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(A word of caution:
Prepare yourself not for art, or beauty, or wisdom, or humor, or insight…
but simply for an explosion of my heart.)

Remember this mysterious, ambiguous entry?

I received an email this morning:

Annie,
Congratulations! You’ve passed our audition process…

And on June 21, 2009, I’ll be fulfilling one of my biggest dreams and playing at the Bluebird Café.

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!

I am completely speechless.

I wish I could say that I rocked my audition, but… I didn’t. No, really – I DIDN’T. I was certain – sure – POSITIVE – that I wasn’t going to make it. I have never felt nerves like I felt that day; I could barely play my guitar, which is bad since I can barely play my guitar ANYWAY. I messed up the words to my song. I was freezing cold. I was shaking so badly that I couldn’t think straight. I have been nervous before, but have always been able to reason myself out of it. This time, I was completely out of control – no amount of self-talk or deep breathing or sheer force of will could calm me down.

I never in a million years expected to have made the cut. To some one else, this might not feel like a big deal. To me, it’s an answer. It’s confirmation. It’s hope. It’s the entire world.

I cannot believe it.

Dream your dreams, kids.

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34 Comments

  1. Anonymous on October 20, 2008 at 9:49 AM

    I guess I know where I’ll be spending my 54th birthday.
    Actually, I’m SCREAMING so loud I’m shocked that you can’t hear me.
    You can’t say there’s no such thing…….
    love you! really! tons of it!
    mom

  2. Kyla Joy on October 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    Congratulations Annie! This post made my day smile. I’m excited for you!

  3. duane on October 20, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    hell yeah! wahoo! i just put it on my calendar.

    new songs! new songs!

  4. Terry McNichols on October 20, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    OH MY!! So exciting. And we’ve been there with you, physically and now in spirit! What an honor and accomplishment. Having been at the Bluebird, we know what a huge deal this is for you. Onward!

  5. AnnieBlogs on October 20, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    OH MY DEAR SWEET GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY!

    On the iCal.

    I knew you’d make it.

    I’m proud to know you.

  6. MB on October 20, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    Awesome! I’m super happy for you! Can’t wait to hear how it goes.

  7. Marijke on October 20, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    Holy Crap!! that is so stinking amazing. I’m so VERY VERY VERY proud! I wish I could be there!!!

  8. Sarah on October 20, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    GEEEEEE.

    See you in a little bit. So excited I get to be in Nashville to share in the moment.

    Good thing you know who is coming to hang some much needed accessories in your room.

  9. Zak and Dev on October 20, 2008 at 11:28 AM

    Congratulations, Annie! I love the songs you have on myspace and I wish I could be there and hear you live! Maybe someday!

  10. Case and Los on October 20, 2008 at 11:32 AM

    YES MA’AM!! And now you’ve gotten all the crappiness you could muster out of your system so in the real deal you can just shine!!! Woo hoo, celebrating you!

  11. breepick on October 20, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    You. Are. Fantastic! Congratulations, Annie! What an AWESOME confirmation that you are right where you’re supposed to be. You’ve worked hard and endured much and all your struggle and baring of your heart have not been in vain. I am thrilled for you!

  12. miranda on October 20, 2008 at 11:51 AM

    THAT is definitely something exciting! I’m so happy for you! I will be there.

  13. Kristi on October 20, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That is beyond awesome. I wish I could be there with Annie D (my friend – how I know you) to see you perform. Knock ’em dead!!!

  14. mandy on October 20, 2008 at 1:43 PM

    First time here via annieblogs (aka your biggest fan).

    I’ve been a spectator @ BlueBird before. I’m pretty sure one of Carrie Underwood’s songwriters played something amazing.

    Girl. Congratu-stinkin-lations.

  15. Meredith on October 20, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    annie- that is awesome news. Way to go girl. Super happy for you!! What an exciting point in life!!! I’ll add it to my calendar. Sounds like you are going to have quite the crowd!

