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My Marigold!

I created #AraceliMarigoldLiqueur because I was inspired by the beautiful, annual celebration; Día de Los Muertos, and the gorgeous Marigold Flower!  We can celebrate our loved ones who are no longer here all year long with a toast of delicious Araceli! ✨@aracelimarigoldliqueur

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Xoxo

Thank you @ebonymagazine 🤎Thank you #TheoDaniels for the story! 🤎 #iloveit #VV

New Music!

So excited to be back in the studio working on new music! It’s about time! ❤️

Diamonds!

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend! 💎

Magazine Spotlight!

Thank you @ebonymagazine for featuring me in the #June2018 issue! Thank you for recognizing me in your special music edition!!! #thankyouforthelove #vickivann #victoriaaracelivann 💋#RecklessHeart on #itunes #attitudeofgratitude #araceli #musicianlife
Grab a copy and check it out! 👀

~ta ta....until next time,

V V

Flashback!

#fbf to that show in Switzerland! 🇨🇭 #takingthestage #thankyou #Zurich  Thanks for having me! 💋#vickivann

~ta ta..until next time.

V V

I Miss You

I can't believe it's been a year since the passing of my dear friend Prince.  He greatly influenced and effected me as an artist, and I miss him daily.  I'll never forget the day our eyes first met.  That was some kind of magic to say the least.  We shared the same love for music, candy and cars, haha!  At any rate, I've been in mourning for an entire year, but however he did put a new song in my heart and I can't wait to share it.  Until we meet again one day.
Rest on Dearest Beautiful One....rest on.

~ta ta.....until next time,

V V

No One Ever Really Knows!

Ahhh the life of a performer.  Sometimes it's not all that one would think.  For example, I'll borrow from actress/friend, Leah Remini here, because in my opinion she summed it up perfectly when I heard her recently say,
"As performers we don't always have work to show you, but that doesn't mean we're not working.  So the fact that you continue to find me and support me means the world to me.  I am honored and truly blessed to have you as a supporter.  Thank you." -Leah Remini
Leah, 'Thank you, because truer words were never spoken my friend!'
This is exactly the way I feel and mostly the take away is this; I just want to say, 'Thank you!'  Thank you for the continued support, for finding me and for following me.  It truly warms my heart a million times over.

Today for me, will be a day at the office taking photos for some brands I'm working with.  It's always a fun and creative process to participate in, and seeing the finished product is always a thrill!  It's an accomplishment to stand back and just feel the pride rush.

I'm over the moon happy my new website is currently up and running, so why not have a look and let me know what you think.  There will be more updates to come.  I'll make it simple for you, here's the link - VictoriaVann.com
Cheers!

~ta ta.....until next time,

V V  

Cheers to You!

It's crazy to think that summer is almost over!  I'm a person that's ruled by nature, ie, the sun, the moon, and the stars, so I'm a girl that's highly affected by the changing of the seasons.  I always feel compelled to do something significant, and sure enough, as summer is beginning to wind down, I find myself here at 2:00 am, feeling the need to blog.
So, the victoria.com site I created is a work in progress, and will soon be available for visiting, and I'm still in the studio...so very frustrated at times, argh....working to bring you new music, but I am excited because I'm going to be helping to promote the next James Bond movie!  Oooh....Yes indeed, in "Spectre James Bond 007", the opening segments of the movie are shot in Mexico and highlight a mock celebration of the Hispanic celebration, El Día de los muertos (The Day of the Dead).  It is a beautiful celebration of honor and respect that is all encompassing, and celebrates the love of people, and life itself.  I'm helping with the promotion in launching my very own brand araceliliqueur.com next month that correlates with the Hispanic celebration, and also the movie....I'm so PROUD!  Estoy feliz y orgullosa amigos! Salud!
I'll attach a trailer for the movie here below to check out.
Love you all...besos, besitos e beijos!
Muah!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lUusnn7puQ

~ta ta.....until next time,

V V

New site

Brand New Site VictoriaVann.com

I'm launching a brand new website this month called "Victoria".  You can access it from my current website.   http://www.vickivann.com/
Just click on "extras" and you'll see "Victoria" in the drop down, or simply type in  www.victoriavann.com into your browser.  The website will be all about my life as an editor and TV host for BIN Magazine and In The Drink TV!  It's all a part of my entrepreneurial lifestyle and the various fun hats I get to wear!  Mostly, it's all a bunch of fun, from me dining on The Queen Mary docked at Long Beach Harbor to wine tasting in exclusive Napa Valley with some of my friends, to hanging out back stage at the prestigious Greek Theater in Griffith Park to interview legendary rock artists such as Sammy Hagar before he rocked the stage with his band Chicken Foot.
You'll see videos of me rocking what I do and you'll be able to access my social media outlets from there as well, you can leave comments, ideas, and or suggestions for me.  It's all just another way to connect you with me, and all that I do.  Come along with me and enjoy the ride!  I'll see you all there!

