Hello,

Summertime, summertime, sum sum summertime!  Hope this finds you all warm and well.  Here's the latest

News:                         

Logan Blade, Made his debut at the Opry, singing with his hero, Josh Turner.  Thank you Josh and Stacey McCloud at Fox 17 news for this moment!  Check out the video! 

Thoughts and Thanks:

JOY - The emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires.

WONDER- The quality of exciting amazed admiration

This week my mom and I the blessing of seeing a young man on the autism spectrum achieve his dream, singing on the Opry stage with his music hero, Josh Turner.  The crowd erupted in a standing ovation!  The announcer said it was another “Opry Moment”.  People will be talking about this for a long time to come. 

While we went to the Opry, Morgan's Papaw had taken her fishing.  When I got home, I saw that same joy and wonder in her eyes as she talked about her fishing trip.  They caught “Big ones and little ones. It was lots of fun!”  I wish I had a picture of that moment to share, but Papaw was too busy baiting the hook and helping with the catch and release. ;-)

I’ve been allowed to see some really BIG blessings.  I’m so grateful for that! At the same time, I hope I never lose my sense of wonder and joy over the little miracles God places around me every day.  Making a special note here to keep my eyes and my heart wide open!

Schedule:

Hello,

March is blowing in.  Come on Spring!  Wishing your family good health and new beginnings.

News: 

The date for our Annual Breaking the Chains Benefit is April 9th.  Check the schedule below for details.  A BIG Thank You to The Bluebird Cafe' for continuing to partner with us for twelve years now, supporting autism awareness in our community.  You Rock!

Thoughts and Thanks:

Perspective.  It's been said we all see the world through a different lens. Recently Morgan attended an art class with some of her buddies.  The instructor stood on the stage, giving directions as he painted the sample.  The students all saw the same painting, heard the same directions, and yet each painting was very uniquely it's own.  Ok, I'm a mom, but I thought all of the paintings were as remarkable as the artists who created them. 

Just another little reminder to me that we are each "fearfully and wonderfully made.  His works are wonderful.  I know that full well."   Psalm 139:14

 Morgan's Owl 2013

Schedule:

Hello,

It's time to flip those calendars. Happy February from our family to yours.

News:

The date is set for our Annual Breaking the Chains Benefit. Check the schedule below for details. A BIG Thank You to The Bluebird Cafe' for continuing to partner with us for twelve years now, supporting autism awareness in our community. You Rock!

Thoughts and Thanks:

A few minutes before, I was sleeping in a soft warm bed. Now I am kneeling on the cold hard ground, holding a wrench and waiting for Rudy to yell instructions from under the house. The ice line to our refrigerator had sprung a leak, an easy fix. My first thought was Yeah! Not a busted pipe. There was a time when I treated everything like it was such a big deal. I used to say, Why Me! Now I think about how blessed I am and all the joy I've been allowed, and I say, Why Me?

I'm thankful for easy fixes, small inconveniences that remind me to check my perspective. And I'm very thankful for that guy under the house. ;-)

Allison and her Dad (the guy under the house)

Schedule:

Saturday March 16th - Petersburg, VA

Shiloh SDA Church Disability Awareness Program

Details TBA

Tuesday April 9th - Nashville, TN

The Bluebird Cafe'

Twelfth Annual Breaking the Chains Benefit for ASMT

Logan Blade will be featured on both rounds.

Early Round 6:00pm Tammy Vice, Stephen Lee Veal, Tony Ray Jones, and John Swaim

Late Round 9:00 pm Les Kerr, Jerry Salley, others TBA

Until Next Time,

Know The Hope!

Tammy Vice

Hello,

Happy Novembrrrrrrr!  The temperature has really dropped here in Tennessee.  Time to bundle up with a warm beverage, fuzzy slippers, and start marking holi-dates on the calendar.  Here's the latest:

News:

According to the Center for Disease Control, Autism affects 1 in 88 individuals.  Do you know and love someone on the autism spectrum? 

"Pieces of Hope" is about our family's walk with autism.  it goes out to select radio stations this month.  The song is available on Itunes , CD Baby , and other various outlets.

In other news - I had the pleasure of hearing a young man on the autism spectrum named Logan Blade sing at a benefit recently.  He's pretty amazing and reminded me once again to Always Assume Ability.  He's got some exciting news coming up.  I'll tell you more next month.  Visit this youtube link to hear him singing Long Black Train.                                    

