I'm sure most of you have received an email or seen my postings via myspace, facebook, & twitter asking everyone to take a moment to vote for Tenth Avenue North, for the New Artist of The Year award at the Dove Music Awards. I am a faithful supporter/fan of this group for a few reasons. First (the lead singer) "Mike D" is a good friend and true inspiration to me. I met Mike at a New Year's party back in 2004. From our first encounter I found a friend in him. To this date I have yet to meet anyone who even remotely resembles him. I was instantly moved by his passion and love for people and his desire to impact the world with nothing more than love. He befriended me and gave me an insight on "love, peace, & happiness" that I still hold close to me. As we prepared to ring in the year of 2004, Mike performed an acoustic medley of hymns & praise songs...moving everyone to a deep place of serenity; nothing mattered in that moment but love. Actually, it's his influence that sparked the fire in me to spread the message of love. I learned that nothing we do matters, if we don't have love. What a powerful message to spread huh? I thank him for making a difference in my life to take a stand for a movement so powerful. I am amazed by the humility he displays, always recognizing that he's only a 'tool' being used to make this impact.
Now that his band has "made it", I can't help but feel overwhelmed with a great joy. Still the same old Mike. If you haven't heard the music of Tenth Avenue North, please check it out (click here). Also, below is a link to vote for the group at this years awards. Wishing the guys the best of luck.
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