Howdy Folks,
Songs are in his
heart and on his lips. Del Shields has wanted to sing about joy, friends, love,
life and God for just about as long as he can remember. Music is a wonderful
way to help folks have fun, face challenges and make friends, Del believes, and
with his songs that is what he does. In recent years Del has cut 4 CDs on his
own record label. His songs are uplifting, encouraging and toe taping. They
celebrate the beauty of the world, the grace of horses, cowboy and ranch life,
and the wonders' of God's love.
Del, a true singing cowboy |
For the past 8
years Del's been co-host and a big part of the extremely popular TV show Best
Of America By Horseback. "Traveling the country with Pat and Tom Seay has
given me the chance to meet some very wonderful people." Del said
"The show has a way of bringing folks together. It's like a big family. Sometimes people are having a tough time and riding and visiting together at
some of the most beautiful places in America, there's an almost magical kind of
kinship that helps heal and energize folks."
Del, a full time
minister for 20 years, is also the BOABH spiritual leader. No matter where they
are, he makes sure folks have the opportunity to connect with God. "If we
gather in the barn, or in the arena or on the in the saddle on the trail, we
enjoy a bit of Cowboy Church." Del explained there's something about a
group of folks singing hymns in the saddle among the beauty of God's creation
that helps cement friendships that will last a lifetime.
Del leading Cowboy Church at East Fork Stables TN |
Each summer on
the family ranch in Kansas, Del and his family open their hearts and ranch to
children who are having a tough go of it. The children are welcomed to the
ranch to learn about horses, ride and experience a bit of ranch life. And some
horseback counseling. This summer the local school district will bring students
who need a leg up in life. "Binging children together in a group with
horses helps them gain confidence." Del explained.
With his songs,
his words and his deeds, Del Shields is there to offer a leg up, or a toe
tapping tune, and I'm honored to feature him here.
By the way, my
favorite song of Del's is "The Best Of America" on his latest CD
"Let The Cowboy sing."
Check out his
music on his website here - http://www.delshieldsmusic.com/
Visit the Best Of
America By Horseback Website here – http://www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/ – Find a
ride near you and make some great new friends and sing a few songs with Del!
Del leading a campfire sing-along- |
Gitty Up ~ Dutch
Henry
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