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cThYuM2lwRU 

Thanks:

When our daughter Morgan was first diagnosed with autism, we were devastated as we wondered what the future would hold.  We went along picking up "Pieces of Hope" wherever we could find them.  We had no idea at that time what a gift and a blessing Morgan would be in our lives.  She's taught us more along the way than we'll ever be able to teach her.  It's been hard at times, but we wouldn't trade our family's walk with autism for anything. We're more thankful for the things that really matter.  And because of that, we're able to give out "Pieces of Hope" to other families.  Morgan turns 19 this month.  Happy Birthday sweet girl.

Click here to see Dad and Allison welcoming

Morgan into the family 1993

Schedule:

Hello,

Happy September! I hope this finds you all doing well. Here's the latest:

News:

Tabula Rasa is Vanderbilt School of Medicine's Journal of Medical Humanities. The journal is published annually. "If Only" is featured in this year's addition. The song was co-written with my dear friend, Blythe Corbett. This is the first time Tabula Rasa has accepted a musical entry. We are honored it was chosen to be a part of the 2012 journal.

Thanks:

In August, Morgan and I were happy to be part of the first annual "I Am What I Am Festival" to benefit Aut2BeKids and The Autism Society of Middle Tennessee.

This was a day to celebrate the people we love on the autism spectrum. Morgan sang out loud and proud. I am so thankful God brought her into my life. If you'd like to hear a bit of her performance, visit us Here and Here on Youtube.

 Schedule:

Hello,

You can't tell by the heat, but summer is coming to a close for a lot of our kids! So kick back while you can and take a deep warm breath before it's gone. I hope this finds you all doing well. Here's the latest:

News:

Tennesseans will now have the opportunity to purchase a license plate that will benefit local autism organizations that serve our community! For details, please click on the link below.

Tennesse License Plate

Just found out I'm among the nominees for USAGEM Songwriter of the year. Thank you USAGEM family for the nomination.

Thanks:

Our local Independence Day celebration is a must on Morgan's calendar every year. I don't know what's brighter, the fireworks or her smile.

A Great BIG Red, White, and Blue Thank You to the city of Hendersonville, Tennessee!

Schedule:

Hello,

Happy Independence month!  I hope this finds you all doing well.  Here's the latest:

News:

Tennesseans will now have the opportunity to purchase a license plate that will benefit local autism organizations that serve our community! For details, please click on the link below, or visit tnautism.org

Tennesse License Plate 
 

Thanks:

I had the privilege of co-writing some songs with Blythe Corbett for her latest SENSE Theatre Project, "Circus Del Se'".  It was a treat!  And something unexpected happened that I am even more thankful for.

Have you ever been driving along for miles, thinking you're making good time, and then you see a sign that lets you know you're going the wrong direction?  It's not a good feeling.  But seeing the sign gives us the opportunity to turn things around...                  

Hello,

It's Sum sum summertime! I hope this finds you all doing well. Here's the latest:

News:

It's time for SENSE Theatre Camp again. Here are the SENSE Theatre Kids performing "Showtime", written by Ed Bazel and Blythe Corbett. Playing in the background are members of the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Emelyne Bingham. Recognize the Butterfly Queen on the far right? That's my Morgan.

Thanks:

I call you husband, and Father. The girls call you Dad, and Papaw. We don't know what we'd do without the two of you. We are headstrong independent women who have it all together. Ok, sometimes we lock our keys in the car, or get ourselves in a pinch. When that happens, you're the first ones we call, because we know we can always count on you. HAPPY FATHERS' DAY. Love you lots!

Hello,

Happy May!   I hope this finds you all doing well. The weather is really warming up, and the music is cooking.  Here's the latest:

News:

"Breaking The Fast"; produced for the SENSE Theatre event, and a clip of Morgan opening the Bluebird event are now  posted on our Youtube Channel.

Thanks:

We want to thank everyone who came out to support the ASMT and SENSE Theatre benefits for autism awareness month.  To quote a line from the song, Pieces of Hope, "You know it's people like you, the ones that prayers are answered through." 

