Amber Sweeney
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Amber Sweeney
May 28, 2011
Amber Sweeney is famously known as being one half of the ultra talented singing duo, Everly (the other member being the equally wonderful Bethany Joy Galeotti of One Tree Hill), but she is more than that!
At age 7, Amber picked up a guitar for the first time, and the rest is history! Instantly, she fell in love with music, and it was clear it was more than a hobby to those around her. At the ripe old age of 7, she was leading worship in her church. Her passion for music and Jesus inspired her to keep pressing forward and learning new things.
As of currently, Amber can play 9 musical instruments! At 15, she had learned to play the bass guitar. She played the bass regularly with her church's worship team. She recorded a worship album titled, 180, and one of the songs was written by Amber herself. This new adventure of writing songs lead Amber to recording an album of her own at the age of 18 called "Today Or Yesterday".
In 2001 until 2005, Amber was asked by the Jackson brothers (Jonathan and Richard) to be a part of the band Enation, playing bass and singing backup.
Then in 2008, she teamed up with her longtime friend, Bethany Joy Galeotti and formed Everly. They released a 3-song EP titled "Mission Bell" which did really well for them. They have also seen some success with many of their songs being featured on The CW's One Tree Hill. Amber and Bethany Joy are currently working toward the release of a full length album.
Amber currently is helping various artists with writing and producing music. She also performs regularly at Galeotti's restaurant in Battle Ground, WA.
Amber supports many charities, including Team True Beauty! We were thrilled when she joined on to Team True Beauty and also when she agreed to be a celebrity spotlight.
When she sent us the answers back, she attached a lovely little message that we'd love to share with you:
"Thank you, so much, for inviting me to do this with you guys. I love that you are so passionately wanting people to see beauty for what it really is. It is a subject near and dear to my heart as well. I hope many people are touched and changed by the truth you help bring to their worlds as Team True Beauty grows.
Many blessings,
~Amber Sweeney"
TTB: Why did you decide to join Team True Beauty?
Amber: I was invited to follow them on Twitter by one of the lovely cofounders, and I love that they are so passionate about helping this generation understand what beauty is and where it is found.
TTB: What is one piece of advice you would give to people who are struggling to see THEIR true beauty?
Amber: The secret ingredient to confidence is gratitude. No one is exempt from having days where they question their value or their self image. The most important thing I’ve learned is that when I have those days I get to pull out my invisible self-check list and mark off the things I absolutely love about me. It’s my little reminder that I really am fearfully and wonderfully made.
TTB: How do YOU describe Beauty? True Beauty? Is there a difference?
Amber: To me, beauty is a mother comforting a weeping child, a father dancing with his daughter, a friend surprising you on your birthday, two lovers holding hands in the park, or the sacrifice made on behalf of another. Beauty is an intangible gift that every human holds within them. It is something we reflect from the depths of who we are through the relationships we have around us. That’s why the most beautiful characters in the stories we love are not simply pleasant to look at, they are the ones who touch the core of our being with their humility, their strength, and their compassion.
TTB: What is one thing that your fans/followers/TTB supporters would be surprised to find out about you?
Amber: What kind of surprise are we talking here? Shocking surprise, delighted surprise, I don’t like milk shakes surprise? I mean, since the dawn of the interweb, is their really anything that hasn’t been done before that we can’t find on youtube? So, can I really surprise you? No. I don’t think I can. ;)
TTB: If there is ONE thing that you can leave this spotlight with, concerning ANYTHING (funny or serious) what would it be?
Amber: It’s not in any way, shape, or form arrogant to tell yourself how much you like you on a regular basis. Share the wealth of gratitude with others. And never be afraid to kindly tell someone they have food on their face.
Amber also sent this to us here at Team True Beauty, and I hope it inspires you the same way it inspired us:
"Keep up the good fights! As my friend Graham Lake says, "A good fight is one you always win!"
So, on behalf of Amber, and the co-founders here at Team True Beauty, thank YOU all for helping us with the Good Fight!
Not only did Amber agree to be our Celebrity spotlight, she sent us an autographed Everly poster for us to auction off for Team True Beauty and NEDA (so make sure to check that out here:http://shop.ebay.com/teamtruebeauty/m.html?_nkw&_armrs=1&_from&_ipg=25 )
Check Amber and Everly out!
