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98° and Rising Thank You's
Nick
Firstly and most importantly, I'd like to thank the Lord for continuing to guide my life. I would like to thank my family - Mom, Dad, Iris, Jeff, Isaac, Josie, Zach, Caitlin and all the Lachey's, Fompa's, Staley's and Leimbachs. I love all of you and appreciate your constant support. Devon, Andre and Bonecutter - it's been a BIG year for all of us! To Rachel - you've always been there through thick and thin. Thanks! You know I'll always love you. A big shout out to Paris and Johnny at Top 40 Entertainment. Much love to Oler, Lippman, Sami, Murai, Dawn, LeeAnn, Lisa C., Miami U., SAE, The Avenues and fans, Forte and SCPA. Finally - Jeff, Justin, Drew. We always knew it was gonna be a wild ride! I love you guys, 98° forever! To anyone I've overlooked, you know I'm an idiot! Thanks.
Justin
I thank the Creator for making my dreams come true and blessing me in so many ways. Thank you Mom, Dad, Fran, Dan, Pam, Alexandra, Grandma, Grandpa, Stella, Aaron and the rest of my great, big, wonderful family. I couldn't have made it without the love and support you all have given me. To my friends Paul, Kamau, Chris, Sadie (the one & only), Kirk, Lisa, Brad, Victor, Jon, Kip, Mike, Paris S'Jon, and Johnny "5". SCPA & The Avenues crew, you know you have my love. Drew, Jeff, Nick - let's keep on bringing the funk. To all our fans and friends around the world 98° loves you.
Jeff
Thank you God and St. Jude for your continuous blessings. My family: Jim, Trish, Michael and Kristina Timmons. Bob and Irene Marchione, Olga Timmons (My Angel Above), Trish (My Angel on Earth), you are all my inspiration - I love you. Darby and Jolene, The Fechters, The McCarthy's, The Skelly's, Matt Fechter, Dave Feller, Pat McVeen (3 tools) Brian Waggoner, Thad King, Ron Humphrey, Kenny Weber, Paris and Johnny (The Goodfellas!) Les - Thanks man, 98° - Love and God always. To our fans - you are the world's best!
Drew
First, I would like to thank God for his never ending blessings. Lea-LDDL, Pops, Iris, Ike for their love and prayers. Mom, Jeff and the Rugrats for their support. The Top 40 family - Fred, Gargamel and Angela. The ever expanding Garret clan, Jason a.k.a. Larry, The Lachey, Fopma, Leimbach and Staley families and of course Hydro, Sugar and Hollywood - Let's make it count!
This Christmas Thank You's
Drew
First of all, I would like to thank the one true reason for Christmas, The Lord, Jesus Christ. All of my family and friends, the staff at Universal, our "Road Crew" and, most of all, the people who have been supporting us from the beginning - requesting the songs and videos...The Fans. Thank You! Merry Christmas
Nick
I'd like to thank the Lord for His continuous blessings in my life. I'd like to thank my entire family - Mom, Dad, Iris, Jess and all the Lachey's Fopmas, Staleys and Leimbachs. I'd like to thank Andre, Jay and Rachel for their continued support and friendship. Devon Biere- this album could not have happened without you and your talents. Andre and Antour - you guys are the best! Thanks to Top 40 Entertainment: Paris, Johnny & Melissa, Jessica - you are my ultimate Christmas gift! To all the fans who love and support 98°, Thank You! Merry Christmas.
Jeff
First of all, I'd like to thank God & Jesus Christ for all their gifts that makes everyday feel like Christmas. Alyssa, you are the greatest blessing I've been given in my life. All my love is for you, eternally. Thanks & Love to my family: Jim, Trish, Michael, Kristina, Gramma & Grampa M., Gramma T - Thanks for watching over me. Thanks to Matt Fechter (Perfecto) Thad King, Ron Humphrey, Kenny Weber, Dave Feller, Pat McVeen, The McCarthy family, Trish Sperry, Top 40 Entertainment, Paris D'Jon, Johnny Camisa & Melissa Casalino, Universal Records & Staff, Anders & Antour, Larry Rudolph & Vivien Rachles, Mark Cheatham at ICM, The Staff at MTV, all Radio and retail and most important our fans all over the world. Love, God Bless & Happy Holidays!
