The start of a new year often means setting new goals for oneself.

A Collin County woman has her eyes set on achieving a dream shelved decades ago. For Julie Ann Kennedy, the new year will hopefully bring success and a new shot at stardom.

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“I want to get out there in the world and make people laugh, have my music help their day,” she said enthusiastically.

A singer-songwriter since childhood, Kennedy’s dreams of becoming a recording artist almost came true, more than 20 years ago.

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The single mother signed with a record label before facing an all too common dilemma:

Fame or family?

“I did an autograph signing at Blockbuster Music and things were sailing and s

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