So we played with Kelly Clarkson. Radical.

It was a giant stadium show, and all told,  it was a fantastic experience.
If you want to see some pretty cool videos from the evening, check out www.youtube.com/ryanhoodvideos

I want to add that Ms. Clarkson was sweet as iced tea. We hung out briefly and she made us feel right at home… put us very much at ease. We gave her a copy of The World Awaits, so here’s hoping that it becomes her new fav.

Thank you to everyone who voted in the contest. And to all who continue to work and hope and vote. We’re heading to the big stage. Come along with us!

Cameron

ps… did I mention that we played with Jay-Z, Third Eye Blind, and the Veronicas too? We did.

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You wonder if what you do, what you sing, what you mean, is worth all of the discomfort, the dislocation?