Justin
I give thanks to the Creator who makes all things possible. My family: Mom, Dad, Pam, Alex, Stella, Grandpa and all the rest of you - thanks for the support. My friends: Chris, Paul, Kamau & Sadie, you rock the free world! To the 98° family: Paris & Johnny 5, Top 40, Security, band, Crew (past, present & future) thanks for taking care of us! To Anders & Anthor, thanks for bringing out the viking inside me. To those I've forgotten, please don't forget me. To all our friends & fans around the world, Merry Christmas & God bless you!
98° & Paris D'Jon would like to thank Top 40 Entertainment and Melissa Casalino, Doug Morris, Mel Lewinter, Jean Riggins and Kim Garner. The "Make It Happen" radio staff: Monte Lippman, Charlie Foster, Val DeLong, David Nathan and the regional crew for all your hard work on getting those adds. Mark Cheatham, Erin Yasgar and the "powerhouse" publicity department: Ginger Greager, Krista Mettler and Shira Citron. Steve Leeds, Ashley Ohlinger, Lisa Hirsch, Jeff Panzer, Larry Rudolph, Vivien Rachles and Mark Steverson. Josh Knight, Jeff "Thunder" Mays and our great road crew. The Security Team: Tommy, Andre and Boom. Our band who has put it together lovely. SFX, Cindy Paragallo, Bruce Carbone, Devon Biere and Cate Fompa-Liembach. Evan Lamberg and everyone at EMI Publishing, Don Nice and Rick Fish at Signatures, Rick Dees, Tom Poleman, Dave Universal, Eric Bradley and all the radio PDs and MDs who bring 98° songs across the airwaves. Remember...it's all about the fans!
Revelation Thank You's
Nick
Firstly, I'd like to thank God for continuing to guide me and bless my life. My talents are a gift from you. Thanks to my family: Mom, Dad, Iris, Jeff- for raising me the right way and always supporting me. Grandma, Grandpa, Granny and all the rest of my family. Drew, I wish everyone could enjoy a relationship like we have. You are my best friend and I am honored to be your brother. Isaac, Zach, Caitlin, Sally, TJ & Josie-thanks for keeping me young. To all my friends who stood by me- Devon, Andre, Jay, Bonecutter, Gavin, Tony. To the Hensons, Garretts, Urras and all my other extended families. Lea, you're like the long lost sister I never had. Thanks for putting up with all my crap. Bog Huggins, Reni and Bearcat's Basketball. Danny Graves, Sean Casey and the Cincinnati Reds. Good Luck Boys! Gayle, Thad and the SFX sports group. A big shout out to N'Sync-it's been awesome to watch you guys rise to the top. No one deserves it more! To all of the people I had the pleasure of writing with-Gary Baker, Steve Diamond, Richard Marx, Rhett Lawrence, Anders & Arnthor, Sam and Louis, and to all of our producers. You're all talented beyond words! Scot McCraken and the DAS Family. I hope you know what a blessing you've been. Thanks!! Thanks to the Simpson family for loving and accepting me like one of your own. Lastly, but most importantly-Jessica. You have made my life everything I ever dreamed it would be. I will love you forever. You are my everything!
Drew
First I want to thank Jesus for his many gifts and for blessing me with true friends. I can't say enough about my best friend. She has supported me, laughed with me, cried with me and shown me what true love is, Lea I love you. Nick, I can't tell you what it means to have you standing by me. Mom, Jeff, Jsie and the four members of the Romper Room for their overwhelming love and enthusiasm. Dad, Iris and Isaac for reminding me what's truly important in life. Grandma, Grandpa and Granny for a lifetime of memories. I look forward to so many more. The Lachey, Fopma & Dellecave families for their untiring support. Aaron, KAtie & the Garretts for letting me be normal. Jason, no matter what happens, we'll always be Larry & Bert. Gerri, Nana and Nicholas for loving me for me. Mike, Cindy & Cheech, Camp Huatulco Rules!! I'm always here for you guys. My friends in Nashville, Jennifer, Tommy Lee & Stephony for helping me discover what it is to be a songwriter. Scot, you have no idea what you've gotten yourself into!! And all the others, your love and support hasn't gone unnoticed. I love you all. Thank you!!
