Hey guys. Let me start by telling you all thank you so much. The support that I have received is absolutely overwhelming. I can't even begin to express how I feel!

This has been an amazing ride. I don't know what will happen out of all of this, but if it ended tomorrow, it's been one of the best experiences of my life. All of you out there voting, cheering, helping and everything else you guys are doing has meant so much.

As I'm sure you're all aware, this Thursday (Feb 22) will be the last night to vote. The votes that you make Thursday night, will be the votes to determine the Nashville Star.

I wish you all the best and again thank you to all you Hacker Backers! You guys Rock!

Oh yeah...don't forget to vote, and often!!!
Thanks
Angela

As far as I am concerned you are the next Nashville Star and you will continue to get my votes. Good luck this week and be sure you hit a home run with your song choice.Kick butt girl.

Angela, thanks for taking the time to post here.
YOU ROCK! This Hacker Backer wishes the best of luck to you and Zac.

You go girl....WE are behind you all the way. You have the Patton clans Maximum Votes

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by! You and Zac have a lot of us Hacker Backers out there! Good luck this week! Can't wait to hear what you're going to sing! You rock!

Way to go Hackers!!! Bring it on home.

I'm here for you gal! And I can't wait to buy that first cd!

Angie you're my girl. You'll always be my girl.

Love Forrest, I mean...

ARN

Angela it was so good to get to see you and zac this weekend. You two are awesome!
Dont you worry bout what might happen this week just go out there and do your stuff girl!
Take the stage like you did this weekend and bring the house down.

we are behind ya 100% You are a star!

Hey Angela good luck

You are where my votes have been going! Good luck and I hope that you retain much success through this show. I hope that this is merely a stepping stone for you to bigger and better things!

Hey Angela,

This is Becky (Yvonne's friend)...just wanted to let you know, you and Zac rocked the house Saturday nigth at PJ's! Jeff and I were there with Yvonne and Brian and about 10 other Hacker friends...couldn't get a seat (and we got there at 6:30), but hey, who cares?!!!! Tomorrow night will be the same as any other Thursday...Brinley Brothers with all those Hacker Backers from the Shoals, your number in my phone, Zac's in Jeff's phone, hitting the redial button like crazy. Whatever happens, you and Zac have it, have always had it and your futures are bright. So much for hanging with you at Bayou Blue or the crab boil, huh? You're going to be waaaayyyy to busy from now on!

Love ya girl!

Becky

Thanks for getting on the board with us. And you are most welcomed for the support we have given you. You and Zac both deserve it and I know you will end up in the Alabama Music Hall of Fame someday. I am looking so forward to hearing you (and Zac) tomorrow night. You have my votes and I will be reminding all my Hacker Backers friends to vote, vote, vote!

I made a great picture of Bay and MeMee at P.J's that I want to share but I will have to do this tonight when I get home, so look for it tonight on this message board and hopefully I will have it figured out how to get the pics on board from photobucket. Fanofhackers said she will help me if I have problems. And by the way, you ROCKED Saturday night! I was so impressed and I thought if all of NS viewers could see her now, they would know without a doubt she should be the next NS. I can't wait to see how they edit the homecoming for the show.

Just a bit of advice that the fans are looking for something with a WOW factor, remember this when you choose your song.

Can't wait until tomorrow night!

Angela as far as i'm concerned you are the next nashville star your an inspiration to single mothers to go for their dreams no matter what your the best In Gods Love Tina

Thanks for posting. I think you will be the winner. you're different and I like that. Good luck no matter what happens!!

Hey Angela! You and your brother are the bomb! We love you! You two just keep it up and one of you will have it! It breaks my heart that you both can't win! Good luck!

Angela,
I'm rooten for both you and your brother. You are both very good. I voted for your brother this week but as I put it to him on his message board, if he gets it, he needs to take you with him. Because I think you both have what it takes to go far. I think as my whole family said tonight, that their should be a 2-way tie allowed in this competition this year. This is how close it is. We really think you are both that good. We live in a little community in Lamar Co., Al. about an hour and a half south of Muscle Shoals, Al. and this county is very poor. The unemployment here is unreal. People here have to travel to go to work anywhere and over 75% of the population here is elderly or disabled in someway. The rest as I said are laid off or travel to go to work. Most of the plants here have all shut down. But we have strong family values and we know what it's like to struggle to survive. I, myself am a mother of 4, and both me and my husband are disabled. But, 2 of my sons are grown now, and live in Va., and I'm about to be a grandma for the 1st time and I'm so proud. We are all pulling for both of you. Hope to see you both win and do big things. Oh, and by the way, we are also kin thru the grapevine to Elvis on his mother's side and my son's are kin to Sonny James on their father's side. Country Music is part of our life. It's been a dream of mine all of my life, but I've never known how to do anything with it nor had the support like you guys. I can't wait to see you make it.
Janice

Angela, I think you are doing great and will win. You all are one of the best singers they have had on the show. Zac and you both have lots of talent. Good luck and take care.
S.

