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So this morning I was thinking about what a big week it is for Melanie and her book and everyone who’s going to get to read her book because it is hilarious. And touching. And fantastic.
And then I decided that I have some sort of codependent enthusiasm disorder that causes me to be over-the-top excited about something going on with a friend – to the point that other people might be tempted to ask me to HUSH IT, POR FAVOR.
Regardless, I am so proud of my sweet friend, and since I am in fact beside myself that her book releases this Friday, I thought it would be fun to do a little impromptu giveaway. I haven’t even told Melanie that I’m going to do this, primarily because she would try to talk me out of it.
TOO LATE FOR THAT, SISTER.
So here’s what I’m going to do. I’m giving away five copies of Melanie’s book, Sparkly Green Earrings: Catching the Light at Every Turn – but you only have until 5 o’clock central time on Tuesday to enter the giveaway. A little after 5 o’clock I’ll draw for five winners, and I’ll notify them by email ASAP. And if you’ve already ordered a copy of the book, feel free to enter and then give away your prize if you win. I’ll even have it shipped to someone else if you want. Just please make sure that your email address is accurate when you leave your comment since that’s the way that I’ll contact the winners.
So. If you’d like to enter, just leave a comment with your answer to this question: what’s your favorite song right now?
(I have no idea why I picked that question.)
(But let’s just run with it.)
Remember – you have to enter the giveaway by 5 o’clock central. PM, of course. Because if you think I’m going to wake up at 5 in the morning to moderate giveaway comments, then perhaps I should introduce myself.
Can’t wait to see who wins!
(Well, really you’re all winners.)
(At least that’s what pageant emcees say.)
(And you know what? I believe ’em.)
This giveaway is now closed. Winners will be notified shortly!
I Am Set Free by All Sons and Daughters.
Sure do hope I win :).
The clean version of “thrift shop” you can’t help but dance!
I have Divine Messiah by Daniel Renstrom on repeat!
Right now, I can’t get “Hallelujah” out of my head.
The song that has most resonated with me recently is “Whom Shall I Fear” by Chris Tomlin.
I think it’s truly lovely that you wholeheartedly celebrate the achievement of your dear friend, Melanie!
“Crying on a Suitcase” by Casey James
Cross My Heart by George Strait
Thankfully you didn’t ask “why” it’s a favorite song right now, but right now, my favorite song is “Two Black Cadillacs” by Carrie Underwood!
I’m 24 years old, but lately I’ve been playing the heck out of some country classics. Last week, I listened to “He Stopped Loving Her Today” and “You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma” over and over. Love it.
My almost 13 year old daughter and I are liking “everybody is gonna know your name” by the script. Not sure if that is really the name of it. : )
I love Big Mama!!!
Laura Story “Blessings”
Read the excerpt on Amazon and can’t wait to read the whole book!
I don’t listen to much in the way of music. I have been humming Hillsong’s Mighty to Save lately.
And I really am looking forward to reading the book. My kid is almost 33, so I am not loking for parenting advice. ( If I found out what I did wrong, it would just make me sad.)
“Redeemed” for sure! I need that reminder that I am not what I used to be. I pre-ordered my copy a LONG time ago – but would love to be able to share this book with a friend.
I can’t seem to get Ho Hey by the Lumineers out of my head.
“A Winner Either Way.” I know, I know…obsure–but a friend sang it a few weeks ago and I can’t get it out of my mind. Very sweet!
I surprised no one else has put my favorite yet….I am a lineman for the county…by glen Campbell….that’s probably not even the name but the first line and a song I have loved for years for some unexplainable reason…
I came across this video on Ashley’s Avenue and Kelly’s Korner blogs and have LOVED listening to it. I never met this young man but I love the video and the story it tells. My Hope is Built on Nothing Less.
http://vimeo.com/54501896
Can’t wait to read the book ;)
Brad Paisley’s “Southern Comfort Zone.”
How great Thou art.
Thanks for the give-a-way! I’m super excited for Melanie as well.
Favorite song right now is so hard to choose! Anything by Needtobreathe, Mumford, Civil Wars, Avett Brothers, TSwift’s new album, or Chris Tomlin, I seem to not be able to get enough of! Still, Tenth Avenue North’s new song, Worn is especially good right now.
angel armies – chris tomlin
Alecia Key’s – This Girl is on Fire. Sad, but true. I think I’m spelling her name wrong….
My fav right now is Whom Shall I Fear by Chris Tomlin…Amazing!
I can’t get enough of Chris Tomlin’s “Whom Shall I Fear/Angel Armies” It’s so good an my favorite is to hear my kids singing it really loud!
