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America's Sweetheart

by IMAJ

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1.
Colorblind 03:46
Somewhere in the world this morning Someone’s fighting religion or race But there’s only one race and we’re human So let’s make this world a better place It’s about time we find The good in our brothers this time It’s about time to be Colorblind Just close your eyes  You’ll see Our hearts are the same You and me It’s about time to be Colorblind Skinheads, gangs and dealers Peddle their wares of hate Come on let’s all come together Before it’s too late It’s about time we find The good in our brothers this time It’s about time to be Colorblind Just close your eyes  You’ll see Our hearts are the same You and me It’s about time to be Colorblind We’re all a part Of one big work of art May the colors Blend into love (Instrumental with Radio Interview Question) So, Imaj what do you think about all this with the confederate flag? Imaj, how about Bruce Jenner? Imaj, do you think there’s really a race problem? Imaj…Rachel Dolezal. Imaj, should marriage be between a man and a woman? Imaj, you live near McKinney, Texas right? Imaj, in a world where diversity… …and color …paralyzing …is so…. …polarizing Do you see color? (Imaj Answers) Yes, I do see color. The new Colorblind isn't about ignoring color, it's about seeing beyond the stereotypes of color, to see each other for who we actually are. It's about seeing the vitality of diversity; in our skin, in our language, our culture, our gender, our faith. There's an intelligence that lies beyond our antiquated fears of one another. That intelligence is LOVE.” It’s about time we find The good in our brothers this time It’s about time to be Colorblind Just close your eyes  You’ll see Our hearts are the same You and me It’s about time to be Colorblind
2.
Cowboys ain't easy to love and they're harder to hold. They'd rather give you a song than diamonds or gold. Lonestar belt buckles and old faded levis, And each night begins a new day. If you don't understand him, an' he don't die young, He'll prob'ly just ride away. Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys. Don't let 'em pick guitars or drive them old trucks. Let 'em be doctors and lawyers and such. Mamas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys. 'Cos they'll never stay home and they're always alone. Even with someone they love. Cowboys like smokey old pool rooms And clear mountain mornings Little warm puppies and children and girls of the night. Them that don't know him won't like him and them that do, Sometimes won't know how to take him. He ain't wrong, he's just different but his pride won't let him, Do things to make you think he's right. Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys. Don't let 'em pick guitars or drive them old trucks. Let 'em be doctors and lawyers and such. Mamas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys. 'Cos they'll never stay home and they're always alone. Even with someone they love.
3.
123 Steps in the right direction Will brighten up Your day Keep your head up high Look your prince in the eye beautiful  And I'll try not to cry When you walk down the isle 678 All of the guests will wait For the feast that's fit for a Queen 9 and 10 Then you'll both walk in Daddy will take your hand To dance Grateful for this chance Our Daddy Daughter Dance From the time you were three Sitting there on my knee With a melody in your soul Eyes of fire With your heart of gold Your story yet untold  In time   And now we're on this page My angel's come of age So Dance  Oh, dance So Dance  Oh, dance Remember, 123  Steps in the right direction Beautiful
4.
(Spoken) You know when most people think of fame they think of the glitz and the glamour The adoring fans and red carpets They're imaging of the destination But this song is about the journey It's about never giving up on yourself And still believing in yourself When everyone else has given up on you And above all else it's about knowing And loving Who you are And forgiving others For they know not what they do This is fame
5.
Fame 02:56
I’ve gotten used to being strange Having no friend to hold but fame Try as I might There ain’t not night Can bring a star to lighten my pain I’ve gotten used to being alone ‘Cause at the top you’re on your own Oh how I wish Bruised fingertips Could fix A broken heart like this I’ve gotten used to getting down Sometimes it makes a hit of sound Bruised fingertips Ain’t good for nothin’ But makin’ hits out of loneliness You’re lonely ‘cause no one’s real So you gotta be careful what you say and feel Lost friends start callin’ out your name But ya wish ya had one...before Fame
6.
La la la di da da La di da da La di da da da The blonder the hair  The closer to platinum At least the labels told me so I'm a brown eyed brunette And sing the things that matter Never did like the sound of no It’s a different kind of country I’m a Different Kind of Country Ooh ooh ooh  She road in the the back Then rebelled for what was right He marched and changed our lives forever One small step for man Is a big step for mankind Sing it out for world peace in our time We’re in different kind of country Yeah Different Kind of Country Ooh ooh ooh  Country's been around Since Hank's lonesome sound It ain't nothing new It’s what I love It's what I do  It's a different kind of country Yeah A different kind of country A Different Kind of Country Ooh ooh ooh  La la la di da da La di da da La di da da da
7.
Sweet Jesus what have I done I've dared to go where men don't live on My heart beats fast With every bomb blast Each breath I take may be my last His story will live on  His story's still going on How long My little girl turned two-years old today God let me live to see my baby's face Her heart is strong The months are long  As Mama fights for freedom at home Her story will live on Her story's still going on  How long (Hold, formata) Lifting our children with prosthetic hands Look to your streets we are those broken men Or six feet deep beneath American land No matter the fall United we stand His story will live on  Her story still going on History... How long, how long  (Hold, formata) (Four count drums outro) (Soft “How long, how long”)
8.
Man In Black 03:00
Well, you wonder why I always dress in black Why you never see bright colors on my back And why does my appearance seem to have a somber tone Well, there's a reason for the things that I have on I wear the black for the poor and the beaten down Livin' in the hopeless, hungry side of town I wear it for the prisoner who has long paid for his crime But is there because he's a victim of the times I wear the black for those who never read Or listened to the words that Jesus said About the road to happiness through love and charity Why, you'd think He's talking straight to you and me Well, we're doin' mighty fine, I do suppose In our streak of lightnin' cars and fancy clothes But just so we're reminded of the ones who are held back Up front there ought 'a be a Man In Black I wear it for the sick and lonely old For the reckless ones whose bad trip left them cold I wear the black in mournin' for the lives that could have been Each week we lose a hundred fine young men And, I wear it for the thousands who have died Believen' that the Lord was on their side I wear it for another hundred thousand who have died Believen' that we all were on their side Well, there's things that never will be right I know And things need changin' everywhere you go But 'til we start to make a move to make a few things right You'll never see me wear a suit of white Ah, I'd love to wear a rainbow every day And tell the world that everything's OK But I'll try to carry off a little darkness on my back 'Till things are brighter, I'm the Man In Black
9.
Maybe 03:21
Maybe I won’t miss hiding In the corner of your smile Gettin’ lost inside your eyes For just a while Maybe soon I’ll be okay And maybe I won’t think of how Your touch could make me feel My need for you I try to hard To conceal Maybe the hurt will go away Ohhhhh and maybe Just maybe There’s things that I forgot But baby Maybe not Maybe I won’t notice How empty life becomes Or cherish all the things we’ve said and done Maybe I’ll make another day Ohhhhh and maybe Just maybe There’s things that I forgot But baby Maybe not Oh baby Maybe not
10.
Sitting at the red light With the sun in my hair I can feel the heat from your jealous glare Bet you wish that your arm was Where his is Bet you wish that your kiss was on my lips You’re gonna get the Wish-I-dids When you see me You’re gonna get the should-of-dones And can’t believe You’re gonna cuss and kiss and shout Staring at what you’re without Baby you’re gonna hate yourself When you see me Tried to warn ya darlin’ When you needed space There’s nothing in this world that can’t Be replaced I’d tell you that you screwed up But you already know And I ain’t mean enough to say I told you so Chorus Repeat It took a minute to get over you It was easy, so easy Life is all about the choices you choose And to think that I could of loved you Chorus Repeat
11.
Dear Love 03:16
Dear Love
 I don’t know who I am
 As I sit here writing
 Where do I begin 
I’ve felt lonely
I’ve felt pain 
I wonder if you’ve ever felt the same Dear Love I wonder who you are
 Are you out there somewhere Burning like a star
 Will I ever know you
 Will I ever see 
Or is my heartache something Keeping you from me Dear Love Dare I touch you
Is it even my place
 Dare I kiss you when I Finally see you face to face Dear Love I wonder if you’ve seen
 The poverty we’ve felt inside Though the Earth is full and green Will I ever know you
Will we ever see
 Ourselves as each other
 As the raindrops in the sea
 Dear Love Dare I touch you
Is it even my place 
Dare I kiss you when I
 Finally see you face to face Dare I reach out through the air And take you by the hand 
Dare we find each other now And try to understand

