@Ariannedabney wrecking ball cover Miley Cyrus

@Ariannedabney (this was a take two) I been on Beyonce

I been on high note

Through the test.

As I lay in bed with a burning soar throat almost in tears once again because of ....... life.  I still manage to thank God.  I thank God through the good and the bad.  I have really been tested this last..... couple of years.  I have been on an emotional roller coaster and God knows I hate roller coasters. I had to perform at a wedding this past Saturday and I was filled with emotion and no matter how hard it was to get up on that stage and sing a love song accapella with a crowd of people staring at me while two love birds begin the rest of their lives together, I was struggling to keep it together.  The professional in me would not let my feelings show, and as strangers walked up to me and praise my singing, I smiled and said "thank you so much." I had a talk with my cousin and she is as strong as an ox.  I am not as strong as her and the moment it looks like I may be having a pity party, she goes bananas.  She is not having it and neither am I.  OMG my throat hurts so bad. Anyway, I don't care any more who wants me to be what.  I don't want to hear from ANYONE what I should be doing, or how I should be doing it.

LIVE, LOVE, AND SING🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

On Wednesday I had a long overdue lunch meeting with a friend of mine and her name is Paris Hatchet. She is the CEO and FOUNDER of WHERE SEXY MEETS CLASSY. She is one of the most inspirational people with a heart of gold.  She fussed at me just as my family would do to keep me in check with my journey.  For some reason, it clicked!  The fire was lit and boy did it burn.
"OMG you sound beautiful girl, I could cry" She said after I sung a song to her that I wrote.  I replied, " Girl, I'm trying. She then looked me in my eyes and said in ways only she can say, "Stop trying and just do it!" Everyday must be an step in my goal.

God has sent people in my life for reasons and if whatever reason I don't understand at time the purpose for their existence, I just continue to live, love and sing.

2nd video diary

Video Diary 1st post

This felt so weird to me!!!!!! Bare with me people

My first studio experience

When I was 11 years old, this was the first studio I ever entered and ran around in.  It is my Uncle Mike's studio in Rocky Point, North Carolina.  It was there where I recorded my very first song with a gospel group (SOP )Soldiers of Praise. LOL I though I was the stuff.  I am now 26 years old and when I visited Uncle Mike, he let me listen to the song.  I sounded so innocent and young and definitely undeveloped .  Although I still sometimes feel like I am not at my best, I am most definitely better than what I started out as.  As I am reminded daily, it is a journey and pray that you continue to follow me.

Couple of forevers cover by Chrisette Michele

The video is now posted. Check it out on YouTube *Arianne Dabney*

This cover video was taken inside of Xavier University's music department. A historical building with so much history. I had to make the best out of this experience. I really hope you guys enjoy. If you look at my first video "Halo" (which is my fav), I didn't even look at the camera because I was so afraid. I am still learning to not be so scared but I think I did the most with the chalk board. Any who, I swear on everything I appreciate the love guys.

As my journey continues.......

As my journey continues, I realize that it's the out of the blue moments that you just cannot prepare for that really gets you. I had two performances back to back when the absolute unthinkable happened. The most important thing was to let no one know that it was not apart of the plan. I think I specialize in "playing it off" the definition of a true professional. I have learned some good lessons from people in high positions that I intend to take with me to my grave. All I could say when I left was THANK GOD FOR JESUS!!! I thank every reader who comes across my blog and I pray that you truly follow my journey.

Team Gleason fundraiser!

On Saturday June 29th, I had the pleasure and honor of singing the National anthem at the Kickball fundraiser for Team Gleason.  Although I was nervous and sick that morning, I pulled through and performed. The response I got from the crowd was priceless. It made it all worth it. I've been MIA from posting but I plan on doing so much dealing with music that I have no choice but to share my journey. Please join me.

My time shall come

Hellow bloggers, it's me again.  I know it's been a while but I have decided to take a minuet to myself away from social networking (as if I need to do that right) but although I have been away, my jouney still continued. I knew it would be hard, but I didn't think it would be this hard.  Can anything be consistant? I have been writing so much and I am extreamly proud of myself.  I have music, but what I am finding is that alot of my music is so different.  Its jazzy, its urban, its ballads, it's a whole lot to choose from.

