News Highlights:
"2024 InterContinental Music Awards Winner"

It is with great pleasure that we congratulate you on winning the 2024 InterContinental Music Awards!

Mike, I and Justine, are honored to have been selected as winners for "Best Of America" in the genre of "Country" music for the song "Try To Hide"

"No Regrets " - Is a fun upbeat song which is nominated for a “Songwriter Achievement Award” at the 2024 Josie Music Awards. So when it comes to_____, if it's something you love to do, don't say "I regret" or "I wish I would have". And no matter what others say, don't let their words persuade you to question yourself and your passion, cause you'll never know if you never try!!! Lyrics: Day by day One step at a time Don't be afraid To make the climb Cause in the end You can't do it all over again Night by night Live out your dreams Don't be unsure Of what you can't see Cause in the end You can't do it all over again It doesn't matter what the journey holds Embrace every high and every low Make the most of every chance you get Even if you walk alone Remember to live your life With no regrets You may look back On the choices you made Some were good Some were mistakes But in the end You'd do it all over again It doesn't matter what the journey holds Embrace every high and every low Make the most of every chance you get Even if you walk alone Remember to live your life With no regrets Life is short And it's meant to be lived No need to dwell on What you did or didn't get It doesn't matter what the journey holds Embrace every high and every low Make the most of every chance you get Even if you walk alone Remember to live your life And fight the good fight Remember to live your life With no regrets No regrets Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that brought this song to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter, www.tombendersongwriter.com Song Credits: Songwriters: Tom Bender & Justine Blazer Producer: Justine Blazer/Ten7Teen Studios Mixing Engineer: Justine Blazer Mastering Engineer: Justine Blazer Vocal Engineer/producer: Justine Blazer Band tracked at Pentavarit Band tracking engineer- Bobby Holland Smith Curry - Pedal steel Tim Marks - Bass Nathan Keeterle - Guitar Billy Nobel - Keys Miles McPherson - Drums Devin Malone -Acoustic guitar Justine Blazer - BGV's Tom Bender - Cover Design

This "Daisy Jones & The Six" inspired song. The song is a story of falling in love with someone you know you can't be with. The song's production was done to give it a late 70's analog vinyl feel, with classic rock vibes. The cover design reflects that time frame as well. Lyrics: Remember that day we first met Our feelings grew from there Knowing we're holding back This hidden love we share It was more than a look A touch a kiss That forever changed our lives How many times do I roll the dice Until you realize That I'd do anything to be with you I'd do anything to hold you I'd give anything to hear your voice Cause I'd do anything to love you So why do we still pretend In believing there's nothing there The passion that rages inside us We hide cause we can't share Yet I'd do anything to be with you I'd do anything to hold you I'd give anything just to hear your voice Cause I'd do anything just to love you Oh and I'd do anything to be with you I'd do anything just to hold you I'd give anything to hear your voice Cause I'd do anything to love you Yes I'd give anything just to love you Cause it has always been you Only You Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that brought this song to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter, www.tombendersongwriter.com Song Credits: Tom Bender - Songwriter Produced, mixed, mastered by Justine Blazer Band tracked at Pentavarit Studios - Nashville, TN Band tracking engineer- Bobby Holland Performed by - Justine Blazer Justine Blazer - BGV's Smith Curry - Pedal steel Tim Marks - Bass Nathan Keeterle - Guitar Billy Nobel - Keys Miles McPherson - Drums Devin Malone -Acoustic Guitar Tom Bender - Cover Design