credits

released January 5, 2016

All of AMERICA'S SWEETHEART album credits are as follows except where otherwise indicated:

Produced by Mills Logan and IMAJ
Recorded and mixed by Mills Logan at The Mix Mill and Sound Emporium
Mastered by Ken Love at Five Points Mastering
Edited by Alex Jarvis
Assistant engineer: Zac Pancoast
Electric guitar: Kenny Greenberg
Acoustic Guitar: Kris Donegon
Bass guitar: Willie Weeks
Drum: Evan Hutchings
Steel guitar: Russ Pahl
Piano, B3 and synthesizer: Dave Cohen
Fiddle: Rob Hajacos
Background Vocals: Perry Coleman and Tania Hancheroff

"COLORBLIND"
Produced by IMAJ and Kassandra Thomas
Recorded by Buddy Hyatt at CTM studio in Nashville, TN
Mixed by Mills Logan at The Mix Mill
Mastered by Ken Love at Five Points Mastering
Engineer: Zach Allen
Drums: Lonnie Wilson
Bass: Mark Fain
Electric guitar: James Mitchell
Acoustic guitar: Bobby Terry
Piano/keys: Buddy Hyatt
Steel guitar: Scotty Sanders
Vocals by IMAJ and Jennifer Lynn
Background vocals by Jennifer Lynn

"DEAR LOVE" and "WHEN YOU SEE ME"
Produced by IMAJ and Dave Fowler
Recorded by Rodney Good at The Tracking Room and The Grotto in Nashville, TN
Acoustic guitar: Joel Key
Electric guitar: Brent Mason
Steel guitar: Dan Dunmore
Fiddle, Mandolin: Jimmy Mattingly
Keys, piano, synthesizer: Dane Bryant
Drums, percussion: Jack Gavin
Bass guitar: Dave Fowler
Vocals by IMAJ
Background vocals and strings performed and arranged by Heidi Jo Guthrie-Fowler

Cover photo by Shaun Jones in Los Angeles
Directed by Norman Siopsis and IMAJ
Makeup and hair by Vlada Haggerty
Cover art design by IMAJ

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IMAJ Miami Beach, Florida

Known mononymously as IMAJ, America’s Sweetheart is a multi-talented Country singer-songwriter, speaker, and humanitarian. IMAJ’s voice is classic and pure [“like an angel” —Billy Ray Cyrus] with a special place in her heart for legends like Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash & Charley Pride. Her goal is to use her platform as a Country artist to inspire world peace. ... more

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