Independent Artist, Di Anne Foxx, a native of Picayune, MS, has done something that few major artist can claim credit to. Di Anne has signed an agreement for Warner Brothers Studio to use her music vocals in the motion picture entitled "Lucky You". This film is directed by Curtis Hanson who is also known for such box office hits as " L.A. Confidential," Wonder Boys " and " 8 Mile ". Drew Barrymore, Eric Bana, Oscar winner Robert Duvall, and Debra Messing round out the all-star cast for this production. Screenplay written by Oscar winning screenwriters, Curtis Hanson and Eric Roth.

This film is the story of a professional poker player ( Eric Bana) who gets a lesson in life from a struggling singer played by Drew Barrymore, as he collides with his estranged father played by Robert Duvall. The story is centered around the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Di Anne was notified that the scene, using her voice, was deleted along with the scene next to it, and would only be included in the "Deleted Scenes" on the DVD. "Lucky You" was released on DVD, September 18th, 2007.

Debra Messing lip-synchs to Di Anne’s version of "Bartenders Blues", written by James Taylor, while doing a mermaid scene underwater. Di Anne released this song on her last album, "Tainted Rose". The album has won Di Anne numerous awards in Nashville, two of which are from the ICMA for "Entertainer of The Year" and the "American Heritage Award". The last award was for active roll by performances Di Anne has taken for our Veterans, the disabled and the elderly. The album has also achieved the status of "Airplay Platinum" from Radio Station Airplay and product sales through ICMA. Di Anne is also a strong and well known advocate of saving our planet and her album included a song supporting "Earth Day" which has become a standard for that cause and is played nationwide every year on Earth Day.

Di Anne has been a friend of Turtle Pond for many years now. She was a favorite of the Late Earl Phelps who was our talent scout and " Uncle Earl " to all who knew him. No one here was at all surprised to hear of this accomplishment. If you would like to learn more about Di Anne Foxx you can email clshaifer@diannefoxx.com or write to Di Anne's office at:  40 Blackwell Road, Picayune, MS  39466.

Written by Col. Walt Johnson, Turtle Pond Music, November 19, 2007