Hey Y'all,
 So recently God has put a few things on my heart, and I really want to write it down so I can look back on it later in life. I also want to share it with you, because I want you to know what I’m thinking and why I think the way I do. Maybe you too are thinking about some of the things that God has put on my heart, and now the door will be opened for discussion.
 
 
 
First I want to talk about EGO. About a month ago I had a meeting with Momma Sue, and we talked about what my goals were and who I wanted to be. She was trying to figure out what I thought success was. I am in the music industry, so does FAME make me successful or doing what I love constantly, even if I’m not in the spotlight, make me successful? I told her that I believe I’ll be successful when I am fulfilling the purpose of what God has for me. She asked me many questions after that to make sure I really believed in what I just said. A few questions made me think… Would I really be happy if I never got a Grammy? Would I be happy if I never went to the CMA’s? I thought about those kinds of questions and from there I had to ask myself… why WOULD that make me happy? I think if I was being completely honest, it was my ego that was getting in the way. I was thinking about being in front of thousands of people, and being in the spotlight. So did that mean that I was going for fame? No, but there was a small part of me that was thinking it and it was enough for God to bring that to my attention. For about 2 weeks God put it on my heart that I should not let ego get in the way of what I believe. I can’t let my ego be what determines whether I “make it” or not. I’m going to let God be in control of what success will look like in my life. If I were to make it to fame, I would have to use it for everyone else’s benefit and not my own. My purpose in life isn’t to be completely consumed with myself. How selfish would I be if I didn’t use my success to help others? So for 2 weeks I was constantly reminded by God to not let ego get in the way and to stay humble in all that I do. Anywhere I went I thought first, “Is this going to benefit me or someone else?” When I asked myself that question it made me put others first and I believe that’s the way we should live.
 
 
 
Second,what I want to talk about kind of goes along with the first- my life story. My story is probably too long to really discuss in one blog, but it is something God has brought to my attention as well. I think a big part of my story is my faith in God and how I live my life for Him. I know it’s hard in the world we live in today to determine the people who are genuine about what they believe and who are just talking the talk. I believe my purpose is to be a light in the broken world we live in. I pray that people see me not just talking the talk but walking the walk as well. I will never say anything that I don’t believe in. Will I mess up? I sure will! I’m far from perfect, and I’m not going to be that Christian that tells people that acts like I am. I will be the first to tell you that I screw up, but I always learn something from my mistakes. I try my best to turn every mistake and every negative into a positive. It’s not a situation that determines your character; it’s how you handle the situation that determines your character. Anyway, many people in the past month have asked me what my story is. I’ve thought about it and dwelled on it for a while. On Sunday at the church I go to, the lesson was “Our life Story.” When he started preaching the lesson I couldn’t help but think “Wow. God is good.” The preacher said that we should be a light in this world that very much needs it. So I believe God is preparing me for something. What it is, I’m not sure, but I know that he is making sure I’m staying humble and that I am living my life for Him. He has got big plans for me I know, and I look forward to see what those plans are.
 
 
 
So the whole purpose of this blog was so you can see how I think a little bit. I want you to know that I want to be an influence to people all around me. I believe God wants me to be a light. Right now I am reading through the book of Ephesians in the Bible. I strongly suggest you read it! It’s not a lot of reading, but it sure is a lot of wisdom. So I encourage you to read it with me, and if you ever want to talk about it… just message me.
 
 
 
This line of the hymn we sang on Sunday says it all:
 
“This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long.”
 
 
 
Have a blessed week everyone. Thank you so much for all the support. I will talk to you soon.
 