~ ta ta.....until next time,

V V

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year!

It's still January and therefore not too late to still wish you a Happy New Year!
I hope you've made huge plans for the year, as have I.....and you're sticking with all your resolutions, and I won't comment on whether I have or not, LOL!
It's all good and let's go..2015....BRING IT!  Are you ready?

Kisses Loves!  Do whatever it is you're wanting to do, and do it now, don't wait!  Tomorrow may be too late!

~ta ta....until next time,

V V

New Record

The record is coming together, Aww it's so official!  I have 12 songs that I want on this one, but my producer and I keep going back and forth regarding a decision about a few of my choices.  He wants an EP....thinks that would be best and I want an LP, just because, well....Just Because!  Ha!  Every song that I sing is like a gift for me.  My job is to take that gift, manipulate it with my own special gifts, and then return it back, and give it back, this time to you! ❤ It's a magical recycling process that is a miracle in and of itself.  Now, I can't blog too much about it either way, but whether it's 12 on a CD/LP, or 6 on an EP I'm excited and over the moon about it!  I'm doing some live rehearsing today which for me means no dairy, no wheat, no sugar, and no fun!  Ugh!  I just started working on releasing a Christmas EP this year too!  I'm hoping to do a brand new song and throw in a classic too of course.  Singing Christmas songs in July/Summer is always an interesting dynamic.  Well at least when I sing about the frosty, cold winter weather outside, the air conditioning will be cranked up in the studio!

~ta ta....until next time,

V V

Spring has sprung!

So...Yay!  It's officially spring and I couldn't be happier!  Longer days, more time, or so it seems to get stuff done, warmer weather, even though it's always warm in Southern California, more smiles on faces, and more blooms in the garden!  For me, spring also means it's almost Easter....and I get to make my annual Meyer Lemon pound cake with fresh thyme, also from the garden.  Well, maybe I will not make it this year, haha, because I usually end up eating the whole darn thing!  That's not good since I have videos to make, and outfits to squeeze into, lol.  Oh well, I think I'm going to focus on enjoying the season and not so much on squeezing into stuff, but wait!  It's my job...oh well!  It was a nice thought anyway while it lasted.  The thought is still lingering in my mind however, making my mouth water!  Yum!!  Seriously, you'd have to be crazy not to indulge once in a while!  How could you not!!?

Speaking of indulging...I've been indulging and immersing myself in my next project with a positive attitude, but the songs just aren't coming that easily to me.  They have to be right with me...ugh!  The key word being "right".  It really is a tedious task at best.  I've been at work now for two years on this project and just when I feel I've made progress, I feel like I'm starting all over.  I just want to make a good record and a sufficient follow up to "Reckless Heart".  It doesn't have to be the best record all around, it just has to be the best for ME!  The songs have to speak to what I want to say, and in the way in which I want to say it, and that has nothing to do with my last record.  The music as of lately is somewhat lacking, in my opinion, of several key elements that make me want to listen over and over, sing along in the shower, in the kitchen, or in the car, and eventually go out, or click, and buy!  I can't wait forever, but sometimes next week seems like forever....but patience is a virtue, and this I know for sure!
I am looking to bring some qualified musician players together for some upcoming shows I have in the future, and that makes me very happy.  I don't really care where they come from, whether it's here or Nashville, Vegas or Chicago!  I just want them to jam with me and give me chills down my spine because they're just that good...because I strive to be just THAT GOOD!  Being on stage is like being in my bedroom.  It's one of my most favorite places to be on the planet.  It's where I feel the most relaxed and at ease with the world, yet I can be extreme and sing as loud as I want, jump, or scream, and express the most authentic ME that I can be.
I can't wait to post those upcoming show dates for ya hopefully soon...and the new music project, well, that will happen when the time is right, and not a moment before.  Thanks for waiting with me.  We'll get there...I promise.

~ta ta.....until next time,

V V

Gong Hey Fat Choy / Gong Xi Fa Cai / Happy Chinese New Year!

