Thursday, October 8, 2009

* Jonny Diaz, Review and Giveaway *

I had been hearing the song on the radio for several weeks now, and as a woman in eating disorder recovery, as well as a professional counselor who's expertise is with adolescent girls, the lyrics grabbed my attention:





Little girl fourteen flipping through a magazine
Says she wants to look that way
But her hair isn't straight her body isn't fake
And she's always felt overweight

Well little girl fourteen I wish that you could see
That beauty is within your heart
And you were made with such care your skin your body and your hair
Are perfect just the way they are

[Chorus]
There could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies disguises and hoops they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you

Little girl twenty-one the things that you've already done
Anything to get ahead
And you say you've got a man but he's got another plan
Only wants what you will do instead

Well little girl twenty-one you never thought that this would come
You starve yourself to play the part
But I can promise you there's a man whose love is true
And he'll treat you like the jewel you are

[chorus]

So turn around you're not too far
To back away be who you are
To change your path go another way
It's not too late you can be saved
If you feel depressed with past regrets
The shameful nights hope to forget
Can disappear they can all be washed away
By the one who's strong can right your wrongs
Can rid your fears dry all your tears
And change the way you look at this big world
He will take your dark distorted view
And with His light He will show you truth
And again you'll see through the eyes of a little girl


Because I was so drawn to the song, when Ino Records contacted me, asking if I would do a review and giveaway of Jonny Diaz's CD, I was thrilled! What greater joy is there, than helping to promote an artist that can speak to this generation and their issues through music? Johnny has that ability with songs such as Stand for You, a song that contains the determination to speak what is absolutely true in a ". . . world that tries to water You [God] down/where beliefs cannot be spoken too loud. . . " and additional songs that speak of being satisfied only with God, such as One Thing and Soon Will Fade.

The song that I most enjoyed on this Cd, other than More Beautiful You, was Waiting Room.

Here in this waiting room yearning for You to say go
And though I’m convinced that a yes would be best
This time You’re telling me no

It’s not that I don’t have an answer
It’s just not the one that I’d like
But through this time Lord I must keep in mind
You’re always wiser than I

You have a much better purpose
And You have a far greater plan
And You have a bigger perspective
Cause You hold this world in your hands

The things that I seek are from You
Like the strong healing touch of your hand
But when You say no help me trust even though
There’s a reason I can’t understand

When that miracle comes cause Your answer is yes
I will praise you for all of my days
But when Your wisdom declares that a no is best
I will praise You just the same



Jonny's music is mostly pop with the slightest, reminiscent feel of country music. While his lyrics would seem to indicate a more serious, quiet type of music, the opposite is true. Jonny incorporates serious messages into a style that will appeal to the adolescent and college-age generation, right up into older aged adults.


To learn more about Jonny and his music ministry, visit his site.


There are five CD's up for grabs, thanks to Big Honcho Media! To enter this giveaway, leave a comment--with your email--on this post. (Contest ends October 31st at midnight. Winner will be announced Monday, November 2)

Additional entries can be earned by (posting separate comments):


1. Going to Jonny's site and finding a song that speaks to you. Come back here and tell me which one and why (clips are available and lyrics are too, if you click the song titles)


2. Linking to this giveaway on your blog


3. Placing this blog's button on your site


4. Become a follower of this blog

5. Rec'ing this post at a site of your choice (i.e. Digg, Stumble, etc) using the share button at the bottom of it.

6. Tweet this givewaway.

52 comments:

n8andbumber said...

I would love this CD! I'll have to check your blog out more--haven't been on this one!

n8andbumber said...

1. okay, I love the song "love like you loved". It's such a challenge every day to love others like he loves them.

2. became a follower of your site

3. shared on google reader with my friends!

Not currently blogging so I couldn't do the other things..

leannenannette said...

I would love his CD! I'm pretty sure you already have my e-mail, but if you need it again, let me know!

Earl's Family said...

I would love love love this CD> This song has really made an impact in my life and I look forward to sharing it with my daughter!
-BECKY LYNN
pitzr@hotmail.com

leannenannette said...

Hmm, I left a comment earlier, but I'm not seeing it now, so I'll try again!

I would LOVE this CD! I have the lyrics to that song already scrolling on the homepage of my Xanga site because it made such an impact on my life the first time I heard.

As far as the other things go...I am already a follower of your blog, so I couldn't do that.

I did go and put your blog's button on my site though.

And I also blogged about it!

HIS daughter said...

I absolutely would love his CD as well!

#1:
His song that speaks most to me is "More beautiful You". when I 1st heard it I was struggling with some things and it was such an encouragement and reminder to remember that beauty is not just on the outside...the inside is so much more important.

#2:
I put your button on my blog :)

#3:
I blogged about it.