You have my family's votes. We even added more yahoo addresses so we could vote more and of course split the votes with you and Zac. Good luck out there. Hope to see you on tour.
Glenda Muston Cannon
David Cannon
Heather, Chanstin, Hannah, and Justin

cannondavid@bellsouth.net

Hi Angela, my husband and I think you and your brother are great. I have voted for you each week, and he has voted for your brother each week. We had a friendly argument tonight trying to get each other to cast their vote for our respective favorite, in the end, I voted for you, and he voted for Zac. But no worries because we both know that you and Zac will have a record out soon, you both have too much talent that no record label will pass up! We'll be listening for your first cd!

^{_{You are awsome. I could not choose between you and Jac but what ever happens next week. I am looking forward to buying your first CD when it comes out. And i will be first in line if you ever make it to Oregon. Keep up the good work.
RAS
from Oregon}}

Hands clapping...Hands clapping......You were awesome as usual Angela...Voted for you 20 times and Zac 25 times...lol...He had a little bit of an edge tonight...he brought "Lady"...to her knees!...

Oh...heck !..Putting both you Hacker's on the table at the same time...was like putting a hot fudge Sunday and a Banana Split in front of us !...and then saying which one do you want ???...lol



JUST REMEMBER to come to CANADA !!.....

Love Ya !!!....

Angela,

I don't know if you(or Zac) will ever see this, but I want to thank you both for making this season's Nashville Star well worth watching. Not since the first season of the show has it been this good(the season with Buddy Jewel and Miranda Lambert). This is the best judging panel they've had, and I hope Jewel and Troy can return next season. I had to stop watching the show last year with Wynonna. Jewel is the perfect co-host.

I've been in the radio business 30+ years and know a bit of the periphery of the music business. It's tough, tougher than most think. One thing I do know is that you CAN'T hide a lack of talent, and both you and Zac(unique performers each) have a solid future. Just one bit of advice: don't forget the "little people"(fans) as you move forward and they won't forget you.

Oddly enough, I'm not a die-hard country fan. I like all forms of music, but I do enjoy some country artists. (Blake Shelton converted me to his music). I love Nashville Star(I don't watch American Idol and its phoniness) because I've never gotten the idea that it was contrived, like "Idol". So you made it to the finals and quite honestly, I would have a tough time if it came down to you and you're brother, based solely on talent. But I know each of you have a bright future and best wishes.

We have a large country music festival here in Rhinelander, Wisconsin each July(Hodag Country Music Fest) and maybe we will see you perform sometime.

Hodag

Angela, you are just SO talented! I'm sure you will go far in this business. I can't wait to buy your CD--do you have one out now??? If so, I want it! Where do I buy your music?

Your brother Zac is also very good, but I think you have "it" a little more than he does. But, it is difficult sometimes choosing between the two of you -- I'm really hoping the record company will decide that you both are so great that they give both of you a record deal.

Terrific performances all season!!

Angela, I just wanted to let you know that from the very start of the season I thought you were the one who would win. Last night's performance only made me more sure. I want to wish you all the best in your future career. Win or lose, you are still the best in my book.

Angela did a great job last night on her song. Best of luck for next week.

You are so special and real. Love your rock cd I got from Sweden, love everything you have done. Some of us are calling you the goddess, and so you are for being able to make us feel both your soul and your heart. Can't wait for you to win (fingers crossed), getting into your new fan club (the check is ready :-)) and watching you become the star you deserve to be. [and oh yeah, if not for you, would be going to town for the "lovely and talented" - according to Blake - Zac] So many of us will be with you all the way, just make sure you let us know what to do. No exaggeration, just love you girl!!!

Angela,

Your awesome and even if you don't make it to the end, you definitely should have! Don't ever quit trying, you're definitely the best. Get that album out so we can all buy it!



Krissy

Angela,

You are the next Nashville Star !!! You and Zac are both awesome, I know your parents must be OH SO PROUD of you both !!!!

Kelly in Texas!!

Angela, thanks for taking the time to leave a message for us!

I can't begin to imagine how much excitement and anticipation you have been going through! And most of all, thanks for giving us yet another outstanding performance!!

This year is the first I have watched Nashville Stars. Originally it was to see what Jewel was up to, but once I heard how talented the contestants were, and your voice in particular, I haven't missed an episode - or chance to vote for you (okay, I did toss a couple in for Zac every now and then, too ) !

