One of my oldest friends, Lauren Stovall, is now a talented bluegrass singer/songwriter in Boulder, CO. We used to sing Dixie Chicks songs together in the back of the choir room, and I should have known then that she would stick with it. She was always an amazing singer and now she's out there showcasing her gift. She's formed a band called The Railsplitters and they are winning all kinds of recognition and gaining major ground in the bluegrass world. It's a huge feat, especially in Colorado where you can't throw a rock too far in any direction without hitting a mandolin.