I am a fan (and you should be too), because real music and talent come in one bundled package... Daughtry's album is the first album that I have purchased in a very long time, that was well worth the price I paid... I enjoy every song on the album from beginning to end... Being a Army wife, I most relate to "Home". That song is absolutely beautiful... "I for one don't regret the life I lead." Songs like these are what keep us all going while our significant others are deployed overseas...I just want to say that "Daughtry" Rocks.... I am sure that many people keep bringing up the fact that they have loved Chris since AI, but in all actuality all AI did was open the doors for Chris to do what he loves.... He has wanted to perform since he was 16 and his dreams have finally came true... I think that Chris is a big part of the band, but I just want you all to know that I think each and everyone of you deserve the same recognition... Being away from your families and having 100's of screaming fans in your face everyday is very stressful, I'm sure.... Being married to a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army for almost 10 years, I know what it feels like to be separated from my husband for months at a time...My husband just got orders to go overseas in April the day before my birthday last week... A little down, could really use some uplifting spirits...He will be getting deployed very soon defending ALL THESE LIVES in this great country. It is something that is not easy to get USED TO and the news made me BREAKDOWN... Soon he will be GONE even though it is not WHAT I WANT... He has been THERE AND BACK more times than I want to count....God gave him to me for a reason and I keep that in mind everyday that he is away. There have been days that I have CRASHED and thought about why IT'S NOT OVER(the war). I just have to keep my faith and know that he will be HOME soon. My point to this whole thing is that I could really use a night of relaxation and a night out on the town. I listen to the album while I am cleaning my house, driving in my car, doing my college courses on-line, cooking dinner, talking on the phone, etc.... I guess you can say that I enjoy the entire album... When I listen to it, it is like reading a book about my life.... Ups, downs, happiness, sadness, pride, enjoyment, fulfillment, loneliness, excitement, and complete... I have one of the hardest jobs in the Army, I am the one left behind, the one in the silent ranks, I am an Army wife... I know a lot of people will be trying to win these tickets because they have the goo-goo eyes OVER YOU. I am not in love with any of you personally, I am in love with your music and how much better it makes me feel when I am down and need my spirits lifted...So when it comes down to choosing the winner of the VIP tickets.... WHAT ABOUT NOW, choose me!!!! My lucky night FEELS LIKE TONIGHT....
I would love to see all of you guys and meet you in person. Thank you all for giving us something to lean on.. God Bless all of you and please drive safe.... Heather Hartwig