Jessi’s Thank-You’s
Shell sisters- We did it, girls! FINALLY!! Tx 4 being my rocks & keeping me grounded thru it all! Luv u both!
Mom- Thank you 4 giving me the tools 2 understand what it means 2 truly have success in life & 4 sending me off w/ the confidence 2 tackle anything that comes my way. Ur unconditional love & support keeps me moving in my darkest moments as well as thru my victories. U always remind me 2 “stop & smell the roses,” & that who I am is good enough. I hope I do ya proud! I Love U!
Dad- Thanks 4 instilling in me a passion & appreciation 4 music & for inspiring me 2 have the courage 2 follow my heart, do what I love & chase my dream. Love ya!
Abz & Bug- We’ve overcome a lot of obstacles together! But that’s what growing up’s all about…Keep doing an awesome job @ being who u are; I’m proud of u both—the best sib’s ever! Stay true urselves & the rest is cake. Tx 4 being my loyal cheering section! U Rock-I’m UR biggest fan Luv u guys!
Jackie- Thank u 4 nurturing me into a better version of myself. Ur unfailing encouragement & love has allowed me 2 appreciate my gifts & taught me the importance of my own self-worth. Tx 4 all your patience & 4 holding my hand through a growing pains…I’m one lucky gal! All my Love.
To my Family-Ur enthusiasm & support helps me keep my head high & motivates me 2 keep reaching 4 the stars! Thanks 4 ur wisdom, patience & love! xo
To my Friends & Fans-You’ve inspired me more than you’ll ever know. You each have such immeasurable strength-I’m truly awed by u. THANK YOU 4 ur prayers, support, encouragement & love. Without u, this wouldn’t be possible! May we all continue 2 be enormously blessed. <3 to Chloe, S6 & Soulmate.
Thank you, God, for your generous gifts & blessings. You are the light upon my path.
Carrie’s Thank-You’s
Lord God, You make this all possible.
Thanks to Mommy and Daddy and all of my wonderful family (you all know who you are) for knowing I could do it and believing in me all these years. I love you all so much!
To all my Colorado and NYC friends…you keep my spirits high and help me push through. Without you, I would be nothing.
My love, Adriano…Wow, you’ve been through a lot with The Shells! Thank you for being you. You really do bring that “Brazilian Spice!” Love ya!
To all my Brazilians-Your country is beautiful and so are you!
I am so excited for all of my family, friends and fans to hear this CD. This little paragraph of ‘thank you’s’ cannot possibly express my gratitude and how important and inspirational you all have been to me and this CD. THANK YOU!!!!
Melanie’s Thank-You’s
Through the good and bad, the doubts and unanswered prayers, everything that has led me to this accomplishment has been because of the amazing people in my life. Thank you all. I love you guys!
To my family - Mom, Dad, Jim, Peggy, Grandma Bernadine, Grandma Nana, Kellie & Rob, Sara, Kari, Perry, Mikey & Amanda, Joey, Isaac, Hayden, Abbey Lou, the Klajas, the Krones, the Czeichas, the Vlas, the Maners, the Alois, the Grogans. And to my best friends – Markey, Cady, Nikki, Ash, Sa, Frankie, Mikey, Kat, Crystal, Sabina, Sabina, Christina, Ryan, Auburn, Suzette, my Alphers, SUNY New Paltz theater staff & alumni…To our awesome band, and to my sisters, Jess & Car.
Message from The Shells
In this country full of opportunity, we have been able to fulfill our own ‘American dream.’ We are immensely proud of our accomplishments as a band and of this album—but the best part of this journey has been the family of friends & relatives with whom we’ve been able to share this incredible experience. Many thanks to: band members-Cameron (guitarist/web designer), Hunter, Josh, Justin, Noah, Scott, Will, Darryl, Shawn, Christine (4 all u do) & Jason 4 being our photographer/guitarist/promotional go-to-guy! Jack for letting us invade ur apartment! Keegan Luttrell for the amazing design of our CD! Our incomparable photographers, Mark Tully, Serge Neville & Adam Jason! Matt & Kent for our amazing videos! Stylists/Makeup/Hair artists, Mary, Adrienne, Rihad 4 making us look good & Jamie Welling 4 hooking us up! Nikki, our sexy MC/email list girl/whip lasher! Our faithful bookers and loyal venues in NYC. Our mentors-DL, D. Glass, (Glass’s assistant?), Mick, Russ & Dug for your time, support & advice. And last, but not least, the best producer ever, Ryan Williams for breathing life into these songs & shining up the album into a glassy hit!! You are the true rockstars!!!
Executive Producers
Lana?, Marcellus Welling, Pamela Waltz, Jon Waltz, Jim & Diane Krone, Mr. & Mrs. ? Klaja, Julie & Randy Atkins, Robert & Mary Waltz, Margaret Waltz (Aunt Mern) & Joyce Delmar, Deb & Kevin ?, Terry & Rich Jones, Rebecca ?, Stacey Jo Mills Tie, John Pelham, Chris (?, Gonzalo Quinones, Jack Wiener, Bob Olsen, China Smith, Crystal John, April Peris, Peter Musolino, Mark Rauch, Justin Phillips, Adriano Ribiero, Max Demers, Kent Welling, Mike & Jan Coots, Jack McCann, Tom Murphy, Dan Boyce, John Morro, Kenny Hearne, Johnny “Sunshine”, Stacy Schwartz, Erika Rafuls, Katie Scherer, Chris Hurd, Eric Fitzpatrick, Dennis Rauchet, Drew Gotesman, John Morro, JR Gudger, Dug McGuirk, Sabina Gavrilov.
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