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SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS - August 24
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Holly Lynn
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| Raised in Linton, Indiana, Holly began cultivating her musical talents at an early age. With piano lessons and a Fisher-Price radio with microphone in hand, it was evident that Holly was on her way to becoming a vocal performer. I can remember going around the house with that radio microphone singing Tina Turners Whats Love Got To Do With It all the time, recalls Lynn. Yet, Hollys public debut came at church when she sang If I Were A Butterflyand she practiced for that song so much that she nearly lost her voice! Singing throughout her teenage years in Indiana, Holly soon became a seasoned veteran in performing, with performance credits including WTWO (Terre Haute, Indiana) Channel 2 News Live at Five television show, Nashville Follies Musical Theater (Nashville, Indiana), Mitchell Opry House (Mitchell, Indiana), and various musical theater productions, including the lead role in GREASE. These venues marked the starting point for Lynnsetting the stage for countless performances and achievements to come. Hollys interest in Nashville, Tennessee, was sparked as a teenage contestant in several country music vocal competitions in the Music City, including Command Performance and Nashville Star Seek. After graduating in 1999 as the valedictorian of Linton-Stockton High School, Holly returned to Nashville to attend Belmont University. Holly graduated summa cum laude in May of 2003 from Belmont, earning a Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music with an emphasis in Vocal Performance. While at Belmont, Holly was a member of several performing ensembles, such as the Belmont Chorale, Belmont POPS, and the Oratorio Chorus. Holly also became active in the music ministries at Belmont Heights Baptist Church as a soloist and choir member. She has also been a guest soloist at First Baptist Church (Nashville), as well as Springfield Grace Baptist Church. Holly was also named Top School of Music Student, as well as being named to the Deans List every semester during her collegiate career. Emerging on the Nashville music scene as a promising country vocalist, Holly has performed at the French Quarter Café, The Nashville Palace, Edgehill Studios, The Five Spot, and Long Hollow Jamboree. Holly has also appeared as a guest vocalist at The Sutler, The Second Fiddle, and Otters on Demonbreun Street. In March 2006, Holly was invited as a featured vocalist for a benefit concert for Habitat for Humanity, which was held at the legendary BB Kings Bar and Blues Club. Most recently, Holly has become a regular guest performer at the Nashville Cowboy Churchlocated in the historic Texas Troubadour Theatre. This service is broadcast into over 110 countries, reaching millions through WSM Radio, XM Satellite Radio, and WWCR (World Wide Country Radio). Even though Hollys repertoire consists primarily of country musicranging from traditional classics like Crazy to Martina McBrides Independence Daydont be surprised by her versatile vocal abilities. Ive always tried to maintain a well-rounded lifestyle, so I often carry that idea into my musicso I also enjoy singing southern gospel, pop, rock, and adult contemporary songs in my shows. With both classical and commercial training behind her powerful pipes, Holly has certainly been blessed with a versatile voice. Holly carries a deep sense of patriotism for both our country and our troops, and often conveys this through the singing of our National Anthem. After a recent National Anthem performance at Belmont University in Nashville, Holly was approached by country artist Vince Gillwho strongly commended her traditional, accapella performance of the anthem. Hollys rendition of our National Anthem has earned her invitations to perform for the Indiana Pacers (NBA), the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA), and for Indianapolis 500 Qualification races (IRL). She has earned repeat invitations with Belmont University athletics, the Nashville Sounds (PCL, AAAMilwaukee Brewers), and the Indianapolis Indians (AAA-Pittsburgh Pirates). In November of 2006, Holly had the distinct honor of singing for 2,000 troops of the 101st Airborne in a welcome home ceremony in Brentwood, TN. Lynn also gives her time and talent to her hometown of Linton, IN, by opening the Freedom Festival 4th of July parade every summer for nearly 40,000 people. With the release of her self titled CD (5/24/06), Hollys hit song Confused (written by Kelly Garrett--Sony/ATV Tree Publishing/BMI) has impacted country radio on WRAY 98.1 in Princeton, IN. After Confused made its radio debut, Holly was invited to sing live on the air for their Roots of Country radio showshowcasing the hits of Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. But no matter where Holly Lynn performs, her purpose is to impact the lives of those within her audience. Lynn strives to make a positive influence and lift the spirits of her fans through the gift of a songregardless if it is an emotional ballad or a country anthem. Thats what Holly Lynn MUSIC is all about. |
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Ginger Boles
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SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS - August 31
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Jeff Wisely
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| Jeff Wisely, a Vergennes, Illinois resident, recorded his first solo gospel album, Saxn For Jesus last year in Nashville, Tennessee, which features his tenor saxophone and vocal-l talent. The album features classic gospel hymns, as well as three original songs written by Jeff. His saxophone style is smooth gospel jazz with touches of early rhythm and blues. Jeff lends his vocal stylings to four songs.
On Jeffs recording experience in Nashville, he states, I am blessed to have the opportunity to meet, work with and become friends with so many new people in Nashville. From start to finish, God definitely had His hands on this project. The professionalism, dedication and creativity of each one involved in putting this CD together comes without measure. |
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Dean Strickland
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| Dean Strickland also known as The Hitchhiking Guitarman takes his musical career one ride at a time. Through his hard work, talent and admitted good fortune, he has safely traversed across Texas, Tennessee and California via the rides of more than 900 generous strangers, picking up fans and bolstering a supportive publicity base as he went. He may be a cowboy without a horse, but Strickland has his faith in God. Since 2005, country-western music performer Dean Strickland hasn't just been following his dreams - he's literally been hitchhiking toward them. He recently completed a disc of original songs that he wrote and recorded on the road called Hitchhiking Guitarman. There isn't any doubt about where Dean Strickland is coming from on this CD. This is a man who believes in life, his family and his Lord. Strickland's Hitchhiking Guitarman on Never Die Records, is a portrait of a man's life - the trials, tribulations, wins and losses that dot the highway of life. A recurring theme in Strickland's songwriting is his enduring Christian faith and his walk with the Lord Jesus Christ is reflected in most of his songs. Dean Strickland's Hitchhiking Guitarman is a country-gospel album with sincerity as its greatest asset. Strickland does worry about the dangers of walking and hitchhiking long distances. He copes by praying. Most country superstars travel to concerts in luxury buses. Many regional country artists trek from gig to gig in mini vans. A real rambling singer, Dean Strickland takes the road less traveled. |
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Guest schedule is subject to change.
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