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>From Da Prez A Word From Da President... Hey
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Word Lima, Ohio Saturday morning I went to the mall and met up with Ethan, David and Sara, and Elizabeth. Ethan had saved me a spot in front row (by Tyler's mike since the Chris fans had center). Right before the Wilkinson's first show their mom, Chris was over by the stage so I went to say hi (I hadn't seen her since August because she wasn't in St. Catharine's, North Dakota, or Red Wing). She hugged me and introduced me to her mom (what a nice lady) and she pointed out her dad who was off walking around the mall. At noon The Wilkinson's came onstage and sang 9 songs. Chris was watching for a few songs, she kept smiling at me (probably wondering how I knew the words to all the new songs like that). For those of you wondering the new songs they sang were "Feel", and "Real Bad Mood". Great songs! After the show they did a public signing and a fan club signing. Hardly anyone was at the fan club one (just our crew and 2 other ppl). David mentioned me calling into CRL and Tyler said he knew it was me so that was cool :0) He liked his B-Day card too! (the whole family was looking at it on the bus after, I heard). Managed to save our spots for the 2nd show, by this time Brian had showed up so he sat with us. The 3 o'clock show was the same set but "I Had A Dream" replaced "Outside Providence". After that came another signing and a meet and greet. Showed the Wilkinson's pics from North Dakota and Red Wing and got a pic of all them posing for my camera, it turned out great! Third show Saturday was the same, except for an encore of Doobie Brothers songs (love that encore!) Then another meet and greet...this one brief since everyone was tired. Talked to Chris and Grandma, showed them my pics and went back to my uncle's. Sunday we all got to the mall at 9 and found a side door already open so went in and helped set up chairs, claiming spots for ourselves first of course LOL. My uncle came and sat with Ethan and I for the first show, which they did the encore in again. After that they had the last fan club meet and greet, and I said my goodbyes and got a pic of Tyler you gurls are going to love (DT took it cuz he still had my camera so thanks DT!) The last show they didn't sing Fly, but instead sang "A Little More Love". I love that song! I was so happy to hear it again :0) We went and talked to Chris and Kiaya and Grandma by the bus while the Wilkinson's did a public signing, bid our goodbyes to them and left. I had a blast and I'm glad I went :0) Red Deer,
Alberta Well, I arrived at the venue about 1pm..after takeing a Greyhound about 4-5. Adam Gregory was down by the Wilkinsons bus with a bunch of fans, who won to have dinner with him, and go to a listening party, about 1:30 or so, Ty and Manda came out and were chatting with some of Adams fans, by the sounds of the commotion over there, a few of them really like Ty. Anyways I started talking to a few local crew, and they told me to go over to them and not to be shy, ( I wasn't being shy, just polite not to bother them, or I don't think ) Tyler and some of the local crew guys were playing football inside and rollerblading around the venue. (Oh, Kiaya and Chris weren't at this show, they just flew out home from the concert preivous to this one) After talking to Adam, and letting him go in for sound check scince Wilks were just rapping up, it was about 4:30 5-ish and Tyler came out and I was talking to him for about 10min, he was in a hurry to get back inside to get more desert...i think,lol. Then Mandy came out and went to the bus and got Maggie, (their Akita...beautiful dog, Manda says she's a little slow though, hehe) and Mandy and I talked for about 2 hours, she was telling me alot about this whole lable thing, and how it would effect different things,she talked about Maggie and how they didnt have Chap anymore (Chaplin, their cat.) And that General Meet & Greets might be canceled, so join the fan club! And about some other things, then someone, not sure who he was, came and got her and told her she had to hurry up. After I was done talking to Manda I thought I would walk around the venue to the other side so I could get in. And bumbed into Gary, (he is their new keybordest) he was really sweet and I talked to him for sometime. The concert was suppose to start at 8, but Adam Gregory didnt go on til 8:30, he was pretty good as usual. then there was a 30min intermission, for the Wilks meet and greet. I kept trying to get to the back of the line, but DT kept finding more people some how and I couldnt stay backing up, scince Mandy kept reaching over for me and I back up and say go ahead,lol. Some folks there didnt have pictures, and I had a photo album full so I was handing them out, telling them where and when the pic was taken then when they got up there, Steve