In Your Hands...Volume 4

Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 3:25 PM

When we decided to put the show into your hands, we knew it would have effects of all different shapes and sizes. We would learn what songs you loved, what makes up the personalities of our fans, and how both of these elements affect the way you understand the meaning behind each of our lyrics.

 

One song that was particularly influential during the course of the tour was "Baby Girl" which was brought to life during the "Sing With Sugarland" contest. The song opened our eyes up to what the words meant for all of you and who considers themselves or someone they know their "Baby Girl."

 

A moment during the "Sing With Sugarland" contests that will forever be burned into our minds happened a few weeks ago in Prior Lake, MN at the Mystic Lake Casino. Jennifer invited four-year-old Avery and her mom Jennifer to the stage to help her sing this Sugarland favorite. Avery's story goes a little something like this:

 

At 22 months old her parents, Matt and Jennifer, noticed that Avery's smile was crooked, her balance was off, and her walk was very stiff. On April 30th, 2010 their world stopped when the family heard the words "inoperable brainstem tumor."

 

In an act of desperation, Matt and Jennifer decided to contact St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN who accepted Avery as a patient with open arms. For the first time since Avery was diagnosed, the family heard these kind and comforting words from her St. Jude doctor, "We're not going to give up on your baby girl." After 2 months of treatment, the tumor has shrunk 85% and remains stable.

 

Thanks to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and supporters like radio station K102, Avery just celebrated her 4th birthday. She is a happy little girl who loves her big sister and her family!

 

Avery's battle with cancer isn't over yet, help her and other patients at St. Jude win the fight against cancer. Donate now in honor of this sweet "Baby Girl" here.

 

Watch Avery's video:

 

 

Video Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas

Also in / In Your Hands / In Your Hands Webisode / St. Jude / Tour Blogs / Volume 4

Add a Comment

  1. Erin avatar

    On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 3:35 AM, Erin said:

    Great video! You guys are amazing!!

  2. Johnfromsoutherncalifornia avatar

    On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 1:41 PM, Johnfromsoutherncalifornia said:

    I am going to pray for AVERY'S full and complete recovery!There is a tremendous amount of healing power in prayer because I know from personal experience.Avery is the meaning of love and hope and why you never.......EVER.....give up!I can hear 1000000 Sugarland fans praying with me right now if we just get started.I've started......care to join me?May God bless you and watch over you Avery!!!.....LOVE......John

  3. Maj avatar

    On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 8:54 AM, Maj said:

    OMG!! SO cute!!! Still teary eyed! See...THIS is the good stuff! The stuff that makes me love you guys as much and so much more then I do!!! AWESOME!!!

  4. sugarfanfromthestart avatar

    On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 5:27 AM, sugarfanfromthestart said:

    This is so beautiful, Avery is amazing, Jennifer and Kristian are so loving, what an experience for Avery and her mom, so proud to be a SL fan, keep doing great things...xoox

  5. Cassie189 avatar

    On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 7:16 PM, Cassie189 said:

    St Jude is one of the organizations I donate to each year. My 5 year old nephew has leukemia and is in remission now-doing well. Just love what this origination does for kids. Love the video, such a sweet little girl.

  6. sugarfan10 avatar

    On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 6:08 PM, sugarfan10 said:

    too cute!! my sister and i started bawling while watching this

  7. SUGARLANDROCK avatar

    On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 1:13 PM, SUGARLANDROCK said:

    I was there for that beautiful moment. And I can tell you that the video doesnt show how amazing and beautiful Avery is. That is a moment in time I will never forget. Thank you Avery and mom, and Sugarland for making that moment happen.

  8. Mtngirlhh avatar

    On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 12:16 PM, Mtngirlhh said:

    Beautiful!!

  9. tracysue avatar

    On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 9:02 PM, tracysue said:

    Stories like Avery's are the exact reason that I have been a "Partner In Hope" for 5 years now. I give in honor of my two healthy Godchildren, in hopes that Savannah and Vance will never need to go there!

  10. RMCHECK avatar

    On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 7:12 PM, RMCHECK said:

    What a touching video. It puts our trivial day to day problems in a proper perspective. Avery is such an adorable and brave little girl, with strong, loving parents. Thank you St. Jude for the amazing work you do. So happy that J&K are involved in so many worthwhile charities. My prayers go out to Avery and all the children afflicted by this horrible disease.

Post a comment

  1. In Your Hands Rewind: Incredible Machine

    The latest episode of the 'In Your Hands Rewind' series is here, and of course we saved the machine for last. Watch Sugarland perform a LIVE version of 'Incredible Machine' from our 2012 "In Your Hands" tour.

     

    Buy the complete album of 'Incredible Machine' here.

     

    Read More
    Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 9:20 AM by Sugarland Team 29 Comments

  2. In Your Hands Rewind: Atlantic City

    Take another look into the 2012 "In Your Hands" Tour with our very own Kristian Bush. In this video Kristian performs a special rendition of Bruce Springsteen's 'Atlantic City' by putting his own Sugarland spin on the classic song.

     

    'Atlantic City' has been covered by great acts such as The Band, Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam, and Counting Crows. At the Sugarland shows, this one is always a crowd favorite, always a highlight of the night and simultaneously one of Kristian's most beloved moments on stage each and every show. Watch the video below and find out why! 

     

    Read More
    Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 9:05 AM by Sugarland Team 10 Comments

  3. Kristian's 2013 New Year's Resolutions

    It's a new year and a new day! With everything changing, the only place to go is onwards and upwards. In Kristian's words below he resolves to "dream bigger."

     

    Find out what other plans are in store for Kristian in 2013 in his New Year's Resolutions after the jump!

     

    Read More
    Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 10:40 AM by Sugarland Team 18 Comments

  4. Happy Holidays From Jennifer & Kristian!

    The Holidays really are Jennifer & Kristian's favorite time of the year, and we want to share their well wishes with you in the video below!

     

    Here's to hoping we all were on Santa's nice list, and that the year 2013 is filled with more joy, love and laughter than the ones before. Happy Holidays!

     

    Read More
    Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 10:10 AM by Sugarland Team 10 Comments

  5. In Your Hands Rewind: Stay (Soundcheck)

    Last week we brought you one step closer to being onstage, and today we're taking you by the hand and showing you what it's like to be backstage before the show even begins.

     

    Travel back in time with us to the 'In Your Hands' show in Atlanta, GA and watch as Jennifer, Kristian and ABC's Duets' John Glosson practice the fan favorite and one of the highest requested singles of the tour - 'Stay'.

     

    Read More
    Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 9:25 AM by Sugarland Team 13 Comments

Upcoming Tour Dates

  1. There is nothing to display yet, check back soon.