Written specifically for the 2008 American Idol Songwriter Competition.

...what most artists go through on their journey to "making it".

Reading the exchange between Frodo, Sam, and Faramir, I was reminded that we all get chances to "show our quality" throughout life. And if we take those opportunities to be who we really are, then we can be a light in dark places. Every choice along the w

My Time To Shine
words and music by Chris Blanton (2008)


Simple girl/guy, livin' one day at a time.
Take a chance, an open door, could it be mine?
Dreams come and go, but this one will stay.
My voice has been heard, and now I can say,

It's my time to shine, the spotlights are on,
My fears have been tamed, and all doubts are gone.
I'm finally here, and now I see
This is how the journey goes on.
It's my time to shine.


Thought about givin' up, listenin' to the lies.
But if I don't give in, excuses would die!
Dreams come and go, but this one will stay.
My voice has been heard, and now I can say,

It's my time to shine, the spotlights are on,
My fears have been tamed, and all doubts are gone.
I'm finally here, and now I see
This is how the journey goes on.
It's my time to shine.


The pressure is gone.
The choice has been made.
I'm ready for more.
This is the day!

It's my time to shine, the spotlights are on,
My fears have been tamed, and all doubts are gone.
I'm finally here, and now I see
This is how the journey goes on,
Yeah, this is how the journey goes on.
It's my time to shine.

Yeah, it's my time. I'm shining now!
Shining now! Yeah!