Heidi singing "National Anthem"
at CSEPP National Workshop
Sept. 8,1928 - Jan. 20, 2011
Although I didn't know her very long, I'm so thankful for the time I did. She was one of the most inspiring and strongest people I ever met. Such an amazing woman and that's an understatement. She will always have a special spot in my heart and I can't wait to throw my arms around her when I get to Heaven and give her the biggest hug I can. She doesn't know how much she changed my life. I thank God for her. I know now she's as happy as she's ever been. Her name was Leona Epperson. I called her Mammu. She's with God now, resting in peace and Heaven knows she's the "Prettiest Flower There". Love You Mammu!!
Heidi Lynn Douglas
"Heidi News Brief"
October 25
Heidi and the Kentucky Mountain performed on WLJC TV during their fall telethon. The trio helped to raised around $10,000 during their one hour performance.
October 5th and 26th
Heidi and the Kentucky Mountain Trio performed at Renfro Valley as guest of Jeff Watson during his Wednesday night shows!
September 26
Heidi traveled to Columbus Ohio to perform at a special environmental event as a special guest and performer for InnovaGreen Systems. While in Columbus, Heidi conducted a mini concert for the executives of InnovaGreen Systems Sunday evening. Heidi had the unique opportunity to test a guitar pick made from recycled cigarette butts by InnovaGreen Systems. Heidi was impressed and agreed to partner with InnovaGreen in future events.
On Monday because of rain the special event was postponed. However Heidi was still able to perform at a large middle school named Karrer to around 700 students! Heidi performed "Please Don't Litter" and assisted with an environmental education program at the middle school!!
September 23
Heidi was the opening artist for the first John Michael Montgomery Country Fest in Winchester Ky. Although rain delayed the music fest opening, Heidi was able to get most of her set in. Some of country music greatest artists, Montgomery Gentry, Jake Owens, Exile, Colt Ford, Jerermy Johnson, Kentucky Head Hunters and others along with host John Michael Montgomery performed! Heidi was truly honored to perform and open at such a great event!
September 17
Busy three days for Heidi and the Kentucky Mountain Trio.
Thursday and Friday found Heidi and the Trio performing at the Blazin Bluegrass Festival in Whitley City Ky. Then on Saturday Heidi and the Trio were entertaining a large crowd of several hundred people at the Spoon Bread Festival in Berea Ky. Berea being near the Blue Grass Army Depot and in the CSEPP footprint prompted Heidi to perform her public service emergency preparedness song "Know Your Zone". The Blue Grass Army Depot is home to a large stockpile of chemical weapon, Thanks Heidi for being concerned and involved with public safety!!
September 3
Heid was one of eight remaining contestants in the Kentucky Finals of the Texaco Country Showdown from more than a thousand entries. It all came down to a final performance in Bardstown Ky during the Bourbon City Bar-B-Que Festival. Heidi sang 2 original acoustical songs in the final competition but was beaten out by a young lady, Emily Kinner from Huntington West Virginia! Heidi wishes Emily the best of luck as Emily moves on to the Country Showdown National Competitions!
July 23
Heidi returned to Renfro Valley again only this time to open up for the legendary country music star Ronnie Milsap. Heidi opened the show with a Loretta Lynn classic "You Ain't Woman Enough to Take My Man". Heidi closed with an original song she wrote "I Wish I Knew" to a packed house and received a tremendous applause for her performance!
July 14
Heidi and the Kentucky Mountain Trio made a return visit to WLJC TV where they performed many of their best bluegrass gospel songs to a wide TV listening and viewing audience throughout Kentucky and many other parts of the country!
July 9
Heidi made the first cut in the Texaco Country Showdown and had to perform at the Laurel County Fair in the second round against 10 other contestants! As usual Heidi was superb and won the contest! As part of the prize for winning Heidi will be opening for Eddie Money at the Nibroc Fest August 13th in Corbin Ky. Next stop will be the Kentucky Country Showdown Finals in Bardstown Ky. on September 3rd with a total of eight contestants trying to move on to the US National Regionals! Good Luck Heidi!!
