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      Megan White on November 6, 2011

      When can we expect our incentive prizes? Hope all is going well!

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      Xenobia Bailey on October 13, 2010

      Congrates... and you did'nt have to give up your red cowgirl boots and your first guitar!!!

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      Xenobia Bailey on October 13, 2010

      I am so very happy for you, The world is going to be filled with a little more joy since you are able to move forward with your project...

      I will stay in contact. I failed with the blog posting & donation, but I will make it up to you because I really believe in your Art.

      Blessings to you

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      mary burns on October 12, 2010

      Ahhh deep sigh. Take a breathe. Soon the next step unfolds towards your journey of making a beautiful album that your family, friends, Memphis, Homboldt, New York, Budapest, King Biscuit, Women in Blues, & all those that have crossed musical paths with you, will be proud of! Love and Light indeed.

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      Rochelle C. Scott on October 12, 2010

      CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You made it Valerie and i'm so freakin' proud of you...
      Manifest it and it's yours...
      To everyone, Thank you for supporting Valerie and this project. She couldn't have done it without you all. Sending Love & Light!

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      Mireille Liong on October 12, 2010

      Hey Valerie, Congratulations! Looking forward to everything good that will come.

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      Lori Brasfield-Sanders on October 12, 2010

      Congrats!!!!!

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      Marcia Lux on October 11, 2010

      Congratulations and the best to you in the days to follow !!!

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      Betty Ann on October 11, 2010

      Yay!!!!!!! This was a wonderful experience - thank you for letting me be a part of it.
      So happy for you!

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      Marcy Alexis on October 11, 2010

      HAPPY DAY!!! I'm so happy for you Val.. If it were anyone.. let it be you!!!! So so happy for you!! =o)

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      Amanda Jill Hill on October 11, 2010

      Congrats Valerie! You deserve it, and more!

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      laura jean hocking on October 11, 2010

      congratulations!!!

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      Tonya Dyson on October 11, 2010

      Yay!!! You're almost there, Val!!! I'm rooting for you!

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      Julie Tate on October 11, 2010

      Hey Valerie! You are so close and we know you will make it!! Just wanted you to know that my donation was from me and Patty!! We loved seeing you at Le Chardonnay!!

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      Sophis on October 10, 2010

      I am a friend of Sabine. Congratulations...You're so close...

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      Stephanie Rooker on October 9, 2010

      almost there, mama!
      YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

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      Dylan Graves on October 9, 2010

      holy crap! it's gonna come down to the wire.

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      Marcia Lux on October 6, 2010

      Good luck Sister Valerie!!

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      Shalishah Petey Franklin on October 6, 2010

      Go sister go, grow sister grow.

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      Rochelle C. Scott on October 5, 2010

      Travel safe down there and knock them out with your amazing voice!

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      Stephanie Rooker on October 3, 2010

      mama -
      this video is beautiful.
      you are a beautiful force.
      i...have those very same tarot cards. ;')

      all the best to you on this.
      hit me when you're in NYC.

      <3

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      Rochelle C. Scott on October 3, 2010

      Hey Valerie, that was a wonderful gig yesterday and everybody just loves you and your amazing sound. I took care of things as your wish and we''ll speak soon. Cheers!

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      Blaine Foote on September 29, 2010

      Just pledged via PayPal, Valerie. Wish you the best.

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      Valerie June on September 20, 2010

      Thank you all!!! We can do it! Tell your friends. We are only a latte away from being successful. Just one day with a special cup of caffeine, and we're there!
      LOVE,
      Valerie

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      Keith Pounds on September 20, 2010

      Good luck Valerie!!
      Help Support Memphis music people!

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      Amanda Jill Hill on September 18, 2010

      Valerie, we <3 you. Blessings on your project.

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      Courtney Clarke on September 14, 2010

      I'm so proud to be a part of such a needed project that i'm sure will be a success and win numerous accolades!

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      Loti Vusi on September 9, 2010

      Your are an inspiration sis. I will spread the word because your music is so needed.

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      Rochelle C. Scott on September 8, 2010

      Hey Valerie,
      My pledge is from 2 friends that asked that i do this for them. They believe in you and your music and they are very excited about being a part of this amazing project. Keep on keeping on!

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      Rob Beasley on August 26, 2010

      Keep the faith, Sis!

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      Dara Davis on August 20, 2010

      I pray that all your dreams come true!

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      Valerie June on August 19, 2010

      The code is on the main project home under "Get Widget".

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      Valerie June on August 19, 2010

      We are almost 15% backed! It's exciting! Thank you all for spreading the news and believing in this project!

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      Valerie June on August 19, 2010

      Hi Xenobia,

      I love the photo of you. You are so beautiful! Your blog is cool. Just embed this code to your site: <a href="http://kck.st/brajFE"><img src="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/923319556/valerie-june-captures-little-ole-sound-on-a-sparkl/widget/card.jpg"; /></a>

      or I guess you cam just copy and paste the link.
      Thank you for your support!
      Valerie

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      Xenobia Bailey on August 19, 2010

      Let Me know how I can post your Kickstart Project on my Blog

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      jasmine murrell on August 19, 2010

      Wow, thanks for bring something real and new to music.

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      Xenobia Bailey on August 19, 2010

      Wow!!!... Amazing Talent.

      GOD BLESS YOU, You Super-Natural-Golden-Medicine-Child-of-Song.... Mark my word!!!... YOU ARE GOING TO REACH YOUR GOAL AND MORE!!!!

      ALL THE BEST TO YOU FOR A FUTURE FULL OF LOVE, MAGIC & LIGHT.

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      Latasha Diggs on August 19, 2010

      SUPPORT THIS WOMAN!

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      Heidi Tuba Ho on August 19, 2010

      I know you'll reach your goal.. Can I play my tuba on a song? ha jk ;-)

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      Ecaterina Burton on August 18, 2010

      Also, if you read this and the project does get backed, please consider putting that song about women, freedom and their undergarments on your record.

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      Ecaterina Burton on August 18, 2010

      Dear Valerie,

      I hope your project does get off the ground. I found everything you stated and showed in your video inspiring.

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This project successfully raised its funding goal on October 12, 2010.

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3 MP3s from 'Manifest' week of CD Release

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Pre-Release digital download of ‘Manifest’ 2 Weeks before anyone else. (Plus everything above!)

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download of my 1st "bedroom recording", 'The Way of the Weeping Willow' (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

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download of my 2nd "bedroom recording", 'Mountain of Rose Quartz' & a download of Valerie June & The Tennessee Express-The collection was produced by Ketch Secor and Beau Stapleton. The songs possess haunting sounds from Gill Landry, Ron Gomez, and Cory Younts. (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

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An autographed poster of ‘Manifest’ & a signed hard copy of 'Manifest', and a handwritten thank you note.(ALL OF THE ABOVE)

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A handwritten lyric book and a video performance of one of my original tunes filmed for you in my kitchen posted on YouTube with a personal shout out (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

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Valerie June t-shirt & A six pack of Lazy Magnolia Beer, Mississippi’s Finest & Only Brewery. Watch the Lazy Magnolia video: http://vimeo.com/13880865, and your choice of a scented loaf my handmade soap(ALL OF THE ABOVE)

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1 hr. interview on Skype or you can meet me in person if we're in the same town (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

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liner note listing & hand written poetry book & dinner-same city & same time. (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

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House Concert in the US & a DVD from a live performance with clips from the recording session (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

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original Valerie June painting maximum size 36'x36', my red cowgirl boots, my 1st guitar and a DVD of a live performance with add bonus clips and photos! (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

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