June 28, 2005

Hey everyone,
After getting up on Monday morning, I think it finally sunk in, the MMVAs were wild! It was very exciting to have been a part of such a high energy and high profile event but to have won an award that is voted on by the fans was way more than I could have hoped for. I really feel that the excitement of winning this award should be shared by all of us. I am very humbled by the efforts that many of you put towards voting for me and I am extremely grateful that you would take time out of your lives to help my career. I hope that your carpal tunnel has all cleared up!! I have met many of you at various events and concerts and I am sorry that it is often too hectic to give you all the time and thanks you deserve. Please realize that I appreciate all you have done. I was a little - well a lot nervous at the Awards show but knowing that I had fans out there who support me really helped. Overall, everything went relatively smoothly with the exception of the phone call after my award presentation from my mother, who said that I am no longer permitted to take out my nervous energy on a stick of gum-sorry Mom! And, even though Fefe somehow mispronounced my middle name when announcing the winner, it was an evening I will always remember. I have gotten to know Fefe over the last while and have come to expect the unexpected. She is actually a very cool person and a great artist. I am now busy preparing for the summer fair tour and writing songs for the next album. It will be a busy next few months but hopefully I will be able to see some of you during the tour. When I mentioned at the MMVAs that I have some of the coolest fans I was not exaggerating. You guys are awesome and I am so appreciative of all of your support. The award I received was a real team effort! You all have my thanks and respect.

Kalan