YES!!!!!!!
I was just awarded the 2007 Rick Felix Youth Entertainer of the Year!!! I am so excited!
Rick Felix was an incredibly talented entertainer and mentor who died tragically in a car wreck a few years ago. After his death, this award was started in his memory.
Those of you who knew Rick will agree that he was one-of-a-kind. I think he was one of the best entertainers I have ever heard.
Rick was very, very nice too and very supportive. Rick started working with me when I was 7 years old. He taught me some songs and worked with me on my yodeling. When I was 8 years old, I was invited to a festival. Well, there was a mix up in the schedule and I was not put on.
Rick was very upset. He was scheduled to appear on the mainstage that day and he told me to take his slot on that stage. I will never forget that. I’ve never met anyone like him.
He was very funny too. He made me laugh with his “tickle monster.”
I love his wife, Pam. ANd, felt so honored when Pam introduced me before she and Mary Brown gave me the award at the National Festival of the West.
In a couple days, I’ll have some pics of the award on my website. Hope you’ll take a look.
Have a great day!
Tiffany Jo



