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CityViewNC.com | 43 perience cultures I've seen. I was in Bul- garia listening to Bulgarian folk chant- ing, then I was in Australia on Bondi Beach, I was eating meat pies in Eastern Europe and singing on the same stage as some of the greatest artists that mu- sic has ever seen." One of her "pinch me" moments was when she was sitting in the same dressing room as Beyoncé who was there the week before. Lusk has even performed at the Grammy Honors ceremony in New York, which to her was an "eye-opening experience." Singing "Into the West" and sharing the stage with the likes of Jay-Z and Mariah Carey, she was a guest artist honoring her mentor and friend Howard Shore. Finding her spot in Fayetteville Although Lusk has been performing around the world in the most prestig- ious venues and alongside the most in- tuitive creators, she has found bliss in the All-America City of Fayetteville. "My career is good to me because I'm able to work doing what I love and also be a military spouse. Being in a military family, you constantly have to pick up your life and re-plan. When I'm trave- ling for work my family helps care for my children and as we like to call it, getting a lot of 'grandma time.' My hus- band and I have always made it work. He does what he loves and I do what I love - we don't detract from each other's careers. Although I travel a lot for work, I truly thrive on the idea of having the best of both worlds, my music and my personal life." roughout her years, Lusk has learned to take on each new challenge and each new journey. "As any other military wife, I believe God gave me what I'm meant to handle," she said with a smile. During her time at home, Lusk keeps busy by working and spreading her tal- ent to the youth of Fayetteville. Lusk explained, "I know how much having good teachers helped my situation grow into what it is now." She teaches ongo- ing voice lessons through the SKIES Program on Fort Bragg. She also teaches lessons from her home. Lusk has plans to teach a master class during the day at Methodist University in November. She Sunday, April 12 th , 2015 A BRIDAL & EVENT EXPO 2:00-4:00 pm Planning an upcoming wedding or event? This Bridal and Event Expo at Gates Four Golf & Country Club is a FREE one-day event that will be showcasing many of Fayetteville's best local vendors! Join us for complimentary appetizers, refreshments, and incredible giveaways! For any additional information, please contact Ashley Alger, Private Events Director, at 910-425-6667 x235 Planning an upcoming wedding or event? is Bridal and Event Expo at Gates Four Golf & Country Club is a FREE one-day event that will be showcasing many of Fayetteville's best local vendors! Join us for complimentary appetizers, refreshments, and incredible giveaways! For any additional information, please contact Ashley Alger, Private Events Director, at 910-425-6667 x235 Sunday, April 12 th , 2015 A BRIDAL & EVENT EXPO 2:00-4:00 pm Planning an upcoming wedding or event? This Bridal and Event Expo at Gates Four Golf & Country Club is a FREE one-day event that will be showcasing many of Fayetteville's best local vendors! Join us for complimentary appetizers, refreshments, and incredible giveaways! For any additional information, please contact Ashley Alger, Private Events Director, at 910-425-6667 x235 Personalized service from our team of professionals Traditional funeral services Cremation funeral services Cremations performed in our on-site crematory Chapel seating for over 200 people Pre-arrangement of funeral plans Family owned and operated Highland Funeral Service & Crematory SULLIVAN'S 910.484.8108 | 610 Ramsey Street | Fayetteville, NC

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