Schedule:

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

Saddle Up

Autism Equine and Artistic Expression - 2:00 pm Till 5:00 pm

1549 Hillsboro Road Franklin TN 37069 USA 615-794-1150

Saturday, May 19th

Saunders Ferry Park - 5:00
Private Event

Autism Awareness presentation

Saturday, August 18th, 2012

Bedford County Ag

I Am What I Am Music Festival - 10:00 am till 9:00 pm

2118 Midland Road Shelbyville TN 37160 USA 931-684-7077

Come out for LIVE auction! LIVE BANDS! FOOD! Activities for
Kids! Mud Trucks! Petting Zoo! Car Show! Bull Riding Competition! Motorcycle
Rides! Acoustic Stage! Country, Bluegrass, Classic Rock, Contemporary
Christian, Rap, Folk, Alternative rock, & Heavy Metal Rock!

Proceeds go to the Beford Count Association for Exceptional
Children (BCAEC) &

The Autism Society of Middle Tennessee (ASMT)

Brought to you by The Ghost Ballerinas & Elympic
Entertainment

Until Next Time,                                                                                                              

Know The Hope!                                                                                                                                     Tammy Vice

Hello,

I hope this finds you all doing well, and enjoying the Spring. April is Autism Awareness month, and we have some great events planned. Here's the latest:

News:

"Coffee Baptism" was recently released to radio on GodsChild Records. Thanks to the stations who are giving it a spin. We hope it wakes you up and brings a smile. Kudos to Lynn Fox, my co-writer on this one. Fun song!

This month is All Things Autism. Morgan and I will be hosting the Eleventh Annual Breaking The Chains Event at The Bluebird Cafe' to benefit ASMT.

Last month I told you Morgan and I were cooking up something special. We will be performing our first co-write at the SENSE Theatre Benefit with a special video presentation. Blythe Corbett collaborated on this one with us. The title is "Breaking The Fast". It tells about one of our favorite routines; cooking Saturday morning breakfast.

Details for both events are in the schedule below.

Thanks:

I'm thankful for the little things that are beyond coincidence. Morgan has some unique interests. Lately she has really wanted to see a ribbon cutting ceremony. We always aim to please, but I wasn't sure how we were going to pull this one off. Then early Wednesday morning, the ticker running under the local news said there would be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Sam's Club, just around the corner from our house. We not only got to see it. Thanks to the manager, we got a front row seat. To see this video moment and others, visit our Youtube Channel; tbvice

Schedule: 

Hello,

I hope this finds you all doing well. March is blowing in, and we are gearing up for an exciting Spring.

Here’s the latest:

News:

We’re preparing for two special autism events in April. Morgan and I have also been busy cooking up a little surprise. More to come later…

Upcoming Dates

Hello,

Apologies for running a little behind.  Happy New Year!  We started it off with a bang.  Or at least it felt that way.  I've been in the hospital, having a kidney stone removed.  All is well now, and we're looking forward to an exciting 2012.

NEWS:

Miracles Happen is at #7 on CMW Charts.  Congratulations to good friend Ann Hartmann for landing the #1 spot with Sack Of Stones!

THANKS:

As much as I love the job I've been entrusted with, being a caregiver can be overwhelming at times.  We think the world will crumble around us if we 're temporarily unable to do our job.  When I found myself in the hospital,

     Hello,

Hello,

Ten months down, and two to go.  The holiday season, and 2012 are fast approaching.  We wish you all a happy and healthy season.  

News: 

"Miracles Happen" went to #7 on the CMW charts.  A big thank you to the stations who get the music out there.  We appreciate you!!  

Thanks:

As a parent of a child with special needs, I believe that all children enjoy the Arts and the opportunity to express their creativity.  This month I want to send out a special thank you to VSA Arts of Tennessee & Target for making that possible for some students in our community.  

      Also a BIG thanks to John Rees of GodsChild Records for partnering with me on the project.  And Last, but certainly not least, I'd like to thank Patty Daniels, her students, peers, and staff for giving it their all.  Working with you was a ton of fun!!!

Hello,

Happy Independence month!!  Here's to the second half of a great year.  We hope this finds you enjoying a warm summer breeze.  Our ears have finally stopped ringing from the cicadas.  Things have quieted down just in time to break out the fireworks.  Here's the latest: 

News:

My girls are taking the spotlight this month.  Morgan is featured in the summer issue of Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Magazine  She has practically grown up at Vanderbilt, which she refers to as the "Hospital Hotel".  We appreciate all the doctors and staff who make us feel right at home. 

Allison has just accepted a position at Tennesse Tech as a Coordinator for their Positive Behavior Supports & Inclusion Program.  Woohoo!!