"Dragonfly" - The idea for the song came from my experiences while working at the hospital, being part of the support staff for the Eating Disorder Clinic. A lot of the girls would draw, have tattoos, or wear stuff that had dragonfly's on them. The dragonfly represented hope of new beginnings, transformation, new relationships and love. I started writing this love song (Pop style ballad) to bring these concepts together. Lyrics: When two lonely souls Walk in the moonlight Destiny's calling And stars are aligned Hearts are transforming While magic ignites Let's spread out wings Take flight tonight A beautiful journey That just feels right Love is like a dragonfly New beginnings arise Like a dragonfly No longer lonely tonight Love is like a dragonfly i i i fly Love is like a dragonfly In the golden sun we dance With grace we take that chance Delicate free in the summer breeze Just like we're in a trance A beautiful journey That just feels right Love is like a dragonfly New beginnings arise Like a dragonfly No longer lonely tonight Love is like a dragonfly i i i fly Love is like a dragonfly A kaleidoscope of color Radiating hues Our wings are soaring high As our love shines through Love is like a dragonfly New beginnings arise Like a dragonfly No longer lonely tonight Love is like a dragonfly i i i fly Love is like a dragonfly Love is like a dragonfly Love is like a dragonfly Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios, Lou Molitch for bringing this song to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter, www.tombendersongwriter.com Song Credits: Songwriters: Tom Bender & Justine Blazer Producer: Justine Blazer/Ten7Teen StudiosMixing Engineer: Justine Blazer Mastering engineer: Justine Blazer Vocal Engineer/producer: Justine Blazer Keys: Justine Blazer Acoustic & Electric Guitar: Lou Molitch Bass: Lou Moltich Programming: Justine Blazer BGVs: Justine Blazer Cover Artwork - Tom Bender

The idea for "Walls" came from how we place walls around our heart and emotions because of past hurts we've experienced (just watch any Reality TV Dating Show) and how love has the power to break down those walls allowing us to find and feel the emotions of being loved again. Lyrics: My heart has been broken Many times before Made me feel guarded Locked behind closed doors I was living day by day Then I met you by surprise Your words had a way And made me realize These walls Won't last much longer Our love Keeps growing stronger With the power To set my feelings free Cause these walls Have finally broken down The first time we kissed I knew it was a sign I could feel our hearts beat faster To the rhythm of time You took me to a place My soul has never been Your key unlocked these heavy chains And then your loved rushed in These walls Won't last much longer Our love Keeps growing stronger With the power To set my feelings free Cause these walls Have finally broken down Cause these walls Won't last much longer Our love Keeps growing stronger The power To set my feelings free These walls Have finally broken down Have finally broken down Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that brought this song to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter, www.tombendersongwriter.com Song Credits: Songwriters - Tom Bender & Justine Blazer Produced By - Justine Blazer Mix/Mastered by - Justine Blazer Vocal Engineer - Justine Blazer/Ten7Teen Studios Band Tracking Engineer - Josh Emmons/OmniSound Studios Performed by - Justine Blazer Caleb Gilbreath - Drums Justin Ostrander - Electric Guitar Smith Curry - Guitars Devin Malone - Acoustic Guitar Billy Nobel - Keyboards Tim Dembo - Bass Guitar Justine Blazer - BGV's Tom Bender - Cover Design

Love is a reality investment but we sometimes try to live in a fantasy world. Lyrics: The more I see you I want to know Is this real Or just a show The more I know you I want to see Are your feelings The same for me Is this love or a fantasy Is this the story I tell myself So I can believe Are we meant to be Is this love or a fantasy When I look Deep in your eyes I see the feelings You're trying to hide Words reflect What the truth sees Then your heart speaks Right into me Is this love or a fantasy Is this the story I tell myself So I can believe Are we meant to be Is this love or a fantasy Maybe this is our destined reality Two hearts that have found Each other but living Different dreams Is this love or a fantasy Is this the story I tell myself So I can believe Are we meant to be Is this love or just a fantasy Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that brought this song to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter, www.tombendersongwriter.com Song Credits: Songwriters - Tom Bender & Justine Blazer Produced By - Justine Blazer Mix/Mastered by - Justine Blazer Vocal Engineer - Justine Blazer/Ten7Teen Studios Band Tracking Engineer - Caleb Fisher/Farmland Studios Performed by - Justine Blazer Wes Little - Drums Nathan Keeterle - Electric Guitar Smith Curry - Pedal Steel Guitar Sam Hunter - Acoustic Guitar Luke Moseley - Keyboards Brian Allen - Bass Guitar Justine Blazer - BGV's Cassidy B - Cover Model Tom Bender - Cover Photograph/Design

