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dustincarlylemusic
Feb 16, 20243 min read
Oprah and The Two Quotes That Guide Me
You know someone is influential when you stress out about what photos to use for a blog that not too many people will even see! Oprah...
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dustincarlylemusic
Feb 8, 20242 min read
Rest in Peace, Toby Keith
I am so sad to learn about the passing of country music artist, Toby Keith on Monday, 5 February 2024. He announced 18 months earlier...
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dustincarlylemusic
Feb 6, 20241 min read
A Perfect Live Vocal Performance? Does it really exist?
I have watched some of the Grammy performances from the show this week. Again, what a thrill it would be to be able to attend as a...
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dustincarlylemusic
Feb 5, 20242 min read
Grammy Awards 2024 just happened... But I remember 2022
The Grammy Awards have just taken place. As a singer and songwriter, the Grammys have always been the barometer by which a career is...
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dustincarlylemusic
Feb 4, 20243 min read
Self-Belief; Easy To Say, but Hard to Live By
Been off the blog for about a week following the Tamworth Country Music Festival. I was able to post a slide show of the trip with 'Sugar...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 31, 20241 min read
First Goal of 2024 Accomplished! Lots still to do
It was an amazing experience to travel to Tamworth and be a part of the Tamworth Country Music Festival. As one of the many buskers on...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 22, 20241 min read
How much is too much when it comes to social media sharing
My new EP has been released this week. While I attempt to wear the hats of both artist and marketing manager, a question continues to...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 21, 20242 min read
Where can you find me? The question that haunts and motivates me
Like so many musicians from around the world, I made the pilgrimage to Nashville to live for a bit and make some music. One evening we...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 20, 20242 min read
Life is short, so cherish your relationships
Yesterday, I received word that a relative had passed away. Life is fleeting. Love your loved ones while they are here, and you have the...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 19, 20242 min read
Perfection as a performer is great to shoot for, but...
I missed a day of posting for my blog! I know, you can’t believe it! It’s true. Work, life and family took priority. So, I am not...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 17, 20242 min read
The time when we pull on the reigns is just as our horse is ready to jump
The title of this post comes from a quote I remember from the old Franklin Planner that I used to use. It is so appropriate right now. My...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Do the market research and see what the others are doing
My biggest challenge and opportunity for growth will be in my content creation for social media channels. Creating the content in a...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 15, 20241 min read
Even the greatest started their careers performing covers
I feel like I am starting every blog with a mention of the Tamworth Country Music Festival (TCMF). That’s probably because I am. In...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 14, 20242 min read
Soundcheck and a few other lessons from my Mother
I am just under two weeks away from my busking debut at the Tamworth Country Music Festival (TCMF), so it was time to go for a sound...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 13, 20242 min read
Getting ready for the show: A life in sports teaches preparation
I am now just 13 days away from my busking debut at the Tamworth Country Music Festival (TCMF). I have not had much time to rehearse with...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 11, 20242 min read
Marketing and promoting a music act: How far is too far.
I am excited that my first New Year performance will be at the Tamworth Country Music Festival (TCMF). I have secured a spot in front of...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 10, 20242 min read
Baby steps towards achieving goals
Today, I became one step closer to achieving one of my goals for the year. Yes, it is still January, but the Tamworth Country Music...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 10, 20242 min read
One career can help the other: Using the skills you develop at your day job to benefit your artistic passion
The Tamworth Country Music Festival is coming soon, on 19-28 January. With my day job, I can’t get there until 25 January. At least that...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 8, 20242 min read
You never how much your kind words can mean to someone
Two times, I sang at a jazz jam session at Twain’s in Decatur, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta. Trumpeter extraordinaire, Joe Gransden led the...
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dustincarlylemusic
Jan 7, 20242 min read
Set your SMART goals for the year and goals for your career
It is school holidays now in Australia, and there are many families taking part in holiday travel. Living on Australia's Gold Coast, with...
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