Catch my breath by Kelly Clarkson
We rock out to Toby Mac’s “Without You” (or whatever its official title is) whenever it comes on in the car.
Through the Test of Time. Oldie but goodie.
We have been playing Rock Band lately and I really like Don’t Stop Believing. (Unfortunately, Werewolves of London is stuck in my head and I do NOT like that song!)
According to iTunes, my most played song is Never Going Back Again by Fleetwood Mac…which is semi-hilarious considering I’m only 23. But whatever, my parents instilled in me a love of good music!
Love that song by Kelly Clarkson & Vince Gill, Baby Don’t Rush… I don’t know that it qualifies as new, but its such a catchy song!
Can’t wait to read Melanie’s book & yours as well :)
Glorious Day by Casting Crowns. Just cant beat it
Befriended by Matt Redman. We sang it in church on Sunday and it’s been running through my head ever since. “You’re so worthy. My greatest gift would be the least you’re due.”
Favorite song right now is Unbelievable by Josh Gracin.
I am loving Justin Moore’s new song.
My favorite song right now would have to be a TV theme song since that is about the only consistent music I listed to so let’s say the Downton Abbey theme. I just got caught in that show’s web.
Your love never fails by Jesus Culture!
One Thing Remains is my favorite right now – we sang it on Sunday and man, the Spirit – awesome!!
Mermaid by train (I think it’s train) anyway can’t get it out of my head!!!
My favorite song right now is “Green Eyes and a Heart of Gold” by the Lone Bellow.
I am loving anything by Jesus Culture right now.
However, my 3-year-old son still asks to hear “Call Me Maybe” almost every day.
It is sad to say that the only song I have going through my head is from Yo Gabba Gabba. I am sorry, but my 2 year old is obsessed.
Hmmm we are listening to lots of Bruno Mars these days. My 18mo daughter does the best little dance and that makes him my favorite!!
Can’t wait to read Melanie’s book! And you are a good friend to be so enthusiastic, deserved as it is. I am drawing a blank on favorite song this morning (frozen by the pressure of picking one). I love everything by Chris Tomlin.
Anything by the Lumineers!
My favorite song changes pretty much every day. If I had to choose one right now I’d pick one from Chris Tomlin’s new album. Let’s see…. I think I’ll go with Crown Him With Many Crowns.
Love, love the song “Hang Loose” by the Alabama Shakes. It makes feel good and takes away my worries for a minute.
Sincerely, Jane-completely due to seeing the dance routine on “So you think you can dance”.
My favorite song right now is “This Year” by the Mountain Goats. Let’s just say that the tenure track professor gig has been a bit of a challenge.
Have you heard of All Sons and Daughters? I’m loving their song, “Reason to Sing” right now. So beautiful.
Can’t hear this song enough….’The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power’ by Selah. Bought their CD “Be Still My Soul’ at an estate sale and the whole CD is great but this song just grabs my heart.
Downtown- Lady Antebellum :)
Favorite Song- Hail State!
Kidding…just kissing up FOR THE WIN!
Right now, I’m loving Forever Reign!!!
My favorite song right now is Redeemed by Big Daddy Weave. It just touches my heart!
“Oh Our Lord” by Paul Baloche
Whom Shall I Fear by Chris Tomlin.
Current fave is perhaps “God of Angel Armies”. Or whatever song our worship team does on Sunday that sticks with me thru the week. Thanks for the chance to win :)
Favorite song right now? Accentuate the Positive! Bing Crosby version:)
If I Didn’t Have You by Thompson Square
I have Mumford and Sons playing on repeat right now. I think my favorite is I Will Wait.
Favorite song?!?! As in…just one?!?! Hmmm….I don’t know that I can narrow it down.=) LOVE anything Casting Crowns, Selah, Kari Jobe, Hillsong, and Natalie Grant. Also, hearing my babies sing Our God is Greater by Chris Tomlin is such sweet music to my ears!!! After watching the Super Bowl, all things Beyonce are currently running through my head as well. CANNOT. WAIT. TO. READ. HER. BOOK. Thanks for the opportunity!
Right now, my favorite song is Stubborn Love by The Lumineers. I can’t wait to read the book!
10,000 Reasons!
Favorite song right now is “God of Angel Armies” by Chris Tomlin. Not sure if that’s the title, but that’s the part of the song that makes me wanna run. :) Can’t read to read BigMama’s book (and yours!!).
10,000 Reasons love, love, love it!
I don’t have a favorite, but I love anything by Chris Tomlin.