"Born Ready" is a song of perseverance and depicts running the race of life's daily challenges using a metaphoric theme of running a marathon. Inspiration Verses: Isaiah 40-31 ESV - But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. 1 Corinthians 9-24 ESV - Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Lyrics: Everyday we start The race of life Trying to make it to The finish line To win the prize Before time slips away When our eyes see Only distractions ahead We'll be guided by faith instead As we pass by life's Trials and heartbreaks Cause we were born ready To run the race We'll never settle for second place Always given it our best shot Even when the odds are against us It'll never stop or deter us From given it everything we got Cause we were born ready To run the race of life So we reach out for The life that lies ahead Cross the finish line With arms spread Like eagles wings We soar onto victory Cause we were born ready To run the race We'll never settle for second place Always given it our best shot Even when the odds are against us It'll never stop or deter us From given it everything we got We may stumble trip or fall But we'll run walk or even crawl To finish this marathon called life Cause we were born ready To run the race We'll never settle for second place Always given it our best shot Even when the odds are against us It'll never stop or deter us From given it everything we got We were born ready We were born ready Now we're ready to win The race of life Oh the race of life Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that brought this song to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter, www.tombendersongwriter.com Song Credits: Songwriter - Tom Bender Produced By - Justine Blazer Mix/Mastered by - Justine Blazer Vocal Engineer - Justine Blazer/Ten7Teen Studios Band Tracking Engineer - Bobby Holland/Pentavarit Studios Performed by - Justine Blazer Shawn Fichter - Drums Nathan Keeterle - Electric Guitar Lou Molitch - Electric Guitar Smith Curry - Pedal Steel Guitar Jonathan Trebing- Acoustic Guitar Billy Justineau - Keyboards Steve Mackey - Bass Guitar Justine Blazer - BGV's Tom Bender - Cover Design

"2024 InterContinental Music Awards Winning Song" I started writing the lyrics for this song after watching "Daisy Jones and the Six". I thought what if someone asked me to write a song about the show what would I come up with. So I wrote the first two verses and chorus to the song, with a simple melody progression. Literally the next day Mike shared a song melody and some guitar riffs he just wrote and said these are really cool can you write something to them. I was like, "Wow" "No Way" it was exactly what the song lyrics I just wrote needed. We never shared any ideas or even talked about writing this song, it just organically happened! "Try To Hide" is my first co-write release for 2023 and second co-write with my son Mike. This is the first straight up Modern Country song I have released! Lyrics: We try to hide our feelings But our feelings always show We try to run from love Yet our love continues to grow We try to hide our hearts From being broken again We're trying to live a dream But with love we can't pretend So we try to run But we can't hide From the passion We feel inside Desire filling our hearts So this is how a love story starts We try to hide temptation When we look in each others eyes We're trying to beat emotions When affection is the prize We tried to fight our feelings But feelings always know When you try to run from love There's no place you can go So we try to run But we can't hide From the passion We feel inside Desire filling our hearts This is how a love story starts So we try to run But we can't hide From the passion We feel inside Desire filling our hearts This is how a love story starts So we try to run But we can't hide From the passion We feel inside Desire filling our hearts This is how a love story starts Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that brought this song to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter, www.tombendersongwriter.com Song Credits: Songwriters - Mike & Tom Bender Produced By - Justine Blazer Mix/Mastered by - Justine Blazer Vocal Engineer - Justine Blazer/Ten7Teen Studios Band Tracking Engineer - Caleb Fisher/Farmland Studios Performed by - Justine Blazer Wes Little - Drums Nathan Keeterle - Electric Guitar Smith Curry - Pedal Steel Guitar Sam Hunter - Acoustic Guitar Luke Moseley - Keyboards Brian Allen - Bass Guitar Justine Blazer - BGV's Tom Bender - Cover Photograph & Design