I, like your other fans, have no doubt that you have a great future ahead! Not only am I going to watch the progress you make toward your next CD (which I will pre-order as soon as possible), I discovered the CD you made with 5 songs, and the location in Sweden to buy it. So, while waiting, I will be enjoying that CD and that incredible voice of yours (I heard three of the songs - your scope of talent is truly amazing).

I wish you the very best - you seem like someone I would like to have a beer and conversation with. I hope you keep that honest, down to earth, and caring side always. I am happy for both you and your son that you have had such a great run on the show (and Zac, too, he really is a talented young man with a very appealing voice and presence!)....

NOW I TRULY HOPE YOU WIN THIS THING!!!!!!!

Bless you and best of luck!

... Arlene in Ohio

Good luck next week Angela I hope you win. I just hope one day I will be right there singing with you. I think you and I would rock the house. You are on my list of people to sing with one day. You go and live your dream as well as mine. My votes were all yours. E-mail me sometime at ttaa8822@aol.com.

Your fan forever,
Tina from Farmville, Va.

I also cast every vote I could for Angela and even cast the online limit for my son. I hope it's enough but I worry when I see how many people split their votes. The vote splitting could hurt Angela and Zac and allow DSR to slip into the lead(not a good thing).Let's hope she has enough to come out where she has been every week, ON THE TOP OF THE HEAP.Angela is my winner at any rate and the only one I would spend my money to see or hear.

Angela I need to tell you I have been pulling for you since the first night I heard you sing,You have what it takes to be a star,I sit here every thursday night and you make chills come to me.The songs i would like to here you sing is Gretchen Wilsons When I think about cheating.That would be a great song to sing you got what it takes to make it your version,Your not a Tanya Tucker your so much better then her,You are you and i agree you need to have fun while your up there if your not haven fun whats the use.And your brother omg he is awsome to you both are awsome its so hard wish you both could win but If one of win my vote is yours.You both are so so talented and you have had some up and downs as everyone has and to see your mama talkin bout you made tears come to my eyes.good luck on Thursday night i will be watching and prayen for you .And you son he is adorable and he loves his mama he is a trooper.huggggs to you and your family we back here in Ill are your fans and I am here for you hope some day to meet you lady you and me and couple of cold Miller Lites and celebrating your victory ,yeah yeah I am dreamin wish i could be there in person to see the fianle but i have my chair and tv lol good luck

Hey Angela, I just want to say that you are going to make it, whether you win this thing, or not. I mean you just have that special something, that makes you, star material. I can't wait until Thursday!
I also have to say that we really think you should sing, " It Ain't Easy Being Easy", by Janie Frickie!
I know I already said that, on another post, but wasn't sure if you saw it or not, and wanted to be sure, I would love to hear it, of course I love to hear what ever, when you are singing it, I mean you can make me feel any song, and I always love it!! I love your voice!

Thanks for being You!

Break a leg! Hope you win.

Camie*

Angela,

I can't wait for tomorrow's show. I can't wait to see what you're going to sing. You're so incredibly talented and you have had my votes since the first time i heard you sing. Best of luck!!!!!!

Chrissie

Angela,

I had to get on here and send you a post. I don't normally do this sort of thing, but your voice and beautiful personality as driven me to do so. You are an amazing singer!!! I haven't really followed Nashville Star each season, but I must say you are the reason I am following this season to the end.
I am also a singer/songwriter. I'm a 31 year old female from Indiana. There are not a lot of singers that I can say totally move me to the point that I get chills. I can't say that there is any country stars besides Reba that has ever moved me emotionally that way..to the post that I can feel every word you are singing. You have done that to me. I LOVED your performace of "I can't make you love me"!!! I love all of them, but that one is my favorite so far this season. I would love to hear you sing Fancy by REBA, I'm sure without a doubt you would rock on that song. Truly, I don't think there is a song you can't sing. You really have what it takes, and no matter what happens tonight, even if you don't get chosen as the "Nashville Star", (although I think you will anyway)..you will make it. I think you are going to be huge Angela. You have everything it takes. We are going to be first in line to buy your cd! Good luck tonight! My girlfriend and I will both be chearing you on!!!

GOOD LUCK ANGELA!! WE ARE VOTING FOR YA GIRL!
YOU ROCK!!!!
LOVE YOUR MUSIC YOU SING
AN YOU HAVE A PRETTY VOICE!!!!