Smiles,
Malea Boss

Hey Y'all,
 It's been a while since I've given you an update. I've been in Nashville for about 4 months now, and It's been wonderful! I got to thinkin' today about why Nashville is one of the happiest places to live in the US. My theory is that the reason why everyone is so nice in Nashville is because everyone who lives here is doing what they love. So many people in the world never actually do what they LOVE to do. I think too many Americans just do their job everyday because it's a job. Even though I'm in Nashville and I'm not rich and famous right now, I don't care. Do you know why I don't care? I don't care because I absolutely LOVE what I do EVERY single day. I also know that everyone loves music, so why wouldn't everyone living in Music City be happy. That's just what I think. I love Nashville very much and I'm going to be here a long time.
  The new year means new beginnings, and I am so excited to see what this year brings. I am just starting with a new artist development group called PCG Nashville. I'm working with some of the most incredible people I have ever met, and they are also great Christian people. I believe God has a plan and purpose in everything. The past few months have been a little slow, but now I am starting to see part of what HIS plan is for me. I know that God's plans for this next year will be a million times better than my own. I just have to be patient. That's not the easiest thing for me, but I'm praying about it and I'm learning.
  Speaking of God's plan... I found some old songs I had written in middle school. When I was reading over them, I came to realize that God was showing me THEN that I would end up where I am  NOW -way before I ever realized it. I almost burst into tears when I realized this. We always say that God knows the plans of our lives way before we do, but to actually look back in time and see it written on paper is so incredible. I've been very blessed. I'm so thankful to have a God I can trust, and never have to worry about my future. My future is in HIS hands.
 2010 is going to be my year. Will it be yours? Trust God in all that you do. You will be blessed.
 
Keep looking for more updates. I promise to keep them more frequent. I KNOW for a fact that my next year will be very busy, so try and keep up! Hah! :) I love you ALL! Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. Please tell your friends and family to be my friend on my website! OH, and don't forget to sign the guestbook!! Let me know what you think about my blog! Thanks a lot!
 
Smiles,
~Malea Boss~

Hey Y'all!

   I am finally here in Nashville and loving it!!  Everyone is so friendly! I have  a great apartment and I've just started a new job, so I have been getting settled in. Now I'm ready to get my music career started.  I want to continue to grow as an artist and I look forward to seeing what the future holds. I have lined up my first gig for November 5th at the Bluebird Cafe. I'll be singing 4 songs for Chick Singer Night. I hope y'all will come out and support me! Be sure to save the date!! And those of you who live in Nashville and have never seen me perform before... well now you can! Come watch and listen! Thank y'all for everything!!

Love,

 ~Malea Boss~

"There's a new Boss in town!~

Hey Y’all!
 
I think it’s about time I gave an update. I’m very excited to say that I am moving to Nashville a week from Thursday, which is Aug. 27^th.  I got a really cute apartment that’s right across the street from this amazing church I plan to attend. The past week has been really hard because everyone has been leaving for college. We’re all going our separate ways… The hardest thing for me is saying goodbye. I know for some people, like my closest friends, it’s more of a “see ya later,” but you just never know. It’s been really hard, and I’m missing people already. I’ll be missing a lot of people even more when I move next week. I’m not worried about making friends though. I love meeting new people, so it’ll be fun. Part of me wondered at one point if I made the right choice by taking time off from school to just move to Nashville and try to make it as a singer… well after a lot of thinking and praying this is what I came up with: First, I can’t imagine myself doing anything else. Ever. I love to sing, and that’s all I want to do. God gave me a gift and I plan to use it. 2^nd is that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Why would I shut this opened door just to try another door that may or may not be a good one? I don’t know if that makes sense to you, but all I know is that THIS IS what I’m supposed be doing. I’m not worried, and I’m honestly not that scared about moving. I might be a little nervous at first, but only because it’s such a big change. Change is a good thing though. It’s time for me to move to Nashville and show everybody what I’ve got. Malea Boss WILL be the next big country artist. I’m not going to quit, and I’m ready to work my butt off to prove it to everybody. Nashville better watch out… There’s a new Boss in town. Please keep me in your prayers as I go through this journey! Thank you!

Hey Y'all! So I have a wonderful opportunity to be aired on the radio. It's going to take help from all of my friends/fans! That's you!! Just go to www.wcosfm.com and click music and go to "discover new music" and then find me...Malea Boss. Under Loyal Listeners you can make a request...and there is where you can help. Request my music!! Then maybe YOU can hear it on the radio!! How cool is that?! I'm very very excited!! Please please please help!! Thank you SO much!! I love y'all!! If you can please request one of the top 3 that YOU choose... 1)All That I Have 2) More Than Me 3) Just Go (if you'd rather hear Love Grows Wild or I Didn't Cry Today then go ahead and request those) If you would like to hear any of these on the radio...then please go request them! And do it more than once! PLEASE HELP! This is one of the biggest ways you can help me right now!! It's very important!! ~Malea Boss~