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Dear (name here): Will you marry me? (WI Guy Trolls for Chicks)
Wisconsin State Journal ^ | July 25, 2005 | Ryan Gauthier

Posted on 07/26/2005 5:23:08 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin

Brian Stace, country singer and Madison native, is taking matters of romance into his own hands.

Last Tuesday, Stace unveiled a billboard located at Pflaum Road on Highway 51 posing a simple question: "Who Wants to Marry Brian Stace?"

"I think this (billboard) is going to help me meet a lot of women in a short period of time," Stace said. "My picture is on the Web site (www.brianstace.com), and if women are interested they can submit an application to go on a date with me."

Often splitting time between homes in Los Angeles, Nashville and Madison, Stace will be in Madison until August. Between promoting his new CD at the end of this month and making appearances, he plans to go on as many dates with area women as he can manage.

Already, women are showing interest.

"I've actually already been on one date," he said. "It went really well, so that was surprising. The billboard had only been up for two days and I had applications coming in."

Stace is no stranger to making major decisions and then putting all of his effort into them. A few years back, he decided he wanted to be a country singer. Following what he calls a life-changing plane crash, Stace cast aside his job in business and chose to pursue his dreams.

"I took a deep breath and woke up the next day, asking myself if I was doing what I was supposed to be doing with my life," Stace said on his Web site. "There are a few different points in one's life that inspires this kind of re-evaluation, and this was mine."

His latest aspiration involves meeting his dream woman and settling down to start a family. Unfortunately, Stace said, conventional ways of meeting women weren't working well for him. So Stace was determined to find a companion his own way.

"You know, it's hard when you're out there at bars trying to meet people," he said. "I've done that and it just didn't work well for me, so I figured I'd try something new."

The billboard in Madison is one of three Stace plans to do, with signs also planned for Los Angeles and Nashville. Stace said he chose to advertise in Madison first, as he'd like to meet some local girls.

"I grew up here and thought it'd be a great idea to start with these down-home Midwest girls," he said. "I'm looking for goal-oriented, caring, thoughtful and giving women - someone I can really be happy with."

When asked why he chose a billboard, Stace cited his former job.

"Well, sales and marketing taught me to go for huge attention," he said. "I just wanted to say, 'Here's a single guy. If you're interested, go out with him.'

"I think a lot of girls are going to see this, so that's really going to speed up the process."

Stace said his song, "I Don't Wanna Wish I Had," the debut single from his forthcoming album, really coincides with everything going on in his life, including the billboard. Of course, with the album coming out this month, the billboard campaign could easily be labeled nothing more than a publicity stunt. Stace, however, said he didn't set out with media hype in mind.

Originally, he said, he came up with the idea on his own and was going to handle it himself. But "this thing just keeps getting bigger," he said.

After someone suggested Stace film all of the dates he goes on, the idea of a TV show wasn't far off. Stace said the idea for a TV show chronicling his dating adventures was pitched to Country Music Television and other networks. He has also applied for the next edition of ABC's popular show "The Bachelor."

"I was just recently accepted to the second round of 'The Bachelor' casting, so that's also a possibility," Stace said. "I'm really happy to have made it that far, but it's pretty tough competition."

The "Who Wants to Marry Brian Stace?" competition runs until Dec. 31, with information on getting a date with Stace available on his Web site. A winner will be announced at a New Year's Eve celebration with Stace.

As for advice for any woman hoping to be the future Mrs. Stace: "I guess just be themselves," he said. "And be sure to get on the Web site, fill out an application and submit a picture. That's about it."


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To: Xenophobic Alien

gimme!


21 posted on 07/26/2005 6:06:00 PM PDT by King Prout (and the Clinton Legacy continues: like Herpes, it is a gift that keeps on giving.)
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To: RandallFlagg

ROFL!
Poor puppy!


22 posted on 07/26/2005 6:07:43 PM PDT by tiamat ("Drink your drink, Laddie, and never mind the Klingon!")
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To: Slings and Arrows

or, perhaps another, far more damning southernism: "Way-ill, bless 'es heart, 'e's doin' whut'ee kin weth whut'ee got."