would tell them a little peice about that show, Mandy thought I was being Sweet, Tyler just thought I was getting sick of seeing them, yeh like that could happen,lol. After the meet and greet was the show, it was spectacular, we weren't allowed to stand up, or to take pictures, until I wouldnt sit down and stop takeing pictures, then the venue ppl said it was fine (go me!). Unfortunaly they didn't play "Dallas Didn't Do It" tyler sang another great song not sure what it was, it isnt on the set list, and it wasnt "Cant Hold A Candel" Steve sang shame on me, but I am sure he added an extra line in the chorus. Either way he and Tyler both sounded awsome. Mandy wouldn't stop moving, and Ty started dancing with a bear, it was too cute, yes dancing with a bear...again they played a 75 min set, they didn't stick to the set list at all, so I'm not sure of the orders or the titles of all the songs. Bad memory. After the show they had a 30min m&g didnt get through all of the line, unfortunatly that also ment I didnt get back up there, but I did talk to them on there way out, thanks to Margaret. And the said the hoped to see me at another show again soon, as long as I promised Im not getting sick of them, lol. *LOL Tiffany, you get sick of the Wilks? I doubt that! That's like me or David getting sick of them, not gonna happen. Good
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Knows Best The Wilkinsons have two hit country songs, 26 cents and Fly. They also enjoy a successful debut album Nothing But Love. The group is nominated for several awards. Yet they remain a normal family. Case in point: The Wilkinsons eagerly await the Star Wars prequel The Phantom Menace. "We'll be the first ones in line," father Steve Wilkinson said via telephone from Nashville, Tenn. "If it was up to Tyler, we'd camp overnight." Tyler is Tyler Wilkinson, 14, one-third of The Wilkinsons and a Star Wars fanatic. "I think he's going to explode before this thing gets out," dad said. "I can tell you right now that in his bedroom he has two spaceships under construction. One's an X-Wing Fighter and the other is the Millennium Falcon." Steve Wilkinson, 43, leads the group with his teen-age children, Amanda, 17, and Tyler. The teens sing lead vocals while dad writes songs and harmonizes. The Ontario trio released its debut album Nothing But Love last year. The first single 26 cents shot to the top of the charts. Follow-up record Fly also became a hit. The family now plans to release a new song Boy Oh Boy and film a video. Country superstars such as Garth Brooks and Shania Twain maintain a stranglehold on album sales and airplay. However, The Wilkinsons managed to steal some of the limelight. The tune 26 cents was the only single out of 35 debut artists to crack country's Top 10 in 1998, reported Billboard Monitor Magazine. "If I knew what the secret was, I could make a million bucks," Steve Wilkinson said. "Maybe it was because we're different - a father and two teen-agers." The Wilkinsons were nominated for a 1999 American Music Award for Favorite New Artist. They also are up for a Grammy Award on Feb. 24. That's not counting the plethora of industry awards and nominations. "It really has been a surprise," Steve Wilkinson said. "I was hoping after our first album they wouldn't run us out of Nashville." Dad dropped out of high school and left home at 16 after a fight with his father. He worked in construction as a contractor and carpenter in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. He wrote songs on the side. A recession hit Canada. The Wilkinsons were strapped. Steve Wilkinson barely could support his wife and three children. He had a few nibbles with his songwriting career but nothing substantial. The family band floundered. He considered giving up music entirely. His children talked him out of it. In September 1997, the Wilkinson family packed up and moved to Nashville. Within three weeks, seven record labels engaged in a bidding war for the group. Giant won out. Through hard times and good times, the Wilkinsons remain a family. Even > > on the road, mom Chris and baby sister Kiaya, 8, accompany the three superstars. "We're on like a big family vacation," Steve Wilkinson said. "Ninety percent of the place we go to we travel as a family." The family's humble beginnings keep them down to earth. "If you remember where you came from, you can keep a level head," Steve Wilkinson said. "If you remember buying your clothes at second-hand stores, if you remember stretching your dollar as far as humanly possible, it helps keep us grounded." But fame has its drawbacks. The family misses friends and relatives in Ontario. Steve Wilkinson hasn't fished in a year. Yet he's proud of the way family has held together. "They're still the same kids they were," he said. "My wife and I are pretty careful that our kids don't get crazy." May the force be with you. Hehe Gotta
love that last line!
