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Alanna Conaway

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About Me

My life revolves around the people I love: my wonderful husband, our beautiful daugher, my family, my animals, and my friends. Some would say it also revolves around my Coach purses and Starbucks, but that's their opinion... :) I have recently learned to never take anything in life for granted... Always live like today might be your last. I now love more than ever and appreciate all the things in my life. Who ever said 'what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger' has obviously never lost a family member or friend in the horrific ways I have. I wouldn't say it makes you stronger, but it makes you LOVE stronger. I've been a writer for Country Weekly magazine and several other publications over the past 8 years. I get to meet a lot of really great people and enjoy great music at the same time. I've recently been hired for independent publicity for country singer Frank Ortega and the world's top seller in guitar effects pedals, Keeley Electronics. On top of that, I also write biographies for many of today's hottest stars - my two latest biographies are on Buddy Jewell (www.buddyjewell.com) and Whiskey Falls (www.whiskeyfallsmusic.com). I keep myself busy every minute of the day, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I love it!!

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

I don't really get caught up in the whole celebrity deal, probably because I am around it so much with my writing. I would love to meet some of my favorite Food Network cooks like Sandra Lee and Alton Brown. I've already had the opportunity to meet Giada de Laurentiis and Tyler Florence... both of those days were completely AWESOME!!!Rest in soft peace my beautiful cousin Anthony... Gone but never forgotten. You will continue to live in my heart forever... www.anthonygee.org

My Blog

Daryle Singletary / What Do They Have In Their Fridge? - Country Weekly

In the latest issue of Country Weekly (Carrie Underwood cover; May 18th coverdate), check out my Catching Up With piece on Daryle Singletary.I also have a "Chillin' with the Stars" roundup where artis...
Posted by on Wed, 13 May 2009 16:01:00 GMT

Country Weekly articles

For your enjoyment, here are some of my older stories/features in Country Weekly: Oh, Brother - The Warren Brothers: http://www.countryweekly.com/feature/820 Tattoos To Two-Steps - Bret Michaels: ...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:55:00 GMT

Final sentencing in Anthony’s murder...

Shooter gets 70 years in Gee case Brothers sentenced for AmCan slaying By MARSHA DORGANRegister Staff Writer Between the two of them, the teen brothers convicted of murder will spend a total of 90 ye...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:46:00 GMT

Our wedding!

Sunday, September 14th Shane and I finally said "I do" - the day was absolutely PERFECT!!  So many people made it that way... my sisters all were nothing short of amazing, our groomsmen (Jason, S...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:55:00 GMT

Edmond jazz musicians riff on meaning of success

Thu August 28, 2008 By Micah GaminoStaff Writer   EDMOND  Chances are pretty good that most local jazz fans have seen The Jazz Company featuring Brian Gorrell and Shane Conaway live in concert a...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:04:00 GMT

Anthony Update: Douglas brothers guilty of murder

Vallejo teen brothers guilty of murder Second-degree verdict carries lesser prison sentence By MARSHA DORGANRegister Staff Writer The Vallejo teens on trial for the murder of a 16-year-old boy were ...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:46:00 GMT

January 28, 2007 - January 28, 2008

As I sit here and write the "subject" to this latest blog, I am stunned that 1 year has gone by since I lost my sweet cousin, Anthony.  Tomorrow morning, January 28, 2008, at 9am, it will mark th...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:26:00 GMT

Looking back at 2007...

Wow... can't believe it's almost over.  This year is definitely a year I am looking forward to putting behind me. The year started off fine and dandy... I was loving my job (both for the law fir...
Posted by on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:38:00 GMT

Its official....

This morning I was home from work because of the icy weather and road conditions.  It was a typical morning of hanging around the house with Shane and Audrey with The Food Network on (of course!)...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:13:00 GMT

Trial in murder of Anthony Gee

Hello Friends, The Preliminary Hearing was held earlier this week for the murder of my beautiful cousin, Anthony.  After three long days in court, the judge ordered that both boys being held in h...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:10:00 GMT