"Dream Big" written by Emily Shackleton
http://www.myspace.com/emilyshackelton
In her
"Dream Big" written by Emily Shackleton
http://www.myspace.com/emilyshackelton
In her myspace blog Emily writes:
"It was a dream come true last night to watch David perform my song, I was jumping up and down in the middle of my little living room rocking out to it, it was such a great feeling."
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By KIM ODE, Star Tribune
May 19, 2008
Emily Shackelton, 22, who grew up in Biwabik, Minn., is among the finalists for the show's songwriting competition.
The winning singer sings the winning song. If it's "Dream Big," that means instant credibility for Shackelton.
If her name rings a bell, think back to 1996, when she took first place at age 10 for singing in "A Prairie Home Companion's" second annual "Talent From Towns Under 2,000" contest.
We caught up with her, all grown up, in Nashville.
Q How did "Dream Big" come about?
A I was just having a really bad day. I was lonely and it was raining outside and I was really homesick, trying to remind myself why I'm here, why I sacrificed leaving my family. It started out as a slow song to write just for myself -- "Oh, yeah, it's OK, you can dream" -- coaxing myself to feel better.
It came at such a pace that I really don't remember writing it.
I really feel sometimes like the song was alive before I was.
Q Why Nashville?
A If you're a songwriter, there are pretty much three places -- New York City, Nashville, or L.A. that you have to choose from when you're starting out, although for folk singers, it's Boston.
My music is pretty much top 40, but some of it is country.
Mostly, it's music that's personal to me when I write it, so it's pretty universal to people who can relate to it.
Q Did you grow up with music?
A I did. My dad is just an amazing singer and guitar player.
One of my earlier memories is listening to him sing "House at Pooh Corner," by Kenny Loggins, before I went to bed.
I started writing when I was 8 or 9.
I thought I'd be the next Carole King, I really did.
Q Any advice for a budding songwriter?
A. It's like my song says, dream big.
But don't do it unless it's the only thing that really pushes your buttons and keeps you going.
It's not a glamorous life, waiting tables on the side. My husband, Caleb James, is in artist management but also works full time as a server at Morton's.
I just worked a country music marathon for Smuckers peanut butter and jelly, promoting their products.
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Dream Big
Emily Shackelton
American Idol Songwriter Entry
To Those who want to have a
Dream Big
Emily Shackelton
American Idol Songwriter Entry
To Those who want to have a copy of this song the link is below.
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When I was a little girl
I swore that I would change the world
When I grew up
Nothing else would be enough
Back then it all seemed black and white
But these days I just can't seem to find
The child in me
Who always believed
I see it every day - we settle for safe
And lose ourselves along the way
But if you don't dream big - what's the use in dreaming
If you don't have faith there's nothing worth believing
It takes wild hope to make the stars worth reaching for
So reach out - for something more
It took a well-perfected plan
For me to finally understand
That it's not me
Faith is something I can't see
I loosed the reigns then let 'em go
I broke the chains of fear that had their
Hold on me too long
When all I felt was wrong
I've wiped my tears away - now it's time for a change
No I can't wait another day
Cuz if you don't dream big - what's the use in dreaming
If you don't have faith there's nothing worth believing
It takes wild hope to make the stars worth reaching for
So close your eyes and tell me what you see
Between what's real and make-believe
Here's the path we've all been searching for
So reach out - for something more
Than you ever could imagine
Then move - don't wait for it to happen
Life's too short for not taking chances
The stars aren't as far as they seem
If you don't dream big - what's the use in dreaming
If you don't have faith there's nothing worth believing
It takes wild hope to make the stars worth reaching for
So close your eyes and tell me what you see
Between what's real and make-believe
Here's the path we've all been searching for
So reach out - for something more
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they both sing (under pressure)
both bands together live
they both sing (under pressure)
both bands together live
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