Nashville's Most Beautiful: Janet Ivey

I've always known she's one of the most beautiful women in the WORLD... and now Nashville is locally recognizing her!

One of my favorite people and biggest influences in my life as I was growing up was Janet Ivey. She was the "adult" in the Kid's Club Show out at Opryland (where I worked for 4 years as a young 'un). She never made ANY of us feel like kids. She treated us with so much respect and gave so much love. She is ALWAYS a shining example and role model, and was one of my biggest spiritual influences. She was the heart of the show and every time I have every been in a room with her - it is AMAZING to watch the way people gravitate towards her.

And you've probably seen her, too - whether it be on her Emmy award winning Children's show Janet's Planet, hosting NPT's "Tennessee's Wild Side", the Jumbo-tron at the Titan's games, local and national commercials... read her Children's books "The Story of Same" or "Tell Me About Heaven I Think I'm Forgetting" (And on... and on...)

I brag and brag because I am so proud.

She's officially been selected as one of "Nashville's Most Beautiful People" in Nashville Lifestyles Magazine. Well, DUH, Nashville!!!!!!

2010 Most Beautiful People
The responses from those included on this year’s list when we notified them ranged from “Are you kidding me?” to “Who put you up to this?”

One of our most famous inclusions replied jokingly, “Well, it’s about time!” But, the overall consensus from our superlative group was to let go of any bashful tendencies and to embrace the fact that the city they love loves them right back.

The word “beautiful” means different things—but in our annual tribute, it reflects personalities that make us smile, give us hope and ultimately represent the best and brightest doing great things in and around Nashville. Yes, those on our list may be easy on the eyes—but more importantly, each individual has a heart and soul to match. After 11 years, the well never runs dry. In this town, the number of gorgeous people just continues to grow. So, without further ado, meet this year’s selections ...
—Stacie Standifer



Janet Ivey-Duensing:
Actress, Writer, Producer

"Though gregarious on camera, Janet claims her best days are when she’s alone and relaxing. Of her many talents, Janet is most proud of one that few do well: “I have mastered napping,” she says. “I would love to master the art of being still, really still.” On her ideal day off, Janet would practice this by strolling through Cheekwood, writing in her journal on a bench in Centennial or floating for a couple of hours at Wave Country. If she’s determined to not leave the house, however, she just so happens to have a perfect alternative—she’s married to a top chiropractor. As if we didn’t envy her already."


If you'd like to see the full article click here: Nashville's Most Beautiful People

And check out www.Janetsplanet.com for tons of great videos, games, music, and more!

It's amazing the influence we all have on each person around us. And I am so thankful for the influence she has had and continues to have in my life!

Peace. Love. Fiddle.
~natalie