I will be honest as I promised to do when I began this bog.  I have alot of music on paper, in my head, and even on my phone, but I have yet to complete anything in the studio.  It is one of the most discouraging thing I have ever been though dealing with music.  But the love I have for this thing, I'll wait, because I know when it is my time it will be just that... mine.

Wildest Dreams

Ok so yesterday I ran to Target to pick up Brandy's new and anticipated album. 2-11 and not only did I fall asleep to it, I woke up to it. Brandy was, if not the first voice, one of the very first voices I fell in love with.  I could listen to her all day. I pray for her to kill the game again.

PASSION!

I know that there are alot of qualities you must have to "make it" but i want to "keep it" and I know that passion is one of them.  During my second round of auditons, The judge told me that I have passion.  Although I already knew it, it was important for him to see it and feel my passion.  I get emotional at times because I sing from a place that I keep a tight hold on and don't allow that place to get out very often. My inner deep feeling, experiences, and insecurities. I still somtimes feel that my voice is...... idk..  Unique was another term that the third round judge used to describe me.  Remember this is the same one who told me no.  Not Bitter, im just saying. I have to be comfortable in my own voice and although I may seem like I am at times, I still get a little nervous bug in me telling me that on one will understand my sound, or my heart. But I know God does and so does my 15 fans. I love you all so much.

And another one! Youtube Arianne Dabney

Just a little somthing while sitting in my stressed free closet!

SONG WRITING

  I have to be honest with you all, when I started this blog, I was really afraid of giving too much of myself.  I am such a private person and I hold so much in which is so unhealthy and being in the counseling profession, I should know better, however, I am still human.  I have been writing some new material and the more I write songs, the more I release myself. It is so theraputic and I now see what song writers mean when they say write from the heart. I wrote for the first time how I HONESTLY felt as a child and the way I was treated and felt so insecure. I'll tell you a few tittles.....



Mission- It's about the crule motive to completly take over a weak mind, and having a true friend who wants so bad for you to just get out of the situation, but as much as this friend tries to help you and support you, you can't seem to move. That friend goes through the motions with you and it is an emotional rollercoaster for ALL PARTIES INVOLVED!

Rollercoaster- It's self explainatory.  It's more of the make up than the break up and the force behind the make up and the highs rather than the lows which make it so hard to leave a toxic relationship.


Inspired-I was inspired to write this song after listening to IF IT'S MAGIC- by Stevie Wonder because the meaning behind it can mean so many things. Love, Forgivness,God, The sounds of children playing, the sounds of the ocean, a cool breez, or even a flower bed.

Day 2- OMG I love this song. It remindes me how jocked out I was about a guy I knew nothing about.  I was compleatly infactuated even before I spoke with him on the phone and honey after day 2, I just knew this meant forever. LOL, how crazy was I ha. When this happens, you don't even go into the situation with a clear understanding of anything and anything he tells you or shows you, it will always be better than it really is.  THINK! JUST THINK!

LOVE- What is it? I know what is from God, and my family, but......... love? nawww, not for me..... you think... I guess

Song writing.

This is my new Passion. I can do this anytime, any place, my favorite time to write is exactly when I'm going through that emotion or experiencing inspiration.

Back in the swing

           I am just getting back into the swing of school and still dealing with life as we all are.  I am looking foward to balancing my schedule and making sence of all of this madness.  I have music, studies, a home to take care of, responsibilities. I am so blessed and grateful for my constant support. 
          
       

TYPOS

Ok, so my dad calls me while I'm waiting on class to start and he tells me that it is unexceptable for a graduate student to have all type of typos on my blog. I lol so hard. My respond was, " oh so you do keep up with my blog," He said of course. I type on my phone alot and my phone has a mind of its own.  I guess I could do much better. I promise to do better, but what can I say. I will make sure to view my posts before I publish them. I thank you anyways for excepting me and all of my flaws. lol see you all later.