two thousand nine - 12.01.09

almost everyone i talked to last year was ready to close the chapter on 2008, myself
included.  and while you can never be sure what time will bring, 2009
didn't disappoint... some of the most special moments i've ever had showed
themselves on tour and at home this year.  

many of you played roles in those moments, from helping us get to #1 on cmt
to coming out to the shows to the beautiful letters some of you sent. 
there are so many things i'm grateful for, but i don't want to turn this
into one of those holiday letters where you read about every single breath
taken by some family whose last name you never could quite pronounce.  so
i'll leave it at thank you.

we're looking forward to playing a house show this friday night... if you
want us to play at your house in 2010, say the word.  we've figured out a
way to do it where it probably won't cost you a thing.

and finally, if you ordered the pre-order package for the album last year
(july 2008) and never received an email from me, let me know by responding
to this email.

time to turn the page.

alex