Join Lauren as she writes stories on country music as a way of life. Be inspired by the hard work and dedication it takes to make dreams a reality and leave your mark in the world.
By Lauren Schwab Chase Bryant performed at the National FFA Convention & Expo on October 19 at the Dodge booth. As a Texas country music singer and former FFA member, Bryant took the time to perform his hit singles, “Little Bit of You”, “Room to Breathe” and “Take It On Back” while telling members about […]
It is an honor to be a finalist for the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Faces of Farming and Ranching contest. Please take a moment each day October 14-23 to vote for me and share so I can have the opportunity to reach a larger audience across the country in advocating for agriculture! Vote at […]
By Lauren Schwab Music has a way of creating memories that last a lifetime. I have always been in love with how music can relate to so many moments and emotions in life. I can hear a song and instantly be taken back to a moment in time or let my mind imagine what I […]
Dear Friend, I am from country farms on one-lane roads Tractors and trailers filled with baby pigs Front porch swings watching the pink sunset Stars sparkling during hard work at 5AM I am from the national blue and corn gold jackets of the FFA Speaking my heart out in front of 500 people […]
Thanks to my best friend and Texas girl Brittany, I am inspired each day by the lyrics in Texas Country music. All I have to do in put my ear buds in while I’m working in the pig barn and instantly my heart is calm. I love being on the farm with the pigs, but […]
Photo credit to http://www.eliyoungband.com/#/about By Lauren Schwab Texas natives Eli Young Band had the crowd dancing and singing acapella to their hit song “Even if it Breaks Your Heart” at Miami Valley Gaming on Thursday, August 4 in Lebanon, Ohio. Their inaugural performance in the grandstands captivated the crowd and lit their dreams on fire. Lead singer, […]
Eddy Mann is a creative musician, songwriter, worship leader, teacher, speaker, coach, husband and father led by faith. His life and music has constant vision of hope, peace and understanding through the eyes of a loving heart. As a musician and songwriter it was twenty years ago that he made the decision to offer his […]
By Lauren Schwab Country music is life to Swedish country singer and songwriter, TJ Leonard. His first guitar was given from his grandfather at eight years old. He was taught to play Swedish folk music and evergreens. Soon, TJ was introduced to pop and blues through his cousin who played in a famous Swedish pop […]
By Lauren Schwab Richard Lynch stands out in the crowd as a proud member of the last of a dying breed, the pure country music artist. His rock solid country roots span three decades. It comes up with the sun each morning, it settles in the music he writes and the songs he sings. The […]
By Lauren Schwab “Country music hits the heart, and feeds the soul; it’s the story of all our lives in one way or another.” That’s Madelyn Victoria’s perspective on the depth of country music and just one of many reasons why this talented young vocalist and songwriter from Deep South Texas decided to pursue a […]