Rustie Dean

Moose Jaw , Saskatchewan

Birth Date: Sep 08

If you got to meet your biggest country idol, who would it be and what would you ask them/tell them:
The biggest country idol in my life would be Canada’s own Shania Twain! Her story of success is easy to admire, she had countless struggles to work threw to catch her "big break"! She is a prime example of perseverance and that would be my topic of chose with her if I was given the opportunity to meet her. I would ask her if throughout her journey to success if she every doubted? Following her reply, I would continue by asking if there is one moment throughout her years that stands out. And I would conclude by asking if she holds that same determination in her career for a renewed success in years to come in country music.

At a festival you get the chance to interview Reba McEntire and Taylor Swift but time will only allow you to talk to one of them. Who do you choose and why:
Reba McEntire would be the choice artist to interview if the opportunity arose. Intriguing interviews would come from both Reba and Taylor; however I think Reba would have more “meat and potatoes” when it comes to the long term road of country music. Reba has a three-decade country music career and is still producing hits like her new song "Strange"! She had the initial star success of breaking into the industry 30 years ago. Since then she has faced many trials in her journey, divorce and the death of band members meanwhile still holding that role as "The Queen of Country". She has dabbled in Television and Broadway; while still producing charting singles. I believe Reba would provide an interview that is insightful with years of experience, witty and intriguing! These are a few reasons Reba McEntire would be the artist I choose.

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