My son Adam

Ok, I'm putting it out there. Here's my oldest son, Adam Fears, Nashville singer/songwriter/future star hopeful. This is HIS story. I don't like to brag cuz all moms of talented kids brag about their kids. But he's good, he's really good. Check his My Space out and you can listen to some of his music. www.myspace.com/adamwfears I tried to put a link over on the right side of my blog, but haven't figured out how to link it up yet... Adam came into this world singing, talking, memorizing music, ditties, cartoons, commercials, you name it, demanding to be the center of attention. We got him his first guitar when he was 12 - an electric guitar.

Some of the kids at school probably thought he was goofy - I know his teachers got tired of making him sit in the hall cuz he wouldn't shut up in their classes (but that's a whole 'nuther story). He decided to become a musician - it's all he's ever wanted to do. In middle school, he decided to play his guitar and sing in the end of school talent show. The kids said, "yeah, right!" Well, in our middle school gym, with parents and kids all packed in and the amps turned way up, he blew them away with his rendition of "Sweet Home Alabama". Everybody was on their feet, kids and parents alike, clapping and singing along with him. He played extra choruses at the end cuz everybody was having so much fun. Were his dad and I proud? Did we wanna tell all those kids that thought he was goofy "see there? How's that!"

After the program ended, Adam later told me, "Mom, that was the best feeling in the world! I was a little nervous at first, but hearing all the people yell and scream and sing with me and knowing that they were happy and clapping for me - well it was GREAT!" From then on, he has had this dream in mind. If he was good enough, he was going to give music a try. He was always in band, a band nerd, and played the bass horn in the Fightin'Texas Aggie Band at TEXAS A&M (whoop). He had his own band, the Brazos Valley Band, at College Station and they were regulars at Hurricane Harry's and Texas Hall of Fame and other places down there. They played at weddings, private parties, concerts and even did a little touring. In his Jr year of college, Adam cut his first CD (at his own expense I might add) in Garland, TX. Sold a bunch of them at all his concerts. He's played with several leading Texas stars. His grandad, through a friend of a friend, got one of Adam's CDs to Faverett Music Group in Nashville. They liked him and called him up to see them. They wanted to hire him on the spot as a singer/songwriter. Adam gave it some long deep thought and prayer and decided that he needed to finish college first (whew) and they told him that when he graduated, to come and see them. He's been there for 2 years now.

He absolutely loves music, breathes, eats & drinks it in. He's a natural on stage, a born entertainer with charisma. He's really into Country/Southern Rock music. He can tear the guitar, any guitar, up. He plays Stevie Ray Vaughn, 70's rock, and country like you wouldn't believe. He's since completed another CD and released his first single "You Get Me" last year on Texas Country Music with more to come. He consistently writes with other professional writers and performs all over Nashville and travels surrounding states with his band and also fills in on lead and rhythm guitar with other bands. He's currently finding a niche for himself playing Texas Country on Broadway in Nashville at Full Moon Saloon.

We're hopeful for him to realize his dream. This is the time to do it while he's young and unencumbered. This business is scarey. But Adam has a good head on his shoulders and he's a devoted Christian young man and determined not to let the music scene suck him into the lifestyle. He says that when it's no longer fun and when he feels that activities or people may compromise his Christian morals, then he'll be coming home to Texas. That is my most fervent prayer. I miss him so. He and I were thick as thieves - we had 4 years together before his brother was born. Still are extremely close. It's been the hardest thing for me to do is to let go. Thank goodness for cell phones.

Well, there you have it. We'll see what happens - I just pray for God's will for his life, as well as the lives of my other two kids. I'm proud of all 3 of my kids, altho Adam's situation is unique and his sibs are extremely proud of him, too. I only want their happiness, but most of all that they live a life pleasing to the Lord. It's so easy to get sidetracked when you're young - happens all the time. New talented young folks in Nashville are a dime a dozen, but he's got a good start so we'll see where it takes him. He say's he'll give it a few years, but if nothing happens, he's not going to waste his time. He's ready to get on with real life, with a home and family. Can't do it right now.

Ok, I'm done - done braggin'. Here's a college photo of him. Changed alittle bit, hadn' he? I sorta like this look better. He's taken to wearing his cowboy hat again - which I like. He's trying to be himself and not conform too much to the Nashville look. He did for awhile, now he's coming back into his own and being comfortable in his own skin, boots, & cowboy clothes.

I'll shut up now. I'll have to profile my other 2 one of these days. They might get jealous... Vickie