Bonjour, College Project people!

It’s been a few weeks since I last posted, and I have some exciting news! If you have been following the Facebook group, you have probably already heard this news, but I wanted to announce it on the blog for everyone to see.

A few months ago, I went over to Uphill Studios in Lawrenceville, GA (one of our amazing and much appreciated sponsors!) to record one of the early tracks for Sean Hill’s upcoming album. Soon after, he entered “Sing For You” in an international songwriting contest. And to be perfectly honest, I had completely forgotten he had even entered the song..

Last week, Sean got some seriously exciting news when he was notified that “Sing For You” had placed SECOND in the contest! This is such an amazing accomplishment, and I am so happy the honor was given to such a deserving person. The simplicity and purity of this song is something so special, and I’m thrilled that the heart of “Sing For You” has been felt by so many talented writers. Just wanted to give a shout out of congrats to Sean and all the talented people at Uphill Studios who made this song happen! Look for this song with many other great tracks on Sean’s upcoming album, “Waking Dawn,” due out September 27th.

http://www.uphillstudiosonline.com/homepage

You can find more info about the contest details, judges, and other entries here: http://allaboutworship.com/2011/07/songwriting-contest-winners-announced/.

-Kennedy

Hey, everybody! I know it has been forever and a day since I last posted, but I promise I am taking this week to get this site updated with all kinds of new stuff & a new video to tell you all about the current direction of The College Project. There are so many exciting things going on in my life, and I absolutely cannot wait to tell you all about them! This summer has been a crazy, amazing, great two months so far.. I went on the trip of a lifetime with my mom, came home & graduated (yay!), spent a few days at home, traveled some more, took a trip to Dallas, and my life is kind of starting to slow down now. I have been so, so blessed, and I just want to take some time to thank every person who has supported The College Project! You all believed and supported this idea from the very beginning, and I can’t tell you what that means to a so-called “dreamer,” like me. I have sent out cards to all of my supporters (and they are still going out, if you haven’t received yours yet!), and I just want you to know that I believe with all my heart that you will be so blessed for your generosity & prayer.

So, here it goes! Thanks, Merci, Gracias, 당신을 감사하십시오, Grazie, σας ευχαριστούμε, obrigado.. Thank you in every way it can be said! I love you all & pray you are blessed for your awesome support of this dream.

1. Scott and Cindy LeFevre (the very first people to give, a month before the website even launched!)
2. Tim and Jill Cook (the very first people to give to the website!!!)
3. Ken and Rhona du Plooy
4. Chris and Susan Vernon
5. Erican Ostrom
6. Bob and Marianne Cook
7. Nicole Franklin
8. Josh and April Samuels (my amazing sister and brother-in-law!!!)
9. Mary and Ted Campbell
10. Victoria Vernon
11. Paul and Elizabeth Tackett
12. David and Michele Wisneski
13. David and Tammy Thaler
14. Doug and Deana Wells
15. Chris and Janet Goins
16. Raquel Osterbauer
17. Tim Walters
18. Baron and Theresa Berry
19. Tressa Kirby (the very first person to give that I have never met!)
20. Caleb and Katie Vittitow
21. Drew and Ashley Bagwell
22. Lance and Sandra Falagan
23. David Dinsmore and April Suratt
24. Mitchell Belk
25. Victor and Jamie Massey
26. Larry and Vickie Belk
27. Jeff and Beth Belk
28. Rodney and Dale Belk
29. Terry and Janet Belk
30. Milton and Ida Lee Hall
31. Martin and Cindy Halberg
32. Stephen and Angela Goins
33. Tony and Debi Hill
34. Sean and Crystal Hill
35. Jordan and Nikki Sharrett
36. Justin and Amanda Sharrett
37. Louis and Pauline Crift
38. Matt Thomas
39. Ron and Sarah Bolt
40. Linda Garyantes
41. Brian and Jana Mills
42. Malcolm and Linda Goins
42. Sam and Dan Bartholomew
43. Bobby and Kim Moffitt
44. Teresa Weidner
45. Connie Goins
46. Ruby Belk
47. Ted and Lezlie Rutland
48. Becky and Kenny Green
49. Albert Grassia (who donated countless hours of brainstorming, time, and website-building… couldn’t have done it without you!)
50. Kevin and Barb Mitchell
51. Nick and Shirley McSpadden
52. Fu and Cathy Che
And I know there are more that sent checks & cards that I forgot to mention.. Thank you all SO much!

-Kennedy

You’ve probably seen this little girl in movies like Bridge to Terabithia, Letters to God, and, more recently, Just Go With It. Not only is she absolutely absolutely adorable, but she’s  truly a sight to behold in this video with IAmSecond.com. She’s sweet and sincere, but also so bold and sure of who she is.. I love it, and I can’t wait to see more from this amazing girl! She as cute as can be and a bright, bright light in the entertainment industry. The Goins family loves Bailee Madison and I Am Second! Take a look:

Bailee Madison