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Well, another VERY successful year of American idol has just ended.  It was a pretty awesome show once the top 5 were settled in!  Other that Season 6, I think it was a really great season and group of people!  Although I know a lot of you are upset about Adam not winning, chin up!!  I feel that he would've ended up being an "idol puppet" and wouldn't be able to be himself.  He's already set in his ways as an AMAZING artist!  He'll be just fine.  I'm really happy for Kris!  He won me over with his rendition of "Falling Slowly" from the movie "Once".  (GO RENT THAT MOVIE)  He's going to be the next John Mayer and I'm really proud of him!!

As for recording, I'll be gone all next week putting finishing touches on my new song, "Shut Up & Kiss Me".  This one is turning out to be my favorite one so far!  It's got a bit of Kelly Clarkson seasoning on it:)  My producer Adam has really helped me find me niche and I'm so glad that I have the chance to collaborate.  He's just amazing!

You remember that cancer benefit that I sang at a few weeks ago?  Well the band that I sang with has really taken a liking to me!  I'm going to start an acoustic project with them and play locally. Many people have commented on my "softer side" ever since the Spring Break tour that i just did. There was some great feedback, so I'll bring that to you and venues around the Chicago land area! Very intimate, just me, Kyle Gansel (guitar+vocals) and Kerry Gansel (guitar+vocals). Three part harmonies=heaven to me!  I hope you'll come out and see us this summer/fall. I'll add some dates after my vacation to Wisconsin for Memorial Day!  

Time to spend time with the hubby!!  HAVE A SAFE WEEKEND!!

-Gina 

Hello all,

I just got back from Nashville last night and again, a successful trip!  I went for four days.  The first two days were with Chris Sligh.  We put some finishing touches on vocals from songs previously written and now all they need is production!  My second two days were with the producer who helped me write "List of Regrets".  We wrote a pretty sweet song called "Only a Bruise".  It's very Imogean Heap meets, well....ME!  We started a new song yesterday and came up with a pretty rocking chorus, so I'm excited and anxious to go back and finish that one. It's called, "Shut Up".  Thats all that i have for now.  OH WAIT....I have to invitation for you all.

My husband's band has three more shows that they'll be playing and I'll be singing about three songs with with.  If you're interested, visit www.thenagain.org

ROCK ON,

Gina 

Hey everyone!!

I just wanted to share a little story with you. Yesterday morning  I'm driving to my sisters house, and whenever i'm in my car in the morning, I listen to Drex's morning show.  I called in to talk about a certain topic, and told him it was Gina from Idol.  He asked me what I've been up to lately and i told him to check out www.rocktheglock.com.  The next thing I know, my song "List of Regrets" is being played on my favorite radio station!  Have you ever seen the movie "Selena", when she hears her song on the radio for the first time?  I FLIPPED OUT and had to pull over so I could scream and enjoy!  It was the most amazing feeling. 

 Thank you to all of my fans from Chicago who got to hear it and have written on my guestbook!  Keep calling 312-591-1035 and request "List of Regrets"!!!!

LOVE YOU ALL.

Gina 

Hey Glockstars,

I just wanted to take a minute and congratulate my fellow idol finalist Chris Sligh.  Chris and song writer Clint Lagerburg took a chance and wrote a song for Rascal Flatts.  After months of waiting to hear if they were going to record it, they finally got word that they LOVED it and it has already been recorded!  Please check it out on YouTube, it's called "Here Comes Goodbye".

The coolest thing about this, is that Chris introduced me to Clint about two months ago, and we all wrote a song in about three hours.  It's a ballad called, "Barely".  It's a beautiful break-up song, (if there is such a thing) and now that Chris and Clint have a Rascal Flatts song under their belt, this may help me out a little more!!  

I'll be going back to work with Sligh the 2nd week of February, so keep checking in to www.rocktheglock.com to see what's new and exciting! 

XO~Gina 

No, not literally a list of my regrets. . . it's my NEW SONG!  I am so excited about this one.  I think you are really going to be blown away and maybe even a little bit surprised by it.  It started out as a goofy little keyboard lick, but my AMAZING producer (Adam) turned it into a heart-pounding mesh of rock and techno.  Can I give you one bit of advice?  Turn it up because you have to listen to this one LOUD!

I'm planning on releasing 'List of Regrets' as my FIRST SINGLE on itunes within the month.  If you haven't signed up on my email list, please do so I can send you word when it is available.  If you like the song please spread the love and tell your friends to check it out.  That's all for now.  Hope you LOVE IT!

Love, Gina