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BRI BAGWELL A Bright Rising Texas Star By Grace Buchanan Bri Bagwell’s “knows” this and lives it every day, clicking her ruby red boots across the U.S., burning a blazing tornado of energy along the way! It all started at the tender age of 3 when butterflies and shaking hands accompanied her on stage during her first early performances. “Home is a place we all must find, child. It’s not just a place where you eat or sleep. Home is knowing- knowing your mind, knowing your heart, knowing your courage. If we know ourselves, we’re always home, anywhere.”- Glenda the Good Witch (The Wizard of Oz ) As far back as she can remember, she “knew” her destiny. While reminiscing of her childhood performances at Agapeland Christian Child Development Center, she states, “I definitely fell in love with music, and even more so with performing.” 10