#4:
I already follow this blog :)

Ok there are my 4 entries! Love you :)

~Katie Dee

LocaChica said...

1. I became a follower of your site.
2. I love Jonny Diaz's song, Irony, it shows His understanding of God and it speaks to my heart every time I listen to it.
3.I would LOVE a cd, my e-mail address is arrowsprings@q.com
4.I got to your website by reading the post on 110% surrendered blog.
5. I will leave another comment if I end up scraping some extra time to post about this and put your button on my blog :)
LocaChica

Rebecca Graham said...

I would love to win this CD. It is one I could share with my young neice.

Rose said...

As a mom of a daughter, "More Beautiful You" is definitely one that hits home for me. It's something I'm very prayerful about for her life. rose dot post at gmail dot com

sunnybunny said...

I do love that song, A More Beautiful You.
The message is amazing...

Thank you for this opportunity!

Ken said...

My sister would love this cd. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

Sunnyvale said...

Sounds good, I would like to listen to this

ky2here said...

I'd like our grandchildren to listen to this.

ayersfamily said...

I'd love it!

Heather said...

I would love this!! I'll link it to my blogs and Facebook too!!
Heather

Leona P said...

sounds good

Devildogwife said...

I LOVE that song (More Beautiful You). I didn't know who sang the song, so thank you. We're always looking for new music. We'd love to win this cd.

Devildogwife said...

I follow your blog. :) Thanks for the great giveaway!

erma said...

I would love his CD.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

Ed said...

Happy Weekend!

edgenemmers@gmail.com

naynays1 said...

I would so enjoy this CD. Tanks for the chance.

dvice said...

This looks great

lilyk said...

Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

lilyk@mail2world.com

lilyk said...

I love More Beautiful You because it's so touching!

lilyk@mail2world.com

purango said...

I would love to win this CD. It sounds wonderful. garrettsambo@aol.com

JoAnn said...

The cd is great, thanks for the contest.
leganoj@gmail.com

packerfantimmy said...

I would love to win this for my teenage daughter.
titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

packerfantimmy said...

I really like "Soon will Fade" for the ministry message but it makes you feel somewhat down.
titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

packerfantimmy said...

I follow on google friend connect-packerfantimmy
titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

packerfantimmy said...

I tweeted this great giveaway-packerfantimmy
http://twitter.com/packerfantimmy/status/4943926830
titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

Heather said...

Thanks for this chance...and the intro to Jonny Diaz. Great stuff!
heatherpooh (hotmail)

Heather said...

I listened to and loved See The Wind. This line is so true: I CANNOT REALLY HOLD YOU BUT I FEEL YOU IN MY LIFE.

Heather said...

I follow your blog.

Sarah C said...

I think Stand For You sounds great. I love the lines -
IN A WORLD THAT TRIES TO WATER YOU DOWN
WHERE BELIEFS CANNOT BE SPOKEN TO LOUD
I’LL STAND FOR TRUTH
WHERE THEY CLAIM YOUR WAY ISN’T WIDE ENOUGH
AND THEY DO THEIR BEST JUST TO COVER YOU UP
I’LL STAND FOR YOU

Sarah C said...

I would love this CD! Thanks for the opportunity.

soluckyducky atgmaildot com

Sarah C said...

blog follower

The Knutson Klan said...

Great music! Thanks for introducing me to Johnny Diaz!

The Knutson Klan said...

Ahhh! forgot to leave my email
angie@myfourmonkeys.com

I love "Waiting Room"! So many times we have to trust God's plan even when we don't like it.

The Knutson Klan said...

blogged here: http://myfourmonkeysproductreviews.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-fave-giveaways-this-week_15.html

The Knutson Klan said...

have your button at myfourmonkeys.com

The Knutson Klan said...

follow on blogger

The Knutson Klan said...

stumbled this post

The Knutson Klan said...

tweeted: http://twitter.com/MyFourMonkeys/status/5007850161

The Fifth Street Mama said...

This is so exciting! What a fantastic giveaway!
sarahlscott@gmail.com

The Fifth Street Mama said...

Love like you loved
really speaks to me.

Melissa said...

Wow, I just went to his site and listened to "More Beautiful You". Love it! I've never heard his music before. I think I'm a fan now!

james.fuller said...

i'd like to win! fulfam@hotmail.com

Winning Readings said...

I love that More Beautiful You, too! Would love to win this CD...

janemaritz at yahoo dot com

Winning Readings said...

I follow!

janemaritz at yahoo dot com

Winning Readings said...

We've posted about this at Winning Readings: http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2009/10/jonny-diaz-cd.html

janemaritz at yahoo dot com

Lady Araujo said...

I'd love to be entered in your drawing.
marthanadnny(at)hotmail(dot)com

sibabe64 said...

wow, I thought it was a guy singer. I listened to it and my daughter will love this for sure.

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