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a footing with Broadcast
Music, Inc. (BMI) as a
writer and publisher, which
launched a multi-year career.
“I’ve been nominated for
the Native American Music
Awards, the Los Angeles
Music Awards and toured all
over the country, performing
in the US, Canada and even
Italy!” Shawn says.
and remembered Shawn, which was
a neat moment for him.
In 1994, Shawn met the members
of Redbone, a Native American/
Mexican American band with hits
such as “Come and Get Your Love”
and “Maggie,” and became a roadie
for the band. Band founders Pat
and Lolly Vegas helped Shawn find
Today Shawn continues
to perform, making strides
in the country and new
country markets (his music appears
in 74 countries in addition to the
US), performing in January at
the National Association of Music
Merchants Annual Convention with
members of the group Badlands.
He is working on three upcoming
films, and is negotiating a reality
show opportunity. Shawn and his
FOR THESE BRONCS,
LAUNCHING A CAREER MEANS
LAUNCHING A COWBOY
wife Belinda live in Sedona, Arizona,
where they own two companies:
Only the Brave Recordings and
Entertainment, and Sedona
Rocks Cleaning Service. Their
entertainment company represents
three American Indian artists,
buys and sells music lighting and
stage equipment for rural and
reservation communities, and
operates motivational music camps
and presentations for youth. For
booking, music, information, etc.
visit onlythebraveentertainment.com.
For a young man with humble roots
in Casper, W