The main message of the song and the artwork is, “Love" is the thread/stitch that has the power to bring change, healing and unity to all and everything we face. Love is the counterbalance to struggles of any kind. The verses of the song are written with that style. Examples: “When I’m scared, love is my comfort” or “When I’m sad, love is my joy”. “Love” can change a person, which can change a family, they can impact a community, bring hope to a nation, and change the world! To paraphrase a message, I received back about the song: "This song is a welcome breath of fresh air and encouragement for all those who hear it’s rallying cry…” Scripture passages that influenced the song came from 1 Corinthians 13-4-7 & 13, Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong doing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Lyrics: When I'm scared, Love is my comfort When I'm hurt, Love is the cure When I'm down and feeling lonely I know this thing for sure Love finds a way Love is patient always kind The greatest gift, you'll ever find Love endures the test of time It's all you need, to feel alive When I'm sad, Love is my joy And when I'm mad, Love is my peace And when I'm lost in the darkness It lights the path for me Love finds a way Love is patient always kind The greatest gift, you'll ever find Love endures the test of time It's all you need, to feel alive When I'm weak, Love is my strength And when I'm wrong, Love is the truth When I feel so undecided It's provides the answers too Love finds a way Love is patient always kind The greatest gift, you'll ever find Love endures the test of time It's all you need, to feel alive Love is patient always kind The greatest gift, you'll ever find Love endures the test of time It's all you need to feel alive Love finds a way Love finds Love finds a way Oh love will find a way Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that brought this song to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter, www.tombendersongwriter.com Song Credits: Songwriter - Tom Bender Produced By - Justine Blazer Mix/Mastered by - Justine Blazer Vocal Engineer - Justine Blazer/Ten7Teen Studios Band Tracking Engineer - Bobby Holland/Pentavarit Studios Performed by - Justine Blazer Miles McPherson - Drums James Mitchell - Electric Guitar Lou Molitch - Electric Guitar Smith Curry - Steel Guitar Devin Malone - Acoustic Guitar Billy Justineau - Keyboards Brian Allen - Bass Guitar Justine Blazer - BGV's Tom Bender - Cover Artwork Design Talia Dodd - Original Artwork Artist

"Desire" is a song that reflects the temptations of the hearts inner turmoil with love, dreams and desire. Lyrics: When you close your eyes It's me you see I'm coming to you Inside your dreams Life a ray of light I'm shining bright A yearning sunflower Dressed in yellow and white If you set your feelings free And live outside your dreams I could set your heart on fire With burning love, filled with desire Deep in your dreams I reach out to you Your souls on fire By the touch of desire As night passes by I'm still in your mind Temptations persist How can you resist If you set your feelings free And live outside your dreams I could set your heart on fire With burning love, filled with desire If you set your feelings free And live outside your dreams I could set your heart on fire With burning love, filled with desire I could set your feelings free And live outside your dreams I could set your heart on fire With burning love... Filled with desire Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that brought this song to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter, www.tombendersongwriter.com Song Credits: Tom Bender - Songwriter Performed/Produced/Mixed/Mastered by Justine Blazer Vocal producer/Engineer - Justine Blazer Ten7Teen Studios - Nashville, TN Pentavarit Studios - Nashville, TN Bobby Holland - Band Tracking Engineer Lou Molitch - Lead Electric Guitar Nathan Keeterle - Electric guitar Steve Mackey - Bass Shawn Fichter - Drums Billy Justineau - B3 Justine Blazer - Keys/synthesizer Justine Blazer - BGVs Jonathan Trebing - Acoustic guitar Smith Curry - Pedal steel Tom Bender- Cover Artwork

