VFW

Here is the set list of songs that McKenzie plans on singing at the Hastings VFW on November 12th.

1.  Dear John- Taylor Swift
2. The Climb- Miley Cyrus
3.  The More Boys I meet- Carrie Underwood
4.  If I Die Young- The Band Perry
5.  Mean- Taylor Swift
6.  Undo It- Carrie Underwood
7.  Speak Now- Taylor Swift
8.  Change-  Carrie Underwood
9.  Like My Mother Does- Lauren Alaina
10. When I Look At You- Miley Cyrus
11. Up!- Shania Twain
12. Love Story- Taylor Swift
13. The House That Built Me- Maranda Lambert
14. American Honey- Lady Antebellum
15. Stuck Like Glue- Sugarland
16. Crazier- Taylor Swift
17. Butterfly Fly Away- Miley Cyrus
18. Just a Dream- Carrie Underwood
19. Hip To My Heart- The Band Perry
20. There's A Hero- Billy Gillman
21. Rolling In The Deep- Adele
22. Born Free- Kid Rock

Should be a great show, hope to see you there!

2011 NCMF Fall Festival Results

Lonnie Musil on Lead Guitar, Nuet Larson Drums, Jim Hyatt on Bass and Keyboards and Chuck Lettes on Steel Guitar

The show is over and the results are in.  McKenzie after a week long festival is exhausted and luckily just so happens to have today off from school. The experience McKenzie received at the week long festival is very much appreciated and will help launch her into a new direction here in the future.  I can't wait to see whats in store in 2012 for McKenzie!  During the awards banquet at the end of the week McKenzie was awarded "Top Female Teen or Youth Vocalist".  She was recognized and awarded for her second place finish earlier this year in the "Star Karaoke Competition" held in Sutton, Nebraska and finally, she was awarded a "People's Choice".  This was voted on by all those that attended the performances over two days.  Mckenzie's name was also on the ballot for Nebraska entertainer of the year...   Congratulations to Gretta, you did a great job and we really enjoyed your performances.  

Again, the festival and being a part of the Nebraska Music Foundation are a huge reason McKenzie is starting to become confident in herself and we owe a lot to it.  I encourage anyone who loves to sing especially country music to join the Nebraska Country Music Foundation.  Yearly membership dues are due every fall at the festival and the cost currently is a very resonable $25.  You should check it out, you'll be glad you did.

All About The Fans!

Kenzie spending some quality time with one of her biggest 
(mouthed) fans.

Live Band!

The Nebraska Country Music Foundation Band + McKenzie

We just went to Hastings to sing Karaoke tonight for the Nebraska Country Music Foundatiuon Festival at the Hastings VFW.  I didn't plan on singing with a live band but I actually got to.  I sang the song "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry with a backing track and right when we were getting ready to leave because it was getting late and  we had to drive back to Lincoln because I have school in the morning,  was asked by the band if I would like to sing with them.  I said sure!  Let do this.  I was a little nervous, but once the song started I felt right at home and couldn't believe they just learned the song right on the spot...  I am looking forward to practicing with them this week and possibly singing two songs with them during the festival.

Hastings Tribune Article

Here is a link to a great article.  Please scroll down to section D2

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