From Nashville to Loma Linda

On Monday, Jan. 26, Craig Wayne Boyd visited the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital to perform a few songs for all of the visitors of the hospital, courtesy of K-FROG 95.1. The country artist performed three songs for patients, their families, and LLUCH staff in the hospital lobby before taking photos with his little fans. Boyd was born and raised in Texas and was drawn to gospel and country music as a young boy. He was active in his church choir for many years and eventually became its director. Boyd moved to Nashville in 2004 when he was 25 years old to pursue his long-time dream of starting a career in the music business. Eventually, Boyd was signed to a label and went on to perform local gigs, national tours, write songs and more. After 10 years of working on his career, Boyd was ready to give up on his dream because of financial and other pressures. On Sept. 30, 2014, Boyd auditioned for the television show "The Voice," where aspiring musical artist come to audition for their chance at stardom. Boyd was immediately picked up by one of the judges and went on to become the season seven winner. Many hospital patients and families came out to visit Boyd, who loved being able to help the children going dealing with illness and injury. “I fell very honored to do stuff like this,” Boyd, who has visited other children’s hospitals in the past, said, “I just hope that this aids in their healing process and gives them a little peace.” Boyd chose to sing his hit single, “Ain’t No Quitter,” to his small, but special audience. Boyd wrote the song prior to “The Voice,” during his own time of struggle. “I thought it was a perfect song choice,” Boyd said. [END] MEDIA ADVISORY: Winner of ‘The Voice,’ Craig Wayne Boyd, to perform for patients TODAY!!! WHAT: Craig Wayne Boyd, winner of season seven of “The Voice,” will visit with patients at Loma Linda university Children’s Hospital and perform a few songs, courtesy of K-FROG 95.1 FM. WHEN: Today, Monday, January 26, 2:30-3:30 p.m. WHERE: Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, Lobby, 11234 Anderson Street, Loma Linda A Texas native, Boyd was drawn to gospel and country and was active in his church choir, eventually becoming its director. He moved to Nashville to try for his dream of a career in the music business, but after ten years of songwriting, local gigs, national support touring, and trying everything he could to further that dream in Nashville, was on the verge of quitting music because of financial and other pressures. All that changed when he auditioned for the seventh season of “The Voice.” Ending up on Blake Shelton's team, Boyd's talent and easy musical versatility made him a fan favorite, making him the overall winner on the 2014 season of the hit show. Boyd is in town for a concert in San Bernardino on the evening of January 26. Please call to confirm attendance, 909-558-8357. Interview: Brianna Pastorino, Where did Boyd perform? How many people attended? How often does the University host events such as this one? What was your favorite part about the event? Contact info for Boyd? Winner of ‘The Voice,’ Craig Wayne Boyd, performs for and visits with patients LOMA LINDA, CA., January 27, 2015 – The winner of season 7 of NBC’s, “The Voice,” Craig Wayne Boyd, took some time before an upcoming show to visit with patients at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH) on Monday, Jan. 26, courtesy of K-FROG 95.1. The country artist performed three songs for patients, their families, and LLUCH staff in the hospital lobby before taking photos with his little fans. “I fell very honored to do stuff like this,” Boyd, who has visited other children’s hospitals in the past, said, “I just hope that this aids in their healing process and gives them a little peace.” From Nashville, TN., Boyd chose to sing his hit single, “Ain’t No Quitter,” to his—although small—special audience. Boyd wrote the song prior to “The Voice,” during his own time of struggle. “I thought it was a perfect song choice.” The rising star was in town for a concert in San Bernardino. PHOTO CAPTION: Craig Wayne Boyd met one of his smallest fans, LLUCH patient, 18 month old, Sanai Garcia, of Fontana. Additional photos available for download here: http://bit.ly/1H7X2l9