This week, Dolan Ellis joins us to share his journey from a farm in Kansas, to landing a job at KOOL-TV in Phoenix, to winning a Grammy with The New Christy Minstrels, and then back to Arizona where he continued his career in music. The merging of his passion for Arizona, music, heritage, nature and photography has resulted in a diverse body of work spanning nearly six decades.
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In 1966, then-Governor Sam Goddard approached Dolan and asked if he would be willing to be Arizona’s official balladeer, and the first person in the country designated as such. The next 12 governors made the same designation, and this year marks Dolan’s 51st year as Arizona’s official balladeer.
In our conversation, we cover a number of topics relevant to entrepreneurs, artists, and people who simply love Arizona, including pursuing your passion, finding mentors, taking risks, and making time for contemplation. Dolan belies his age (82-years-old) and will enrich the way you think about Arizona.
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