Happy New Year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM HELLO KELLY!

I hope 2009 is kicking you in the face with happiness and great opportunities! On New Years Eve, I planned to head to Toronto with the director of Hello Kelly's new music video, Jon Steckley. But we got distracted before getting on the subway and decided to go see "Yes Man". It was okay ... When the movie got out, we had 11 minutes left. We didn't want to count down to 2009 on the subway, so we climbed up to the roof and counted it down there. It was definitely a little strange but it made for a night to remember.

Speaking of Jon, he just sent me the final version of the music video. I LOVE it and can't wait for you to see it! If you haven't seen the TRAILER for the video, here it is now:


We might have to push the release date back a LITTLE bit because we have to figure out the best way to launch it and believe it or not, the process is stupid complicated. I'll definitely keep you updated!

Have you made any resolutions for 2009? You should leave comments or send e-mails and let me know what they are, even if it's a completely ridiculous one. I remember knowing a guy who gave up chocolate for a year ... and HE DID IT! In 2007, I gave up Coke (and all related drinks). I was pretty proud of myself, so I think I'm going to do it again this year.

If you haven't heard a lot from Hello Kelly in the past little while, it's because we're hibernating. But that doesn't mean we're not busy. Rehearsals start next week! The plan is to work some new songs into the set and bring back some old ones that we haven't been playing for a while. Any requests? We're planning a pretty extensive tour of Ontario in March, and if you live in Western Canada, you'll have a chance to finally check out our live show when we're out there in May. FINALLY! Tour dates will be up soon!

Our single FALL OVER ME is doing really well on the radio, but we need your help to keep boosting it up the charts. PLEASE call or e-mail your local Christian radio station and request "FALL OVER ME" by Hello Kelly. I wish there was a way for us to show you how much we appreciate your support! Thank you all SO MUCH!!

Also, don't forget about the first annual "Design a Hello Kelly T-Shirt Contest". If you'd like to submit a design, e-mail us at mail@hellokellyonline.com.

Last but not least, there IS a pretty substantial announcement I want to make ... but I'm not allowed to make it, so I'll save it for another journal blast.
Until next time, Hello Kelly Nation ... Keep it straight, you're doing great!

-francy and the HK crue

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