On my own- Les Miserables
Jesus Son of God by Chris Tomlin, I listen to it on repeat in the car. What a fun giveaway for your friend!! So exciting!!
Up, Up, and Away from my children’s VBS cd because that seems to be the only thing that currently plays in our car!
How He Loves by David Crowder Band. It is good to the soul to listen to those lyrics!!
The Revelation song has been a favorite for awhile.
10,000 Reasons
Home by Phillip Phillips. I would love to win a copy of Melanie’s book. Thank you for the giveaway.
It’s a tie between Redeemed by Big Daddy Weave and Steal My Show by TobyMac.
Where I Belong by Building 429. Love it!
Its really hard to pick a favorite song right now, there are just so many good ones. This morning I was listening to “Wanted” by Hunter Hayes so it would be my most recent favorite but that could change as soon as I am in the car this afternoon to drive home.
How about the song that’s stuck in my head right now…Ho Hey by the Lumineers. And I totally had to look that up based on the one line playing over and over in my head. Thanks for te giveaway!
10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman – or Lay Me Down by Chris Tomlin – or any other song off the latest Passion CD (can’t wait for the next one!!)
Ooh, hard question! Good to be Alive by Jason Gray is near the top, so is Rest by Downhere…not to mention the entire Seussical Jr. musical (it’s been 1 year since my daughter was in the musical, and the CD is still my go-to if I need a happy soundtrack!)
Am I disqualified if I can’t narrow it down to just one?
Ohhhhh THANKS for the giveaway! I picked up a copy of Sparkly Green Earrings yesterday and its wonderful. It reads like a conversation with your best girlfriend. I’ve read parts and pieces aloud to my husband who also grinned. It’s just wonderful. I’d love to have a copy to share with a friend.
Favorite Song (and has been for awhile): Dancing in the Minefields by Andrew Peterson
i will wait by mumford and sons. it’s been my fave for months and never gets old!
Music plays all day for me but I’m into show tunes at the moment – Les Mis and Wicked to name a few.
Thanks for the contest!
Kim Walker-Smith’s Miracle Maker!!
I listen to the radio but probably couldn’t tell you the name of 5 songs…not my thing. I’ll take a hymn anyday, so what could be better than “Amazing Grace!”
I don’t have a current favorite…..so I’ll go to my all time favorite which is “All of My Love” by Led Zeppelin. :)
All Sons and Daughters – “Called Me Higher”
BooMama and BigMama were the first 2 blogs I ever read – and two of the very few I still continue to read today. So much fun to watch your journey!
Sarah
You are my Sunshine!
That’s too hard a question! My favorite song right now is probably something by Chris Tomlin… but I’ll admit I’m still loving the new-ish Taylor Swift album (the 17 year old in me).
10,000 Reasons……………Let me be singing when the evening comes!!!
“Beautiful” It’s a praise song from a recent youth rally.
Hello, My Name Is by Matthew West is my current favorite!
My absolute favorite song right now is “MOVE” by Mercy Me. I am listening to it several times a day – if I feel myself getting down – I play it! (I guess that kind of gives away where I am in life right now, huh?) anyhoo – I would LOVE LOVE a copy of Mel’s book!
Thanks for always keeping me smiling Boomama!
I teared up watching the promo for the book. Can’t wait to read it!
My favorite song right now is Crown Him (Majesty) by Chris Tomlin.
It is Well With My Soul…the Kutlass version. I prefer a more traditional version, but I am loving hearing my four year old singing it around the house!
I’ve been walking down memory lane these days with anything SCC….really you just can’t go wrong! So happy this week is finally here!
“O Holy Night”
Thank You!! So excited for your book as well!!
One Thing Remains by Kristian Stanfill/Passion
I have had all the songs from Les Mis running through my head every waking hour since I saw the movie a week and a half ago. We’ll call it “I dreamed a dream”. The Susan Boyle version because that’s what Pandora plays often! Thank you thank you thank you for a chance to win Melanie’s book!
Thanks for the giveaway Boo Mama! :) I can’t stop listening to LuLu Mae’s song “Mockingbird and a Dogwood Tree” It’s just getting me ready for spring and I just LOVE.IT.
Third Day’s “I Need a Miracle”. :)
My favorite song is always……Jingle Bells…..ha, ha….I sing it year round…..at work I’m known by the fact that I will break out in song…the Jingle Bell song…at any given time of the day….of the year….ha, ha……it has a lovely beat, it’s easy to sing….and you don’t have to be a “real” singer to make it sound good!!!!