We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Lisa Murphy. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Lisa below.
Lisa, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Are you able to earn a full-time living from your creative work? If so, can you walk us through your journey and how you made it happen?
I have idolized John Denver since I was 5 years old!! At age 10 I told myself that if John Denver could play a guitar than I can too!! I taught myself to play guitar and sang along to the John Denver album I had. This progressed into performing at Junior and Senior High school shows and than the Minnnesota State Fair talent contest at age 15. Just a few years later I performed for events, private parties, and did many local radio shows. I met my idol, John Denver, in 1978 and 1981. I was personal friends with his father-in-law, Jim Martell, who owned the Holiday House by St. Peter, MN. Jim introduced me to John twice. I am celebrating 40 years of performing this year and the last 7 years have been my full time profession. I do 450-500 shows yearly in Senior living communities, fairs, festivals, private parties, Singing telegrams, radio shows and many other venues! I promised John Denvers family that I would keep his music alive!! I am a John Denver tribute artist and do yearly shows to honor him. I love being the Singing Cowgirl!!
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers
I am the Singing Cowgirl, a professional entertainer from Mankato, Minnesota. I do 450-500 shows yearly in 5 states. My show is very personal, upbeat and interactive!! I love people and consider my audiences my families!! I do not have any family myself so performing makes me feel like I have a family. I have recorded 2 CD’s. 2001 I did The Singing Cowgirl. 2019 I did My Tribute to John Denver. My shows are a “must see” for anyone who wants to experience fun, caring, and feeling good!!
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
Many performances that I do for Senior living communities the residents are so inspired by my caring personality, and interaction they threaten to lock me in their facility so I have to do my show daily!!
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
My goal in life is to make this world a better place by caring for people and sharing my talents with those who want a better quality of life!!
Contact Info:
- Website: singingcowgirl.com
- Facebook: Lisa Murphy and Singing Cowgirl
- Youtube: Lisa Murphy the Singing Cowgirl
- Other: Phone number 507-720-2995
Image Credits
Chris Mcdonald