Hi friends,

I know it’s been a while since I blogged, but I just couldn’t. This has been one of the most difficult times of my life. I know it’s time to move forward so that’s what I’ll do. Since it’s been a couple of months, I’ll try to bring you all up to speed.

I was so excited for December. Most of you know it’s my favorite month. And this year was going to be extra special. My Christmas CD Home For The Holidays was set to release and I’ve been very excited about the songs on this project. Recording started early in the summer and everyone was finally going to get to hear what I’d been working so hard on for all these months.

Somehow even with the long hours in the studio, I had finished my Christmas shopping early and my focus was going to be on spending quality time with my family. For the first time in a long time I was going to make it home for my birthday December 9^th and spend the rest of the month Home For The Holidays .

I was counting down the days knowing that my Grandparents were already in Hawaii which would make the holidays all the more special. My “Da” (Grandfather) had no idea that I’d written a song about him called Just Like You about him and all my family was a buzz with anticipation. My Grandfather has always been my hero and now I was going to get to show him from my heart how much he means to me. Yes I had told him a thousand times, but never like this, never in a song.

I remember December 1^st feeling an unusual sense of urgency, wanting to be there with my family, especially my Grandparents. It almost consumed my thoughts. I just kept telling myself “just a few more days”.

I remember my flight home to Hawaii, I just kept thinking how it would be one of the best Christmases ever. I couldn’t wait to see the look on Da’s face when he heard Just Like You. The day that I got home, Da was complaining about stomach pains. Within a few hours, he said we should probably go to the hospital. He doesn’t like hospitals so I was surprised to hear him say that. He was in too much pain to walk up the stairs so I carried him up the stairs. Never at a loss to make me laugh, carrying him up the stairs he said, “you sure are strong Jd”. I told him that when he got out of the hospital he could return the favor. We all laughed.

Once we got to the hospital, the Doctors said that his stomach had somehow flipped and that was causing the problem. They said it could just turn on it’s own so they would wait a few days and if not, he’d need to have an operation. Da was in great spirits as always and the family camped out in his hospital room never leaving his side. We prayed and believed for the best. Hopefully he wouldn’t even need surgery.

A couple of days later, I was sitting on the bed talking to Da and he said he stomach started really hurting. The pain left after about 10 minutes and he returned to his jovial self. Later that night, the doctors said that his pain he spoke of in the afternoon had been a heart attack. They said that he couldn’t have surgery because the heart attack had made it too risky. We had to hope his stomach would flip back. We rallied around and continued to pray.

Over the next few days Da’s health began to decline within days he wasn’t able to respond to us. For the next couple of days he was unresponsive. I told Da that I was going home for a few hours. I gave him a hug and said “I need you Da, I love you so much”. Da said “love you J”. I looked up at my family and said “Da whispered I love you”! I was so excited. He must be on the mend. It was about midnight when I got home, I said a prayer for Da and crashed. At about 4 that morning the phone rang. It was my mom calling from the hospital. “Da’s gone” she said. My Dad, my sister and I rushed to the hospital, the nurses were in the room. They told us we needed to go to the waiting room. My mom and Meme were in there, we hugged and cried.

Da went to heaven December 22^nd. My Grandfather taught me so much about life and love. He lead by example and words cannot describe what an amazing man he was. His love for my Grandmother was that of a fairytale. He made everyone of his children and grandchildren feel like they were the most special thing on Earth.

I never got to play him the song I wrote for him, but I know he was proud of me, he told me that every time I talked to him. I hope to one day be the husband and father that my Grandfather was. He was on in a million. I miss him and I promise to continue to make him proud.

Now you know what spawned the whole Starbucks or Coffee Bean posts. And I have to say, Coffee Bean is wooing me!

It’s not like I needed to me more in the Christmas spirit. I’ve been singing Christmas songs since May when I started recording Home For The Holidays. You know the saying “it makes you want Christmas all year round”? Well this year I’m living it!

Recording the title song “Home For The Holidays” with so many of my family members really kicked it off. That was an amazing memory. Having all of them together in the studio was unbelievable and they rocked it!

The whole thing was a great time in the studio. I loved putting my own spin on Christmas songs that I’ve grown up with as well as writing new ones! My Grandfather hasn’t heard “Just Like You” yet, we’re keeping it a secret until I get home to Hawaii. My family said they just keep stopping the CD before the last song starts.

