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Message from Kalan
Letter to the fans ... Posted April 18, 2005
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Hey everyone,
Today marks exactly one year since my first
audition in Edmonton. I had no idea what was
about to unfold- I was thinking it would be
cool to get a free trip to Toronto! Well, I
got the trip to Toronto and since then it has
been a non-stop whirlwind of excitement.
I am finally feeling rested from the tour and
I have a lot to look forward to in the next
few months. I didn’t realize I had been
running on fumes the last weeks and kind of
crashed when I got home. If it wasn’t for the
incredible fan support and the opportunity to
meet so many of you on the tour, I’m sure
that I would have had a much more difficult
time enduring the pace. I received so many
encouraging comments and thoughtful cards and
gifts. Once again I cannot put into words
what all of your support has meant- not only
in helping my career but reinforcing that
there is good here after all.
The Juno’s were an exciting way to wrap up a
very memorable couple of months. It was
extremely humbling and intimidating. From
playing local bars one year earlier, to
playing in front of the entire Canadian music
industry alongside long time established
artists, the adrenalin was definitely
pumping. I hope one day I’ll have the chance
to do it again- who knows, maybe a duet with
Jan Arden!
It was also great to have had the chance to
work with so many professionals on the tour.
The whole crew got along really well, they
were a great group of guys. There were lots
of laughs, and world problems solved. I
really enjoyed having Amanda Stott along. She
is the ultimate professional and I have the
utmost respect for her, not only for her
talent and beliefs but for putting up with us
and all of our practical jokes.
I finished a photo shoot yesterday and I will
be filming a new video this week. Then I will
be able to head home for a few days and catch
my sister Mackenzie’s performance of “Anne”
in “Anne of Green Gables”. After that I will
be going AWOL with some of my hometown
friends and my sister Kelsey. I bought an
extra large bottle of Coppertone so I may
finally get my “moment in the sun”. When I
get back I will start a six concert tour out
West –never been to Melfort before. We are
also booking a number of major summer dates
across Canada so it looks like I will see a
lot of you again soon.
It’s been a crazy ride this year, one that I
will always remember and no matter where this
all takes me I’ll have had the time of my
life. Thanks for sharing the journey!
Kalan
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Hey Leo! Thanks for posting this letter for
all to read!! Hard to believe it has been one
year. Kalan has done and accomlished so much
in just one year!! He is truly and amazing
rock star!!! | Sassy_6 |
Wow what a great letter and what a sweet man.
It's just lovely that the winners from the
Idol shows like Kalan and Guy Sebastian truly
know how much the public have contributed to
their success and are openly grateful for it.
Just makes us all the more keen to support
them, hey?
I really look forward to hearing Kalan's
album. :) | Jen21 |
It's awesome that Kalan still takes out
the time to write to his fans. It's great
to know that he is still humble. Meeting him
at FanFare was great and I was able to
witness first hand how much he enjoys
children. My daughter is completely smitten
with him and she is not yet even 5 years old.
what an amazing young man. | itty |
Jen, you will hear it soon. I am starting to
get CD's for the swap.
I ahve met Kalan 3 times and he is wonderful.
He tries to make as much time for his fans
as humanly possible. He truly appreciates
his fans. I also met his family and they are
just as genuine and kind as he is. Kalan was
instilled with great values. | leonardsram |
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