How's your New Year shaping up so far?  Did you make any resolutions?  Have you kept them?  I always say I'm not going to make them, but I always do, and so in keeping with one of my resolutions, I'm posting more blogs than last year! xoxo

I'll leave you with this resolution;  Don't live in fear and all of its repercussions in your life.  Welcome the Holy Spirit to come into your life and equip you to fulfill your destiny!  Amen.

Happy Chinese New Year!  It's the year of the Horse!

May you have a prosperous and happy new year, and lots of good fortune!  Keep your head up, and never, ever give up on your dreams!

~ta ta.....until next time,

V V

Not too shabby..huh?

I just returned home from being on the road down to San Diego for "The Great Whisk(e)y Debate!" In a word...."Awesome!"  I cannot believe how much fun we had!  We boarded the train at Union Station in downtown LA, and then we were off on a scenic route that included coastal portions of the majestic Pacific Ocean along with some of my favorite spots like, San Juan Capistrano, Solana Beach, and The Del Mar Race Track, all while being served lunch with several wonderful whiskies to try.  I must say that I had a grand time being on the train being wined and dined and staying at The Lafayette Hotel in San Diego was an extra treat!  I logged in a few miles walking "The Gaslamp District" checking out all the cool eateries, clubs, and shops.  Afterward, hailing a cab made me feel like I was back in New York City, but with better weather..haha!  The weather in SD always makes me feel amazing, so I of course did some shopping and found the cutest headband among other things, from BCBG!  I can't wait to wear it...pics will follow soon:)
Oh yeah, just before my road trip I visited my favorite hairstylist for my very first Brazilian Blowout, and I AM HOOKED!! I'll never have my hair another way ever again!  No, it just won't do!!  I love it!  All I have to do to maintain it is go see my buddy with the magic fingers once a week to blow out my tresses, and Presto! Wow!  Instant ga-ga-ga-gorgeous hair!! You have to try it if you're looking for an easy way to manage your hair and keep your locks healthy and shiny....trust me, you'll love it!

Thank you Francisco!  I love you!! xo

~ta ta.....until next time,

VV

Happy Birthday America!

Just recently released two new singles, "In The Shadows Of My Steeple" and "White Lies And Picket Fences".  This is great because that means I now have a total of three (3) singles so far from the "Reckless Heart" CD!  That's exciting!

I just released a new website, http://www.vickivann.net/, although it's been there for a while it rather needed a few updates, but it's a work in progress.  I like the way it's coming together.  Check it out and let me know what you think.  It's a Tumblr account so you can follow me which is very cool, and it has links to all my social media pages, so there are a lot of places where you can find me to communicate.

My Fourth of July was rather quiet and rightfully so because tomorrow it's back to work as usual.  Ugh! I go back to the gym with spin class at 8:00 a.m., and back in the studio in the afternoon.  It seems like there are days when it feels as though all I do is work out, and then work out.  My life consists of a series of different work out routines, and only the location changes.  I do love it though most days.  It makes me feel alive, healthy, and strong.  Typically my day begins at 6:00 am which is quite unusual for any entertainer, but I love the quiet mornings.  It's my favorite time of the day.  It's so, so quiet, and I meditate, drink lemon tea with ginger, read scripture, pray, and write in my journal, and by 8:00 a.m. I'm off to the gym for 2 hours.  I work out with a trainer for an hour and then I spend an hour on the treadmill or the elliptical machine doing my own cardio.  I usually run 3 miles, and I always finish with the stairclimber.  I spend the afternoons practicing and singing and working on music.  It's always fun for me to look forward to social networking in the evenings while I watch TV and get ready to start all over again the next day.  Of course if I have an event, or an appearance, everything gets thrown out of whack completely, and I have to alter the schedule to accomodate everything.  My favorite workout with my trainer is kickboxing, and my favorite rehearsal is when I get to sing all my old songs.  It always makes me feel good to warm up with vocals to my old songs.  I could do that for hours.  My guitar player and I have the best time with that.  He loves it too.  Learning new songs is fun and always welcomed but it can be a challenging.  I keep hydrated with lots of fresh coconut water and I always eat Lays Potato Chips.  It's true!!  I really do.  I just have to count out how many I eat.  It's so easy to eat the whole entire bag isn't it?!  That would easily mean another mile on the treadmill....ya think?  Just sayin'!  It's worth it cause they're so good!

Now it's 1:11 a.m. and if I'm going to make my 6:00 a.m. wake up call, it's off to slumberland for me....Night all, for now....I wish you all sweet dreams.

