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2002
9/29/02: The shows in
Keshena were awesome! Got lots of great pics for ya'll. The Wilkinsons
are still looking for a label. They've taken the time off to hang out
with friends and go on vacations. Tyler is looking forward to doing something
with his life, but might wait a year or two before he goes to college.
Amanda had a blast this summer hanging out with her friends and boyfriend.
Their friend Tebey Ottoh just got signed to a record label so be on the
look out for him. I met him in Keshena, nice guy. They sang a new song,
I don't remember the name of it. Steve wrote it for Amanda, and it's about
growing up. It's really cute, she talks to her brother and dad in the
song. My friend Michelle and I made a Wilkinson community. We thought
it would be a cool place for all of us fans to chat, since the official
board has been down for quite some time. Besides a message board we have
a chatroom, and photo albums where you can share your favorite Wilkinson
pics. Join today, lets get all the fans together! Go to http://groups.msn.com/ALittleMoreLovefortheWilkinsons
to check it out and while you're there join! That's about it for now.
9/14/02: The Wilkinsons
are currently without a record deal. A few months ago, right before the
release of the new album the Wilkinsons were told the deal was off unless
Amanda went solo with them. Amanda said no, because she likes singing
with the family. So now Steve, Tyler, and Amanda are shopping around for
a new label. There are negotations with one to release an acoustic album,
we'll keep you posted on that. I for one am proud of Amanda. It just wouldn't
be the same without dad and brother too. In other news Amanda and Tyler
both chopped off their hair. Amanda's is a little longer than chin length,
back to the normal brown color and it looks adorable. Tyler's is real
short, almost buzzed, back to his normal color, and with it he's sporting
prescription black framed glasses. Seems they're both going for a 70's
look. In 6 days I'll be seeing the gang in Keshena, Wisconsin with some
friends so I'll definately get some new pics for ya'll. This time I have
front row for both shows so we'll have lots of good pics! Tyler graduated
from Trenton High on June 28th, and is thinking about going to college
for merchandising. That would be cool, best of luck to him.
6/17/02: Sorry it took
so long for me to update. Winstock was awesome! I had a blast seeing the
gang again, and the interview? That was so much fun! Steve, Tyler, and
Amanda are great people to interview...so sweet and fun! You can read
the transcript, or you can even listen to the interview. Go to the Words
site for details because it is a Word exclusive. Only got about a
roll of pictures, because I wasn't able to go up into VIP so I had to
stand off to the side of the stage...I was only about 50 feet back so
I was fairly close, just not close enough to waste a lot of film lol.
I did find out a bunch of news for ya'll, but that will also be in the
Word so if you aren't a member email jecklund@black-hole.com today and
join. Until next time!
6/4/02: Did you all
catch the Wilkinsons on the Opry? They sounded great! First show they
sang "Nobody Died" and another new one called "Happy".
Nobody Died is a ballad about the world today, sung by Amanda. Happy is
an uptempo song about getting over a broken heart, also sung by Amanda.
The second show they dug out 26 Cents and Jimmy. It should be up in the
WSM archives soon for all of you that missed it, or just want to hear
the song again. Lyrics are on the choir page. 4 days until I see the Wilkinsons
at Winstock! It's gonna be awesome, I can't wait! If I'm able to get up
into VIP I'll take lots of pics for ya'll. As for the interview with them,
check the Word newsletter for that cuz that's a Word exclusive!
5/31/02: The Wilkinsons
will be on the Opry tomorrow nite (Saturday, June 1st). They will be on
the 8:30-9 show and the 11:30-midnite show. That is central time. Log
onto opry.com and listen in! They'll probably be singing the new single
"Nobody Died" so it's definately worth checking out :0)
5/16/02: I have some
good news and bad news for you. The bad news is the Wilkinsons have cancelled
the IFCO show, no word yet if they will have a booth at fan fair or not
but there wil also be no fan club party. The good news is the Wilkinsons
new single "Nobody Died" hits radio May 27th! So get ready to
request it and lets get the Wilkinsons back on the air where they belong.
I will be seeing the gang June 8th at a local country festival (Winstock),
so I will hopefully get some new pics (not sure because the front section
is all VIP and we only have general admission but I may have a way up
there). Not sure how many of you are in my friends and I's Wilkinson newsletter,
the Word but if you are you'll be getting an update...I'm interviewing
the Wilkinsons for it! So I'll be getting some kind of pass which I'm
hoping will also get me up front for the show, so I can get some great
concert pics. In other news Tyler will be graduating June 28th, and he's
really excited but he's not sure if he's going to do the formal thing
and go back to his high school for graduation or not. They are however
having a party for him. (Please don't go posting about the formal graduation
part on your websites because Tyler told me this himself thanks).
4/30/02: On a
sad note the Wilkinsons did not win the Juno. The Juno Awards were held
on April 15th in New Foundland Canada. The Wilkinsons were up for Best
Country Artist/Group but lost out to Carolyn Dawn Johnson. Congratulations
go to Steve, Amanda, and Tyler for being nominated because even being
nominated is a huge honor. Good news for all you Fan Fair goers. The Wilkinsons
have confirmed! They will be at the IFCO show Tuesday June 11th at Ryman
Auditorium (for tickets call 615-371-9596 and be sure to tell them you're
a Wilkinson fan). Then from June 13th-16th they will be signing autographs
at their very own booth at Fan Fair. Be sure to stop by and say hi, get
a picture signed if you're attending Fan Fair. Thursday June 13th they
will also be participating in the City of Hope softball game. For tickets
to that and Fan fair visit http://www.ticketmaster.com No word on if there
is going to be a Fan Club Party yet, but we will definitely keep you all
posted. The new single, titled "Nobody Died" is set for release
sometime in early May. The album is slated for an early summer release.
The Wilkinsons already have all the singles picked out for the album or
so we hear. That's it for now, but if we hear more we'll definitely post
it.
1/3/02: Early December
had The Wilkinsons off in Japan performing for our troops. Late December
had them performing and chatting with patients in a local Nashville area
hospital. Talk about sweethearts :0) In other news they will be performing
on the Grand Ole Opry tomorrow and Saturday nite. Saturday nite's show
will be televised on CMT at 7 pm central so check it out. Tomorrow nite,
be sure to be online at 8 pm central and log onto opry.com to chat with
The Wilkinsons! Steve hopes to release Shine in some shape or form in
the US and Canada sometime soon. They have been working on some new material
for their new album for RCA, due out sometime this year. Look for a single
from it to be out soon. Tyler's horse had a colt, named Willow Dakota.
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