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August 08 August 3It's so good to be back here at the mansion! I stayed up 2 nights in a row just to finish any songs I had been recording and burn them to disc.One was lost--the 1st one I'd written here on the 4th of July. It's called "Inside of Me." I am so grateful I now have the chance to finish and re-record it.
Yea! Clap clap! It felt so amazing to hear the crowd cheering for me on Wed's elimination show and to get the reaction I did from Supernova and Dave--a standing ovation. I still can't believe that happened. It was also special to have my idols cheering for me, especially Gilby being as he played with Heart.
I came back to the Mansion and took back my bungle bracelet I had left in the Bathroom, and I'm never giving up! When Supernova announced that we would be each writing to one of their songs at Wed's show, I said to myself I have to be saved I want to write to this song! Gilby rode up on his motorcycle for a visit after the show and surprised us along with Gibson guitars. We all got an electric Gibson! Wow! Christmas in August! It's beautiful. Mine is an SG--beautiful red and so hot. Thank you!
After all of that craziness, Gilby played us the track. I love it and it feels great! I love the unexpected, this was an amazing day for me. My heart and soul are overflowing, my passion is stronger than ever and I'm going to keep working my butt off! I want this so bad and I believe and I have of a faith and I am so grateful to Supernova for all of this.
Hi Mom, Dad everyone at home, I miss you. I love you and know you're right here with me. I can hear you screaming for me all the way from New York.
To my husband Carmike who's in Japan on tour, I love you, I miss you and I.F.L.Y. August 02 July 29I’ve had some time since my last journal entry to really think and absorb & hear & feel everything around me. It’s been a very emotional few days round here. I am so inspired by all the things that go on and all the things that are said whether or not they are negative or positive. I want to be the best that I can be and I set a very high standard for myself and am very critical of myself, especially if I know I can do it better. I know Supernova saw something in me that made them believe in me and I am learning so much from this experience. I don’t know it all and I am really listening to Supernova's comments because I look up to them, I admire them and respect them as people and musicians for all that they’ve accomplished. They are wiser and I know that though sometimes harsh, it’s the truth and I respect that. I know they are trying to make us the best artists, singers, performers we can each become.
I am passionate about everything I do especially performing, singing & writing and I am dedicated and committed to this life and who I am and to this band. I’ve learned that theres always room for improvement for growth and stubbornness gets you nowhere. I have an open mind and am open to all of the changes I may go through to really find who I am. I’ve learned to stay true to who I am and hope that this seed of passion I have inside of me will grow and flourish and bring out the best of who I am. I have been very guarded here. I usually wear my heart on my sleeve and am eager to make friends and share and trust.
I am here for a reason and that is to front Supernova. There is never a bored or stagnant moment here for me, and I use my time to create and I’m just being me here. It’s hard for me to hear people say “I’m bored” my thought for that is “write a song.” We had a performance clinic with Jason and I was really looking forward to this. I learn so much from watching my performance back, though it’s kind of weird & hard to watch yourself. I guess I get so critical of myself but anyway, anything I can do, or Jason, Gilby or Tommy can say to help me improve is golden and special. I want to learn from mistakes so I can get up there the next time & be better, sing better, be aware of where & what my bandmates are doing so together our performances will be comfortable & trusting and amazing. We watched each others performances and also some tape of Aerosmith & others. I will apply all of the performances I watched into becoming the best performer I can be, still remaining true to myself & who I am. It’s all so exciting. Song selection is soon. Bring it on! July 25 July 23I’m at CBS in the green room just hanging out getting ready for the show. I’m feeling so great, as we just got back from rehearsing down on stage with the band and Gilby. I am so pumped and excited and am feeling great with the Key of E for “Brown Sugar!” The vibe was great, being on stage with the Band and Gilby. This is so amazing and exciting because this is who I will be playing with if I am chosen to front Supernova. I still think everyone is crazy for not fighting me for this opportunity. I love the song and was grabbing and salivating over the chance to play and perform on stage with Gilby. Music is my passion and to be able to share this moment with Gilby is incredible! I’m playful but so serious about only what I do. I can’t wait. OH MY GOD! YES! The Rolling Stones kick ass and I feel that the song speaks for itself, it’s classic Rock n Roll and I am honored to sing and perform this song and other than changing the key to suit my vocal range better, I felt it was important to keep the integrity of the song and respect it by not changing it. The song is perfect and it feels great and comfortable. I can't wait to sink my teeth into it on stage! YES I BITE! The “House Band” is amazing and I love feeling their energy and I trust them completely, and that’s important to feel confident and trusting, and having Gilby on stage is the cherry on top. He’s got an amazing presence and feel that is naturally him and I dig it and feel like we’ve done this before and hope this is the first of many to come. July 21The party at the Mansion was unbelievable. We had a huge jam session with Tommy, Jason and Gilby in the Ballroom. We all sang and took turns playing piano, guitar, shakers, congas, it was a big sing along at times and everyone had a blast. The most amazing part of the night for me was at the end of the party, when Tommy and I were sitting at the piano writing. It was a moment we had showing each other some songs we had both been working on. He played me a piece of music he had just started writing. It was an honor for me to experience this with him. I never knew he played the piano and it was amazing for me to sit down and learn and play his song ideas with him. Up till this point all I knew of Tommy has been on the surface and song writing is such a personal thing, I felt like I broke through and saw a whole completely different side of him, and learned some things about him and his thought process and his excitement for writing. I mean this is “Tommy Lee” this