Happy Independence Day!!  Happy Birthday America!  I love you!

~ta ta.....until next time,

V V

Ready...Let's go!

Ok, I know it has been a minute but please forgive me.  I have been busy, but mostly, I've been Blessed!  After wrapping the "Reckless Heart" video last summer I just sailed along into promoting it along with the entire CD and I am SO proud of that video along with the entire CD.  In fact, we're still planning to release additional videos from the record.

The holidays were grand with lots of time with family, friends, and baking of course, haha!  Now that we've entered into 2013 with a bang, and all the preliminary necessities are out of the way, celebrated, and fist pumped like New Year's, The Presidential Inauguration, Dr. Martin Luther King Day, Superbowl, Chinese New Year, The Grammys, and Valentine's Day most recently, I feel more than ready to get back to work.  Essentially, I'm always working, because since we wrapped the last CD in 2011, I immediately began compiling the songs for the next one which brings us current to today and my brand new project.  My new baby!  Ooohh Baby...come to momma!!  Oh, and I forgot to mention I was voted "Country Music Artist Of The Year", by the fans, for Take 2 Radio Indie Artist Awards, and that was so exciting for me! http://take2radioindieawards.weebly.com/country-artist-of-the-year.html Believe me!  The key is that it was the public that voted which means EVERYTHING to me!  I did not expect to win!!!!  I was completely shocked but most of all thrilled beyond words to just be nominated, and then winning just put me over the top with excitement!  I sincerely would like to thank each and every person who voted for me and a special Thank you and Shout Out to Take 2 Radio Indie Music Awards and DJ Delta Dawn at Jammin Jukebox Radio Show for supporting me and my music!  I'm especially grateful to you for playing my songs and for having me on your show! You've made me very happy and just so excited and eager to get back in the studio to start cranking out more music!

I was a little bit nervous because It's two hours earlier here than in Nashville, and singing in the morning is always a little challenging for me, but preproduction on my new CD began today and I needed to just make some hot green tea with honey & lemon, (my fav) and just get on with it, after all, it's what I do!  I often get a little anxious before a meeting or a rehearsal and I so overanalyze everything, (I can't help it.  I majored in psychology, lol).  I should be able to handle this in my sleep, right?  Haha!  EVERYTHING I do takes much preparation!  I even have to prepare myself just to go to the gym!  I need to eat breakfast, I need to warm up, I need my gloves and my wrist bands, etc.  Sometimes I'm too organized for my own good.  Anyway, I always love this part of the music making process.  It can be tedious and much patience is required, but I love it just the same because it's all so intimate.  It's just me, my band leader, my manager and the guitar.  We literally start to put the CD together, piece by piece, and bit by bit.  Slow and steady wins the race, or gets the songs cut:))  So, here we go.  We're officially off and running!  By the way...I think I did great:))  The keys are all set, for now, and let me just add that it all begins with the songs being in the RIGHT key!  I'm so in love with my band leader, Dave.  He's a true professional and he gets the job done.  My manager knows me all day and night.  He knows the right key before I do.  So fasten up, get ready for this next ride with me.  I'll tell you more later, Loves! XO

~ta ta.....until next time,

V V

The Video

The video for Reckless Heart is done!  It's my first official music video. It was a blast making it as well as a learning experience for me.  I do know this now for sure, I love making videos!  They're all so intense.  They assist in everything coming together...the song...the music.....the lyrics....the story...my emotions.....all of it fits right into place and is realized with the release of the magical video!  Wow! What a concept!  You can visit my Youtube channel to see it.  Or see it here below. http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialVickiVann

