Bigger Than That! tour comes to McCreary

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Published on Friday, April 29, 2016

Photo by Jason Nadeau. Ryan Laird, a Canadian born, Nashville-based musician performed for Turtle River School Division students in McCreary on April 12. 

By Jason Nadeau

Turtle River School Division

On April 12, Turtle River School Division hosted two-time Canadian Country Music Award nominated recording artist Ryan Laird with his “Bigger Than That!” tour.  

Ryan presented to all of the division’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 students gathered in McCreary School on being able to rise above negativity andbe a bigger person in any situation.  The message for students focused on being able to share your feelings with trusted adults and by doing acts of kindness.  His message was well received as there is a larger focus on student mental health and wellness being placed in education in this day and age.  Division Superintendent Bev Szymesko stated, “It is important for students to be motivated and empowered to follow their dreams.  Presentations such as Ryan’s communicate positive messages to students through music in a powerful way to help support students that face bullying and adversity.  We want to provide all students with the tools they need to be happy and achieve success.”  

Ryan Laird is a Canadian born musician who is based out of Nashville, TN.  For more information about his tour, please see his website at:   https://www.biggerthanthat.org.