A "Charlestown Star" is Born

CATONSVILLE, MD (May 18, 2017) -- Charlestown resident Kathy Crouse is seen signing a copy of her country music CD "Charlestown Star" for Angel Salinkansas. Crouse signed dozens of CDs today at a reception/party held in her honor.

Crouse traveled to the Garrick Alden Studios in Silver Spring, MD, to record vocals for the song, which she she co-wrote with Dean Crawford, a past recipient of the Maryland Music Association's Songwriter of the Year award.

The song tells the story of Crouse's relentless ability to overcome life's challenges.

Crouse plays keyboard and Crawford, who is Charlestown's Medical Center Practice Administrator, plays guitar on the song. She was accompanied by Crawford’s Dunn’s River Band.

Crouse's idol, country music icon Loretta Lynn, sent a handwritten note to her to congratulate her on her CD. Lynn told her to "continue to follow your dream" and to "show those 'younguns' that life can be great no matter what your age."

Proceeds from the sale of her CD benefit Charlestown's Benevolent Care Fund. Charlestown is managed by Erickson Living.