Kristyn Harris, of Burleson, Texas, is a multi award winning singer, songwriter and entertainer known for her western swing spin on original and classic songs of the western and rural lifestyle. She is recognized for her powerful voice, swing rhythm guitar chops, songwriting, yodeling, and energetic stage presence, as well as the passion and authenticity that she puts into each performance.
Kristyn tours across the U.S. and internationally, both as a solo artist as well as fronting various band configurations. When she’s not touring, she can be found with her black angus cattle herd, training her newest colt, or trick riding. She has been named International Western Music Association Entertainer of the Year 5 times and IWMA Female Performer of the Year 7 times, and her latest recording project was honored by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City for “Outstanding Western Album”. She has also recently received recognition for her music from the CMA of Texas and the International Red Carpet Awards in the Netherlands.
How did your singing career start?
I decided I wanted to learn how to play the guitar like two of my idols; Roy Rogers and Gene Autry, who also had horses and played the guitar. I taught myself out of a book and learned some western songs. I would practice when I was riding my horses, and in the beginning, the horses were pretty much the only ones who would listen to me!
When did you first starting riding?
I’ve always loved horses but my parents weren’t horse people. I begged for a horse and finally got one when I was eleven.
Tell us about your horses?
My first horse is retired now at 27 years old. He was supposed to be gentle but he didn’t quite turn out that way! He like to buck and bolt, so I worked with him to get him out of those bad habits. Then, I talked my parents into letting me adopt a completely wild mustang.
What was training a wild mustang like?
Velvet is about 5 years old now, she came off the range in Wyoming and she’s my best friend. She is sweet and will run up to me from the pasture. I really wanted to train her by myself, so my retired horse gave me the experience to try it. It was the greatest experience. I’ve learned so much from my horses. The hardest part of training Velvet, was touching her because she was so wild. Mustangs are smart, so once she trusted me, she learned fast.
Did I hear you have a second Mustang?
Yes – I have a 2 year old Mustang colt.
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