Join Lauren as she writes stories on farming & 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 Eyre I remember a time when all was good for this farm girl. I would work all day and live for the night to hang out with my country friends. I also remember times when Dad worried about having pigs to sell and nothing seemed to go our way. Farm life can […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre Growing up on a farm was paradise to my brother and I. If there were hard times for Mom and Dad we didn’t know about them. We went out to our 40 acre backyard to play, explore and imagine. Being in the woods or taking care of the pigs was fun. […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre Listening to live music always takes my blues away, there’s nothing quite like being in the same room as the artist when they are making music. If you just close your eyes, the harmonic vocal blends of Flat River Band will take you there, no matter where you are. Growing up […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre Here is my back stage interview with country music artist and fellow farm kid, Eric Burgett, at Dawghouse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee during CMA Fest 2019. Learn about his new single “Swing Low, Sweet Old Cadillac” that you’ll have playing on repeat during all your summer time country drives. Visit ericburgett.com and stream/buy […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre South Alabama country boy, Dustin Herring, went from kicking up dust on Saturday nights to playing under neon lights on Broadway. From riding on a tractor to writing about it in a song, Dustin is showing how to “outlast, outwork and out believe” in Nashville. His country roots will never change, […]
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“The ride of my life three to four minutes at time.” – Mark Addison Chandler By Lauren Schwab Do you ever wonder what it would be like to get a “Second Chance” to do something for the first time? Have you ever felt like you failed once and want to make a commitment […]
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By Lauren Schwab I still crave Nashville. Since the high of meeting country music artists and seeing their excitement for me to tell their story, I realized this is what I am called to do. Just as the artists are called to write, sing and perform, they all have a story on how they made […]
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By Lauren Schwab There are many days when the alarm clock goes off in my dark room that I do not want to get out of bed. I wish I could stay laying in peace and comfort and not face the challenges of the day and hard work ahead. Then I say to myself, those […]
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By Lauren Schwab Country music is a sentimental part of my childhood. I remember my dad had an old guitar in the closet with rusty strings that I was so fascinated by. During car rides I would memorize every word to 90’s country songs. I fantasied about being like Shania, Martina or Faith with […]
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By Lauren Schwab When you want to make a dream reality, there are no excuses you just have to do it. It can be hard to make the call, pack up the car and move. It can be hard going to the gig and singing to a room of strangers. You wonder what they will […]
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