"Soul mates" - Simply put, someone who connects with another in a way that's both deep and personal! (special, one-of-a-kind, united, one flesh, no longer two but one, and joined together, i.e., "soul mates".) Lyrics: I will never forget That day we first met Love at first sight this could be Cause the way you looked at me Made me believe you wanted To give love a chance Now we're soul mates you and me Two hearts together for eternity Cause we're soul mates Forever our love will be And I will never forget Feeling our souls connect Love as two hearts beat as one Like the stars shining bright Fireworks in the night Our love was written In the midnight sky Now we're soul mates you and me Two hearts together for eternity Cause we're soul mates Forever our love will be Yes we're soul mates you and I Two hearts together till the end of time Cause we're soul mates Our love forever will be Cause you only get one chance To find true romance Trust in love Follow your heart and believe Yes we're soul mates you and I Two hearts together till the end of time Cause we're soul mates Our love forever will be Cause we're soul mates you and me Two hearts together for eternity Cause we're soul mates Forever our love will be Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios, and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that brought this song to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter, www.tombendersongwriter.com Song Credits: Songwriter: Tom Bender Performed/Produced/Mixed/Mastered by Justine Blazer Vocal producer/Engineer - Justine Blazer Ten7Teen Studios - Nashville, TN Bobby Holland - Band Engineering/Pentavarit Studios Mike Waldron - Acoustic guitar Chris Condon - Lead Electric Guitar Smith Curry - Rhythm guitar Brian Allen - Bass Caleb Gilbreath - Drums Adam Bokesch - Keys Justine Blazer - BGVs Cover Photograph - Michelle Bender Cover Artwork - Tom Bender

This song was inspired by Jackie Lithgow's story, Luke 1-37 "For nothing will be impossible with God", and quote "Don't listen to people who tell you what you can't be, but believe in yourself and inspire to be". Jackie Lithgow "A story of hope and determination" 2014 everything changed in an instant when Jackie Lithgow was assaulted during his freshman year of college at Bloomsburg University. He was critically injured, suffering a severe traumatic brain injury. Over the course of the last five years, Jackie has continued to overcome numerous obstacles, including a coma, blood clot, multiple infections, and countless surgeries. His rehab included relearning how to walk, talk, and eat. Today, Jackie celebrates the tremendous successes made throughout his journey as he continues his long road to recovery. He returned to Bloomsburg University, where he recently graduated with a BA in Mass Communications. You can check out full story and news articles about Jackie's story at https://www.lithgowfoundation.org I have known the Lithgow family for 15 years as I used to work with his mom Lisa, so it was an honor to be able to write and get this song produced. Lyrics: You gotta be thankful everyday For who you are never run away No matter what this world Tells you So keep believing in yourself Cause you can't please everyone else No matter what they say About you Cause you can be want you want to be If you work hard and live your dreams There's nothing that you can't do If you just believe in you Give your all and do your best Keep on fighting and never rest Till you find the champion that lives Within you Cause life goes by way to fast So enjoy every moment while it lasts And make all your hopes and dreams Come true Cause you can be want you want to be If you work hard and live your dreams There's nothing that you can't do Cause you can be want you want to be If you work hard and live your dreams There's nothing that you can't do If you just believe in you So you can be want you want to be If you work hard and live your dreams There's nothing that you can't do Cause you can be want you want to be If you work hard and live your dreams There's nothing that you can't do If you just believe in you If you just believe in you Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios, and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that brought this song to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter, www.tombendersongwriter.com Song Credits: Songwriter: Tom Bender Performed/Produced/Mixed/Mastered by Justine Blazer Vocal producer/Engineer - Justine Blazer Ten7Teen Studios - Nashville, TN Band Tracking: Chris Utley at Safe House Sound - Franklin, TN Lead Electric Guitar: James Mitchell Rhythm Electric guitar: Smith Curry Bass: Tim Marks Drums: Shawn Fichter Acoustic: Sam Hunter Keys: Luke Mosley BGVs: Justine Blazer Photograph: Michelle Bender

