Norfolk Daily News
by Carrie Pitzer
Luchsinger, who has four Nebraska performances this weekend, is seeing her popularity skyrocket thanks to the overwhelming success of her cable show, "Cowboy Church," on network RFD-TV.
The Christian country artist has held a firm grip on the Midwest during her career, but as a mother of three, traveling was difficult at times. Her children are now all out of school, making it the perfect time for her show to start airing overseas, as well as booking calls to come from both coasts.
"God has been opening these doors for me to go through," Luchsinger told the Daily News this week. "We - I keep saying we because the 'Cowboy Church' group is we - encourage people to put their eyes unto the Lord. Don't get down on the economy and other circumstances, keep your eyes on the Lord and see Him to get through these times."
Raised on a working cattle ranch in Oklahoma, Luchsinger is well versed in the work ethic that comes with farm and ranch life.
Adding in her role as part of The Singing McEntire trio with brother Pake and sister Reba during her youth, Luchsinger's musical talent is something many could only dream of having.
"I really enjoy the type of music I sing, and people enjoy it, too," she said. "It is more toward Christian country than contemporary Christian or southern gospel. My music deals more with issues of life and problems that are realistic."
That's not to say all of her music tackles difficult social issues, but having to overcome a marriage filled with abuse, Luchsinger can't help but talk and sing about the trials of abuse and tough times. It's through the Lord, she says, that people can let go of the issues of life that hold us back from anger to forgiveness.
Appropriately titled, Luchsinger's new album "Let Go" deals with many of those issues. The album was released last November and is already garnishing sales from all over the world. Much of that recognition, Luchsinger said, has come from her weekly television series.
"I knew the type of people we'd be reaching, but I didn't know we'd be reaching this many people," Luchsinger admitted. "Reba always told me - through TV, the coverage of people would quadruple. I've seen my popularity go up tremendously, too. So many more people see you in a 30- or 60-minute show than see you on tour. It's a neat thing to reach a lot of people."
Although Luchsinger's weekend performances in Nebraska won't including taping for "Cowboy Church," fans will see her in a similar way as they've gotten to know her from television.
"This is a really good time for me," she said. "I feel better about my singing now. Just last weekend I was in Guthrie, Okla., and couldn't believe how many people who said they watch the show every Sunday night. Their husband may not go to church, but he'll watch 'Cowboy Church' every week. What a blessing it is to hear their testimony."
by Carrie Pitzer
Luchsinger, who has four Nebraska performances this weekend, is seeing her popularity skyrocket thanks to the overwhelming success of her cable show, "Cowboy Church," on network RFD-TV.
The Christian country artist has held a firm grip on the Midwest during her career, but as a mother of three, traveling was difficult at times. Her children are now all out of school, making it the perfect time for her show to start airing overseas, as well as booking calls to come from both coasts.
"God has been opening these doors for me to go through," Luchsinger told the Daily News this week. "We - I keep saying we because the 'Cowboy Church' group is we - encourage people to put their eyes unto the Lord. Don't get down on the economy and other circumstances, keep your eyes on the Lord and see Him to get through these times."
Raised on a working cattle ranch in Oklahoma, Luchsinger is well versed in the work ethic that comes with farm and ranch life.
Adding in her role as part of The Singing McEntire trio with brother Pake and sister Reba during her youth, Luchsinger's musical talent is something many could only dream of having.
"I really enjoy the type of music I sing, and people enjoy it, too," she said. "It is more toward Christian country than contemporary Christian or southern gospel. My music deals more with issues of life and problems that are realistic."
That's not to say all of her music tackles difficult social issues, but having to overcome a marriage filled with abuse, Luchsinger can't help but talk and sing about the trials of abuse and tough times. It's through the Lord, she says, that people can let go of the issues of life that hold us back from anger to forgiveness.
Appropriately titled, Luchsinger's new album "Let Go" deals with many of those issues. The album was released last November and is already garnishing sales from all over the world. Much of that recognition, Luchsinger said, has come from her weekly television series.
"I knew the type of people we'd be reaching, but I didn't know we'd be reaching this many people," Luchsinger admitted. "Reba always told me - through TV, the coverage of people would quadruple. I've seen my popularity go up tremendously, too. So many more people see you in a 30- or 60-minute show than see you on tour. It's a neat thing to reach a lot of people."
Although Luchsinger's weekend performances in Nebraska won't including taping for "Cowboy Church," fans will see her in a similar way as they've gotten to know her from television.
"This is a really good time for me," she said. "I feel better about my singing now. Just last weekend I was in Guthrie, Okla., and couldn't believe how many people who said they watch the show every Sunday night. Their husband may not go to church, but he'll watch 'Cowboy Church' every week. What a blessing it is to hear their testimony."
