Zack Montana: April 2012

The other day someone asked me on Twitter, my thoughts on smoking... Are you "Serious"??? With what we know today about what smoking does to people why would anyone even want to start? Let's get the obvious out of the way first. It smells, it definitely does not look attractive and if I am going to kiss a girl, I sure do not want to kiss an ashtray.

Listen, I know people think they find acceptance in smoking or they think it is cool. We it is not cool. What is cool about inhaling cancerous smoke into your body? So, when a friend says, "Hey Man, wanna smoke?" Tell them to get lost.

I have heard people say, I smoke cause it relaxes me? Whatever... get a massage if you want to be relaxed or take a nap. That is an excuse. Keep smoking, you will be permanently relaxed in a coffin.

Did you ever hear this one? "Oh my aunt Ethel lived to 92 years old and smoked three packs of cigarettes a day" Well that is one out of millions and the exception. I lost both my grandfathers due to smoking. I was cheated out of time with both of them and neither one of them can be here to see the progress of my career. My Grandpa Frank died from a three year battle of bladder cancer and he also had open heart surgery and a carotid artery surgery. He died at 58 years old. My Grandpa Bill died of liver and kidney failure, wanna know what the last 27 years of his life was like? Age 42.... open heart surgery, Age 50 Second open heart surgery. Age 66 loss of a toe. Age 67 loss of two more toes. Age 69 Loss of two more toes (5 toes in total, 3 on one foot and 2 on another foot) He was diabetic, he developed a lot of fluid in his stomach and had to get his stomach drained once a month, then finally once a week. Then had to get dialysis and spent the last two months of his life in a hospital bed. He died two weeks before his 70th Birthday on Valentines Day.

Do you still want to smoke?

It frustrates me and upsets me to see people smoke. It is about the most ignorant thing anyone can ever do. (Well that and drugs)

So if you want to know my opinion on smoking, there you have it. It's not cool and if you are still not convinced then check this video out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zWB4dLYChM

And lastly, I would never consider dating a girl who smoked.

FIGHT AGAINST SMOKING!

Peace out!
Zack

Hey everyone,

I am writing to update everyone what is going on in my life these days. And yes my favorite color is still, "Blue" LOL I am still 14 years old and I am still single! :-) HAHA!

What is interesting is just a year ago I auditioned for Radio Disney's Next Big Thing. It is a time I look back on with really awesome memories. I can't help but have a smile on my face. It has been the best time of my life and the most rewarding time.

Zack Montana Radio Disney

What I recognize is that God has put me here for a purpose and that is one thing I will always hold true to. I had a person who was managing a Boys Band that I was with, tell me that I shouldn't talk about God or Preach because I would offend people. Well, guess what??? God put me here and I am going to talk about him. Because nothing happens by accident in Gods world and if he put me in this place there is a reason for it. If I help one person, if I inspired one person it would be worth it. I know I have inspired a lot of you and it makes me feel that I have made the right decision. I thank God every day for putting me in this position and I will continue to do his work.

Which leads to this. Right now there is not much going on in my career. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, but not much publicly. Besides attending the Kids Choice Awards, doing a few Red Carpet Events and a few live performances, I have just been preparing to my trip back to Florida (My Home state) and to be performing in Kissimmee, FL on April 28th and in Tampa, FL April 29th. I have a small performance at a Beauty Pageant in Los Angeles, CA on May 5th. That is all I have going on right now.

What all of you don't know is that.... I have been working on developing my craft. I have been in vocal lessons twice a week. I have been keeping a journal and writing my thoughts down and ideas for songs. I have two songs coming shortly called "I'm Sorry" and another one I am in pre production called, "Do What you do" Here is a few lyrics from the song....."You don't know what I'm goin through...

But I want You To Keep Doin, Da.. Do What Ya Do !"

It's about being swept off my feet and making me go crazy thinking about you. So, I am excited about it. A lot of you have been asking me, where I am going to be performing and you can't wait for my album to come out. Trust me, I can't wait either. But there are currently no plans for any performances other then the ones I already mentioned. Sorry to say..... My Management has been talking about possibly putting out an EP. But, it is in it's early, early stages.

There are a lot of things I can not talk about right now. Mostly, because it is too premature, but I can tell you that as soon as I know, you will know. There is a lot going on behind the scenes that I can't discuss right now. But, I know all of you will be so excited. So just be patient and keep supporting me the way you have been. It makes me feel so good that you all have been really the best fans. Everyday, I still get fan mail and it means so much to me.

Zack Montana with Mindless Behavior at The KCA's 2012

One thing, I would like to say is that if you are a street team state leader, please take that responsibility seriously. I know Tracey sends out weekly updates and she works hard for me. And I know a lot of you do too, but please take the position seriously as it does and will make a difference in my career. She is working on some programs that will give you some incentives. And if you believe in me then I would appreciate it as well. If for whatever reason, you can not dedicate your time to the street team as a state leader then please let Tracey know so we can fill the spot. Thanks so much!

I would love it if you could keep supporting me the way you have been. Keep tweeting for me and getting me more followers. Keep sending me facebook messages. It means a lot. I am going to provide you with some links to my social media, so you can let everyone know where to find me. :-)

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheOfficialZackMontana

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ZackAttackZone

Youtube: www.youtube.com/ZackMontanaMusic

Instagram: @ZackMontanaNBT

Blogger: http://zackmontana.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for stopping by! Can't wait to see what the next few months bring! Peace out!

~Zack