The song is a song of dedication and a song of honor for all our First Responders who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting our communities. (Song is dedicated to Officer Joe Burson and MaryKate Burson ) (https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/holly-springs-officer-suspect-killed-at-traffic-stop) Lyrics: Together forever You said we'd always be For better or worse You'd always love me Never could we know How our life would change And tonight would bring The last words we'd ever exchange When you turned and said Whatever lies ahead Goodbyes are never the end The phone rang It was the middle of the night Tears fall things won't be alright Our hopes and dreams Are now so bittersweet But like a beating heart The words you spoke repeat When you turned and said Whatever lies ahead Goodbyes are never the end Goodbyes are never the end Goodbyes are never the end Goodbyes are never the end Never the end, Never the end Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios, and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that brought this song to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter.… www.tombendersongwriter.com Song Credits: Songwriters: Mike Bender & Tom Bender Produced/Mixed/Mastered/Performed by Justine Blazer - Ten7Teen Studios Mike Bender - Electric/Lead Guitar Mike Waldron - Acoustic guitar Chris Condon - Electric Guitar Brian Allen - Bass Smith Curry - Pedal Steel Guitar Caleb Gilbreath - Drums Adam Bokesch - Keys Bobby Holland - Band Engineering/Pentavarit Studios Justine Blazer- Vocal producer/engineer Justine Blazer - BGVs Photograph - David M. Garcia Videographer - Michelle Bender

“Enjoy life as much as you can every day because it won’t be here forever.” James 4-14 NIV Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Lyrics: Another day on the road of life Winding roads, mountains to be climbed Never look back or turn around Gotta keep moving on So enjoy your time on the road of life Cause you only get one chance On the road of life So make ever moment count And enjoy the ride The road may be hard to see Cause everyday is a mystery So enjoy your time on the road of life Speeding down life's highway Racing all the choices that I made Did I choose right or turn wrong Gotta keep going strong So enjoy your time on the road of life Cause you only get one chance On the road of life So make ever moment count And enjoy the ride The road may be hard to see Cause everyday is a mystery So enjoy your time on the road of life Cause you only get one chance On the road of life So make ever moment count And enjoy the ride The road may be hard to see Cause everyday is a mystery So enjoy your time on the road of life So enjoy your time on the road of life Enjoy & Blessings, Tom Bender Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios, and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that brought this song to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter.… www.tombendersongwriter.com Song Credits: Songwriter: Tom Bender Performed/Produced/Mixed/Mastered by Justine Blazer Vocal producer/Engineer - Justine Blazer Ten7Teen Studios - Nashville, TN Band Tracking Engineer: Bobby Holland at Pentavarit Studios - Nashville, TN Electric Guitar: James Mitchell Rhythm electric guitar: Smith Curry Bass: Tim Marks Drums: Wes Little Acoustic: Sam Hunter Keys: Billy Nobel BGVs: Justine Blazer Cover Photograph: Tom Bender

The thoughts and inspiration behind this song were to bring awareness and hope. A Faith based song that was written directly from my mentoring/counseling experiences I had while working with those who have gone through physical abuse. Since I counsel from a Biblical Worldview, the song incorporates the promise found in Deuteronomy 31:8 and the hope found in Jeremiah 29-11. Stats and facts: On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. Physical abuse can have lasting effects on your physical and mental health. Physical abuse can cause many chronic (long-lasting) health problems, including heart problems, high blood pressure, and digestive problems. Those abused are more likely to develop depression, anxiety, or eating disorders, and also misuse alcohol or drugs as a way to cope. If you are thinking about leaving an abusive relationship, even if you don’t leave right away, create a safety plan. The National Domestic Violence Hotline , 800-799-SAFE (7233), can help you develop your safety plan. The National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence provides a form for developing your own safety plan. You can also find more tips on developing your safety plan . Every person deserves to be safe! Lyrics: How can I see the plans you have for me My innocence taken forever shaking How can I see through the secrets in me When scars hide the feelings inside Cause I believe, I still believe In the plans you have for me Yes I believe, I still believe In the promise you gave to me I still believe How can I see past the guilt in me Feeling ashamed myself to blame But now I can see past all the rest Which brings me hope and happiness Cause I believe, I still believe In the plans you have for me Yes I believe, I still believe In the promise you gave to me Through the heartache And through the pain Tears fall down like pouring rain And I believe, you'll guide me through I believe, I still believe In the plans you have for me Yes I believe, I still believe In the promise you gave to me Cause I believe, I still believe In the plans you have for me Yes I believe, Yes I believe In the promise you gave to me I Believe, I still Believe Thanks & Blessings, Tom Bender Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios, and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that brought this song to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter.… www.tombendersongwriter.com Song Credits: Songwriter: Tom Bender Performed/Produced/Mixed/Mastered by Justine Blazer Vocal producer/Engineer - Justine Blazer Ten7Teen Studios Band Tracking Engineer: Grady Saxman at Saxman Studios Electric Guitar -Justin Ostrander Bass - Tim Marks Acoustic guitar - Devin Malone Drums/Percussion - Grady Saxman Pedal steel - Smith Curry Keys - Luke Moseley BGVS- Justine Blazer Cover Photograph - Justine Blazer Cover Photographer - Meags Harper