I know that I chose this profession.  I chose this life. I do enjoy what I do, and I believe I have God's Favor and a special anointing to get it done, but there are moments when I just want to bury my head in the sand, scream, and run for the hills!  The journey gets really lonely often, not being able to trust all the sharks that enter into the pond, if you know what I mean. The sharks come in all forms, shapes, and sizes.  They're often disguised as friends, lovers, sisters, brothers, lawyers, producers, songwriters, publishers, photographers, editors, record labels, etc., you get the picture, and they always want to steer you away from the anointing that you've been chosen to carry out.  Why is that? Wow!  We're sure going to have a lot of questions to ask of God when we meet Him aren't we?  LOL.  However, at any rate, don't cry for me Argentina!  My head is still held high, and I'm pressing on....moving forward.....doing the thang....the thang I was born to do......SANG!  SING! Oh haha! I know.....I made you laugh!!  It's still a great day.  I feel Blessed, grateful, thankful, and happy to see it!  I don't even want to consider the alternative, no, not I!  Case and point;
I walked into my local post office the other day, and they started playing my CD!!  I was so happy.  I tweeted about it on Twitter.  I can't express how amazing it made me feel!  I didn't even want to go into the post office that day.  My hair was a mess, and I had no make up on, just big, dark sunglasses.  It's almost like they wait for me to enter into the post office, and once I do, they play my songs and pump them through the loud speakers for all the people in the post office to hear while buying stamps, mailing packages, letters, and bills.  It's such a positive move of support for me and my music and it's so greatly appreciated.  It speaks volumes!  Then I walked into the local supermarket and saw the current issue of Inland Empire Magazine and saw the article about me.
My picture is right alongside Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry. I think that's very fine company to be in representing country music as a new, up and coming artist to look for!!  The article is titled "Music: GURL POWER How Fergie, Rihanna And Others Are Remaking Today's Music Scene."  Now that's a feeling I'll always carry with me and remember all my days.  Even more exciting news is that I'm ready for the next CD.  I have such an exquisite collection of songs that I can't wait to share with all of the fans!  In addition, we are setting up to begin shooting the next video.  Wahoo!! It should be fun! Be sure and subscribe to my Youtube channel so you'll be among the first to view it.  The next single is an uptempo track, and that's all I'm giving away for now....more later.
Enjoy the rest of your week, Loves!

p.s. Also be sure and follow me on Instagram and on Pinterest at https://pinterest.com/vickivann1/

~ta ta.....until next time,

V V

Vegas & Stuff

I just returned from Las Vegas where I performed two of my first hosting gigs. I must say that even though I was in Sin City for an entire week, I wasn't altogether ready to leave for home at the end of the event.  I had such a great time, and staying at the Venetian made it all the more sweet especially given all the sophisticated shopping and dining available there.  Oh yeah!!...LOL.  It was a little bittersweet however because the last time I stayed at the Venetian Resort and Casino it was Sept. 11, 2001......yeah, that dreaded day, that's where I was, and I hadn't been back until now.  Where were you that day, on Sept.11th?
The Nightclub & Bar show was a blast of course!  I ran into Toby Keith's booth for his new Mezcal, called Wild Shot, and yes, I did a shot but did not, I repeat, did not eat the worm, haha!  The shot did make my throat a little numb but I guess that's to be expected when you're such a light weight type right?  I also ran into Teresa Giudice of Bravo TV's The Real Housewives Of New Jersey, who has a sparkling wine called Fabellini.  It was great to see her and sample her product.  I liked it!  Sometimes for me, it's all about the bubbles.  They often go straight to my head.....Mmmm yummm.  It's pure fun!  There were so many great shows with music to see and hear.  DJ's were scratching, and the music was loud. Strobe lights were flashing and everyone appeared to be having a great time.  It was all audio visual candy.  I fell in love with this band that played 'til late into the night, but all I wanted to do was jump on stage with them and sing along. Yeah right....I'm sure they would have gone for that.  LOL!!  The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of America (WSWA) show followed, and that's where I interviewed about 50 different products on video and of course they all wanted me to sample their specialties.  I had terrific fun with that.  Mixologists were mixing all kinds of concoctions for me to try.  My feet were in pain and I think I owe my pedi gal a huge tip for all those extra foot massages she gives me.  My Jimmy Choos were on fire!! Oh my poor feet.  They ached until no end.  I forgot all about the pain once I decided to go shopping at the Christian Louboutin store for my "job well done!" reward.  Yes, I'm very much a girly girl.  A new pair of shoes ALWAYS makes me smile.  I do enjoy my hosting gigs.  It's incredible to be in front of the camera.  I so do love it there.  I'm actually starting  a new magazine and TV show that will focus on eating, drinking, traveling, and socializing.  This is all supplemental to my singing career.  I am in fact going in the studio for the next three days to record what will be my 5th CD.  It will be released as an EP because it was released before but only in Europe.  Now I'm recording and releasing the USA version along with the addition of five brand new tracks that haven't been heard before.  The band is rehearsing regularly and sounding beautiful!!  I'm still looking to fill the spot for a dobro player and pedal steel guitar.  We're getting there!  So far, everybody sounds great!
Yeah, this is me, working hard and feeling so Blessed to be able to do just that.

~ta ta....until next time,

V V