23 posted on 07/26/2005 6:08:26 PM PDT by King Prout (and the Clinton Legacy continues: like Herpes, it is a gift that keeps on giving.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Brian Stace, country singer

Well, that right there tells me his wimmins are at the stockyard being sheared and dipped.

24 posted on 07/26/2005 6:08:36 PM PDT by humblegunner (If you're gonna die, die with your boots on.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
This is a funny story, but:

Mistake #1:"It went really well, so that was surprising.". I guess that it would be "surprising that it went well" when you put your mug on a billboard and solicted every bimbo that passed by.

Mistake #2 "I grew up here and thought it'd be a great idea to start with these down-home Midwest girls." I don't think that there are any "down-home Midwest girls" left in Madison Boy-Genius. You might have to scoot yourself over Whitewater or Oshkosh to find yourself a "Down-home Midwest girl". Even then you might be dating a hottie from Chicago that doesn't qualify as a "down-home Midwest girl".
25 posted on 07/26/2005 6:24:24 PM PDT by joem15
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To: King Prout
"Way-ill, bless 'es heart, 'e's doin' whut'ee kin weth whut'ee got."

That's gonna leave a mark.

26 posted on 07/26/2005 6:48:13 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows ("Canada is the answer to a question that nobody bothered to ask." --Stand W)
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To: Slings and Arrows

hit yoojully duz


27 posted on 07/26/2005 6:51:49 PM PDT by King Prout (and the Clinton Legacy continues: like Herpes, it is a gift that keeps on giving.)
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To: RandallFlagg
He could do worse.


"Darling!"

28 posted on 07/26/2005 6:55:15 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows ("Canada is the answer to a question that nobody bothered to ask." --Stand W)
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To: SittinYonder

"...My wife, who has excellent taste but sometimes poor judgement, dragged me back to her apartment. I woke up from a pretty good drunk three months later and we were married."


It took you THREE MONTHS to wake up from a "PRETTY GOOD DRUNK"?


Damn! I would hate to see you REALLY tie one on!

Carry On, Marine!


29 posted on 07/26/2005 6:55:32 PM PDT by Mr. Jazzy (Bumper sticker "Martyrs or Marines: Who do YOU think will get the virgins?")
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I can submit an application to date him?


LOL!!!!


As if........


30 posted on 07/26/2005 6:56:07 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (They are not paying attention - what you project - returns to you.)
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To: martin_fierro; pissant; Petronski; cyborg; marmar; Mr. Jeeves
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31 posted on 07/26/2005 6:59:51 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (They are not paying attention - what you project - returns to you.)
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To: Slings and Arrows

That's a boy dog!


32 posted on 07/26/2005 7:00:44 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (They are not paying attention - what you project - returns to you.)
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To: Dashing Dasher

Pffffffffffffffffffffft.


33 posted on 07/26/2005 7:01:01 PM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: Dashing Dasher
Oh, that one is going to be a big hit at the office tomorrow... ;)
34 posted on 07/26/2005 7:01:13 PM PDT by Mr. Jeeves ("Democracy...will be revengeful, bloody, and cruel." -- John Adams)
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To: Mr. Jeeves

Anything I can do to make you more popular!

LOL!!


35 posted on 07/26/2005 7:01:56 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (They are not paying attention - what you project - returns to you.)
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To: martin_fierro
After a few years of marriage....

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36 posted on 07/26/2005 7:02:45 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (They are not paying attention - what you project - returns to you.)
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To: Dashing Dasher
That's a boy dog!

Stace is in no position to complain.

37 posted on 07/26/2005 7:03:05 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows ("Canada is the answer to a question that nobody bothered to ask." --Stand W)
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To: Slings and Arrows

I'm filling out the application - do you think Brian would prefer a gogo dancer, dental hygenist, secretary, or stripper?

I'm having problems with the questionaire.


38 posted on 07/26/2005 7:06:22 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (They are not paying attention - what you project - returns to you.)
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To: Dashing Dasher

Oh!

My Tender Sensibilities™ are offended.


39 posted on 07/26/2005 7:08:26 PM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: cyborg
Petronski didn't want to send me his picture :-) I made my decision sight unseen.

Are you serious? You agreed to marry him and you've never even seen him? That's so sweet. When are you two lovebirds going to meet? :o)

40 posted on 07/26/2005 7:08:26 PM PDT by NRA2BFree
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