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Guest Blogger: Y’Anna Crawley
Published by Torrence Glenn on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 7:13 am.
IF Y’ANNA IS YOUR SUNDAY BEST PICK VOTE NOW!
Sup folks, I told you Y’Anna Crawley was coming next! Again, keeping it short because you’ve heard wha I have to say. Y”Anna also came by to tell us about her Sunday Best experience and give you some insight into some things you probably don’t know. Enjoy, and keep voting votes, it’s down to the wire!
*Passes mic to Y’Anna*
Hello Everyone,
Torrence asked me to blog a little bit about my experience and journey with Sunday Best..Wanna hear it? Here we go!!!
Sunday Best has been a life changing experience. It truly has helped me with my walk with God. From the time I stood in that long line in the freeeezing cold to audition, receiving the call back and actually leaving DC to go to ATL for the taping has all been exciting and reassuring that God keeps his promises!!!!!
Each moment, with everyday felt like I was living out a dream. I could not believe I had actually made it! Seriously…
Being there with the contestants was awesome! We all clicked instantly. I remember arriving in Atlanta waiting to go to the hotel to meet the rest of the crew!!! I was so anxious to meet and greet the Top 20 contestants. When we all got settled in it was just wonderful!!! 20 different personalities but we shared one commonality and that was we all loved God. We were ready to do what we were sent there to do… I know it was a competition; however it felt like a family reunion. You know how you go to a family function and you meet and get to know your family you’ve never met before? That’s what it felt like… It was real cool.
It was truly amazing how we all worked well together without any conflicts, confusion or jealousy. I can remember being at the rehearsal studio and if someone was a bit unsure about their song, one of us would step in to try and help that person. It was just a sincere, loving, and great group of people. I had a ball being with them.. We had so many great moments. I wish I could sit here and tell you a little bit about each individual but it would take a while. Just know that I love every last one of them. I knew we were there for a competition and some people had to go at their given time but I didn’t want none of them to leave. We established real love and friendship!!!! I love you guys!!!
While I was there I had some moments that has played over and over in my mind. The most memorable moment is when Jessica and I was just hanging out, chillin’, chatting and stuff.. You know just some good ole’ girl talk. We started talking about the things we had gone through in life and what we wanted to change in our lives. It began to seem like we were telling the same story.. How Ironic. Our Life experiences were similar!!! We were like Wow!!!! This is crazy! So, after we shedded a few tears and sucked things up! lol She turned to me and said “Y’Anna WE’RE NOT GOING HOME!” She said it with such conviction. I said it back to her “Jessica WE’RE NOT GOING HOME!” God gave us this opportunity and we are here for a reason.. Right then I knew after we both spoke those words… We were not GOING HOME!!! I trusted that word throughout the competition. Even when times got a bit rough we would somehow find one another and declare those same words ..THE WORD SAYS SPEAK THOSE THING THAT ARE NOT AS THOUGH THEY WERE!!! And we did! I thank God!!! What U speak definitely is powerful!!! Jessica Reedy and Y’Anna Crawley Sunday Best Finalist!!! Thanks Jessy for those words of encouragement!!! Love ya hun.
Now I can not forget to Thank some of the people who has done a tremendous job of being there and helping us through this thang!!!
Donald Lawrence I want to say You are phenomenal!!!! That best describes you!!! I truly thank you for being there every step of the way! Your advice has stayed with me and has helped me even after the competition. Kirk Franklin, thanks for your sense of humor!!! I think you were a Ring Leader in your former life!!! Sike, you are Funny!!! Smile.
Erica and Tina Campbell!!! Sistah To Sistah thanks for your smiles, your style and the truth!!! Whatever you had to say whether good or not so good I took it with stride!! Thank you. BeBe I couldn’t wait to hear what you had to say with every performance I gave. I thank you for all the love and support!
Behind the scenes.. I met some of the best people. D’Angela thank you for stepping in when I needed you the most..(My Hair) lol Wheeeeewwwww! lol
Nia, KEEP IT REAL NIA!!! Love ya LADY!
Tamara, Sweety Pie thank you for keeping it stern yet sweet..
Last but not least Regina, Terry Leon, Kelly and Symon.. Man y’all were getting it in! I appreciate allllllllll that y’all have done. From the late night runs to Walmart. Man, you guys were on target!! Thank you!
Ray Chew and the band. What can I say but y’all did yo Thang!!! Bad!
The fantastic four on them backgrounds.. SAAAAAAANG!!!!!! Denitra, Keisha, Latrice and Daniel! Y’all are the truth!
To all my supporters and fans I want to thank y’all sooooooooo much for everything. Thank you for the words of encouragements even when you didn’t know I needed them… Truly from the bottom of my big toe thank you! lol For real, from the bottom of my heart thank you and love ya!
*Takes mic from Y’Anna*
Thanks Y’Anna for dropping by and talking to us, we KNOW you’re busy and your nerves are probably on edge. Well folks, that’s it for today. I think I may have a few more surprises up my sleeve, but you gotta check back for ‘em. (notice I said “I may!” lol)
I’m out for now!
Torrence
Yani, I want you to know that I am so proud of you because this has been a long time coming and you so deserve it. Briana and I have been following the show since we found out you made it. I don’t think I have any more tears to cry because every Sunday you perform I cry tears of joy. Congratulations and may God bless you and keep as you.
