MY DOG, MAC

So some of you know I have a dog. His name is MAC and I've had him since I was 7 years old. His birthday is one day before mine, October 25. He will be 10 this year. Hard to believe he will be that old.

Mac is so smart. He is also so dumb sometimes.

I know I tweet about him once in a while, so you probably know about him from there too. Like this picture is from Instagram and some of you have seen him on there too.

So, when I was 6, I was saving for a legit bicycle. I lived in Florida and some of the boys I knew had cool bikes. I had a bike, a garage sale bike my parents found. But I wanted a "real" bike. One that was like the ones in XGames.

So I started saving all my money from birthdays and holidays and stuff and asked my grandparents to help me out too. I had saved up $200 and I was going to go to the bike shop in our town and get a real bike. I didn't want the bike from Walmart, I wanted one of the "real" bikes. lol

Then my mom and dad said I could get a dog.

I am allergic to pet hair so we couldn't get a dog or cat that had hair that shed. So we looked for a poodle. We searched all around one day and went to like 4 different places to look at puppies. Finally, after driving a long way from home into the country, we figured we'd try one last place. I remember trying to find their house cause they told us that when we came to the HOUSE in the middle of the highway, we had to turn at the next road. There really was a house in the middle of the highway. It was so weird. It was like they built the highway around both sides of the house cause the people wouldn't move away or something. It was like in the middle green grass area between the 4 lane highway.

Anyway, we found the house and the litter of puppies. There were 2 females and one male left. The two females were like clawing and jumping to get to me, but there he was just sitting in the corner of the pen by himself. He looked so lonely and had like no energy at all. I picked him up and he like tried to snuggle cause he was cold.  He was the one.

I named him MAC because at the time I LOVED TobyMac's music and Tracy McGrady as a basketball player who was called T-MAC.  So it made sense to name my dog Mac.

Well, I spent the $200 of my bike money to buy Mac. All $200 was needed to buy him.

My mom and dad were so amazed I would give up my dream of that "real" bike to buy the dog that they saved some money and bought me a bike anyway.  It wasn't the real bike from a bike shop, but I don't even remember really what kind of bike it was. I just know that ever since I bought Mac, he's been my little brother.

Mac and I play hide and seek in the house. I'm being completely serious. I will tell him to stay in one room while I go hide anywhere in the house. Then when I'm completely hidden, I yell for him to come find me. He goes from room to room sniffing and whimpering. He will like sneak slowly into a room and sniff my trail and look behind doors and stuff. I'm not joking. He literally searches for me from room to room. He even runs to my parents to see if they know where I am. They just tell him to go find me. When I know he is in the room and about to find me, I jump out and scare him with a roar and he barks and runs away. Then we start again.

Mac can talk. He says MAMA. He does tricks and actually knows what to do when I tell him to go to his cage or go get mama or daddy. Even my friends that come over love Mac. He is so smart. So, I may be an only child, but really, Mac is like my brother and my parents treat him like a kid sometimes. He still acts like a puppy and plays with me and we wrestle once in a while. It's funny, because he tries to protect me from my mom or dad when we make him think I'm being attacked by them. Mom will jump on me on the floor and start wrestling me and Mac will go crazy barking and start biting my mom's arms to keep them from touching me. He doesn't bite hard but he like tries to pull her off of me. He does the same to my dad when he starts pulling on my legs or something. Mac is like a guard dog. I will have to video this some day so I can put it in my vlog. He even SKYPES with me when I'm on the road. My mom puts him on SKYPE and I talk to him.

I guess you know that I love my dog and hope you guys now know a little more about MAC. :)

SPREADING HOPE FOR THE BULLIED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Teen Spreads Hope for Bullied Kids Around the World

Kendallville, IN – February 19, 2013

Spencer Kane, a 16-year-old singer and actor from Kendallville, IN, whose star is quickly rising, has become the newest spokesperson for PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center.

After being bullied himself as a young teen, Spencer has released a new EP titled “One of The Kind” which features a track of the same title. The song has quickly made an impact with kids in the U.S. and abroad because it suggests a positive way to prevent bullying – by being KIND. The official music video had nearly 100,000 views in the first 10 days on Spencer’s official Youtube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YtA4QIhPr0) The song has generated hundreds of emails and messages of support and was a key reason for PACER to formalize the relationship with Spencer as spokesperson.

“Our goal is to change the culture so that bullying is no longer considered acceptable in our society,” said Julie Hertzog, director of PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. “One very effective way to reach kids is through the influence of young, popular performers like Spencer whose opinions really matter to teens. He is a great role model and we’re thrilled to have him as a spokesperson.”

Spencer talks with fans all over the world about the importance of KINDNESS toward those around you and how something as simple as a brief conversation with someone can make a huge impact. He takes the message of Being One of The Kind to each live performance and is partnering with schools to share the message with students during school appearances.

