SummaryThis conversation explores the journey of Christiana, a military artist, who shares her experiences growing up in a faith-based family, joining the Army, and how her military service influenced her music career. The discussion highlights the importance of community support, the impact of programs like Operation Rising Star, and the challenges of navigating the music industry as a veteran artist. In this conversation, the speaker reflects on the importance of self-belief and the joy of connecting with audiences through music. They share their experiences from participating in Operation Rising Star, the opportunities it opened up, and memorable moments at the ACMs. The discussion also touches on the journey of songwriting, the release of their single 'Barefoot Mountain Child', and the significance of creating music that resonates with personal experiences and values. @VetTunesPodcast is recorded at https://harmonyhillent.com @HarmonyHillEntertainment00:00 Introduction to VetTunes Podcast and Guest02:21 Christiana's Musical Upbringing and Military Influence09:28 Joining the Army: A Personal Journey12:25 Transitioning Roles in the Military18:36 Deployment Experience and Its Impact25:16 Post-Deployment Life and Music Career29:45 Operation Rising Star: A Platform for Talent34:54 The Impact of Military Spouses in Music38:56 Operation Rising Star: A Unique Competition42:09 Building Community Through Music46:12 Navigating the TikTok Generation51:20 The Power of Live Music55:30 Finding Your Voice in a Competitive Space01:01:49 Opportunities After Winning Operation Rising Star01:12:49 Memorable Moments and Mementos01:17:59 Reflections on Performance and Representation01:26:43 The Journey into Music01:36:02 Rapid Fire Insights and Recommendations01:42:42 VTPC Ep4 ChristiAna Performance Final