May 27
Heidi entered the Renfro Valley Country Music Talent contest and walked away again with the first place trophy! Heidi sang an original song she wrote called "Changing Strings" and was challanged by 24 other contestants from around the country! However Heidi in her truly remarkable fashion walked on stage armed with only her guitar and sang to a crowd of 300 plus people, waited till the judges tallyed the scores then walked back on stage and received her first place trophy! Congratulations Heidi on winning at Renfro Valley for three consecutive years!!
May 21
Back again this year by popular demand Heidi along with the Kentucky Mountain Trio performed for the Kentucky Veterans Celebration at the Army Reserve Center located on the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond Ky. Heidi was honored to be asked to perform and was happy be a part of such an outstanding event celebrating our heros that have given so much to help make and keep our nation free and strong!
May 14,
Heidi made a return visit for the second year in a row to perform at the Madison County EMA/CSEPP Safety Fair! This time she brought her group the Kentucky Mountain Trio with her and put on an amazing performance to a large crowd of spectators! Heidi did her part in the interest of public safety, helping to spread the word with her song "Know Your Zone" to Madison County residents of the importance of knowing what zone you live/work or play in relationship to the Army Depot where deadly chemical weapons are stored!
March 26,
Heidi and the Kentucky Mountain Trio were back in Winchester performing for an afternoon outdoor environmental event along with two other groups. Heidi continues to support efforts for a cleaner environment in her state of Kentucky. Heidi had previously recorded two environmental public service jingles that are played regularly on 100.7 Coyote Radio. Saturday evening Heidi and the Trio played a benefit concert with the Diggles Family at Winchester Christian Academy in support of Christian education!
March 20,
Heidi was a special guest on WCYO 100.7 Coyote Radio's Bluegrass Express Show hosted by Charlie Hall. Heidi's new CD "Stand Up For God" with the Kentucky Mountain Trio was spotlighted plus Heidi performed several songs live while on the show.
called "Stand Up for God"
CD can be purchased by calling
606-310-3346
JERRY WAYNE CHANEY 1962-2010
THE "JOURNEY HAS BEGUN" for the rising young music sensation "Heidi Lynn Douglas" from Stearns Ky. She has been creating quite a name for herself since opening for John Anderson at Renfro Valley in the summer of 2009, IIIrd Tyme Out in the fall of 2010 and Ronnie Milsap in 2011.
Heidi has been singing and continues performing Bluegrass Gospel with the Kentucky Mountain Trio traveling across Kentucky, Tennessee.and Ohio. The Kentucky Mountain Trio released their first Bluegrass CD, a gospel mix called "I Believe" in early 2010. Kentucky Mountain Trio released their second CD, a more traditional bluegrass mix called "Midnight Train" in late 2010. A third CD by the Trio called "Stand up for God" was released in 2011 and a fourth CD is soon to be released. All three are available by calling 606-310-3346 also listed on the Kentucky Mountain Trio website www.kentuckymountaintrio.net
Heidi's vocal abilities allow her to sing a mix of music venues. Heidi released her first solo CD which was called "I'm Gonna Live" in 2009. This recording presented an exciting blend of country with a folk flavor and showcased her solo abilities.
Heidi's second solo CD recording, a country gospel mix called "There Really is a Heaven" was released in June of 2010. Heidi's third CD recording that was to feature Heidi's country music talents and was scheduled to be released in 2011 has been put on hold!
Heidi has been working with Winchester/Clark County Emergency Management and recently recorded a new Ky. CSEPP Music Video Production called "Know Your Zone" . This video will help promote zone awareness and emergency preparedness in counties close to the Blue Grass Army Depot near Richmond Ky. Heidi has also continues assisting with CSEPP Public Affairs and outreach events through concert performances and appearances,
For information on booking Heidi and the Kentucky Mountain Trio for concerts or special events or aquiring CDs, please call
606-310-3346
or email Heidi at
heidilynn@heididouglas.com
Heidi and a young fan at the Madison County Safety Fair
Jerry, you were so special to me, I looked up to you like no one else. I'm going to miss you but I know when I get on stage to sing and perform you'll be right there with me, playing your music in heaven. Jerry's an Angel now and I know he's watching over me. He'll live in my heart forever. I can't wait to see him in Heaven someday. "There Really is a Heaven" and when I get there we'll have alot of catching up to do. I love you and I thank you for everything you did for me.
Love Always,
Heidi
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