Post by cam83 on Feb 26, 2004 22:35:43 GMT -5
Chapter 30
Karen had found out that she did not win a Grammy Award but she was fine with that. It was fun to go to the Awards ceremony, all dressed up, and on the red carpet, being interviewed and photographed by the paparazzi. The party afterwards was a blast, and Karen enjoyed it. She got to mingle with other huge stars, and chat about their working lives. To see who was singing what and doing what.
Karen also was nominated for 5 Dove Awards, which was the Gospel Music Association's prestigious award, and in the Gospel Music World, this was the equivalent of the Grammy Award.
Her LOVE EVERLASTING album with the Boone Girls was still # 1, and already went double platinum, which meant that this was the biggest Gospel album of the year, so Karen was quite excited about that, her first time. At the Dove Award ceremony, Karen walked away with Best Album (with the Boone Girls), and Song of the Year for LOVE EVERLASTING.
She didn't win the prestigious award for Female Vocalist of the Year, but her friend Sandi Patti took that and 2 other awards home. She had fun with Sandi. Sandi was a riot and both singers were always laughing and being high spirited. Karen admired Sandi's voice, and her professionalism and devotion to her spirituality.
Karen, meanwhile, headed back to A&M Records to begin sifting through the hundreds of songs, that she wanted to record. It was especially tedious work, but it had to be done.
She looked for songs that had an irresistible melody, a catchy tune, excellent lyrics, a pounding beat, and a chance to sing in a way she had never sang before. She wanted something that would set her apart from other musical artists.
Richard and his family headed to Japan for a several week visit. He would be working with some of the top musical acts there, and producing some of their works. While there he would be doing some solo songs, and selecting what he wanted on his upcoming album that was in the planning stages. Karen was happy for him, as she believed that he would do such an awesome job.
Another compilation album was in the works there for a Greatest Hits album. Worldwide, compilation albums of theirs always did extremely well. Japan was still their biggest support in terms of concert revenues and album sales.
Agnes and Bernice took a well-deserved vacation on the 21 day cruise, and planned to tour Europe for several weeks. Agnes was adjusting to being a widow, and it wasn't easy, as everything in her house reminded her of Harold. She doted on her 4 grandchildren, who loved "Gramma."
Jonathon took a leave of absence from his job, to take care of Daniel, but he didn't mind that. Plus, financially they could both afford to live off their savings. They were both multi multi millionaires.
Karen was so busy as it was, recording more songs as the baby was due in just a few months, and then wanted to take a leave from Hollywood.
She and Jonathon were thinking of buying an acreage somewhere in the middle of the U.S. and raise their kids there. She felt that her dreams were coming true, and she still was so shaken with all the happiness Daniel and Jonathon brought her.
The latest Carpenters single IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES was released, and peaked at the Number Eight position. On the the A.C. chart it hit # 1 for 2 weeks. Their album was now triple platinum, and still in the Top 20 Album Charts.
Karen had found out that she did not win a Grammy Award but she was fine with that. It was fun to go to the Awards ceremony, all dressed up, and on the red carpet, being interviewed and photographed by the paparazzi. The party afterwards was a blast, and Karen enjoyed it. She got to mingle with other huge stars, and chat about their working lives. To see who was singing what and doing what.
Karen also was nominated for 5 Dove Awards, which was the Gospel Music Association's prestigious award, and in the Gospel Music World, this was the equivalent of the Grammy Award.
Her LOVE EVERLASTING album with the Boone Girls was still # 1, and already went double platinum, which meant that this was the biggest Gospel album of the year, so Karen was quite excited about that, her first time. At the Dove Award ceremony, Karen walked away with Best Album (with the Boone Girls), and Song of the Year for LOVE EVERLASTING.
She didn't win the prestigious award for Female Vocalist of the Year, but her friend Sandi Patti took that and 2 other awards home. She had fun with Sandi. Sandi was a riot and both singers were always laughing and being high spirited. Karen admired Sandi's voice, and her professionalism and devotion to her spirituality.
Karen, meanwhile, headed back to A&M Records to begin sifting through the hundreds of songs, that she wanted to record. It was especially tedious work, but it had to be done.
She looked for songs that had an irresistible melody, a catchy tune, excellent lyrics, a pounding beat, and a chance to sing in a way she had never sang before. She wanted something that would set her apart from other musical artists.
Richard and his family headed to Japan for a several week visit. He would be working with some of the top musical acts there, and producing some of their works. While there he would be doing some solo songs, and selecting what he wanted on his upcoming album that was in the planning stages. Karen was happy for him, as she believed that he would do such an awesome job.
Another compilation album was in the works there for a Greatest Hits album. Worldwide, compilation albums of theirs always did extremely well. Japan was still their biggest support in terms of concert revenues and album sales.
Agnes and Bernice took a well-deserved vacation on the 21 day cruise, and planned to tour Europe for several weeks. Agnes was adjusting to being a widow, and it wasn't easy, as everything in her house reminded her of Harold. She doted on her 4 grandchildren, who loved "Gramma."
Jonathon took a leave of absence from his job, to take care of Daniel, but he didn't mind that. Plus, financially they could both afford to live off their savings. They were both multi multi millionaires.
Karen was so busy as it was, recording more songs as the baby was due in just a few months, and then wanted to take a leave from Hollywood.
She and Jonathon were thinking of buying an acreage somewhere in the middle of the U.S. and raise their kids there. She felt that her dreams were coming true, and she still was so shaken with all the happiness Daniel and Jonathon brought her.
The latest Carpenters single IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES was released, and peaked at the Number Eight position. On the the A.C. chart it hit # 1 for 2 weeks. Their album was now triple platinum, and still in the Top 20 Album Charts.