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About Me

I grew up in Gleason, TN an EXTREMELY small town. I've been singing as long I can remember. It all started with Reba and singing in the mirror. I took voice lessons from my mentor, and second mother, Teresa Smith. I remember singing "When You Say Nothing at All" and Mrs Teresa turning the mic up so much that it squealed. I was extremely shy! I wouldn't let her look at me when I sang. I learned to play guitar about the age of 13. With all that spawned songwriting and experimenting with who I was as a musician. My first experience with a band was awesome. We called ourselves Counter Clockwise. After that I found myself doing alot of writing and opening up for bands in local clubs. I got alot of experience in a local coffee shop called Mug'z. It was great! A couple of years later, and couple of songs later , I hooked up with this already formed band called 24 Seven in need of a lead singer/ guitarist. We rocked all the local clubs and then some. I took it all in getting experience . Anyway, this is where I am at today...the big "Nashville", TN. I have the most wonderful life partner and love of my life, Jon. We are expecting our son May 31st. We are really excited and can't wait to meet him! Together we formed a band called The Anna Ross Project. We released an album in October 2007 called "Yesterday Comes Again". We have a very "organic" sound with a Rhodes, stand up bass, and cajon. We have been taking some time off from performing for awhile and have been concentrating on writing and family. I am also trying to finish my degree in Elementary Education at MTSU. I am currently taking my last semester classes before student teaching...YAY! I can't wait to finally be finished!You can go to our website and check us out www.annaross.com. This layout was handmade with love by the folks at My space or yours? Go get one!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 26/07/2005
Band Website: www.annaross.com
Band Members: Jon Eaton, Andy Calmes, Jeff Germscheid, and Jeff Elkins
Influences: Lorretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, Ella Fitgerald, Fiona Apple, Patty Griffin, Mazzy Star, Damien Rice, Madonna, Pat Benetar, Radiohead, Jennifer Knapp, AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Rusted Root, The Beatles, Jewel, Sara Barellies, Angie Aparo, Elton John, did I mention Patty Griffin?, Alanis Morissette, Ani Drfranco, Anna Nalick, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Johnny Cash, Tori Amos, Emmylou Harris, Paul Simon, Sarah Maclaclan, Edie Brickell, Elvis, Mitch Hedberg, George Carlin, OH MY GOODNESS I could go on forever!!!!Writers/Poets that inspire me: Charles Bokowski, W. B. Yeats, Pablo Neruda
Sounds Like: Anna Ross
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Unconditional

I dont know if you ever got a chance to meet my father. He was an alcoholic. He passed away this last May. He died from cirrhosis of the liver and liver failure. He literally drank himselfto death. E...
Posted by on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:29:00 GMT

Video of our little baby

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6-57qssWn0
Posted by on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:20:00 GMT

Holidays and Baby talk

Thanksgiving was great! It was amazing how all of the dinners worked out this year where we could attend them. There was no rushing and plenty of time to visit and catch up with everyone *breathe* I l...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:26:00 GMT

We are having a baby!

So it's been awhile since I have posted a blog. Alot's happened in the last month or two. First of all, we are having a baby! We weren't really expecting it, but we are very excited. I wouldn't have e...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:38:00 GMT

Haircut or no?

I'm thinking about getting my hair cut. I really like Lacey Mosley's hair from Flyleaf. It would be pretty dramitic. As you know I am usually pretty conservative with my hair...meaning I have never do...
Posted by on Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:17:00 GMT

Survivor

On my drive to school this morning I was listening to my usual talk radio station. I was having a hard time keeping my eyes open because I didn't sleep very well last night and the sun was glaring in ...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMT

Lazy Sunday?

So Jon and I went home to see our families and to teach this weekend in West, TN. It's getting to the point where teaching is not the "working" part of the weekend when we go. I seriously have to...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:28:00 GMT

Talent = Andy Calmes

I just got this painting this Saturday from our friend/bandmate, Andy Calmes. I was so impressed that I had to share. We have his work all over our house. Here is some of the stuff he's done for ...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:54:00 GMT

Beauty in Simplicity

8/10/08 Jon and I arrived in Seagrove Beach, FL yesterday. Yes, it is our third time to visit. There is just something that calls us back here. I think it's the constant knowing that there is somethin...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:14:00 GMT

Summer Tour = Unbelieveable

Jeff E always gets on to me because I don't blog enough. Honestly I'm not sure that anyone will read this other than him J joking. I'm never good at this blogging thing; I just don't know what to say,...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:21:00 GMT