Check it out= americansongwriter.com (Taken with instagram)

Check it out= americansongwriter.com (Taken with instagram)

Lenny Thom, my grandmothers first husband, and JFK. They were best friends.  (Taken with instagram)

Lenny Thom, my grandmothers first husband, and JFK. They were best friends. (Taken with instagram)

Country Thunder 2012 Highlights

By: Shirley Lind

Friday’s line-up was kicked off by Miss Sara Jean Kelley, and she is another talent I want to highlight, because she has brought back a bluegrass style sound, and a story telling style of singing from an era I thought was long gone. Think 30’s and 40’s country music. Sara Jean ties bluegrass and folk music in with old rockabilly country; adds her amazing lyrics and voice, and takes you on a journey with each song…Click here for the rest of the article

Sara’s interview from Country Thunder, AZ!

Me and the guys from KDUR; Durango’s premiere radio station.    (Taken with Instagram at Fort Lewis Student Union)

Me and the guys from KDUR; Durango’s premiere radio station. (Taken with Instagram at Fort Lewis Student Union)

I was taking pictures of the grand canyon, minding my own business, and THIS GUY flies right into my shot. He must be my spirit animal; there’s no other explanation. #theraven #nevermore  (Taken with instagram)

I was taking pictures of the grand canyon, minding my own business, and THIS GUY flies right into my shot. He must be my spirit animal; there’s no other explanation. #theraven #nevermore (Taken with instagram)

Had an amazing time at Country Thunder Arizona!  Photo by Michael Todd

Had an amazing time at Country Thunder Arizona! Photo by Michael Todd

“Sunrise, new day, might have loved you, I can’t say” (Taken with Instagram at Mather Point Grand Canyon)

“Sunrise, new day, might have loved you, I can’t say” (Taken with Instagram at Mather Point Grand Canyon)

Made it just in time for sunset. No filter- duh  (Taken with Instagram at Mather Point)

Made it just in time for sunset. No filter- duh (Taken with Instagram at Mather Point)

I saw an eagle today.  (Taken with Instagram at Coconino National Forest)

I saw an eagle today. (Taken with Instagram at Coconino National Forest)