Double Thanks:

Allison just got back from a Mediterranean Cruise with her grandparents.  What an incredible gift!  Thank you mom and dad.  All I can say is grandparents help hold up the world. Proof below:

While they were on the other side of the map, Morgan and I were here participating in SENSE Theatre Camp .  We had a blast! It's a wonderful program for kids on the autism spectrum.  A BIG thank you to everyone involved. Below is Morgan with two of her camp buddies, Mary Francis and Sarah Elizabeth.  It takes a lot of work to be a star.

 Schedule:

Monday, July 25th, 2011

Summer Art Institute - 9:00 am till 12:00 pm 25th - 29th
Volunteer State Community College

Price: $35.00

VSA Tennessee is offering its 9th annual art institute at Volunteer State Community College.  The focus of the Art Institute this year will be the Cowboy Culture.  This is a fun and educational week for children with and without disabilities.  VSA does offer scholarships for children who cannot afford the $35 fee.

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

Tammy Vice - 9:00 pm
Sumner County Fair

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Songwriter's Night - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Forest Hills Baptist Church

Ann Hartmann, Tammy Vice, others TBA

Until Next Time,

Tammy Vice

Know The Hope

www.tammyvice.com

Hello,

I hope this finds you doing well.  Cicada's are screaming in Tennessee, and so are the kids.  School is out for summer and we have lots going on.  Here's the latest.

 News:

I'll be presenting at the Disability Megaconference this month, teaching at VSA Arts Institute in July, and performing at the Sumner County Fair in August.  Details for all events are in the schedule below. 

Thoughts & Thanks: 

Congratulations to our daughter Allison, who has just finished her first year of teaching.  I have the greatest respect and admiration for you, and all those who choose this profession and do it with heart.  A few favorite quotes...

Hello,

I hope this finds you all doing well.  Spring has finally arrived in Tennessee.  And things are hoppin'.  Here's the latest.

News:

April is National Autism Awareness Month.  On April 26th, we'll have our 10th Annual Breaking The Chains Benefit to support The Autism Society of Middle Tennessee.  Check the schedule below for details.

Thanks:

Communication is something many of us take for granted.  I know I did until autism took away our  daughter’s ability to tell us her basic wants and needs.  A few years back we purchased a speech generating  device.  With time and lots of training, Morgan’s communication skills grew.   Now she is speaking in sentences!  The down side is that these devices are extremely expensive, putting them out of reach for so many who need them.  It was a major battle for us to make this happen for Morgan.   Without the help of some angels, it would not have been possible for us.                      

The good news is that the IPad & IPhone are now including communications apps, making them a communication device for a fraction of the cost.  Morgan has moved on to the IPad, and she LOVES it.  I don’t have the words to tell you how much it has meant to our family to have Morgan be able to communicate with us.   I’m even more thankful to know these new devices will open that same door for many more families.

We had a great time visiting with some of our Mobile buddies last week.  I thoroughly enjoyed doing The Lunch Hour with Steve Jenks on BamaDixie 106.1 FM

This week, Morgan and I are chillin' and staying out of the heat (upper 90s) until school starts.  We did go by our church fitness center to play a little ping pong and racket ball.  Although the way we play it, it's more like dodge ball. ;-) 

Thank goodness for air conditioning!!

Stay cool,

Tammy

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

WBMH Bama 106.1 FM Classic Country

 Listen Live while Steve and I visit and play a few tunes from the new project. 

More Than Just Getting By is now available

for purchase on CD Baby!!

We just mailed the new CD to CDBaby.  They'll be available online soon.  We LOVE CDBaby!!

The new CD's are being manufactured now, and will be available in the next few weeks.  WooHoo!

I've been thumbing through all the great pictures from those who entered the Cover Art contest.  Now I know why I hold a guitar, and not a brush.  ;-)

We're in the studio today laying down tracks for the last three songs on the project.  Then soon it will be on to graphics.  I look forward to seeing entries for the cover art.  Check out the contest on the website.

Last night while singing at Ri'chard's Cafe, I received a very pleasant surprize.  The staff at the Country Music Hall of Fame presented me with a beautiful Hatch Show print, honoring me as Volunteer of the Year.

What a sweet gesture.  I love these folks, and I can't say enough about what a wonderful program "Words and Music" is.  I'm thankful to be a part of it.

We had a great Thanksgiving.  Nice having Allison home for a visit.  Now we will allow Jason to put up his Christmas Screen saver at the office.