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CityViewNC.com | 41 She gets creative," says Bradley. Taelynn says her designs pop into her head and she puts them on paper as quickly as she can. "I'll be thinking of a long, glittery black dress without a sleeve, so I start coloring it on paper," she says. When she wore one of her custom-made dresses to a show, someone asked to buy it. "We didn't intend to sell at first, but she was approached at a fashion show with someone asking to buy her outfit, and it started from there," Bradley says. Taelynn has been designing for about nine months and has sold about 10 pieces. "We don't even have a website yet to showcase her fashions," Bradley notes. "People started asking to buy what she was wearing, which was, of course, designed by her, and they bought it off the runway. ey are all one-of-a-kind, custom-made." Taelynn mostly sticks with her favorite colors of blue, black and pink for her clothing. "I pick the colors. Teal, black and fuchsia pink are the colors for my brand, and then I look for designs. I'll add rhinestones and gems," she says. Bradley could not be more pleased with her daughter's success and pursuit of her dream. She says she is amazed at how creative and business-minded her daughter can be, even at such a young age. "I'm very proud of her. I'm always going to see her as my baby even as she surpasses her age a lot. Taelynn is visionary," says Bradley. "She locks into a business mindset and asks if we can get this done. She's pushed me into places like producing an entire show. I've said I've birthed my perfect business partner. Taelynn is the brains; I'm the muscle." Taelynn says she wants to continue modeling and designing for her brand and she loves that her mother is there to support her. "I like modeling. I get to try new clothes. is is what I love to do." Opposite, a first-grader at Cornerstone Christian Academy who loves math and recess, Taelynn Ballard is expanding her brand — Tailor Made by Tae — and will be going international with her first appearance at Paris Fashion Week to model. See every show SEASON PRICES starting at $140 EARTH, Saturday, October Get ready for Community Concerts one of the most successful groups TRACY Friday, November It's double the ALABAMA Sunday, December With 21 straight changed the If you were part your seats are New members Direct From Saturday, February With meticulous show has become EARTH, WIND & FIRE Saturday, October 1, 2022 Get ready for a night to remember as Community Concerts welcomes back one of the most innovative and successful groups of all time. TRACY LAWRENCE & CLAY WALKER Friday, November 4, 2022 It's double the fun and a ton of hits with two country greats. See every show SEASON PRICES starting at $200 For more information call any Board Member (see Membership Reservation Form) For more information go to community-concerts.com or call 910-303-3996 910-309-4419 Join now for best seats! ALABAMA Sunday, December 11, 2022 (Crown Coliseum Reschedule) With 21 straight number one hits, here comes the group that changed the face of country music. If you were part of Community Concerts last season, your seats are already reserved. New members can add this show for a little more! Direct From Sweden ~ The Music of ABBA Saturday, February 11, 2023 With meticulous attention to every detail, musical arrangement, and singing, this show has become a run-away sensation featuring the greatest hits of ABBA. BoyZ II Men Saturday, April 1, 2023 With a never-ending list of awards and hits, here comes the best selling R&B group of all time. TRACY LAWRENCE & CLAY WALKER Friday, November 4, 2022 It's double the fun and a ton of hits with two country greats. Direct From Sweden ~ The Music of ABBA Saturday, February 11, 2023 With meticulous attention to every detail, musical arrangement, and singing, this show has become a run-away sensation fea- turing the greatest hits of ABBA. BoyZ II Men Saturday, April 1, 2023 With a never-ending list of awards and hits, here comes the best selling R&B group of all time. Join now for best seats! For more information go to community-concerts.com or call 910-303-3996 • 910-309-4419 87th season Community Concerts ALABAMA (Crown Coliseum Reschedule) Sunday, December 11, 2022 If you were part of Community Concerts last season, your seats are already reserved. New members can add this show for a little more! EARTH, WIND & FIRE Saturday, October 1, 2022 Get ready for a night to remember as Community Concerts welcomes back one of the most innovative and successful groups of all time. TRACY LAWRENCE & CLAY WALKER Friday, November 4, 2022 It's double the fun and a ton of hits with two country greats. For more information go to community-concerts.com or call 910-303-3996 910-309-4419 Join now for best seats! ALABAMA Sunday, December 11, 2022 (Crown Coliseum Reschedule) With 21 straight number one hits, here comes the group that changed the face of country music. If you were part of Community Concerts last season, your seats are already reserved. New members can add this show for a little more! Direct From Sweden ~ The Music of ABBA Saturday, February 11, 2023 With meticulous attention to every detail, musical arrangement, show has become a run-away sensation featuring the greatest BoyZ II Men Saturday, April 1, 2023 With a never-ending list of awards and hits, here comes the best R&B group of all time. EARTH, WIND & FIRE Saturday, October 1, 2022 Get ready for a night to remember as Community Concerts welcomes back one of the most innovative and successful groups of all time. TRACY LAWRENCE & CLAY WALKER Friday, November 4, 2022 It's double the fun and a ton of hits with two country greats. For more information go to community-concerts.com or call 910-303-3996 910-309-4419 Join now for best seats! ALABAMA Sunday, December 11, 2022 (Crown Coliseum Reschedule) With 21 straight number one hits, here comes the group that changed the face of country music. If you were part of Community Concerts last season, your seats are already reserved. New members can add this show for a little more! Direct From Sweden ~ The Music of ABBA Saturday, February 11, 2023 With meticulous attention to every detail, musical arrangement, show has become a run-away sensation featuring the greatest BoyZ II Men Saturday, April 1, 2023 With a never-ending list of awards and hits, here comes the best R&B group of all time. EARTH, WIND & FIRE Saturday, October 1, 2022 Get ready for a night to remember as Community Concerts welcomes back one of the most innovative and successful groups of all time. TRACY LAWRENCE & CLAY WALKER Friday, November 4, 2022 It's double the fun and a ton of hits with two country greats. For more information go to community-concerts.com or call 910-303-3996 910-309-4419 Join now for best seats! ALABAMA Sunday, December 11, 2022 (Crown Coliseum Reschedule) With 21 straight number one hits, here comes the group that changed the face of country music. If you were part of Community Concerts last season, your seats are already reserved. New members can add this show for a little more! 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