Since Gavin’s last trip to Nashville, the landscape of the music business continues to change in unprecedented ways.  In the past two years, like most artists Gavin’s online digital presence has increased dramatically (Google him and have a look). His music is available for purchase at most online music sites including among others CD Baby, Apple iTunes, MusicNet, Napster, MP3tunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody and BuyMusic.

And now Gavin’s Nashville recordings are available for purchase as individual songs through digital distribution. Search CD Baby and its many partners for the songs, My Turn Now, That Girl In The Yearbook and Life At The Side Of The Road.

One amusing anecdote: Gavin released My Daughter’s Eyes on the 2003 album, Mister Right Now. Many web surfers have listened and purchased this song, most likely because they confused it with Martina McBride’s song, In My Daughter’s Eyes. Some may have thought Gavin had recorded a male version of Martina’s song. The good news is, after hearing his completely different song, word spread and it has been a top seller for Gavin in the digital marketplace. And a final note, and with no disrespect to the magnificent Ms. McBride, Gavin’s song was released first!

Even so, as the face of music continues to change at the speed of life, Gavin focuses on the artistry of writing and collaborating:

Gavin teamed with long-time Bay Area friend and collaborator, Scott Urquhart on the song, Home For My Heart.

Gavin worked with Nashville singer-songwriter, Ronda Armstrong on a song entitled, Miles Between Us.

Gavin worked with Canadian singer-songwriter, Damian Follett on a song entitled, Recipe For Disaster 

For the first time ever, Gavin collaborated with his brother screenwriter and author, Howard Lakin. The songs are entitled, That Girl in the Yearbook and Highway Boots and Stay Home Heels.

There is plenty of good news for Gavin’s many fellow musicians, friends and collaborators:

Scott Urquhart has developed his publishing company, Access Music into an extremely successful music business. Learn more about his company on his web site via Gavin’s Links Page.

Gavin’s friend, recording artist and singer-songwriter, Kimberly Bass was recently awarded 2006 USA Songwriting Contest First Place Winner in the Gospel/Inspirational category! Read more about it on her web site via Gavin’s Links Page.

Nashville Producer, hit Songwriter, Guitarist extraordinaire and friend, David Scheibner continues to make an impact with great songs and developing the talent in others.

Guitar God, Erik Schramm keeps rocking and touring, playing golf, and at last check has quit smoking.

Singer-songwriter, Melisa Kary is happy with her new husband, Howard, and is living the good life down in San Diego. Austin is doing great!  Catch up with her latest music and news on her web site via Gavin’s Links Page.

Loralee Christensen continues to do her thang! Visit her web site via Gavin’s Links Page.

Phenomenal singer-songwriter Noelle Hampton continues to wow ‘em in Austin and all over America. Follow her progress on her web site via Gavin’s Links Page.

Singer extraordinaire, David Casper has returned home safely after many tours of duty in Iraq. Now that he has served America with honor, may he find the time to grace us with his amazing voice on the airwaves!

Singer-songwriter, Kristen McNamara is on fire in Nashville, sharing the stage with recording artists and making a name for herself with those scintillating vocals and her authentic approach. Read up on her web site via Gavin’s Links Page.

Memphis Horns’ Wayne Jackson has written two books about his life as one of popular music’s most important musicians Gavin encourages you to know about. Check out his web site via Gavin’s Links Page!

Singer-songwriter, Teal and her group, The Mother Truckers continue to make waves in Austin and in the alternative country market. Check out their web site via Gavin’s Links Page.

Violinist and singer Michelle Lambert is following her heart. Visit her web site via Gavin’s Links Page.

Jazz Pop Singer-Songwriter Deborah Winters continues to reach audiences with her unique stylings and originality. Visit her web site via Gavin’s Links Page.

Rick Ellis aka Twisted Boy, friend and the original web designer for gavinlakin.com is, well, impersonating Sinatra among other unique talents.

And diligently as ever, while throwing much of his music career to the winds of fate, Gavin is currently shopping his entire catalog of over 300 songs, including 25 brand new songs to various contacts in L.A., Nashville, online communities and to non-profit organizations.

We’ll close this archive by resonating just a slice of Gavin’s view of the current state of affairs on this crazy planet with the opening lines from an unreleased 2006 Gavin Lakin song:

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