Coffee Conversation: Local Musician from Carlton Wins Competition with Original Song

CARLTON, Minn. — A local musician from Carlton will receive a close to $10,000 prize after winning a national contest for her original song.

Abrianna Schmidt is an 18-year-old high school senior. She recently found out that she won the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Journey of a Song contest.

She joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk about her music and recent award.

Her grand prize is an all expense paid week in Nashville and free admission into the Hall’s week long songwriting camp this June. Schmidt played her winning song live in-studio.