August 19,2008 - Elaini was interviewed this morning for WJAC Channel 6 news. She was very excited and very nervous about her first TV interview. A big thank you to Channel 6's Christopher Miller and Lauren Melvin. And, a big thank you to Emily too!

Amazing Story to share: We were cleaning out my Grandmother's attic a few months ago when we found a letter postmarked 1985 from Italy. It was from my Mom's penpal she had back in school. 23 years has passed since that letter, but Mom decided to look him up. She found someone with the same name on the internet and decided to email. Mom got an email back - it was Simone. Here is another amazing part, music is a very important part of his life too. He has his own radio show, Rock N Blues Today in Italy. Here is a link to check out his show. I love listening to it. Friendship and music help make the world go round!www.radiorcc.com/launch.html

We all had a wonderful time Remembering Patsy Cline, Ernest Tubb, and friends at Jim McCoy's Troubadour Lounge. We made alot of new friends, seen some old friends, and missed a few of our friends that were unable to be there. The bands were awesome and I had a fun time singing with them again. George Hamilton lV was able to be here and it was so nice to see him again and hear his songs. He is such a kind, good-hearted person. Thank you to my friends Pam and Emil ( I'm not sure if I spelled your name right) for my "Sweet Dreams" movie poster. I love this!

I've been learning a new country song! It is a beautiful ballad, on the traditional country side, written by friend Dana in Nashville. We played it over the phone a few days ago and thank you so much for all the wonderful comments and for letting me do your song.

September 18th 2008 - Elaini did a phone interview with Jimmy Mincin from the Altoona Mirror this afternoon. Thank you so much for your time and kindness. The story should be in the Tuesday edition of the Mirror.

Jimmy Mincin wrote a wonderful story on Elaini for the LIFE section, September 23rd, 2008 issue, of the Altoona Mirror. Thank you so much for the article and for relaying all the messages! We have talked to alot of people since this article came out, thank you to everyone for all you kindness and support. We are looking forward to meeting everyone. We'd like to take a moment to let everyone know ( Elaini recorded at Nathan Smith's Mainframe Studio in Nashville for Jim McCoy's Troubadour Records.) Nathan was so kind and we are thrilled that he was a big part of Elaini's first Nashville recording session and are looking forward to working with him again. Here's a link to take a look at the story. Thank you again, Jimmy!!!  http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/511313.html

Nov. 2008. Elaini is now working with her promoter / manager. Brooks has become a great friend and a big supporter of Elaini's. Thank you so much for all your time and everything you are doing.  We will be adding some new shows ( with the band), CD signings, and other appearances.

Right now, Elaini is busy sewing, wrapping, and stuffing stockings. She is very proud to be helping Jim make a nice day for the kids. Thank you to everyone for all your contributions of toys, books, etc.  The kids are gonna love all the surprises! It will be a fun day for them. Thank you!