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Olympic Excitement Hits Home
Country music artists in Nashville share some of their favorite Olympic memories.
Written By: Nashville Lifestyles
Photographers: Various
Jana Kramer: Kristi Yamaguchi...I grew up skating and she was always my idol!
Damien Horne from THE FARM: Carl Lewis becoming the fastest man alive!
(L to R: Nick Hoffman, Krista Marie, Damien Horne)
Photo by Kevin Winter
Frankie Ballard: I always liked Michael Johnson. He wore those gold shoes and just flew around the track!
Krista Marie from THE FARM: My kind of Olympics...the Summer X Games, motocross of course!
(L to R: Nick Hoffman, Krista Marie, Damien Horne)
Dara Mclean: Kerri Strug. She is by far my favorite, because of her courage and commitment. Her bravery in the face of fear and her unwavering passion.
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Dave Frey from Sidewalk Prophets: The Atlanta Olympics in 1996 were so much fun to watch. I’ll never forget my entire family gathered around the TV the night the women’s gymnastics team won gold. My mom literally screamed. The USA basketball team that year was amazing. I also fondly remember watching the swimming events and then my buddy and me trying to race each other in the local pool. The best part is that the worst I could do was silver. It was an awesome summer, and the patriotism and moving stories of the Olympics made it even more memorable.
Jana Kramer: When Misty May and Kerri Walsh won for the second time in 2008 after winning in 2004...I love volleyball so it was awesome to see them kick butt! Girl power:)
Frankie Ballard: The 100 meter, because if I was doin’ that…I’d be a speedy son of a gun!
Dara Mclean: Gymnastics. I was a gymnast for five or six years. I love watching it!
Dave Frey of Sidewalk Prophets: My favorite Olympians were the entire 1996 women’s gymnastics team…and even though he never competed, Bella Karolyi. Bella’s passionate encouragement brought home gold and was parodied on Conan O’Brien for years.
You're not the only one eagerly anticipating the 2012 Summer Olympics beginning Friday, July 27. Country music artists Frankie Ballard, Jana Kramer, Dara Maclean, Dave Frey from Sidewalk Prophets and Krista Marie and Damien from THE FARM share their favorite Olympic memories to get us all excited and ready to cheer on Team USA! For more information about the events and schedules for the Olympic games visit london2012.com
Thanks to Warner Music Nashville and Word Entertainment for sharing these stories.
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