9/22/04

Lee has been busy with anchoring the morning show on WAFF-TV48, making national television appearances on the James Robison show, getting ready to have a baby, doing women’s conferences, appearing at various churches and did I mention getting ready to have a baby?  Needless to say, this schedule will have to slow down as the due date of December 9th draws closer.

Lee just returned from Ft. Worth, Texas were she was featured on the nationally syndicated show, “Life Today”.  This is hosted by James and Betty Robison and is seen on PAX-TV, TBN, Inspirational Network.  You can see it on election day, November 2nd. Please check local listings for air time in your area.

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What a wonderful time Lee had on Saturday, Sept. 17th.  171 women were in attendance. 43 different churches represented.

We are talking from Baptist, Methodists, Presbyterians, Church of God, Nazarenes, and everything in between. They came from everywhere Limestone, Morgan, Cullman, and Marshall counties.

“Lee did an outstanding job performing.  Everyone thought she was great.  Those who had heard her before and thought she was great, thought she was even greater this time.” – Faye Towe, Conference Director

Many of you have been so kind with your letters of encouragement and prayers for Lee and Jeff’s arrival of their new baby.  We hope you understand the miracle that is taking place even as your read this.  Lee has been very open about the struggles they have encountered while trying to have an addition to their family.  God has heard their prayers.  And he continues to hear your prayers as well.  While Lee takes some time off the road to prepare for this big day, please don’t forget to continue to offer up your thoughts and prayers for this family.

While Lee is taking time off, we are busy preparing for anxious return.  When Lee comes back on the road in 2005, you better watch out.  It is going to be an amazing concert that you will want to have at your church or event.  We are already scheduling dates for this tour and we want you to experience this event.  Please have your Pastor or event coordinator to call our office today to get your event put on the calendar.  Dates are filling up fast and they are limited.  So call today.

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9/8/04

WHEW!!!!  Another busy weekend for Lee and the Kids to Love Foundation.  Lee began her Labor Day weekend at the Mountain Lakes Resort located between Langston and Guntersville.  There was standing room only as the campers packed into the Worship Center for Lee’s concert.  We are already looking forward to Lee’s next appearance there on Memorial Day weekend.  So mark your calendars.

Then it was off to Section Baptist Church to take part in the Labor Day Community service.  Several churches join together on this date every year.  It was a great opportunity for Lee to sing and share with the many people who were in attendance.

Lee was then scheduled to stay over and participate in the 30th Annual Section Labor Day.  Approximately 3000 people made their way to the city park for a day filled with fun for the entire family.  Lee performed during the street dance and the folks in Section just loved it.

We have just a few more dates left in this year before Lee takes time off to have her baby.  So please check the schedule and make plans to attend one of the few concerts remaining.  We are also starting to take bookings for the 2005 year.  We already booking into March of next year so if you are interested in having Lee at your event or church, please contact our office today.

Thanks again for your support and don’t forget to visit the new Kids to Love web site.

8/18/04

Each year the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, CCAI invites members of Congress to recognize those individuals who have made a difference in the lives of children, by giving them the Congressional Angels in Adoption ™ award and inviting them to Washington, D.C. for a unique awards celebration.

On behalf of the Executive Director of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, Kerry Hasenbalg, and the CCAI staff, we congratulate Lee Marshall on being selected by your member of Congress to receive the 2004 Congressional Angels in Adoption™ award.

CCAI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. Through the Angels in Adoption ™ awards celebration, CCAI fulfills its mission of raising awareness about the tens of thousands of foster children in this country and the millions of orphans around the world in need of permanent, safe and loving homes; and eliminating the barriers that hinder children from realizing their basic need of a family.

The 2004 Congressional Angels in Adoption ™ Awards Celebration will take place Thursday, September 23, 2004 Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center with Actress Jane Seymour, PGA golfer Kirk Triplett and General Manager and Senior Vice President of the Orlando Magic Pat Williams.

Special musical performances by Steven Curtis Chapman and Watoto Children’s Choir. Your Mistress of Ceremonies will be radio personality, Delilah.

7/5/04

Just in case you haven’t seen Lee in person or you haven’t heard – Lee and her husband Jeff are expecting their first baby.  We are all excited for Lee and Jeff and I know you will want to join all of us in Congratulating them.  Doctors are saying the due date will be just before Christmas in December.

WHEW!  What a weekend.  You talk about covering North Alabama, Lee did just that on this 4th of July Holiday.  She began on Friday night in concert with Brian Free & Assurance, and the legendary Stamps Quartet.  This concert was held at the beautiful Decatur Baptist Church.  A Big Thank you to Johnny Burns and the guys for a very professional evening.  These promoters are special friends to the Kids to Love Foundation and are supporting North Alabama kids with their concert promoting efforts.  We are already looking forward to the next event on August 13th with Anthony Burger (from the Gaither Homecoming Videos), Mercy’s Mark, and The Regents.  A portion of the ticket sales will go to support the Kids to Love Foundation so go ahead and make plans to join us. Ticket info: (256) 228-34452.

