Ever the Young Western Cowgirl …


Even when he sings, John can't help but crack a smile!


What impresses me in this photo is John's concentration.


Mallory, Janet's granddaughter, can't help but draw the attention.


Demonstrating her talent, Mallory claps in time with the group.


I can only hope this young singer never gets too confident.


Glimpses of the beautiful woman to come …


Janet McBride, Mallory McBride and Mike Shirley


Mike Shirley has been performing with Janet since the Mesquite Opry days.


Mike's husky son performs


Young Mr. Shirley can also pick a melody on Dad's guitar.


Note Emma Tucker, in the lower left, with eyes closed, reflecting on the music.


I hope I will always be impressed by the way Mr. Shirley balances his artistic bent with a computer profession.


Here is a bird's-eye view of the entire stage during a performance.


Please note the look on Janet's face in this one.


Chelsea Beck, one of Janet's newer friends, is a fierce talent on the rise.


Chelsea's sincerity rings true in every performance.


Even when she yodels, Chelsea never fails to concentrate.


One very proud coach.


Even though she's new at it, Chelsea signs autographs with aplomb.





This photo with Emma Tucker demonstrates the connection we all feel with Chelsea.


Elizabeth Teel is one very talented individual.


Says Janet:


So pretty.


More pride from the master.


Valerie Geeslin is not only beautiful, but has a very strong voice.


I had to include this photo because Valerie's performance is so powerful, it's important to see her reflect.


Amber Carrington blew people away with her performance of


Though a vocal power-house, she's still … well …


Amber can tone things down and sing it slow as well.


It consistently amazes me to see such maturity in people so young.


Self-explanatory …


Rick Elliott impressed me as a genuine Boot-Scootin' singer, a la Brooks and Dunn and George Strait.


Rick had a way of wrapping himself around the microphone, and then drawing you in.


Pure Rick Elliot.


Emma Tucker will always be one of my favorite singers. It takes a while to explain.


That's Emma with Bill Rogers.


Janet draws people of faith and conviction. Bill is no exception.


Ron Vice and Emma Tucker are building a docket of duets.


Ron has an indirect presence, which is an effective leadership style.