Thanks for all of the great comments about the CD. I hope it brings your family years of enjoyment!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!!!

Jd

Come out, support, and hear some incredible music!

Fall is here and I feel like I pretty much missed summer. Recording the Christmas CD has had me in a holiday cave. While everyone was at the beach, I was singing Joy To The World. But I’m not complaining, I’m so glad to be releasing the Christmas CD!

Hopefully you have seen the Big For Me video! If not, you can watch it here: It premiered on Logo this week.

Be sure to go to here:

http://www.logoonline.com/video/jd-webb/443473/big-for-me.jhtml?id=1623214

and comment on the video so we can get Big For Me in regular rotation!

Big For Me is continuing to move up the charts on radio! Here are some of the stations where you can request Big For Me:

KNEK-FM * Lafayette, LA
WLXC-FM * Columbia, SC
WJMR-FM * Milwaukee, WI
KOKY-FM * Little Rock, AK
Heart and Soul * Sirius XM
KVLY-FM * McAllen, TX
WMPZ-FM * Chattanooga, TN
WWMG-FM* Montgomery, AL
WMGL-FM * Charleston, SC

Be sure to call and request! Four more stations are adding Big For Me next week!

If you haven’t picked up my new CD The Introduction, you can download it on iTunes here:

Be sure to comment and rate. For those of you who want a physical CD, you can get it here:

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=327207326&s=143441

Thanks for all the love and comments. You know they make my day! Until next week friends!

I’ve been blogging about it for a while and now it’s finally here…the release of the Big For Me video!!! We shot the video in Mexico City and I had a blast making it. It was a couple of days of magic and a few months of labor intensive editing for the director Bambo Velasco and his team. I’m so excited to be premiering the finished product! You can check out the Big For Me video here:

THE PREMIERE OF BIG FOR ME!
Hey friends,

I’ve been blogging about it for a while and now it’s finally here…the release of the Big For Me video!!! We shot the video in Mexico City and I had a blast making it. It was a couple of days of magic and a few months of labor intensive editing for the director Bambo Velasco and his team. I’m so excited to be premiering the finished product! You can check out the Big For Me video here:

I’d love for all of you to send the link to your friends and help spread the word. I think it’s innovative and ground breaking and if you agree, tell your friends!

Other cool news, Big For Me is climbing the charts and has just been added to:

KOKY Little Rock, AR
WJMR Milwaukee, WI
Heart and Soul on Sirius/XM
WWMG Montgomery AL
WLXC Columbia, SC
WMPZ Chattanooga

Be sure to request Big For Me on those stations!

I’ve been in a Christmas fog finishing this CD and I’m so excited for you all to hear it! There’s a mix of Christmas standards, holiday favorites and originals. I’ve been “doing Christmas” all summer, I’ll have a fall break to get back on the road promoting The Introduction (Have you gotten your copy yet? If not, you can get it here: ) Then Christmas will start all over again!

Honestly, your boy is exhausted. I’ve been pulling 18 hour days in the studio making sure you guys get the best Christmas CD possible! As soon as I’m finished, I’m headed home to Hawaii for a few days for some much needed R&R. I think I’m gonna sleep for like three days!

So by next week I should be rested and ready to take on the World again!

Until next time friends!!!

Jd

I have to say, the big apple has been good to your boy! I did a live performance of Big For Me on BET, (I’ll let you know when it’s on) and a media showcase for Entertainment Weekly, People Magazine and Sirius Satellite Radio (plus many others). It was awesome! Sirius added Big For Me, you can tune in to the Heart and Soul channel where it’s in regular rotation!
We’re making our mark on radio too! Big For Me was just added in Milwaukee (WJMR), Columbia SC (WLXC), Chattanooga (WMPZ) and Little Rock (KOKY), that’s just this week! If you live in those cities, be sure to request it!

Of course the biggest news is The Introduction is now available! If you haven’t gotten your copy, you can download it HERE

Be sure to download, rate and comment. Also, give me a shout and let me know your favorite song. Thanks to those of you who have already sent me messages about your favorites.

Also, The Introduction is one of the featured CD’s on AOL! You can check that out HERE

With the release of The Introduction, don’t forget that the Better Man EP is also available. It has some sick remixes of Better Man from some of today’s hottest producers and an acoustic version of Big For Me!