“I know how many times it really hurt when people I thought were my friends would make fun of me, spread rumors, or even threaten to harm me,” said Spencer. “I wrote this song because I know how important it is to have someone to talk to when you’re being bullied or going through a tough time.”

ABOUT PACER

Every year 13 million kids in America are bullied. PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center unites, engages, and educates communities nationwide to prevent bullying through the use of creative, interactive resources. It has three helpful websites that offer a wide variety of free resources teachers, students, and families can use to address bullying in schools, the community and online:

·         KidsAgainstBullying.org is for elementary school children

·         TeensAgainstBullying.org is for middle school and high school students.

·         PACER.org/bullying is for parents, educators, and other concerned adults.

ABOUT SPENCER KANE

Spencer Kane (www.spencerkanemusic.com) has been writing and performing music publicly since 2010. His debut single “Best Friends” was released in May 2011 and he has since released 10 other original songs. He has been nominated for back to back Indie Pop Artist of the Year awards (AI Music Awards - Los Angeles, CA - 2012 & 2013). He recently joined the cast of the TV sitcom iShine Knect which debuts its Season 4 in March 2013 on the TBN Network. He also began touring several cities with iShine Live on February 15, 2013 and will be continuing to perform the rest of 2013 at various venues throughout the United States.

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RADIO INTERVIEW

I hope you can tune in this Saturday morning on one of the following stations (see below). I'll be the featured guest on this fun radio show based in Dallas, Texas.

Tune in about 8am or 9am to hear The Coconut Hut Radio Show (you can listen online using the show's website) where I share a little about myself and talk about each song on my new EP.

WDLM 89.3FM East Moline, IL

WBGW 101.5FM - Evansville, IN
WBGW 106.5FM - Owensboro, KY

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EP SONG LYRICS

Cover Art - One of THE Kind (Available on iTunes)

Some people have asked about where they can see the song lyrics from my new EP. I thought I'd post them here.

Title: REASON TO BE
Written by: Spencer Kane
Produced by: Zach Hall (Tobymac Dubbed & Freqd Remix, Five Knives, Newsboys #1 album from 2011 - Producer)

LYRICS:
He's your dream guy
Don't treat you right
But you still try
Give him all you've got
But he still makes you cry

All alone
Calling me up
Feeling lost inside
Like what's the point in this life
Tell me what good am I

The day's not over
The night's not here
I'll be your shoulder
I'm always near
Come and I'll show ya
Let go of your fear

When you're looking for a reason
A reason to be
I'll show you a way
A way you can be free
Sometimes it gets hard
Like in fog you can't see
Cause we all have a reason
A reason to be

Up and down on the list
Looking for your name on the wall
And your heart beats fast
And you're all alone in the hall
The coach said no
You feel lost inside
Like you just don't matter
What good am I?
But I'm here to show ya
A reason to be

The day's not over
The night's not here
I'll be your shoulder
I'm always near
Come and I'll show ya
Let go of your fear

When you're looking for a reason
A reason to be
I'll show you a way
A way you can be free
Sometimes it gets hard
Like in fog you can't see
Cause we all have a reason
A reason to be

Hold tight, hold tight
I'm gonna love you til
It's alright, alright
Open up your eyes
I'll lead you to a better life (2x)

Chorus to end

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Title: MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Written by: Spencer Kane and Zach Hall
Produced by: Zach Hall

LYRICS:

At the time you seemed ok
Trying to be cool, all eyes on me
Cause it seemed pretty fun for a second
Going with the flow, following the peer pressure
My compass was spinning
North, South, East, West
Trying to fit in, yeah
(Are you feeling me now, you ain't gotta follow the crowd)

When I went left, my heart said right
Feeling all around
Like a room with no light
But then He showed me the way
Dusted me off, it's like I heard him say

You say, you say, ah ah
Follow me and it'll be alright, alright
You say, you say, ah ah
Follow clouds by day and fire by night now (repeat)

Move in the right direction
Move in the right direction

I feel it now, that the fun's over
Trying to be cool caught up to me
Now I'm searching my Script (scripture) for direction
Pullin my head out the clouds, no Jetson
I found a new beginning,
Up, down, right, left
Now I got it, yeah

Back from the left, my heart stayed right
Shining on me like stadium lights
Now I got a new day,
Dusted me off, just like I heard Him say

You say, you say, ah ah
Follow me and it'll be alright, alright
You say, you say, ah ah
Follow clouds by day and fire by night now (repeat)

Move in the right direction
Move in the right direction

You say, you say, ah ah
Follow me and it'll be alright, alright
You say, you say, ah ah
Follow clouds by day and fire by night now

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Title: ONE OF THE KIND
Written by: Spencer Kane
Produced by: Jeff Savage (Dove Award winning producer and co-writer of TobyMac's "IRENE" and "J-Train")

LYRICS:

Pushed down, to the ground
It's like nobody cares
She's thinking to herself
Is anybody out there
Outcast, no friends
Can she make it through
Just another day alone
No one to talk to

