Kellie's journey to Nashville and career in Country Music has taken some unusual turns. "All through high school and college, I led a pretty typical, Midwestern, all-American life. When I graduated from OU with a vocal performance degree, it felt like it was time to fly. My goal was to make a living as a singer. I had a friend from OU who had moved to L.A. the year before and had an extra room. So, I packed up my car and headed west. Leaving Oklahoma was very difficult for me and for my whole family, especially my mom. She was a stay at home mom. We are very close but my parents were very supportive. They always believed in me." Getting established in L.A. wasn't easy. To pay the bills, Kellie got a job as a singing waitress -- "I was a much better singer than waitress. Those poor people I waited on!" She also began writing songs. "When I first started writing, it was because of a break-up," she explains. "So all of my early songs were about love lost. Those songs helped me get through some tough times." The ball really started rolling after she made a demo tape that she sent around, and began getting work on recording sessions and in live shows. She sang backgrounds for Barbra Streisand's Millenium Concert, recorded songs for the Disney Theme Parks (You can still hear Kellie at Christmas time at Disneyland singing "White Christmas" as snow falls on Main Street and at Epcot's nightly fireworks extravaganza, Illuminations, singing "We Go On" and "The Promise"). "I was working more and more but people kept asking me to take the country out of my voice. I'm glad I had those experiences but at certain point as an artist, I decided I wanted to be true to myself, my voice, who I was. That's where my heart was so more and more of my singing work was as a demo singer for songwriters, singing country songs."
About that time, Kellie met Geoff Koch who was writing songs for several television shows, among them Walker Texas Ranger. Kellie's subtle twang helped her land a job singing and writing songs for the hit television show, a source of income that allowed her to realize her goal of making a living as a singer. Kellie was able to leave her waitress days behind. Kellie began to find her niche as a songwriter and, given her roots, it was not surprising that it was decidedly country. Nashville seemed like the next logical step. "About four years after I moved to LA, I started making trips to Nashville, checking out the scene and trying to get a deal. I knew what I really wanted to do and once I focused on my dream, it all started to come together. Doors began to open for me." Her friendship with Geoff had turned romantic, and she said yes to his marriage proposal. While planning her wedding, she also doubled her efforts to get a record deal. The unlikeliest location for a country music showcase would have to be a Kosher-Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles, California, but following her invitation-only performance at Genghis Cohen, she was offered a development deal by Judy Stakee with Warner-Chappell. "Judy has been so instrumental in my career, as a mentor and a friend. She had me co-write with JD Martin (a transplanted Nashville writer who had hits with Terri Clark and Reba) in LA. Then she started sending me to Tennessee to write with Warner Chappell's Nashville writers. " In 2000, a demo CD was sent to all of the A&R people on Nashville's Music Row. Soon after, Kellie was signed to BNA records. Dann Huff (Faith Hill, Lone Star, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts) was brought in to produce the CD. Kellie and Geoff got an apartment and then bought a home in Nashville.
Kellie's first single, "When You Lie Next to Me" took off at radio and her incredible run began culminating in her ACM Award and opening for George Strait on his 2004 tour. After 3 amazing years and after performing for over one million people, Kellie and BNA parted ways. For the first time in a while, Kellie had a chance to take stock of her career and life. Kellie continued to write, but put her recording career on hold to focus on her biggest dream: having a baby. On November 15, 2005, Kellie gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Jackson Geoffrey.
Now, armed with songs that reflect the trials and joys of the her career journey as well as the deepened heart that only having a child can bring, Kellie is once again pursuing her recording career. Teamed with Grammy Award winning songwriter/producer Wayne Kirkpatrick (Little Big Town) and with Judy Stakee as Executive Producer , Kellie co-wrote 11 of the 12 songs on her new CD, Walk On. The CD is available now on her website and will be available at various online CD retailers as well as download stores iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic, Sony Connect, Napster and MusicNet by July. The video of the song "I Would Die For That", a song dealing with infertility and a working woman's desire to have a child, is on various sites around the internet now. The video for the title track, "Walk On", will be released soon. Kellie must have wished on a powerful star, her dreams continue to come true.