I’m almost finished with the Christmas CD and I’m so excited! This time I enlisted the help of some amazing people. Bobby Ozuna, Eric J, Frankenstorey and Charles Jones.

These guys have worked with everyone from…well if you have a favorite artist, one of these guys have probably worked with them. Charles is back lending his talent (woohoo!), plus I just heard Frankenstorey’s (Ryan Franks and Nina Storeys’) string arrangement for my song Born To Be My Everything and it’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard! Wait and see!

Ok, friends, as usual, it’s late and I have to get back in the studio and cut some vocals. Until next week…(no really, next week…promise )

Jd

JD Webb “The Introduction” album release party
The Oviatt Penthouse
617 S Olive St
Los Angeles, CA 90014

7pm-midnight
with special guest performance by Lucy Woodward (Verve/Universal)
DJ sets by Eric J and JD Nitelife
ADMISSION FREE with RSVP

RSVP to: jdwebb.rsvp@gmail.com
(each RSVP is allowed ONE guest)

I’m so excited about the new release. There are 18 songs on the CD! I know how long many of you have been waiting and I wanted to give you almost 2 CD’s in one.

Tomorrow is the CD release party. If you’re in LA and you haven’t RSVP’d, you can do that here. The party is from 7-11, it’s free and thanks to KROL Vodka, there’s an open bar! Be sure to get there right at 7 because capacity is very limited.

We have some incredible special guests. The amazing Lucy Woodward will be playing and Eric J will be spinning and I’ll be performing most of the songs from the new CD with the sickest band ever! It’s going to be an awesome night!

Airplay is picking up all over the Country and Sirius radio has added officially added the single Worldwide!

The Big For Me video will premiere next we and has been getting critical acclaim.

My new website is now up let me know what you think!

Thanks again to every one of you for being a part of the dream that’s now becoming reality!

For all my LA peeps, I’ve got the details for the CD release party. It’s Thursday August 27th from 7 to 11 pm and it’s free!!! Plus there’s an open bar from 7-9. The amazing Lucy Woodward will also be performing, plus some other surprise guests. It’s going to be an amazing night!!! You can RSVP at jdwebb.rsvp@gmail.com. I would say, RSVP ASAP cause the list is filling up fast.

I’m headed to New York Monday for a press junket. Man I love New York this time of year. It’ll be a great time. I’ll give you guys the details on where you can find the interviews and articles as they come.

Finally, I know many of you have gotten the Better Man EP, but let’s be honest, you’ve done a poor job at commenting on iTunes. I tell everybody that I have the best fans in the world, so can you help a brother out and rate and comment on iTunes! You can get the Better Man ep here:

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=322039794&s=143441

One more thing, if you haven’t signed up for the street team, be sure to do that. We have the contest of all contests. We’re flying the street team winner to LA for the release party! What? No way! Yep, I’m not kidding. Plus three runners-up will win iPods! Pretty sweet right?! You can sign up for the street team here: http://jdwebb.fanrising.com/

OK friends I’ll see you soon. And LA, we bout to get our party on!!!

The CD release party plans are in full effect and somebody can win a trip for two to LA! Have you signed up for the street team? (http://jdwebb.fanrising.com) If not, what are you waiting for? If somebody is going to win a VIP trip to LA, it might as well be you right?! We’re also giving away special edition Jd Webb iPods for the street team runners up, plus T-shirts and exclusive downloads!

If you live in LA, be sure to RSVP for the release party by sending an email to jdwebb.rsvp@gmail.com. Space is very limited. It’s going to be a great night with some amazing special guests, I’ll be playing songs off of the new CD and it’s FREE! So be sure to come out and celebrate with me! But, you gotta be on the list, so make sure you RSVP to jdwebb.rsvp@gmail.com.

I’m still deep in Christmas CD mode and it’s coming together! I’ll be giving you some previews along the way.

If all of this isn’t enough to keep me beyond busy, I’ve been writing a bunch for other artists, as well. Right now (believe it or not!), I’m working on a couple of country songs. Now you know that I’m an R&B guy, but I have to say, I really love the way that country songs tell a story. It’s been fun.

Until next week my friends, have a great one!!!