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 When I think of down-home, I think of many sounds. The soft strum of a guitar as I walk through the field, the beat of drums as we drive the truck on a backcountry road and that electric guitar riff as we jam out by the bonfire. When you combine all […]
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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 I can’t begin to count the number of boots I’ve gone through the last two decades of working on my family farm. Some held up better than others. When I was young I wore shorts and rubber boots all summer long resulting in a nice tan line around mid-calf haha. Since […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre Growing up on a farm can be an experience that stays with you for life in everything you do. The care you give to the land and animals teaches you a respect and work ethic like no other. To be a farmer you have to be focused on your farm resources, […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre When I stand in the barn and everything seems to be going wrong, I pull out my phone and in one click I can open Instagram to see a girl on the beach in her hot bikini basking in the sun with thousands of likes. My mind immediately goes to thinking […]
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By Lauren Schwab I don’t think everyone feels the same connection to music. It can mean something different to you than it does to me. There are many ways to experience a song. A good artist makes the experience for you. They can control the sound, the lighting, their mood on stage. The only thing […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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By Lauren Schwab “Find what empowers you and do it. You legend,” says Kelsea Ballerini to her fans in a private VIP experience. Ballerini is now opening for Rascal Flatts on their Rhythm and Roots tour. She recently made a stop in Cincinnati. Fans could purchase a VIP ticket to spend time with Ballerini before the […]
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Farm Girl With Curls 