The
Word The
$100 Question.. Dont be shy....share your answers with us and da rest of the word at jecklund@black-hole.com Last
months... YOUR answers... If they
didn't want it to do with any of their songs or anything, I think
it'd be cool to call it something like "we've only just
begun" hmm...where have I heard that before???? hmm lets see how about FANTACY? I don't know maybe because tyler is a girls fantacy and amanda for the guys? i know its dumb but you asked for our anwsers - love Angel How bout happy 18th birthday Vanessa...heh..uhh..no...hmm....oh this is a toughy *racks brain*...yah know what i like what they are planning on callin it..cause it kinda goes with my favourite quote..the sun is always SHINing you just cant always see it....and i think Shine fits it perfectly cause its their time to shine! -Me (aka...Vanessa) Tyler and The Cheeseball Factory - Valecia Catching Raindrops (from the song "Feel") - Tracey Episode 3 - Michelle If I could name the album it would be "Runnin' On A Rail" because this album could be the album that gets them radio and tv play back on track. Right now they dont get radio or tv play..but people still show up for their concerts..like the dedicated fans :) P.S. Hehe..then for a few pics I'd have Amanda in Jeff Gordon's race car because its a perfect fit and Tyler in Earnhardt Jr's race car because Tyler is kinda shy like Junior and then Steve in Dale Earnhardt's car because he was and still is the father figure to many drivers - Brian :) Dream -Tiffany Oooh wesa like Michelle :) Star Wars theme! The Pole Without Limits This
months poll... A) Real
Bad Mood Last months... What do you think about the Fan Club party being earlier in the week than Fan Fair this year? A) I love
it! Your
answers... We wanted
to publish this one cuz we think it stands out :0) Wow, have fun Kellyn :0) The Special Person of The Month Loralie Name:
Loralie Check out her full entry on the Word's site :0) Congrats! Would you like to be member of the month? Check out our site, fill out the form on the member of the month page, and email us. It's YOUR Birthday We're
doing Aprils too since we didn't get out an issue then. Happy Birthday Guys! If you have a birthday coming up let us know. Email jecklund@black-hole.com today with your name and birthday. Want Ads...Find Other Wilkinsons Fans Want to be listed? Let us know your Name, Age, Residence, Hobbies, Email address, and any chat programs you might have. Email jecklund@black-hole.com Name:
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Lassiter My name is kellyn zimmer. I just turned seventeen on april 13th...not a very lucky day for the wilkinsons : my e-mail address is seal1802@aol.com (......I live in Northern Indiana, and in the summer time I live on the lake and eat a lot of corn. I play soccer and music. next year though, I think instead of soccer, a couple girls at my high school are going to start a dance team with me and our first song to choreograph will be "back on my feet", that song kicks ass. I do most water sports. for anyone who hasn't ever tried them, they're a rush.... umm, lets see. A huge part of my life is animals, because my father has been a veterinarian since I was 6 years old. He owns his own practice now, and it's right in my very own back yard. (that way I'll get to see him every once in a while). My name is Jessica Wheeler, I'm 16 and live in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. My hobbies are dancing, shopping, chilling with my friends and listening to music! My e-mail is sabres_chick@hotmail.com, and my ICQ number is 108075004 and my nickname is hottie_magnet! my name is Ami Bowlin. I turned 13 on April 15. I like to cheer,dance, swim talk on the net and all sorts of other things. My email is amicool11@hotmail.com. I have MSN and ICQ and Yahoo. My Yahoo email is ami_bowlin@yahoo.com. My ICQ number is 81667435. My nickname is **born**to **fly** . oh..oh my turn! just call me Vanessa...cause thats my name! heh...HUGE wilks fan over here! go me go!! now if only they would make their way over here again....la la la! heh...i love music! everyone from da wilks to good charlotte (check em out! rock on!) currently im attendin a super fantabulous outdoors program where all we do is camp....now thats what i call school!...and in my free time i get to edit some super awesome fantabulous newsletter that maybe you've all heard of....called summtin like..."The Word" heh! Links...You Want Em? We Got Em! The Word's
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Wilkinson's now have an official street team! It's sure to be a lot of fun and the President's a sweetie :0) Dont Get Mad...Just thought id Ad (heh..get it....anywho)...on a side note..if you saw the wilks recently and saw that super talented and cute openin act Adam Gregory and are wanting to know more...why not join "the Yet to be Determined Adam Gregory Newsletter".....name comin soon..join before June 1st and have your say in the name (sorry..dats when the contest ends!)...all you gots to do it email Vanes10255@aol.com and now back to the wilks! So One Wilkinson Said to the Other... "So remember this song and phone your radio stations and annoy them." - Steve (about I Wanna Be That Girl coming out) "Take me to the home it's green jello nite." - Steve "And happy hour's in what 20 minutes?" - Tyler "You know what? I got a question to ask you ladies in the audience and tell me if I'm wrong, but somedays do you just wake up and your in one of those moods where your just like don't look at me, don't talk to me, I don't want to have anything to do with you right now, do you know what I'm talking about?"-Amanda "I know what your talkin' bout. I have to put up with you every morning." - Tyler "We'll talk about this later Tyler." - Amanda "And the good thing is our fans, I think, still treat us like normal people. They know that we're a family. It's more like having your relatives out there. Really, they're cool about it. - Amanda (on fame) "Tyler
and I are from the Planet Dave. - Steve And So Another Newsletter Comes To An End... *Sob* and so another issue has come to an end..... but wait..whats that you say?? There will be another one next month? *rain clouds go away, gray skies are replaced with rainbows* Well folks until next time..and yes there will be a next time...until then... We hope everything just "Shines" for you!
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