Jeff
I would like to thank God for you, Alyssa, for my joy radiates from you like the most brilliant rays of light from the sun. You are my heart, soul and inspiration for all I do. I'm blessed and fortunate to be able to experience life with heaven's favorite angel.
Justin
I thank the Creator for everything. I would also like to thank my family and friends for all the support they have given me. Especially Mom, Dad and Fran, Dan and Pam, Alexandra, Sheila and Stella, Grandpa, Paul, Chris, Kamau, Sadie, Anders & Arnthor, Lea, Jessie, Carol, Mike and everyone I didn't mention for understanding. To Jeff, Drew and Nick, thanks for your patience. To the fans, I thank you for making our dreams come true. I hope our music touches you. God bless you all!
2.0 Thank You's
Nick
Firstly, I'd like to thank all the fans who have stuck with us all these years and campaigned for this reunion. This truly is for all of you. Of course, I'd like to thank my always supportive family, my beautiful wife Vanessa, and my newest addition Camden. It'll be fun to share this part of my life with my little guy!! Lastly, I want to thank Drew, Jeff, and Justin. We are a family, although dysfuctional at times, and I love you guys like family. So proud of everything we've done and look forward to everything that lies ahead 2.0 indeed......
Jeff
I would like to thank God and the Universe for allowing me to continue to live a dream for nearly two decades. St. Jude, thank you. Amanda, I thank you for being my muse, guide and guardian, for resurrecting me, and for helping me accomplish my lifelong goal of being with Alyssa every day. Beeb, your're growing into a wonderful young woman. I'm proud of you. Ashten, you're the best son a dad could wish for. Karsten, you're a stud. Ariahuna, the music of your existence heals me. Mom, Dad, Michael, and Tina, I appreciate you more than you'll ever know. Love you. My nieced and nephews and all of my in-laws- we love you! My Grammas, Olga and Irene looking out for me from above, thank you for the life lessons. Grampy- Bob Marchione, you are the best. Thanks to: Matt and Craig Fechter, Laura Fechter and their family, Anthony Battle, Dave Feller, Mike Foland, Juan D'angelo, Robin Leach, the Greenspen folks, Kats and the Dish and all of my Vegas family and supporters. Mots Crew - LESGO! 98 Degrees: Love you guys. We're at it again, and I'm honored to be back with you. YEAH!
Justin
I'd like to thank my family, friends and a few people that helped shape my passion for music: Deb Centers, Steve Berry, Mark Symes and Bill Gemmer. Special thanks to CA Management, eOne, and to all the people that have worked hard for us and with us throughout our musical careers. Thanks to Cincinnati's School for Creative and Performing Arts. Special thanks to all our fans who have allowed our dreams to come true. Nick, Jeff and Drew it has been a wild ride and I look forward to our future. Peace & love to all!
Drew
This journey wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for some very important people. lea, iz and Huddy, I love you more that life itself. All of my family and friends (Mom, Dad, Iris, Isaac, GG, Gerri, Dan, Aaron, Katie, Traci, KC, Jen, Jay, Merle, Herro, Jeremy, Paul, Nick, V, Cam, Lacheys, Fopmas, Dellecaves, Garretts, Dorgers) thank you for your never ending support. The Katz Co., CESD and IMG for working to keep me working. Our Lachey Arts and SCPA kids for reminding me why I love what I do. Cincinnati for keeping me grounded. Career Artist Mgmt for guiding us through this adventure. LAst but certainly not least, Our Fans. You gys are amazing and are the reason we are who we are. Nick, Jeff and Justin......let's have some fun!