  16. Hope on October 20, 2008 at 2:06 PM

    congratulations, lady!!

  17. annie on October 20, 2008 at 3:30 PM

    So awesome! Congratulations! If I lived closer, I’d come, too…

  18. Paul on October 20, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    Awesome, awesome, awesome, wonderful, the best, unbelievable, glorious, the best news, fabulous, thrilling, Annie’s the best…happy, delightful, fun. . . the best news.

    Phew, I can’t wait to celebrate my wife’s 54th birthday in Nashville at the Bluebird Cafe with our daughter Annie. Can’t wait. CAN’T WAIT.

    Love, Dad

  19. Greta on October 20, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    AAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This is SO RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!!!!

    When?? June 19th?? Unless it’s the day of graduation, I’m COMING.

    AGHAHAGHGHAHAHAHAHGGHAHAAAAAAA!!!!!

  20. I guess that makes me the camel... on October 20, 2008 at 5:48 PM

    Annie, way to go. I’m so proud of you. Congratulations!

  21. marisa on October 20, 2008 at 7:33 PM

    yipeeeeee!!!! :)

  22. Deborah Barnett on October 20, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    freakin’ A… Freakin’ capitol A. I just finally saw this.

    courage is not the absence of fear… it’s moving forward despite it.

    Well done my friend. I will find a way to be there.

  23. jnt. on October 20, 2008 at 10:15 PM

    first of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

    second of all, i was totally singing your Tucson song with you in my car tonight at the top of my lungs!! :)

    third of all, i love your parent’s comments. you are BLESSED.

    fourth of all, i will so be there. but i need to come BEFORE then…

  24. Sarah Kate on October 20, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    Ok, finally reading the details. Yayayayayayay!!!!!!!!!!!
    This warrants a trip to Nashville. The Bluebird is absolutely not big enough for Annie Parsons’ Fans. They don’t know what they’re getting into. “Shhhhh, my ass.”

  25. Carly on October 20, 2008 at 11:30 PM

    Congrats Annie! I wish I could be there to hear you!

  26. Anonymous on October 21, 2008 at 9:26 AM

    Congratulations! Your faith in Jesus standing by your side, and your faith in your skill and talent have brought you through.

    Four months ago I said you were “smart, motivated and fearless”, but that was only partially correct. Not fearless – courageous – Deborah has it absolutely right.

    I really wish I could be there to see you – thanks for taking all of us along with you on this rush of a ride…

    (Will there be a “Annie, Live at the Bluebird” CD?)

    -Failed Wingman

  27. dc on October 21, 2008 at 12:16 PM

    Yay! Love, your bloggie friend.

  28. Meredith Dean on October 21, 2008 at 3:11 PM

    annie! i am reading your blog! and i can’t believe you are going to play at bluebird-that’s amazing!!! congrats my friend!

  29. Lyla on October 21, 2008 at 3:12 PM

    Well, now you know that even when you’re “out of control”, you still impressed the people you were auditioning for. Imagine how amazed they’ll all be when you really show what you can do. :) Congratulations.

  30. [not the] Best Blog Ever on October 22, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    Super cool! Congratulations. Maybe Anthony and I and Baby H. will make a road trip down to hear you! :)

    Really happy for you, Annie.

  31. i'mthechief on October 22, 2008 at 6:42 PM

    oooh, i’m a couple days late…but that’s awesome! hopefully you’re still playing at that church thing (and hopefully that’s still happening) so we can get a little preview! i love hearing new music. especially if it’s someone i know. congrats!!

  32. i'mthechief on October 22, 2008 at 6:42 PM

    oooh, i’m a couple days late…but that’s awesome! hopefully you’re still playing at that church thing (and hopefully that’s still happening) so we can get a little preview! i love hearing new music. especially if it’s someone i know. congrats!!

  33. Anonymous on October 26, 2008 at 12:16 PM

    I am not surprised.
    At all.
    Congratulations my dear.

    Love you,
    Carin

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