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New Music Thursday: 90s Favorites

This week, Darius Rucker became the first artist to reach #1 on the pop charts to then cross over and reach #1 on the country charts in more than 20 years. So in celebrating his success, I thought I would blog about some other 90s voices that are back in action. Randy Travis has released a new song called Dig Two Graves. As you can imagine, its a real feel-good song. Actually, its not bad and sort of sweet. But since the low-baritone-country-singer torch has been passed to Josh Turner, my thoughts are that this song probably won't go anywhere significant. 90s pop crooner Kenny Loggins thought he would follow in Rucker's footsteps and so he has released a country song. How About Now is a strong classic Loggins sound. But I don't know if he has enough umph to successfully catapult this song up the charts. Keith Urban could have a hit with this song. Kenny Loggins??? We'll see. The one 90s favorite that I am excited to see back in action and has the strongest chance to rocket up the charts is Brandy with Right Here (Departed). Brandy has really updated her sound for the new millennium and it is very consistent to the fresh music heard today. A strong message, a vibrant beat, and nice gal give this song the best shot at #1. Bu as always, time will tell.

Broken

Jesus calls us to live out of a desolate place becuase it is there we realize our dependency on him. The more we realize how inept we truly are, the more we realize our need for the Savior. And when we truly realize how amazing and loving Papa is, we realize we truly are broken. Living out of this broken place then starts a new walk with our Father.

Lifehouse has a great new song and video out called Broken. (The video was even directed by Keifer Sutherland!) Listen to the song and read the lyrics below. Striving to be broken isn't hard. Remembering we're broken is.

Broken by Lifehouse



The broken clock is a comfort, it helps me sleep tonight
Maybe it can stop tomorrow from stealing all my time
I am here still waiting though i still have my doubts
I am damaged at best, like you've already figured out

I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
I'm barely holdin' on to you

The broken locks were a warning you got inside my head
I tried my best to be guarded, I'm an open book instead
I still see your reflection inside of my eyes
That are looking for a purpose, they're still looking for life

I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
with a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
I'm barely holdin' on to you

I'm hangin' on another day
Just to see what you will throw my way
And I'm hanging on to the words you say
You said that I will be ok

The broken lights on the freeway left me here alone
I may have lost my way now, haven't forgotten my way home

Missing Dad

Since I went back to work yesterday, Brody wanted to take some pictures and send them to me. Wasn't that nice of him? Quite the little photographer too!

New Firsts

Brody has been having some "firsts" this week including his first bath, first bottle, first time in the bassinet, etc. Take a look and let us know what you think.

Leaving the Hospital

Hospital Pictures

Brody doing his signature move, Hands by the Ear!


Bringing sexy back


In Mom's arms

Picture

Katie Moore, Creative Kaite as I affectionately call her, came by to visit today along with some other of Jess' co-workers and friends. Katie accidentally left something in our room when she left. Can you guess what it is??? Hint: It's not the pillow.

Lullaby

Before, I post, there has been some confusion as to Brody's full name and the spelling. His full name is Brody Rayf Chambers. Good....glad we go that cleared up.

Last night, really really late, they let me hit the lullaby button that plays a lullaby all over the hospital to announce that Brody had arrived. A nurse videotaped it for me. As you can see, once I hit the button, I don't know what to do! So I am just hanging out looking silly. But here it is for your enjoyment!

Baby Chambers has Arrived!

5:50

5:10

3:03

1:08

Jess is dilated to 5cm and 80% effaced. She is having some tough contractions but is trooping through.

11:05

9:25

In case of emergency....

Don't worry everyone, I'm ready!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Countdown is ON!!!!!!!!!!

Usually I blog about entertainment, pop culture, or just cool/funny things that I find online. For the next week or so, this blog will totally be dedicated to the biggest life change of my life that is on its way. In less than a week, my son will be here and life as I know it won't be the same. So check this blog frequently, especially during labor as I will be posting many times per day to keep you updated with what's happening. Change is coming. The countdown is on! And I am super excited!

Fringe Benefits

Tonight on FOX is JJ Abrams much hyped new X-Files meets Battlestar Galatica drama call Fringe. I know that I will be on the fringe of my couch. Can't wait!

Game Show's Greatest

Yes, it's Monday. But be glad that you are working to better yourself so that you don't end up like these people.





And finally, making Nashville proud...

Spaghetti Cat

I love Joel McHale.

Breaking the Bar

Last night rolled out the season premiere of an old favorite and the series premiere of a much hyped one. "Prison Break" roared back onto TV with over the top twists and turns - Gretchen dead then not dead, Sara not dead, and Whistler really dead. Before you think this is a soap opera for men (OK, it is a soap opera for men), the fast pace of this premiere helped the viewer forget how over the top the getting the band back together idea was. After a downright boring season 3, producers have renergized Prison Break with an "Alias" or "24" feel that finds our favorite outlaws working together to take down the company. Ridiculous? Perhaps. Fun TV? Definitely. For a full review go here and watch the show next week at 7 CST on FOX.


Unfortunately, TNT's highly anticipated new series "Raising the Bar" dropped the bar completely. Steven Bochco has done far better in his day and this debut only confirms his best creative days to be behind him. This entire hour was extremely predictible and stars a cast that the viewer doesn't care about. The only bright light was an outstanding performance by Jane Kaszmerick as a ruthless judge that has been ruined by the system. But no matter how well she acts, the viewer still hates her character mostly because viewers want judges to be righteous truthful examples that always do what is right. Imagine a judge the polar opposite that is only out for selfish interests and doesn't want justice served. While this may be a reality in the world today, it doesn't sit well with viewers that want happy endings. Look for TNT to raise the curtain on "Raising the Bar" after about the 10th episode.