Congratations Y’anna!!!!! I love your spirit & voice. I’ll be look out for the album. Keep up the good work and may GOD continue to bless you and your family!
Congratualations on your win. The real winners will be all those God will bring in your presence for you to use your gift to minister to. Be blessed and this is one Mother’s Day you will never forget. God bless you and keep you is my prayer. To God be the glory.
Y’Anna! Y’Anna! Y’Anna! is all I can say……Gurl you showed up and showed out!!!!! YOU ARE SUNDAY’S BEST!!!! When you sing that first note, by heart fills up with so much joy. You are an inspiration to me and I love hearing you sing. I’m loving that you are a plus-size DIVA singing for the Lord! I will definitely be purchasing your cd when it hit stores……also I was feeling your style and the “evening gown” you wore tonight….you need to email me who you were wearing girl!!! Also, may you continue to be blessed and have much success in your musical career…..yes girl, I said it, your musical career!!!! You are truly a blessing to the musical industry…..I LOVE YOU !!!! P.S. You are a look alike Kim Whitley…..is it me, or have anyone else noticed how much you resemble her? Your dimples especially makes you look like her.I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU Y’ANNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My God, My God
Girl you touch me. God has place a calling on you life. You are awesome. God has bless and is sill blessing. Continue to do the work of our Lord. May God Bless your children and family and career. Your kids have a great role model in their life. I ask you to pray for me as i continue to pray for you. There is nothing else to say, God has said it all.
Y’anna, Y’anna, You Won Girl!!! Praise God!!!!! I picked you as the winner the very first time I heard you sing. This year’s competition was so awesome. I praise God for your gift. I love the way you sing. I can appreciate your style of singing because I sing hard too! Nothing wrong with giving God your all. Congratulations a thousand times!!!! I am so happy for you. Our paths may never cross in person, but young lady, you have been a tremendous blessing to me. May God continue to bless you!
Thank you for sharing the gift that God is blessing you with. Your voice reminds me of Aretha Franklin.
Keep moving forward !!
My my my!!! First off let me start by saying CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Wheeew…it’s just something so amazing about you…I can truly tell you’re a phenomenal woman, there’s just something about you that just truly hines through! Every single time you took the stage you brought tears to my eyes! The light of God is truly within you and shines right on through! I prayed that God would bring you out victorious…and he definitely did! I look forward to seeing you successful!!! God bless you!!!
Be blessed !!!!!! Always put God first! Give Him his tithe and the rest is yours ! May God continue to shower down upon your life !
I am Tony’s Mom him and Tia are so in touch with your singing ministry that when I heard you that last Sunday I knew you were one of the chosen of GOD! That song is one of the truest songs I have heard in awhile,keep on believing in HIM,love your sons and make sure to love yourself! God will never fail you He will keep you as he has bought you this far!
Yanni,
You are truely blessed. Everyone here in DC are so proud of you. Continue to follow God’s lead and you will continue to prosper. God Bless you on your new journey.
Danielle Dade
CONGRATS and HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!! You are the stuff, you SANG circles around those folks, you are IT!!!! Everytime you SANG I would cheese at the television and then I would cry because you put the STANK on it!!!! I won’t speak about the Grandma Song…. it literally sends chills up my spine! Make sure you record that on your CD, a capella as an intro and outro, oh when you hit it at the end with Kirk…. the bomb!!!!!!! I am so very proud of you and I was rooting for you from the beginning, I knew you had it from your first song. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BOYS, I know they are proud of you!
Y’anna,Y’anna, Y’anna!! You are so blessed and annointed. I knew from the moment I heard you sing that you were Sunday’s Best.. I unfortunantly was unable to watch the last episode due to me having to go to work but you better know it was recorded and I can’t wait to see it when I get home..I stayed on the phone with my kids until I knew who won and I screamed as if I knew you personally. I loved all you guys but there was just something about Y’anna that made my heart flutter. If anything was dead, you brought it back to life..God has put himself in you to deliver a word of praise.. Continue to keep THE LORD FIRST honey for this is only the beginning..Never forget where you come. Always remember to stay humble and obedient. For what the Lord giveth, He also taketh away!!!
I Love You—Be Blessed. LaShay
Two words in my opinion that sealed your fate in wining the show, “Grandma Hands.” God Bless you on your new journey.
Wow!!!! What else can I say!!! You are an awesome Psalmist!!! Your voice is so powerful. I had faith in God that you would win!!! Now, let God complete this process for you on this remarkable journey He is about to take you n!!! You deserve dear!!!! Sang Girl!!!!!!
Your talent is Amazing! I tuned in to the show to watch you, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Y’Anna, CONGRADULATIONS!!!
Keep God FIRST and stay focused on your ministry thru song. Pray ’bout EVERYTHING and you will be around for a LONG time.
CAN’T WAIT FOR THE CD TO DROP!!!
BE BLESSED!
Congratulations and the LORD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AS MUCH AS YOU HAVE BLESSED ME! I believe that this years competition was more spectacular than last and it was a showdown to the finish! I am so glad you won! Thank Goad and stay rooted and grounded in him ! Luv ya!!!!
Wonderful, Inspiring, heartfelt, intense and humble gospel singer; I will be one of many waiting in line to BUY your album.
What an amazing voice you have. Incredible! You are a great artist. Congratulations!