My mom and dad get a newspaper called Orthodox Observer, which is sent out to Greek Orthodox families across the country. Today, my mom was reading the latest edition and she says "Here's that picture you have on the computer!" I looked and saw that it was a band photo that I have as my background. It was very strange to see an article about Halestorm in a church newspaper, but it has a great message. It was written by a 17 year old girl from Niles, IL. Here's the article:

HALESTORM HAILS RAVE REVIEW

"I recently attended a concert at the House of Blues in Chicago and, although I was expecting a great show to begin with, I got even more than I anticipated.

Being a young woman growing up in a world where many of my peers aspire to be like Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Christina Aguilera, and countless other women in the music industry that often promote sexist and provocative dress or behavior, I found myself very pleased to see an extraordinary performance by the frontwoman of the recently-signed-to-Atlantic Records, Halestorm.

I had heard a few songs by Halestorm before going to the concert, and had enjoyed what I had heard. The music proved to be favorable to my taste, which is always a "plus" when you're going to see a band in concert. And strangely enough, the lyrics impressed me as well. They would also be considered meaningful and appropriate by the adults who love us the most in life. The lyrics to all five songs on their new EP are powerful, momentous, and moving, which still remaining respectable and inoffensive.

But possibly the best thing I came to notice in my experience at their live performance was the true talent and respect for herself that Halestorm's frontwoman, Lzzy Hale demonstrated. Not only through her language when she spoke between songs while speaking to the audience, but her presence onstage and the passion and love for her music and talents that she projects to the audience. She is genuine and real, and shows that through her performance.

Lzzy proves to be a good modern-day role model for teenage girls because of this respect she has for herself and her audience, and the fact that she uses the talents she has been given in an appropriate, positive way.

After Halestorm's performance, I was lucky enough to meet the band and get autographs.

The band members were all very open, kind, and initiated much conversation. Throughout the show and afterwards, Halestorm expressed their graciousness and genuine love for their fans. My experience with Halestorm and their music has been very positive.

Unlike other popular artists, Lzzy shares her talent by simply presenting it. She proves to me that performers really don't have to sell themselves through anything but what God made them to be."

Great find! Its been said before and it will probably be said many times over, especially when Halestorm make it huuuuuuuge worldwide! Lzzy is an amazing role model!

Very well-stated article! And Claire, I agree, their stars are only going to shine brighter as they get more recognition and people will realize what great role models we have!

What a cool article! Thank you

Thanks for sharing that. It's a really great article!

Ok Atlantic, you run this website right? Listen to the fans. It's right in front of you. The passion in this girls article isn't fake. It's what everyone see's and feel's. It's time for you Lee Lust, to buck up and get an ablum recorded. Stop wasting time and give these fans what they want. This is the real deal. Look away from the hip hop for one minute and realize that you have the genuine article right in your hands.

All of these good folks deserve Halestorm. Old stuff, fresh stuff everyday all of the time.

Get on with it!

Does anyone know who wrote this article? Great stuff and very true! Lzzy and the guys are definitely the real deal and just what music fans are in need of right now. I know I look up to her and want to model my life like her, rather than those ratty girls that are in all the magazines. Speed Queens! lol

I was able to get a hard copy of this artical. It's a National Publication and the artical was written by Maria Kanelos of Niles, Ill. She pretty much nailed it don't ya think ?
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