Kristian Is Honored as a Distinguished Alumnus at Avon Old Farms School

Mon, Mar 5, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Last week I took my son to my chilly, snow-covered, Hogwarts-looking alma mater, Avon Old Farms, and humbly accepted an alumni award for achievement in music. I'm honored to be joining the legendary activist and songwriter Pete Seeger as a recipient of this award. I was also honored to meet the next generation of musicians and singers from an amazing school.

Sometimes the world can surprise you when you least expect it. A boy from the Tennessee mountains can end up in boarding school in Connecticut, and try to find his way through the hallways and dormitories that have brought us some of the best hockey players on earth. Whoever thought that I would have gone to school with New York Rangers star Brian Leetch, and 25 years later they'd be giving me an award? I couldn't be more proud of the human spirit of educators who are willing to grow their schools to fit the children who go there. May there be more people like this. -k

Read an article from the local paper and learn more about Kristian's visit to Avon Old Farms here.

 

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  1. B avatar

    On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 8:07 AM, B said:

    Congratulations KB, if anyone deserves to be honored for their talent and contributions to not only the music industry, but to the community as well, it is definitely you!

  2. KMichele avatar

    On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 1:42 AM, KMichele said:

    Congratulations KRISTIAN BUSH!!! It is well deserved kudos!
    I Love You and Jennifer soo, I can't wait for more new music from
    you two, I think y'all did a great job on "GUIDE YOU HOME" for the
    album/soundtrack for the movie "ACT OF VALOR"!
    I know this is a very proud moment for you and yours, you soo deserve it
    and more for all the wonderful things Jennifer and your music has done
    for people!

  3. cindy avatar

    On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 12:58 AM, cindy said:

    Congrats

  4. Robyn avatar

    On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 8:34 PM, Robyn said:

    congrats Kristian very well deserved!!! Love You guys so much =)

  5. Terri Plant - Riding avatar

    On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 7:33 PM, Terri Plant - Riding said:

    Congrats to you, Kristian! I know how proud your alma mater must be to have you as an alumni....Rich and I are looking forward to seeing you many more times this year at the upcoming shows!

  6. frepansr avatar

    On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 3:35 PM, frepansr said:

    Congratulations Kristian you deserve all the awards you get for the music you have turned out over the years. You and Jennifer need to stay together and put out another CD. You have alot of fans even the ones that got hurt last year that includes my wife and me we love and will follow you anywhere in the Midwest.

  7. New Country Fans avatar

    On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 3:33 PM, New Country Fans said:

    Congrats, Kristian! The honors for you and Jennifer are so well deserved. You are more than musicians, you are great people. My one wish is to meet you one day!

  8. Brandiland avatar

    On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 3:05 PM, Brandiland said:

    Perfect...so well-deserved, Kristian ;)

  9. Meghan-Sugarland-lover avatar

    On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 6:05 AM, Meghan-Sugarland-lover said:

    Wow. If anyone deserves that award it's definately Kristian. Kristian is an incredible individual and I'm really blessed to be able to know him as a musician and artist.
    Sugarland, You are loved.

  10. SeaSiren avatar

    On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 12:43 AM, SeaSiren said:

    So awesome and just to think my favorite duo in the world! And me right down the street with my massage business! If anyone deserves kristian does!!! Congrats!!! Hope you guys are coming to CT.soon for another concert this time when you hand me the guitar pick I won't have butter fingers!!!

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