TITLE: Congratulating Mesquite native Craig Wayne Boyd for winning Season 7 of The Voice.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Mesquite native Craig Wayne Boyd for winning Season 7 of The Voice.

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WHEREAS, Singer and songwriter Craig Wayne Boyd, who became a fan favorite for his singing and musical versatility, won Season 7 of the popular television show The Voice on December 16, 2014; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Mesquite, Mr. Boyd grew up singing gospel and country music and learning a variety of instruments; he was also active in his church, serving as the congregation's choir director; in 2004, this talented young musician moved to Nashville to pursue a professional career, working as a songwriter, releasing two independent albums, and touring with other performers; and WHEREAS, After auditioning for The Voice with the Travis Tritt and Marty Stuart song "The Whiskey Ain't Workin'," Mr. Boyd continued to impress the judges and the viewing public with standout renditions of such songs as the soul standard "Some Kind of Wonderful," the Eagles' "Take It Easy," and Merle Haggard's "Workin' Man Blues"; and WHEREAS, Performing on Blake Shelton's team, Mr. Boyd finally took top honors in the competition with three songs, including his own composition "My Baby's Got a Smile on Her Face"; his performance of that song, along with his renditions of Johnny Cash's "I Walk the Line" and the hymn "The Old Rugged Cross," placed among the Top 10 on iTunes; and WHEREAS, Mr. Boyd's victory has won him a major-label contract with Dot Records, and his career will reach new heights as a special guest of country superstars Rascal Flatts during their residency at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas during February and March 2015; and WHEREAS, Craig Wayne Boyd's talent, creativity, and hard work have brought him into the national spotlight, and he may indeed take great pride in this achievement as he looks forward to a bright future as a performing artist; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Craig Wayne Boyd for his victory on The Voice and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Boyd as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Sheets Burkett Johnson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1834 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House