Inspired by the mountains of Colorado where she was born and raised, Carin Mari is a songwriter who is passionate about telling stories from the heart. Western music quickly became her focus when friend and mentor, Michael Martin Murphey, suggested Carin learn “I Want to be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart.” After years of continued dedication, her talents as a guitarist/singer/ songwriter have won her numerous awards, including Entertainer and Songwriter of the year from the NACMA, Female Vocalist, and Entertainer of the year for South Plains College. Carin, entered the Texaco Country Showdown and won a trip to Nashville where she felt her dreams coming true playing her original songs on stage at the historic Ryman Auditorium. While pursuing her own career, Carin is thrilled to be the lead guitar player in, Michael Martin Murphey’s, Rio Grande Band. Carin co-produced her new album, “Home,” and it is her fourth professional project as a solo artist.