At The End Of The Day
Kellie Coffey Lyrics
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Shake my body out of bed
Stretch my arms up
And look out the window
Sun is rising
Birds are singing
I am greeted by the gift of another new morning
I will ask myself as I look out the same window
At the end of the day
Did I laugh and dance enough
Did I tell my friends how much they really mean to me
At the end of the day
Did I really push myself
Or was I too afraid
To give my heart away
At the end of the day
I want to learn I want to live
take some big chance and just trust in my instincts and my intuition
If I win or if I lose
Any road that I choose
I will drive all the way
I want to know tonight as I fall fast asleep
I am one day closer
To where I want to be
At the end of the day
Did I laugh and dance enough
Did I tell my friends how much they really mean to me
At the end of the day
Did I really push myself
Or was I too afraid
To give my heart away
At the end of the day
To never forget what matters most
To never have to answer noooooo
When I ask myself
Did I laugh and dance enough
Did I tell my friends how much they really mean to me
At the end of the day
At the end of the day
Did I really push myself
Or was I too afraid
At the end of the day
Kellie Coffey’s “At the End of the Day” is a reflective song that begins with the singer rousing from bed with optimism and looking out to a beautiful new morning with new opportunities. The singer then contemplates how they will feel at the end of the day, questioning if they had seized the day and lived it to the fullest, questioning if they had expressed their love and gratitude to friends and lived fearlessly.
The song captures the idea that life is meant to be celebrated and lived with purpose. It is a reminder to appreciate the little things in life and cherish every moment with those we love. At the end of the day, the goal is to look back without regret and know that every day was lived to the fullest.
Overall, “At the End of the Day” is a call to live fully, love deeply, and take risks without fear. It highlights the importance of celebrating life's accomplishments while acknowledging its challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw the covers off my head
I start my day by actively shaking off any lingering sleepiness and preparing to take on the day.
Shake my body out of bed
I physically shake my body to help wake myself up and feel more energized.
Stretch my arms up
I stretch my arms to help loosen any tightness in my muscles and prepare myself for the day ahead.
And look out the window
I take a moment to appreciate the world outside and mentally prepare myself for what I will face during the day.
Sun is rising
I am aware of the natural rhythms of the day and appreciate the beauty of the sunrise.
Birds are singing
I am aware of the natural rhythms of the day and appreciate the beauty of the birds singing.
I am greeted by the gift of another new morning
I am grateful to have been given another day to live and experience new things.
And I know tonight as my head hits the pillow
I am aware that each day is finite and that eventually it will come to an end.
I will ask myself as I look out the same window
I reflect on my day and ask myself whether I have done enough to live a fulfilling life.
At the end of the day
When all is said and done, after everything that has happened during the day.
Did I laugh and dance enough
Did I take the time to appreciate the joy and beauty in life's simple pleasures?
Did I tell my friends how much they really mean to me
Did I take the opportunity to express my gratitude and love for the important people in my life?
Did I really push myself
Did I challenge myself to grow and achieve my goals?
Or was I too afraid
Did fear hold me back from taking risks and living life to the fullest?
To give my heart away
Did I allow myself to be vulnerable and open to love and connection with others?
I want to learn, I want to live
I am committed to continual learning, growth, and exploration in my life.
take some big chance and just trust in my instincts and my intuition
I am willing to take risks and trust my intuition to guide me towards fulfilling my dreams.
If I win or if I lose
I am comfortable with the idea of failure, as long as I am fully present and engaged in the experience.
Any road that I choose
I have the power to shape my own destiny and choose the path that feels right for me.
I will drive all the way
I am willing to work hard and persevere to achieve my goals.
I want to know tonight as I fall fast asleep
I want to feel a sense of peace and satisfaction as I reflect on my day before going to bed.
I am one day closer
Each day brings me one step closer to achieving my ultimate goals and dreams.
To where I want to be
I have a clear vision of where I want to go in life and I am taking small steps each day to get there.
To never forget what matters most
I prioritize the things in my life that bring me joy, fulfillment, and connection with others.
To never have to answer noooooo
I am committed to living a life with intention and purpose so that I can confidently answer 'yes' when I reflect on my day.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRETT JAMES, KELLIE COFFEY
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