Texaco Country Music Showdown Songwriting Contest 2012

PLEASE VOTE for McKenzie's first original song "Charmed" at

http://www.countryshowdown.com/Chevron/contestant.php?id=26110

"Charmed" is McKenzie's first original song and is a song inspired by her Great Grandpa's farm in Wood River, Nebraska.  "Charmed" is currently #1 on the Reverbnation charts locally here in Lincoln, Nebraska and is climbing the national charts as well recently moving into the top 2,000 Nationally!  Please be sure to vote daily from 4-5-2012 thru 4-30-2012 at the link above and want you to know that McKenzie really appreciates all of your support over the past year.

My Pitching Coach's Softball Team

Tonight I went out to Emerald and gave back to my pitching coach.  Jim Kraus my softball pitching coach asked me if I would like to sing for his U18 softball team the Nebraska Swingers for a little entertainment at their annual team meeting.  I said sure.    The team asked me to sing two extra songs and even invited me to hang around and eat and play games after I was done.  I had a good time singing for his team and wished them all good luck on their upcoming season.  Thanks for inviting me out Jim!

"Charmed" # 1 on Local Charts

Loval Rank: 1   Post My Rank    ::    See Chart

National Rank: 2,135 19   Post My Rank    ::    See Chart

Global Rank: 2,536 20   Post My Rank    ::    See Chart

Global Rank (all genres): 61,938 702

Good Samaritan Village

Today I got to sing at the Good Samaritan Village in Hastings, Nebraska.  I had a blast singing for the residents! I'd like to thank Connie for inviting me to sing.  I sang for an hour.   Three of the songs that they seemed to like the most were "Santa Baby", "Home On The Range" and "Happy Birthday" which I dedicated to my Grandma and it was neat for her because it was a surprise.  My Grandma also works there!  I invited everyone to join in and they did!  It made me smile and my Granma cry.  After I sang my last song, I shook hands with everyone and they invited me to the kitchen for some pumpkin bars.  They were really good.

A few Stats For 2011

It's my goal to double all of these numbes in 2012

Subscribers- 118

Video views- 14,624

Channel views- 11,906

Stats Summary

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Band Equity: 226+11
New Fans: 1,112 +2		Get Fans »
Daily Plays: 208 +8
Widget Hits: 93 +0

Chart Positions (Country)

Local Rank: 2   Post My Rank    ::    See Chart

National Rank: 2,878 125   Post My Rank    ::    See Chart

Global Rank: 3,436 146   Post My Rank    ::    See Chart

Global Rank (all genres): 90,557    4,060   Post My Rank    ::    See Chart

Wow! My Name in lights

Take a look at this!  This is the first time my name has ever been in lights...  I promise, it won't be the last!!!

First Autographs

"Charmed" Now available at Cd Baby & iTunes

Click on the links below

http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mckenzie-steiner/id480345849

McKenzie Steiner | Charmed | CD Baby

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

https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment?ui=2&ik=db09522743&view=att&th=132d547cabf72c31&attid=0.0&disp=inline&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P_8UKVEJBrEOHamFfsMrYQV&sadet=1317840600506&sads=bASgMEwTxvTQeHW4ZKVncvrmLQs

Star Karaoke Competition

Here is a picture of McKenzie sleeping on the way to the competition...  Notice her good luck pal "Joey" in her lap.

Don't I look excited?  I was really tired and it was a long road trip to Sutton.  After getting there to Sutton I woke up and had a great time seeing some of my old friends from the NCMF and met a couple of new ones (Ashton Duggan-she's really good).  Anyways, after singing "Hip To My Heart" by The Band Perry and "Rolling In The Deep" by Adele they announced the winners.

I placed second in this show and received a fancy certificate, "festival pack" (worth $40) and will also get a check for $50 at the awards banquet at the NCMF banquet in October.  After they announced the winners, we all got to sing again and I just had to sing one of my favorites, "Born Free" by Kid Rock.

I had a great time in Sutton and look forward to singing at the festival in October with a live band!

Here is a picture of me and first place winner and a new friend of mine Deb Bishop

Galaxy of Stars Results

Well the results are in...   I finished in the top three and also took home the "Super Star Award"!  The Super Star award is chosen by all of the contestants from all age groups and is voted on for best over all perfromance...  One thing I would like to say is "Thank you for voting for me!  It means a lot"!

