near my computer that says, "A Person without a dream, never had a dream…

My Time To Blossom

Check out "My Time To Blossom". It's a wonderful organization for young women. They post inspiring and uplifting messages every day on their blog. It's a fantastic group! Recently I did a guest post on their blog and I offered some of my Christmas…

She Traveled

I've recently discovered this charming women's clothing shop online called shetraveled.com I hope you check it out, tell your friends about it, and let me know what you discover. Right now through February you can receive $5.00 off your…

Meet Camille from Chickenscratchnsniff

I just recently met a really sweet girl who is dedicated to strengthening individuals and bringing good things to people. She owns the website chickenscratchnsniff.com and I find her very inspiring. I hope you'll check her website out. Camille…

Utah Valley Moms

Recently I met Kim, who is the owner of utahvalleymoms.com she is an incredible woman doing so much good for people in Utah. I just love the things she is sharing with moms.  Utah Valley Moms is a blog for all of those who take…

New Website

Yay! Once again we got a facelift here on the website. We hope you enjoy the new look.  We hope you'll come back often for info about where Vanessa will be performing and you'll find out what she doing backstage too.  

Jeanni Gould - New CD

  New CD Party & Performance for Jeanni Gould Date: Friday, 23 October 2015 Time: 7:00-9:00pm (Concert 7:30pm) Place: Gould Home, 2102 East Taxidea Way, Phoenix AZ 85048 Thought this looks like a lot of fun if you're in AZ…

Do you have an earworm?

YUCK! Doesn't that sound awful? Well it kinda is... if you have ever had a song stuck in your head that won't go away you have experienced an earworm. It's a funny name for the phenomenon but it actually seems to make sense. There are so many…

Oh What A Beautiful Morning

"Oh what a beautiful morning... Oh what a beautiful day… I've got a wonderful feeling, everything's going my way." (Yes that is the song in my head right now from the musical Oklahoma.) I decided to hike white mountain. Or or should I say…

Live Your Life With Music

"Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out your horn." - Charlie Parker Charlie Parker was a master saxophonist and composer. It's delightful to hear him play some of the classics like,…

Find JOY in the moment

Live in the moment. Did you know this helps with any anxiety, stress, depression, and worry? Living in the moment cures yourself of any of these problems. You see, living in the moment - in this very moment - is kinda hard to do. We all think…

When is your next visit to the Holy Land?

Come with me to Israel. Experience the Holy Land with Cruiselady tours. It will be an adventure of fun to discover this beautiful place with musical performances all over the region. We'll visit places like, Jericho, Jordan River, Ein Karem,…