Then Lee was off to the Spirit of Freedom Festival being held at McFarland Park in the Shoals.  Lee was able to perform one song with her producer, Mike Curtis.  Many folks were there to greet her and join in with her as they celebrated Independence Day in style.  From there it was making record time to get to the Spirit of America Festival in Decatur.  The stage was set, the band was ready, the people were having a great time when 50 mph wind gust also joined the celebration.  Due to the time delay for the weather conditions, Lee and the band were unable to perform.  But we would like to say Thank you to all who came up and said a kind word while were waiting out the storm.

Don’t forget: August 14th at the Whitesburg Baptist Church.  The 3rd Annual Tribute to the Children concert.  This year’s concert is set to be the best one yet.  Marty Raybon, former lead singer with Shenandoah will be joining Lee Marshall along with The Michaels, Chris McDaniel, former keyboardist for Confederate Railroad, Bob Smith, and of course all the kids.  Make plans to join us for this night of celebration as we continue our work in changing lives of North Alabama kids.

It was a great weekend that started off in Scottsboro, Alabama.  Friday night, the Kids to Love Foundation held a concert on the front lawn of Trinity Baptist Church.  The concert featured Lee and another K2L Foundation artist, New Ground.  This group rocks and they are also nominated for “Horizon Group of the Year” so all of you who subscribe to the Singing News need to vote for New Ground.  We were able to perform to about 400 folks who came out to support K2L Foundation and the Meth Orphans of Jackson County.  Chuck Phillips from the Jackson County Sheriff’s office was also there to give the audience more information about the growing problem of Meth in their area.  It was a great night to gain information and to support the Kids to Love Foundation.

From there Lee was off to the 1st Baptist Church of Union Grove for two AM services.  The folks there were exceptionally nice and were excited about having Lee.  Not only did they take really good care of Lee but they also provided some great tasting sausage balls which hit the spot on any given Sunday morning.

The evening service carried Lee to Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Morgan City were Pastor Brian Mosley welcomed several other churches from the area that was very supportive of the K2L Foundation and Lee Marshall.

Thanks to all of you who gave your support to the foundation whether it was your time, your work, or your financial contributions.  From folks who grilled hamburgers on Friday night, to the sweet ladies who took care of Lee on Sunday, to all of you who placed a contribution into the offering plate.  You all hold a special place in our heart but also the heart of the more than 6000 kids in the state of Alabama who are waiting to be placed with Forever Families.

In the next few weeks, a VERY BIG announcement is on the way concerning Lee Marshall. You will want to keep checking back to see what’s cookin’.

Lee just spent a week doing her first radio tour. This tour gave her the opportunity to talk about the Kids to Love Foundation and Lee’s latest CD.  I hope you have been listening to WRSA-Lite 96.9, WRAB in Arab, and WZCT in Scottsboro.  The stations have picked up Lee’s single, “List of Things to Do” and added it to their heavy rotation.  Feel free to call them up and let them know how much you appreciate them supporting one of our own. New pictures of the Radio Tour and the release party are available in our Photo Gallery.

Don’t forget to make plans to see Lee perform at this year’s Panoply on April 23rd.  Click Here (www.panoply.org) for a complete schedule of when you can see Lee.  We want you all there making a lot of noise when Lee takes the stage.  Also check out Lee’s schedule to see when she will be performing in your area.  And if she’s not, then do something about it.  Call our office today and make arrangements for Lee to perform at your next event.  Click Here (mickeybell@artist1promotions.com) to get a fast response to your concert inquiry.

Lee Marshall CD Release Party

It’s the one concert all successful artists look forward to performing and Friday night, Huntsville’s own Lee Marshall got to do just that. More than 250 family, friends and guest packed into the Children’s Advocacy Center for the release party for Lee’s first CD project, “Anchored”.

Those who attended the event enjoyed listening to a live performance of several cuts from the project. With the stage lights on, the band starting the music, and Lee Marshall took the stage for what would turn out to be one of the biggest nights of her life.

“I have been singing all of my life. I have always wanted to do more with my music, and I'm so excited about this project"

Other events of the evening included a duet performance with singer/songwriter/producer, Mike Curtis of Muscle Shoals. Mike has penned such great songs as ‘America Will Always Stand’ with Randy Travis and has worked with some of the best in country and gospel music: Blake Shelton, Darryl Worley, Lee Ann Womack and Josh Turner.

“Mike Curtis is one of the best kept secrets in the music business today.  His talent and passion in the project was from the heart. We share the same passion and desire to help adoptive and foster children.  The songs we wrote and the music we recorded will change lives, we know, because this is a God thing!”

United States Congressman Bud Cramer sent a representative from his office to deliver a Congressional Record to help celebrate Lee’s Release and commend her for work with adoptive and foster children.

“Mr. Speaker, all of us in North Alabama are proud of Lee and the work that she has done for our area. I have admired her energy, compassion, and commitment to the community and on behalf of every one in North Alabama, I wisher her the best of luck with her debut album.”

If this one night is any indication about the future of Lee Marshall, whose day job is the morning News Anchor for WAFF-48 NBC, who knows what city, what song, what radio station you might hear her on soon.