This is the story about a man, who was born to serenade the world.

In the winter of 2008 Tanner met a guy.

A simple, humble guy named John. 

He told me of John and that he was a musician, that he was amazingly talented and that I had to hear him. It wasn't until about a year later that I finally went to one of John's shows. 

That would be John Allred from the band "Allred" I instantly fell in love with John's music, his voice was unlike any voice I had heard before in my life. His music quickly became the only thing that would come out of my car speakers, for months and months. He just sings. It flows out of him as if it comes straight from his veins. I was shocked by his ability to sound so clear. I was shocked how you could listen to his music and be nearly brought to tears (I have been before...shhh.) being over come by the raw emotion he puts into his lyrics, tunes, everything. Since then John has become one of our very close friends. He played at our wedding, and gave us beautiful music to eat dinner and just to fill the air. We will never be able to repay him and we are so grateful. We had John over for dinner tonight! It was so good to see him. I have never met someone so humble and honest and caring, who has such great success in his life. He has accomplished so many of his hopes and dreams. In Utah John is somewhat of a local celebrity ( I don't want to embarrass him, if he happens to read this). There are crowds of girls at his shows, later posting to his facebook page the pictures they are so thrilled to get together... which are likely then plastered to their bedroom walls later that evening. He also has a huge fan base of other then 12 year old girls. There is not a person I have met in Utah especially in the Provo area who has not heard of him. He is on youtube, he has a t shirts, he is a big deal. It is so inspiring to me personally John's outlook on the world. He is just a genuine good man. He doens't do this for fame or fortune he plays because it is what he loves to do. "it's how I breathe." (-John Allred) my biggest wish at times I have is that everyone who packs themselves shoulder to shoulder in the venues that he plays could know him, the way we know him. My husband and I absolutely love john's music. But more importantly we love John.  His heart is so big and his spirit is so sweet. He is such a meek and simple person who honestly just wants people to hear what a miricle music is. I am honored to say we know a great guy like John! 

If you have not heard of him look him up, I highly doubt that you will regret it and if anything it may be best thing you have done all month. He opened up for mae just the other night. 

WE LOVE YOU JOHN! 

 When it comes to you we have an open door policy. And no, I won't make you sing. Although I do thank you for doing so this evening. The songs were so lovely, and I had to hold back tears. 

Thanks so much for being our friend, our example, our inspiration.