84R5899 JGH-D
By: Sheets H.R. No. 1834
R E S O L U T I O N
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.