Article Tag: 2021 20 Under 20 Honoree

Corbin Keene, 14, was required to take a music class as a student at West Noble Middle School and chose band because it was his favorite part of football...

Elijah Bass, 16, came from a family of musicians, so it isn’t surprising that he, too, wanted to find an instrument to play. By fifth grade, his instrument...

Gabe Bailey, 19, has taken piano lessons and even some guitar lessons over the years, but for the most part, Bailey’s own musical curiosity and ambition...

Gracie Grossman, 16, began playing the violin when she was 12. But with a father who played guitar and a great-grandfather who had played the fiddle,...

Graydon Brath, 17, began his musical training on the piano, as did all of his siblings.  Eventually each of them, with the support and encouragement...

Hunter Smith, 18, received a special gift for his 11th birthday. “I always had a deep love for music. As a kid I would always be singing, dancing, and...

Jensen Snyder, 15, has focused on singing in her young musical career. But in the past year, she honed some other skills. “I think I was born loving...

Joshua Bennett, 16, first began playing the electric bass in sixth grade, eventually adding upright bass in 10th grade. His brother, who Bennett calls...

Justin Bailey, 19, was given his first guitar at a very young age. It lit a fire under him that continues to this day. “My grandfather got me an acoustic...

Kellen Baker, 19, was introduced to music by his parents who provided a fully immersive experience. “My dad was always big into old delta blues. My...