Annie Clements Music

Record Release

Posted on 25. Oct, 2006 by annie in Notebook

Sugarland had a lovely record release party last night at the Metroplex Fairgrounds here in Nashville. It was cold but very fun. The new record is called “Enjoy the Ride” and they’re running with this carnival theme, so basically it was our own private free fair. They had rides and all of the food in the booths was FREE! That’s right, Free. I got to walk up to every booth and get cotton candy, funnel cakes and apple cider for free. I was pleased. I also got a free frame for my license plate that says “Sugarland -Enjoy the Ride” all over it. I’m always looking for free stuff, even if it’s our own swag and am not ashamed to show up to the airport wearing my sugarland T-shirts, sweatshirts and hats simultaneously. I’m taking my Geek Status to the next level. It’s freakin’ free people! Anyway, I’ve been getting fussed at for not writing in this journal (Donnie Freeman) so I thought I might take a break from my busy life and relax at my local starbucks while writing a few highlights about the past few weeks.

Let’s see.

We went to Alaska last week. It was cold and I ate a lot of salmon. At the end of our show in Fairbanks, people started rushing the stage. It was hilarious. Our managers, both shorter females, had the job of trying to drag giant Alaskans off of the stage and throw them into the audience. I guess they’re pretty starved for entertainment over there. But not for salmon. They have plenty of salmon.

Before we were in Alaska we spent about a week in L.A. and I got to spend time with my sister and my boyfriend. Lil’ sis Wendy is out in L.A. working hard on a degree from U.C.L.A. and I’m very proud of her. Plus she just moved in with a girl who owns a Chug, which is a combination of a Pug and a Chiwawa. Sometimes they’re called Pugwawa’s. I want one badly and am insanely jealous of Wendy’s new live-in Chug. However, no dog will ever replace my beloved Trixie of course.

Let me just take a minute to comment on the Pugs of famous actresses everywhere. They’re freakin’ ugly! I can’t believe my family’s luck. We actually got the most attractive pug on earth. It’s really quite amazing. Take some time to peruse the tabloids at your local grocery store or airport (I get all of mine at the airport) and compare them to the pictures of Trixie in the “New Orleans” section of my photo gallery and notice that Trixie’s beauty far outshines the beauty (or lack thereof) of the pugs belonging to such celebs as Tori Spelling and that woman who’s marrying Richie Sambora. Why can’t I remember her name right now? It doesn’t matter, my dog’s better looking.

Back to L.A.- Andre’ and I walked around Hollywood and saw Tiger Woods! He was in town to promote his new x-box game. I wonder if he plays the game himself? I think that would be pretty hilarious. I can just see his pixilated form throwing a club in the grass in disgust. Actually, he’s probably really good at the game and beats all of his friends, just like in real-life.

Upcoming events: I am buying a condo this week! I’m so excited. I will be a big old homeowner. I really can’t believe how lucky I am that I’m able to invest in a home right now. I’m shocked quite frankly. I’ll be moving in slowly in between touring and am looking forward to making it the most Feng Shui-ed out house in all of Nashville! I have a few exposed beams on the second story which are lovely to look at but in actuality are a feng shui nightmare. The beams are a constant source of “poisoned arrows” which are invisible beams of bad energy that bombard you while you sleep! I’ll be investing in several bamboo flutes which will be hung at 45-degree angles to help deflect this bad chi. So there’s your feng shui lesson for the week, or month or however long it takes me to update this journal again.

Also: We are going to be appearing on television quite a lot in the month of November so PLEASE check the official Sugarland website (sugarlandmusic.com) for updates. We’ll be on The Morning Show, Martha Stewart and various PodCasts and award shows so watch if you can! I’ll be the one wearing the Sugarland sweatband…

Thanks everyone for reading! Love, Annie