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Lyal Strickland with Korby Lenker at The Down Home

  • 300 W Main St, Johnson City, TN, United States, Tennessee 37604 · Johnson City
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Lyal Strickland with Korby Lenker at The Down Home
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About Lyal Strickland:
Lyal Strickland is an Americana singer-songwriter, whose music is as authentic as the Ozark hills from which it hails. With a background deeply embedded in the rural landscapes of Missouri, his lyrics resonate with the experiences of small-town life, weaving tales of struggle, resilience, and the unyielding human spirit. Strickland’s songs are a reflection of his upbringing in a small town, where the values and hardships of rural life imbue every note and word.
Strickland's songs are a testament to his commitment to his roots and his versatility as an artist. His albums move through stages of life, showcasing his distinctive voice that brings his narratives to life. Each song is a window into Strickland's world, inviting listeners to step into stories woven with candor and crushing humility.

Apart from his musical endeavors, Lyal is a dedicated seventh-generation farmer, balancing his passion for songwriting with the responsibilities of running a family farm. This commitment to authenticity is not just a part of his music but a hallmark of his existence, connecting with audiences from all walks of life.
Lyal Strickland's journey is not just about music. It's about conveying a way of life that honors tradition while embracing the challenges of the present. With each performance Strickland champions a sound that is both timeless and refreshingly genuine. At the root of it all, Strickland is a singer, songwriter, and farmer.
About Korby Lenker:
I moved to East Nashville twenty years ago with a guitar and a notebook. Since then I've released eight albums, written a book of short stories called Medium Hero, hosted over a hundred episodes of The Morse Code Podcast, and built a studio called Ranch Vovo with my wife and creative partner, Randa Newman.
I've won the Kerrville New Folk Contest, the International Songwriting Competition, and the MerleFest Songwriting Competition (and several others). My songs have been placed in film and television. I've toured internationally and played more house concerts than I can count.
But the thing I keep coming back to is the same thing that brought me here in the first place: a song that makes someone feel something they didn't have words for. That's the job. Everything else is just how I get there.
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