September 4th-8th, 2009 Part Two
The Cactus Cuties slept in on Sunday, September 6th so they would be well rested for the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. They ate breakfast (adhering to their no sugar and dairy singer’s diet) in the Coronado Cafe at the South Point Hotel and Casino and met in Cami’s room at 1:00 pm to prepare for the Telethon. The Cuties reported to the Telethon at 4:00 pm to rehearse with the ensemble for “God Bless America.” Rehearsal went extremely well, and the Cuties were looking forward to performing with the legendary Jerry Lewis!! After rehearsal, the Cuties changed into their stage clothing and went straight to “hair and makeup.” The Telethon began at 6:00 pm and before their first performance, the Cuties met many of the other artists waiting to perform including Lee Greenwood, George Wallace, Billy Gilman, and their new friend Wynonna Judd. When performance time came, the Cuties were led to the stage. The Cuties performed “God Bless America” with the ensemble under the direction of Anita Mann, and as the song came to an end they surrounded Mr. Jerry Lewis in a giant bear hug!!!! The Cuties quickly returned to their dressing room to change clothing for their next numbers. Cami quickly fixed hair, changed ribbons, and gave them the final look-over before ushering them back to the stage. Mr. Jerry Lewis introduced the Cuties and they brought the audience to their feet with “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “That’s Right (You’re Not From Texas).” After a great performance, the Cuties attacked the sweets in the green room and visited with the other artists!!! They loved chatting with Mr. Neal McCoy and had a blast making goofy country faces with him!!! While they were hanging in the green room, Cami heard some familiar voices rehearsing in one of the dressing rooms. She nearly fainted when she found out that it was one of her favorite groups to listen to when she was in junior high, All-4-One!!! Cami grabbed the Cuties, and their talent escort introduced them to All-4-One. The guys were so gracious, and they sang two songs for the Cuties. Cami and the Cuties were soooooo impressed!!! It was an incredible ending to the evening!!! The Cuties spent the next day playing in Vegas! They went swimming, enjoyed a bit of shopping, and screamed their little heads off on a scary roller-coaster. As the Cuties flew home to Lubbock, they were very thankful for another wonderful experience with Mr. Jerry Lewis and the inspiring people with MDA.
photographer: Leanna Elbert
February 17th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
The Cuties were absolutely awesome in their performance for the telethon. I was blown away by your performance of That’s Right You’re Not From Texas! The Cuties were as good and as professional and as polished as any performer there! Just amazing! You girls were GREAT! You all continue to amaze your fans. All the pictures are cool. Thanks for sharing your goofy face pictures! That post roller coaster ride picture is just priceless….and hilarious too!
God bless the Cactus Cuties!
February 17th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Wonderful recounting of the MDA performance! I know you are all aware of the fact you were just totally AWESOME every second you were on stage! I see the pic with you all in swimsuits, but no pic of you in da water!!
I thought that was an ‘automatic’ for you ladies! :- ) I love seeing you in your videos singing, even more I love the Backstage Cutie shenannigans ones.! Soon I will be seeing you live and in living color and that will just completely knock me for a loop! The 2009 DVD is awesome, I am certain that seeing you in person will be one electrifying experience, cannot wait… “I’m Yours”!
Thanks for the excellent as always photos Leanna!
February 17th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Thanks for the pictures Leanna, totally cute pictures as always of our favorite young ladies. Girls I loved your performance at the MDA Telethon, it was absolutely fabulous. You made all your fans proud. I am so happy that you managed to squeeze in some fun time for yourselves. You ALWAYS manage to have fun everywhere you go, and you always manage to make it fun for all you come in contact with. Love your roller coaster pictures, especially the funny one, LOLOLOL, definitely Dawn of the Dead material. You girls are soooooo talented, and sooooo much fun. Congratulations once more on your DVD and CD, absolutely fantastic!!! Brought back great memories of being there when it was taped. My first Cutie encounter, but definitely not my last, the Lord willing. See you all in March. May God Bless You as much as you girls bless us. Quentin
February 18th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Thanks for the pictures! I really like the ride pictures! And of course, love the outfits! Love, Logan
February 19th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
BA HA HA HA the picture of them after the roller coaster ride is my FAVORITE!!!!!!
February 19th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Way to have fun Cuties!! You bless us so much with your incredible music, and you bless me even more knowing you’re having fun!! That post-roller coaster photo is one for the Smithsonian. lol!
February 20th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I hope y’all can go back next year! Great pictures! I love the one of them posing with All 4 One and the last one with their hair all messed up.
March 6th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Those were some great performances at the Telethon. I really enjoyed them. Great photos. Keep up those great tunes ladies.