(so whatcha gonna do?)
You could keep on walking
Leave her to herself
It's not your problem anyway
(whatcha gonna do?)
You need to level out your pride
You should be one of the kind

Everybody needs someone to talk to, talk to
Why can't it be you?
(you should be one of the kind)
Everybody needs someone to hear them, to see them, to free them
One of the kind, oh oh oh

Spotlight, so bright
He's so popular
Athlete, school star
Never insecure
He can't forget
Why she'd go away
The silent tears he cries
Like every single day

(so whatcha gonna do?)
You just keep on walking
Leave him to himself
It's not your problem anyway
(whatcha gonna do?)
You need to level out your mind
You should be one of the kind

Everybody needs someone to talk to, talk to
Why can't it be you?
(you should be one of the kind)
Everybody needs someone to hear them, to see them, to free them
One of the kind, oh oh oh

Why can't it be you? Everybody (repeat)

You should be, one of the kind
Open your heart
Open your mind
You should be, one of the kind
Open you heart

Everybody needs someone to talk to, talk to
Why can't it be you?
(you should be one of the kind)
Everybody needs someone to hear them, to see them, to free them
One of the kind, oh oh oh

Chorus fade to end

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Title: 413
Written by: Spencer Kane
Produced by: Jeff Savage

LYRICS:
Tough times and I want to give in
Why try, when I'm never gonna win
So hard, I think I can't reach it
I try to understand the secret

But when I think I can't
I think it's impossible
Or say "No way, it's never gonna happen" no

I know a place,
A place that I can go
I'll find a way to let my confy (confidence) show
I'll be alright
Cause I CAN DO ALL THINGS

I go to my 4-1-3
Let me tell you bout the G-O-D
I love reppin His style
C'mon let's talk for a while
I go to my 4-1-3
Let me tell you bout the G-O-D
I love reppin this style
C'mon let's talk for a while

Still going, I'm gonna make it through
No fear, cause I'm walkin in the truth
4-1-3, I know I'm gonna win this
So bring it on, I know that I can take this

You can never stop me, you never stop me
Imma make it to the end
And you can take me, never break me
Cause Imma make it to the end

But when I think I can't
I think it's impossible
Or say "No way, it's never gonna happen" no

I know a place,
A place that I can go
I'll find a way to let my confy (confidence) show
I'll be alright
Cause I CAN DO ALL THINGS

I go to my 4-1-3
And let me tell you bout the G-O-D
I love reppin His style
C'mon let's talk for a while
I go to my 4-1-3
And let me tell you bout the G-O-D
I love reppin this style
C'mon let's talk for a while

You can never stop me, you never stop me
Imma make it to the end
And you can take me, never break me
Cause Imma make it to the end
You can never stop me, you never stop me
Imma make it to the end
And you can take me, never break me
Cause Imma make it to the end

I go to my 4-1-3
And let me tell you bout the G-O-D
I love reppin His style
C'mon let's talk for a while
I go to my 4-1-3
And let me tell you bout the G-O-D
I love reppin this style
C'mon let's talk for a while

I go to my 4-1-3
And let me tell you bout the G-O-D
I love reppin His style
C'mon let's talk for a while
I go to my 4-1-3
And let me tell you bout the G-O-D
I love reppin this style
C'mon let's talk for a while

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Title: BLUE SKY
Written by: Francesca Batistelli
Performed by: Spencer Kane
Produced by: Jeff Savage

LYRICS:

When you’re down and you’re out
And you don’t think you have a friend
When you’re lost in the doubt
And you can’t see what’s around the bend

Just hold on
Don’t turn around
Keep on walking
Don’t lose heart
‘Cause I am here, I am here
Wherever you are, wherever you are

(Chorus)
When the rain is falling
And there’s no silver lining
And you just can’t seem to find the light
When you need a reason
To help you keep believing
Let my love be your blue sky

Don’t you know that I know
Life can be so hard it makes you wanna give up
But don’t you know over the horizon
The sunny day you’re looking for
Is waiting right here in my love

Just hold on
Don’t turn around
Keep on walking
Don’t lose heart
‘Cause I am here, I am here
Wherever you are, wherever you are

(Chorus)

Come on come on
Don’t you be afraid
Whatever comes tomorrow
My love is here to stay

(Chorus)

CONTEST FINALISTS

Thank you to everyone who submitted their FAN VIDEOS for my recent contest giveaway of a signed CD, a T-Shirt and 2 Tickets to a concert on our tour.

We need you to LIKE the video which you think is the best FAN video.  Watch the video and click LIKE so we can count the votes from fans. (*You may need to click the Youtube logo in the bottom right in order to get to the actual video page on Youtube so you can click LIKE) Although fan votes will help us think through a possible winner, it won't mean that the most votes is automatically the winner.

We'll have votes until February 10 and then announce the winner(s).

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