What happens when you walk away from the music industry at the height of your career, build a life centered around family, and years later realize that the music is still calling?

On this episode of Happy Hour with Deb, Deb sits down with country music artist and songwriter Cyndi Thomson for a deeply personal conversation about her incredible journey back to music.

Cyndi first made her mark in country music with her debut album My World and the chart-topping hit “What I Really Meant to Say.” After experiencing the intensity and demands that came with her early success, Cyndi made the difficult decision to step away from the industry.

What followed was a completely different chapter of life. Cyndi became a mother, built a family, launched her jewelry company Haybelle Co., and found a new appreciation for the life happening outside of the spotlight.

Now, Cyndi is back.

In this conversation, she opens up about what it really felt like to return to Nashville and the music industry after so many years away, what changed during her time away, and what it means to come back with a completely different perspective.

Deb and Cyndi also talk about motherhood, being present, not rushing through life, and remembering to enjoy the moments along the way. Cyndi’s recent collaboration with Vince Gill on “Eighteen Summers” touches on that same idea of how quickly the years of raising children can pass, making this chapter of her story even more meaningful.

Cyndi’s comeback has included heartfelt new music such as “The Georgia In Me,” “Liar,” “Acres of Diamonds,” and “Five More Minutes,” with her new music reflecting the experiences, relationships, and perspective she gained during her years away. Her official website describes Acres of Diamonds as a new chapter with deeper songs, a stronger voice, and more compelling storytelling.

This isn't just a conversation about making a comeback.

It's about knowing when to step away, knowing when it's time to come back, and learning to appreciate the life you're living while you're living it. 

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