Angela, I have burnt up the phone lines every week just as you have burnt up that stage, girlfriend, you are the one - your unique and amazing way of touching people's souls are going to be the ticket to a great life for you and your son! Can't wait to hear you in concert! I love that original song you performed. I know it is gonna be a chart blaster! I would love to join your fan club - can you provide info on how to sign up! my email is kginlady@yahoo.com

The best of luck to you tonight and always,
Pam Evans
Mobile, Alabama

QUOTE (angelah @ Feb 20 2007, 10:30 PM)

Hey guys. Let me start by telling you all thank you so much. The support that I have received is absolutely overwhelming. I can't even begin to express how I feel!

This has been an amazing ride. I don't know what will happen out of all of this, but if it ended tomorrow, it's been one of the best experiences of my life. All of you out there voting, cheering, helping and everything else you guys are doing has meant so much.

As I'm sure you're all aware, this Thursday (Feb 22) will be the last night to vote. The votes that you make Thursday night, will be the votes to determine the Nashville Star.

I wish you all the best and again thank you to all you Hacker Backers! You guys Rock!

Oh yeah...don't forget to vote, and often!!!
Thanks
Angela

I knew you had it from the first episode. . .way to go girl. Can't wait to buy your CD!!!!!!!!!

Hi Angela, Congrats ! U did awesome i hope u n Zac do duets in the future u guys sing great together. God Bless U N ur Family Ur Fan Forever Merina Whittemore

Angela YOU GO GIRL, CONGRATS ON WINNING.I knew the first time I heard you that you would win but coming down to your brother and you made it close. I hope you are able to help Zac get a contract and I would love to see a duet with him o your first CD. Kepp touching our hearts and souls with your music and you will go far. Be carefull and stay safe.

Congratulations Angela. You deserved to win tonight, You have a a special talent that makes the people listening to you feel the songs. Randy saw it in you & so did alot of people on this board. Good luck in everything you do & keep being who you are.

Congratulations to you, Angela! You were my favorite from day 1, along with David. I couldn't really get into Zac until original song night, but even then, I thought you were the better choice. You have a very unique gift in your ability to transport your audience to where you are when you sing. We feel the same emotions you do, and that is very hard to do. I foresee "Entertainer of the Year" awards in your future!

Please, please, PLEASE -- do us all a great big favor and perform with your brother on tour!!!!! Your duet was AWESOME!!!!!!!! Ya'll are so good together!

Congrats again, and all the best to you!

An Angela fan for life,

Heather

Angela in all honesty I just heard you sing for the first time tonight when you won the contest so congrats. You really deserved it. I normally do not watch those type of shows because I get disapointed when the person I want to go all the way doesn't but you would have been my favorit from the begining and not just because my name is Angela and I am also a working mom but because you are AWSOME!!!! Great job and good Luck to you and your (little) brother I found that so funny. You are both very talented. I will be buying your CDs. I love your voice and your personality reminds me of myself. Thanks to all the clips I saw from the other shows and here online I will be a fan for life. Your "common law husband" said it all when he said you can leave all that is bothering you behind when you step on stage. You just sing so perfect. I have been told I have a good voice in bars I cannot always hide the emotion I feel in a song. Once in a while I will shed a tear or two I just pray no one notices. My favorite songs to do are I'll never get over you getting over me by "Expose" My Immortal by Evanesence and of course And Still by Reba. I always get asked to sing Fancy. Well If you have any tips for me in keeping my tears out of the songs please send me a message. I wish you all the best.

Your voice, your spirit and your talent are some awesome, huge wings that have lifted you up and ....you are on your way. May you fly to the highest heights and be filled with all of the love
this world can give. Your brother will by flying right beside you where he belongs. I was in the studio when the Temptations recorded Masterpiece, you guys have such SOUL and your songs not only move us but, we get the dang chills listening and tears .... You two ARE SOME KINDA MAJOR GIFT TO THIS EARTH....never change ...the two of you are perfect and you so deserve to BLOW THE CHARTS AWAY....Elvis is smiling on you both. Your wonderful family is so loving - what a joy this process was to watch. I do believe that all of the Angels in Heaven's Choir called in for the two of you ....and that is where you belong. They better have ALOT of plastic ready for HACKER cd's - they are not going to be able to keep them in stock anywhere in the world. TAKE percentages!! We all love you.

I agree ....

Hello Angela,

CONGRADULATIONS!!! Girl, I have voted 4 u every chance I got some times twice.
The moment you first opened your mouth I felt that tuning fork ring in my soul for you to be the next Nashville Star. It is still ringing..... Just wanted you to know how much you meant to me and that I will support you for the rest of your career. Don't forget the basics and please, don't forget who you are. but most important don't forget who your HERO is. he is mine too. we will probably never meet but will wish you the best of luck and may GOD continue to bless you Tom..

congrats love you angela im here for u you r the best i wish i could chat more with you but id have to give u my email descreetly