Feb 8, 2006

HELLO KREW

Sitting hoping for some snow. They say we might get some tonight, but not much predicted. I was in Texas this past week and the weather was beautiful, in the 60's and 70's. I couldn't believe that I was there in February and the weather was so nice! Speaking of Texas. . . . .

We had a great time in Tyler. The Trio, (Anthony Burger, Shane Dunlap and myself) sang at Colonial Hills Baptist Church. Laverne and Glenda Grant brought us out there and it was great to sing with the guys again. There is never a dull moment when we are together. Shane is an incredible lead singer. He goes right up and pops the high notes with confidence and finesse. I don't think I have ever heard him sing flat!. He has a new project that is nothing short of extraordinary. I hope some of you will go to
www.shanedunlap.com and order a copy!. And there is nothing I can say about Anthony Burgers talent that hasn't already been said. He is now MR STEINWAY, having recently gotten an endorsement from Steinway! I kidded him and told him I was going to call him Stein MART!!!!!

Sunday I went to Stephenville Texas for a great afternoon concert at Valley Grove Bapt Church. I met some very nice people there and saw some folks that I hadn't seen before. Mr and Mrs Darrell Thompson hosted me there and they were very nice to me. They ever brought me some original Dr Pepper. They call it DUBLIN DR PEPPER, since Dr Pepper started in Dublin Texas, 10 miles from Stephenville. The original has a different taste to it. It's made with Imperial Real Cane Sugar! Talk about a JOLT! I had one before I sang and I was wired! I laughed and said things I have never said before-hopefully I will never say again!

I had a couple of days free in Dallas. I was able to sleep late and relax. I found a couple of malls that I have visited previous. The first morning I was there, I was in the mood for some good country cookin. I asked at the front desk and they told me there was a place called "Mama's Daughters Diner" nearby. So I set out to find it! I was surprised to see that it was a dive! It looked like an old gas station that had been turned into a restaurant. But inside I was pleasantly surprised! The baked chicken and vegetables were incredible. Great cornbread and wonderful Strawberry Banana pie! I loved the cute sayings found on the wall! One said "Prices may vary according to the customers attitude!" I LOVED IT

I found out there are four of these restaurants in the Dallas-Ft Worth area, and I intend to find them all! If you live in the area, let me know where they are! I would love to take the Unfolding Majesty crew to one if there is one close to Irving.

Speaking of Unfolding Majesty, I ask you to write to TBN and ask them to put it back on the air on Tuesday nights instead of the morning shows.
www.tbn.org

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If you are interested in checking these out----

Petition Spot - Petition to Bring Kirk Talley Back to Dollywood

Petition Spot - SOLID GOSPEL-NEED SOME GREAT MUSIC TO PLAY? HERE'S AND IDEA, PLAY KIRK TALLEY!

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Also, don't forget to make your reservations for the last weekend in March. Concert is March 25th at Maryville College with Kirk Talley (that's me in case you are on this list as a mistake) First Love, one of the best young trio's that's rising to the top, Phil Cross and Poet Voices, songwriter extraordinary, great all male harmony, and Allison Speer-phenomenal soloist and soprano. Allison and I will be doing the two duets that we have recorded, "I'd Rather Have Jesus" and "Oh Lamb Of Calvary".

Sunday morning the 26th, we will gather at my home church, Maranatha Church of the Harvest in Lenoir City TN and then after the morning service, we will travel to Crossville TN to the Cumberland County Playhouse for the 2:30 matinee of STEEL MAGNOLIAS.

We have reserved 30 great seats front and center that will go to the first 30 people making reservations. After that we will try to get you close but there is no guarantee the seats will be as good. Call Dot (865-933-2100) with your credit card to reserve your place now. This will be a great weekend for the Krew - the Maryville concert on Saturday night, Church Sunday morning and then Steel Magnolias at the playhouse on Sunday afternoon. After the play we will go to the scrumptious buffet at the Cumberland Mt. State Park lodge. Don't miss this weekend of music, fun, food and fellowship!!"

This weekend I am singing in Doyle TN ( Near Sparta) and then Sunday night I will be in Knoxville at First Nazarene Church. I hope all the East TN Krew members will come see me. Specific info is on the website
www.kirktalley.com
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Many of you ask every week about my mom. I was up there yesterday. took Pootie Puppy. Mom loved her! I haven't seen her laugh like that in a long time! Pootie Puppy kinda took to her too! Mom is doing about the same. Please continue to pray for her and Dad.

Also keep the sale of the Autolube in your prayers.

I hope to see all of you soon!

Oh I almost forgot, there is a picture of Pootie Puppy now on the website, in the miscellaneous pictures.

Kirk