Nebraska Country Music Foundation Schedule of Events

2011 Schedule of Events October 9-15, 2011

Sunday October 9, 2011
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM KICK OFF, VFW CLUB
1053 Wabash Ave, Hastings
The NCMF Festival Band will be
performing. You may sing with the band
or Karaoke will be available courtesy of
Ralph Johnson. Food available. NCMF
members only may sing with the band.
Please bring 2 canned goods per
person for Food Pantry
Monday October 10, 2011
We will be setting up at the Adams County Fairgrounds
during the day.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM MINI SHOWCASE,  The
Kensington
233 N. Hastings, Hastings NE
Karaoke entertainment at the
Kensington Assisted living. All singers
invited to come sing karaoke! Plan to
attend this mini showcase!
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM OPEN SESSION, VFW CLUB
1053 Wabash Ave, Hastings
Jam session Karaoke & NCMF
Festival Band. You may bring your
own CD’s or use the ones provided.
Karaoke courtesy of Ralph Johnson,
“All About Sound“. Food available.
Please bring 2 canned goods per
person for Food Pantry.
Tuesday October 11, 2011
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM REHEARSAL, Adams County
Fairgrounds,
   Community Service Activities
Building
947 So. Baltimore, Hastings, NE
This rehearsal is for those performers
using their own backup CD’s.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  REHEARSAL
This rehearsal is for those performing
with the backup band.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM JAM SESSION!!
Sound equipment provided, bring your
own instrument and join the fun! Free
meal served by Sutton American
Legion to all “Jammers” that come to
entertain! $2.50 per person door
fee.
8:00 PM - ??? PM REHEARSAL
This rehearsal is for those performing
with the backup band.
Weekly Festival Pass $15 per person.
Food available Sutton American Legion.
         
 PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
The 2011 Festival Schedule is on our website
www.necmf.net.
Click on news & events tab to view & print.
Wednesday October 12, 2011
   1:00 PM – 2:00 PM REHEARSAL,  Adams County
Fairgrounds, Community Service
Activities Building.
This rehearsal is for those performers
using their own backup CD’s. Open to
the public.
   2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  REHEARSAL
This rehearsal is for those performing
 with the backup band. Open to
the public.
   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM BATTLE OF THE BANDS!
Any band welcome to enter contest.
Pre-register band by Sept 18, 2011.
Country songs required. Fee of $10
per band. Membership to NCMF not
required but would be appreciated!
100% of all entry fees paid to the
winning band! Bring your own
guitar!
   8:00 PM- ? PM    REHEARSAL
This rehearsal is for those performing
with the backup band. Open to the
public.
                            Weekly Festival Pass $15 per person
                           or $2.50 door fee per person.
                                   Food available Sutton American Legion.
Thursday October 13, 2011
All the audience will vote for “People’s Choice Award”
after the Showcase
   1:00 PM – 2:30 PM REHEARSAL, Adams County  
                                               Fairgrounds
This rehearsal is for those using their
own CD’s. Open to the public.
   2:30 PM – 4:00 PM REHEARSAL
Rehearsal will be ONLY for those
performing with the back-up band &
have not rehearsed at all.
   7:00 PM – 8:00 PM RUDY GRANT & THE BUFFALO
RIDERS SHOW
Cover charge at door $5.00.
   8:00 PM - ?? PM   SHOWCASE, DRESS REHEARSAL,      
      Performers will be performing with                  
   the band & their own CD’s.
Cover charge at door $5.00.
Food available Sutton American
 Legion.
     8:15 PM  SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF OUR
   VETERANS!                                  
Donation to the Nebraska Veterans
Home. Any Veteran attending can
donate 2 canned goods each in lieu of a
$5 cover charge.

Easton Corbin

Got to meet Easton Corbin while we were Montgomery, Alabama at my sisters softball nationals!  That was really cool and I even got a picture with his autograph.  He had a great concert, not to mention it was free.  I would like to go to another one of his concerts.

Galaxy of Stars at the Nebraska State Fair

I have qualified to perform During the Galaxy of Stars Talent Search competition at the Nebraska State Fair September 3rd, 2011 as a Semi-Finalist in the U12 Comets Division!  Show time is scheduled for 1-5 pm...  If I make it to the final round that will be held Sunday September 4th, 2011 from 1-5pm.  Wish me luck!

facebook

Please be sure to check out my fan club on facebook (McKenzie Steiner Fan Club) and like it if you get the chance!

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/McKenzie-Steiner-Fan-Club/244510475576503