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April 30, 2011
When these events involving Carin and Alyse first happened, it was shortly after Janet's husband John Ingram had passed. We mentioned them briefly on our Home Page at that time, but immense grief would allow for little more. We are now placing them here for more permanent perusal.
Carin Mari
Congratulations to Carin for her appearance on the 29th Annual Country Showdown National Final January 13 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium Hosted by LeAnn Rimes!
From Janet:
She didn't yodel in the competition but sang original songs. She attended the Janet McBride Yodel Camp in 2004 and WON the Patsy Montana International Yodeling Competition in 2004. She is a beautiful young lady now and I am thrilled that I was a mentor along the way. I wish her much continued success in her career.
Alyse Eady
Congratulations also to Alyse Eady on winning First Runner Up at the Miss America Pageant Saturday, January 15th, 2011 on ABC!
From Janet:
Did you see that one of my mentees from way before we were putting them on the web site is Miss Arkansas and will compete on Saturday Night on ABC for the finals of Miss America? Alyse Eady is her name and it was way back but none the less, she was one of my 'youngsters'.
It was [strictly] over the phone and with tracks when she was still a 'young teen' and wanted some tips 'on yodeling'.
She is so fun to watch. She is a darling girl and very talented. I didn't do all of that.
I got this [video] link from Patsy Montana's daughter.
From the webmaster: that video appears to be dated 2007. You can see it by clicking either of the pictures above.
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Johnnie High
Please click to see a larger version.Sadly, Johnnie High passed from this life March 17, 2010. Janet appeared with him November of 2009, and immediately below are the words she wrote December 9th, 2009. Beneath those is the link to a news article announcing his departure, and one to his website.
"This photo was taken 11-14-09 at the Reunion Show in Arlington.
"In June of 1979 Johnnie put me on The Grapevine Opry Show which was the engine that brought me back to the stage after I stepped down in 1973. I give this man so much credit for my career from that day until now.
"He certainly is a mentor to me."
Please click to see a larger version.Above is a scan from the Dallas Morning News with a photo of Johnnie and LeAnn, probably dated 1989-90.
Janet and John at the
Dallas Aboretum
For the spring of 2008, Janet and John were honored by Public Events Coordinator Ms. Ruthie Rogers to be featured entertainers at the prestigious Dallas Arboretum. Here are a few photos sent in by Janet from those appearances.
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Please click on the photos in this section to bring up a larger copy of each.
Janet, John and Western Celebs
at AWA Awards!
Janet and John attended the Academy of Western Artists Awards for 2007 on August 7th. Chelsea Beck won Yodeler of the Year, and below are pictures of Chelsea, as well as Janet, John, and so many others.
Special note: Art Greenhaw, former Band Leader at Janet's Mesquite Opry, also won with his Light Crust Doughboys for Western Swing Duo or Group.
You can find a complete list of 2007 AWA Award winners here.
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,<BR>Lynn Anderson, Anne Lockhart, Mentor Williams,<BR>(behind) Casey Anderson (Father of Lynn Anderson)</FONT>'))
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,<BR>and Dick Robinson (<i>Grandfather of Chelsea</i>)</FONT>'))
,<BR>Judy Coder, Bill Barwick, Janet & Chelsea Beck</FONT>'))
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Janet, John and Celebrities
at Festival of the West!
Janet and John visited Festival of the West in March of 2007, and hob-nobbed with quite a number of fellow celebrities.
Below you will see, on the right, the ever colorful John with also colorful Ruth Buzzi. Next to them is a group picture of (from left to right): Janet, Johnny Western, Rollie Stevens, our John, Lynn Anderson and Jeannie Campbell.
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Janet's New CD!
Janet sent me an electronic copy of the liner notes, or "J-Card", for her Honky Tonk Ballads And Classic Yodeling CD. The pictures included are of much better quality than simply scanning the printed J-Card, so ... here ya go!
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Janet Hosts the 2007 Gene Autry
Summer Jamboree!
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Janet Wins the AWA 2006
Yodeler of the Year Award!
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Janet and Chelsea Beck
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Ticket to the AWA 2006 Awards Show
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When Janet emailed me some pictures of Cassidy Graves at the Grande Ole Opry, she wrote: I think you have a photo of me 'years ago' with Roy Clark, but this isn't about me, I quickly responded that no, I didn't have such a photo! So Janet kindly sent me a copy.
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You can see the Cassidy Graves photos on our Tribute page for Cassidy.
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