Day Eight: Nashville

Today was a work day for Jane, Scott and I.  We are really in Nashville for the National School Public Relations Conference where we are presenting.  Andy drew the short straw and hung at the hotel all day with all 5 kids!

 After a fantastic lunch with some of my favorite school pr friends and our late afternoon session...which was packed, we headed for the GRAND OLE OPRY!!!  When we got back to the hotel to change and walk over, the girls were in full on beautification mode!!!

 They all looked so cute in their dresses and boots...

 And OMG the Opry was amazing.  Everything I love about country music in one evening.  Bluegrass, steel guitar, true vocal talent, class, love of country and Jesus.

 If you have not heard anything by artist Chris Jansen, go to iTunes right now and buy his stuff.  Amazing,  I cried.  Scott's comment was that he had never seen anyone play with such conviction.  He is crazy talented.  Referred to his step kids as his "bonus" kids and i quote, "I stepped in to their lives, they didn't step in to mine."  Never seen an artist shine with His light quite like this guy.  Show. Stopping.

 All of the girls were beside themselves that Chase Bryant was there.  I'll be honest, I wasn't even really sure what the guy sang when we got there, but I did recognize his songs!  Afterwards, the girls got to meet him and get his autograph!

 And then......Vince.  I love, love Vince Gill.  He has one of the most soothing voices I've ever heard.  He was outstanding.

I absolutely love the opry.  I could never live in Nashville, because I'd want to be there every night!
Headed for Memphis early in the morning.

Nashville Blessings,
Leslie