Country Music Artist - Katy Keenie


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Bio:
There is poetry in Katy Keenie's story. She was a child in a log home in Canada when her father, who was struggling to make a living as a horse trainer, heard George Strait's "The Chair." The song stirred the Texan in him, and he left to establish himself in the Lone Star state before bringing his young family to join him. Years later, the soul-stirring power of music in her father's life would mark Katy's as well, giving her a dream that persistence and hard work are now fulfilling.

"I learned what working hard for so many years can get you," she says of the drive that would later jump-start her musical dreams.

Katy graduated from Tarleton State University, where she earned a degree in business marketing. It was at that point in her life that she became interested in riding horses; it was a way "to get away from everything" and to reach inside herself, something that eventually led her to songwriting. She is also clear about her appreciation for the power of a song. "I see music as inspiring lives and helping people through both difficult and happy times," she says. "I can't imagine a world without music. It helps me through tough situations in my life.

She continues to hone her skills as her four-octave range, high-energy stage presence, and unstoppable work ethic win her an ever-expanding circle of fans. A fan herself of Sinatra's phrasing, Strait's song-picking ability, and Lee Ann Womack's vocal purity, she has crafted a style that draws on all that and more.

"My grandfather from Canada said to me, 'this is one of the hardest things you can ever do', and I believe him."But the girl who grew up learning what hard work was and then spent years learning her craft at festivals and fairs, is ready for the challenge, and each supportive fan, each encouraging industry professional, spurs her on. "Their positive influlence makes me work harder," she says. "They think I can, so I think I can."

Coupled with her talent, it's an attitude destined to take her places.

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