On Twitter:
Amber: http://twitter.com/#!/theambersweeney
Everly: http://twitter.com/#!/everlysong
On the Web:
http://www.everlyband.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Everly/108408612932
ALSO, if you are in Battle Ground, WA; make sure to check Amber out at Galeotti's!
http://www.galeottis.com/
Written by Megan Nelson
Photo Courtesy of Everly's Facebook Page
At age 7, Amber picked up a guitar for the first time, and the rest is history! Instantly, she fell in love with music, and it was clear it was more than a hobby to those around her. At the ripe old age of 7, she was leading worship in her church. Her passion for music and Jesus inspired her to keep pressing forward and learning new things.
As of currently, Amber can play 9 musical instruments! At 15, she had learned to play the bass guitar. She played the bass regularly with her church's worship team. She recorded a worship album titled, 180, and one of the songs was written by Amber herself. This new adventure of writing songs lead Amber to recording an album of her own at the age of 18 called "Today Or Yesterday".
In 2001 until 2005, Amber was asked by the Jackson brothers (Jonathan and Richard) to be a part of the band Enation, playing bass and singing backup.
Then in 2008, she teamed up with her longtime friend, Bethany Joy Galeotti and formed Everly. They released a 3-song EP titled "Mission Bell" which did really well for them. They have also seen some success with many of their songs being featured on The CW's One Tree Hill. Amber and Bethany Joy are currently working toward the release of a full length album.
Amber currently is helping various artists with writing and producing music. She also performs regularly at Galeotti's restaurant in Battle Ground, WA.
Amber supports many charities, including Team True Beauty! We were thrilled when she joined on to Team True Beauty and also when she agreed to be a celebrity spotlight.
When she sent us the answers back, she attached a lovely little message that we'd love to share with you:
"Thank you, so much, for inviting me to do this with you guys. I love that you are so passionately wanting people to see beauty for what it really is. It is a subject near and dear to my heart as well. I hope many people are touched and changed by the truth you help bring to their worlds as Team True Beauty grows.
Many blessings,
~Amber Sweeney"
TTB: Why did you decide to join Team True Beauty?
Amber: I was invited to follow them on Twitter by one of the lovely cofounders, and I love that they are so passionate about helping this generation understand what beauty is and where it is found.
TTB: What is one piece of advice you would give to people who are struggling to see THEIR true beauty?
Amber: The secret ingredient to confidence is gratitude. No one is exempt from having days where they question their value or their self image. The most important thing I’ve learned is that when I have those days I get to pull out my invisible self-check list and mark off the things I absolutely love about me. It’s my little reminder that I really am fearfully and wonderfully made.
TTB: How do YOU describe Beauty? True Beauty? Is there a difference?
Amber: To me, beauty is a mother comforting a weeping child, a father dancing with his daughter, a friend surprising you on your birthday, two lovers holding hands in the park, or the sacrifice made on behalf of another. Beauty is an intangible gift that every human holds within them. It is something we reflect from the depths of who we are through the relationships we have around us. That’s why the most beautiful characters in the stories we love are not simply pleasant to look at, they are the ones who touch the core of our being with their humility, their strength, and their compassion.
TTB: What is one thing that your fans/followers/TTB supporters would be surprised to find out about you?
Amber: What kind of surprise are we talking here? Shocking surprise, delighted surprise, I don’t like milk shakes surprise? I mean, since the dawn of the interweb, is their really anything that hasn’t been done before that we can’t find on youtube? So, can I really surprise you? No. I don’t think I can. ;)
TTB: If there is ONE thing that you can leave this spotlight with, concerning ANYTHING (funny or serious) what would it be?
Amber: It’s not in any way, shape, or form arrogant to tell yourself how much you like you on a regular basis. Share the wealth of gratitude with others. And never be afraid to kindly tell someone they have food on their face.
Amber also sent this to us here at Team True Beauty, and I hope it inspires you the same way it inspired us:
"Keep up the good fights! As my friend Graham Lake says, "A good fight is one you always win!"
So, on behalf of Amber, and the co-founders here at Team True Beauty, thank YOU all for helping us with the Good Fight!
Not only did Amber agree to be our Celebrity spotlight, she sent us an autographed Everly poster for us to auction off for Team True Beauty and NEDA (so make sure to check that out here:http://shop.ebay.com/teamtruebeauty/m.html?_nkw&_armrs=1&_from&_ipg=25 )
Check Amber and Everly out!
On Twitter:
Amber: http://twitter.com/#!/theambersweeney
Everly: http://twitter.com/#!/everlysong
On the Web:
http://www.everlyband.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Everly/108408612932
ALSO, if you are in Battle Ground, WA; make sure to check Amber out at Galeotti's!
http://www.galeottis.com/
Written by Megan Nelson
Photo Courtesy of Everly's Facebook Page