I spent all of February 2015 in Texas filming a Christian Cowboy movie called Nail 32. It's based on the true story of a great man who chose to use his natural ability as a Cowboy to bring people to know Jesus in a real and authentic way. He started a Cowboy Church and lived out the Bible's … [Read more...]
CMA Awards
This year was my first year going to the CMA’s. I just joined the Country Music Association. It’s going to be a fun year of learning! It’s cool the amount of inspiration that can come from going to the Country Music Awards as a musician. 1.) There is Country artist…. And then there is Miranda … [Read more...]
I Can’t Wait To See All My Friends at Valley Vineyards 6pm on August 21st!
They have not only GREAT wine (check out their wine tasting), but they also have a really cozy atmosphere where you can enjoy some relaxation. Grab some dinner, wine and pick out songs from my song list to serenade you with :D >> More Information More Upcoming … [Read more...]
Catching up :D
Hey, music lovers! I've been so caught up in Facebook and twitter for the last few years that I forgot about my blog!! Sorry about that! To get you caught up... there are a few things that have happened since 2011.... I recorded a CD called "Heartache to Hope" in Nashville. Some of the guys … [Read more...]
Head Above Water
Head Above Water Holly Spears Dec 4/5 – finished at 12:26am 2011 On my own In a sea of blank letters Don’t you see I’m sinking faster I don’t know What to say to make it better What can I say to make this better Cause I can’t breath anymore I can’t see … [Read more...]
Holly’s Move Back to the Nati
Hey, friends! I just found myself moving back to the Nati on November 1st. I missed my community here; I've booked every Wednesday at Nicholson's Pub in Downtown Cincy; and have been handed a pretty amazing band that I can't wait to share with you! I look forward to going down to Nash for … [Read more...]
Linked Music Festival
The linked Music Festival on Oct 8th was a huge success. Holly got to sing a few duets with the band Blessid Union of Souls (led by her old musical mentor, Eliot Sloan). There was a great band line up all day long and the festival helped raise awareness and money for City Link (a non profit org in … [Read more...]
Wrapping up the Recording Process Sept. 30th
I am sooo happy to announce we finished up recording the week of Sept 19th. Charlie added some great sounds on Keyboards/organ/ and the like :D Then Mitch added his awesomeness on great atmospheric sounds and mixed all 12 tracks. He's sending everything off to the same Mastering Guruu that mastered … [Read more...]
Heartache to Hope (week 3) Sept 13
Looks like I forgot to catch up on my blogging the last few days :D Things were just so jam packed, I forgot... Friday Steve and Charlie of the band Jars of Clay knocked out some background vox and cracked me up with their bantering back and forth in between takes! It was really cool to have them … [Read more...]
Just another day in the studio… (Life is good) Sept 8
Yesterday I had NO time or emotional capacity left to blog. It was a hard day emotionally... We saved my song "Hard to Carry" until last and I'm glad... It weighed on me all day. It reveals one of my deepest wounds (that God is healing). It's about trying to learn how to forgive my old best friend. … [Read more...]