was the most amazing thing for me to be able to write and play the piano with him. So after this amazing moment in time, I stayed up and worked on the song. I didn’t sleep for 2 days, it felt amazing and my thoughts just poured out of me being so inspired by everything here, and from all of this emerged something so beautiful called “Cocoon.” I can’t wait for Tommy and the guys to hear it. Tommy inspired me, his music inspired me and this band inspires me. This opportunity is helping me be the best that I can be and for all of this I am so thankful and grateful to them. I am so excited to perform this week! I am singing “Brown Sugar” another amazing classic Rock & Roll song by The Rolling Stones. The surprise was that whoever chose this song would get to perform it with Gilby. Last week Gilby said to me that he could see me fronting “Supernova” for the 1st time. I’m seizing the moment and was quite surprised not to be brawling over this one? Some of us are still playing it safe and for me I think they’re all crazy to not want to get up there with him. I love the song and can’t wait to share the moment with him. My sister Maris would not tell me to break a leg she would say “cripple em”-- I’m going for it! July 20 July 15July 13th we had a night out at the Roxy! We all piled in the Supernova tour bus and partied our way there. It was my first red carpet, and it was a thrilling experience. The event Dave Navarro’s band Panic Channel and Marty Casey and Love Hammer. Don’t get me wrong, I love the mansion but it was great to be out meeting people and seeing some amazing live music! It was great to get a fill of what’s going in the real world! It was great and flattery to meet some of my fans! We’re having a party at the mansion for the first time and we are all so happy to have guests! I wish my friends and family could come, I miss you all so much! We’ve been so busy here at the mansion and at rehearsals with the band. I am excited for this week's show! It was fun shopping and hectic at times as well, it’s a tight schedule but I love every minute! I was trading a song today in the studio here. We’ve all going to hang out and jam and have a good time together. I love hearing ever ones original music! Keep watching and checking back at MSN’s site, it’s going to get “Spicy” (as Tommy Lee would say) thanks for voting and for all of your amazing support! Can’t wait to take the stage again on Tuesday! See you. July 12What a day! We are back at the mansion after our second elimination show, and based on the votes I was in the bottom 3. Its not a great place to be and hated being there. Though I am sad to see Chris go, I am relieved it was not me. Chris and Matt were both amazing people and singers and I now they will have much success in the future and I wish them well. We will miss them and the mood here after an elimination show, when we come back with 1 less person is always bitter sweet.
I am thankful for a second chance with Supernova and hope that you all will give me another chance as well. I want to thank those of you in the crowd at CBS for being so amazing! It felt great to get a warm welcome and hear your support. It was wicked cool to hear you all screaming! I actually couldn’t hear any of the intro to “Bring me to Life” you guys were so loud! I loved every minute! It made me feel so much better being in that difficult situation.
It’s good to be back and still in the game. July 14 July 10It’s so easy to lose track of what day it is here, it’s all like 1 big long ass day! I feel that day blends with night and night into day. It’s a big ass open canvas and my colors begin to spill and grace, then some times pour and splatter! I love the whole experience of being here. I take the good, bad, ugly and use it all for create-ful. I’m feeling fired up lately and spirted and I'm up at night writing songs till 4:30 am. We taped the show yesterday and I feel empowered and uninhibited. On stage there are no boundaries, it is the only place I’m truly free! "Violet" was out of the box for me. I am here to go for it, to take big chances and risks, not to play it safe. It’s too boring to play it safe. There are many rides to me and when given the opportunity, I grab on with my teeth! This was a performance song, a chance for me to show I can be hard core, I can get dirty and I can sing anything. I live, love, laugh, sing as if it were always my last, no regrets, no 2nd guessing. I live and perform from my heart with passion and love for what I do. I’m a believer and will fight what I believe in. Thank you to all the fans out there who were right there with me, cheering me on. You guys were my ignition, you lit the flame inside me and gave me that xtra spark I needed, while performing. It was a Blast! Thanks again to my wonderful beautiful supportive husband, my family and friends, I miss you all so much! XO and thank you for your votes, there is so much more to come. Thanks for believeing in me and for your support! June 29Wow! The reality has set in after seeing the studio and being on stage with the band. I can not put into words how lush, rich and rock & roll the stage and room are. Walking I actually had tears in my eyes and when performing and rehearsing I embraced the whole experience with open arms and stars in my eyes! The band is amazing to work with and the same goes for the crew and people have help here helping and seeing us through it all. I’ve never had any real vocal training and we have been getting some exercising and lessons from Liz, she is amazing and I have learned so much already and thankful to have her here helping us out.
I have butterflies in my stomach, I can’t wait to get back on the stage and perform for you all! It is an honor to be here as one of 15 and I have to say everyone is extremely talented and unique. I think it will be a tough one for Supernova and all of you out there. I am happy to be here doing what I like and love to do sing and perform. Its going to be some ride! Happy 4th of July, God Bless America! See you soon! June 28Hi Friends,
I’m Jill Gioia, the petite Italian “woman” from Long Island New York. Some may know me from the local scene or from some touring I’ve done. Those of you who don’t, hopefully I will get to know though the next few months! I am so excited to be here! This is the ride of a lifetime and my hands are in the air, ready to catch what ever may come my way, my feet are on the ground and my jaw is hanging wide open! I want to thank my husband, family and friends for all of their love and support and for believing in me. I miss you and love you will all of my heart. I hope to make you proud and just want to show what a chick from long island is mad of! Ha! I can’t wait!! Until then does anyone leave a map? This mansion is huge, I feel like I’m living the movie “Spinal Tap”. |
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