Love is the answer, Love is the cure to everything we really seek in life! Lyrics: Life's to short, so enjoy everyday Take time to smile, along the way We all seek, ways to find Happiness and peace of mind Chasing desires, no end in sight Wasting time, just to lose the fight Feeling alone, nothing left inside Is it worth the sacrifice When love is all we need to believe Will fill our hearts with all we need Nothing else will ever endure Love is the answer, love is the cure What will it take, to be free To change our minds, not to be deceived Why do we feel, we always need more Thoughts of greed, never endure When love is all we need to believe Will fill our hearts with all we need Nothing else will ever endure Love is the answer, love is the cure When love is all we need to believe Will fill our hearts with all we need Nothing else will ever endure Love is the answer, love is the cure When love is all we need to believe Will fill our hearts with all we need Nothing else will ever endure Love is the answer, love is the cure Love is the cure Enjoy & Blessings, Tom Bender Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios, and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that brought this songs to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter. Song Credits: Songwriter: Tom Bender Produced/Mixed/Mastered/Performed by Justine Blazer Vocal producer/Engineer: Justine Blazer at Ten7Teen Studios Nashville Band recorded at Farmland Studios, Nashville, TN Caleb Fisher - Band tracking engineer Justin Ostrander - Electric guitar Smith Curry - Second Electric guitar Caleb Galbraith - Drums/Percussion Tim Denbo - Bass Devin Malone- Acoustic guitar Luke Moseley - Keys Justine Blazer- BGV Cover Photograph - Tom & Michelle Bender

“Is It Too Late” is about dealing with aspects of broken hearts and broken relationships. But, one question we must ponder! "Is it too late or is there still a chance?" Lyrics: Sometimes I feel like a shadow Standing alone in the night Wondering what I can ever do To make everything alright Or is it too late Too late to say I'm sorry Is it too late To hold you once again Tears fall down as we drifted apart Only love can mend our broken hearts Shallow words cut through the soul But deep in the heart they hide I try to smile but the scars show How lonely I'm feeling inside Or is it too late Too late to say I'm sorry Is it too late To hold you once again Tears fall down as we drifted apart Only love can mend our broken hearts I'll never forget what I lost that day Until you turned and walked away Or is it too late Too late to say I'm sorry Is it too late To hold you once again Or is it too late Too late to say I'm sorry Is it too late To hold you once again Only love can mend our broken hearts Or is it too late Enjoy & Blessings, Tom Bender Special Thanks to Justine Blazer (www.justineblazer.com) - Ten7Teen Studios, and the amazingly talented musicians and engineers that bring these songs to life! ~ Tom Bender - Songwriter. Song Credits: Songwriter: Tom Bender Produced/Mixed/Mastered/Performed by Justine Blazer Vocal producer/Engineer: Justine Blazer at Ten7Teen Studios Nashville Band recorded at Farmland Studios, Nashville, TN Caleb Fisher - Band tracking engineer Justin Ostrander - Electric guitar Smith Curry - Second Electric guitar Caleb Galbraith - Drums/Percussion Tim Denbo - Bass Devin Malone- Acoustic guitar Luke Moseley - Keys Justine Blazer- BGV Cover Photograph - Tom Bender