SYRACUSE Will I be able to swim? Will I be able to drive? Will I be able to cheer?
These were just a few of the many questions 17-year-old Sarah Frei asked as she laid in a hospital bed recovering from a double amputation and other critical injuries she suffered after she was hit by a suspected drunk driver. Yes, her parents, Greg and Amy Frei, confidently answered to every one of their daughter s questions. And now, just six months later, the senior in high school has regained her independence and pursued some new hobbies. She s still able to do the things that she wants to do, which is just amazing, Amy said.
Country on the Rise: January 23, 2021
Every Saturday morning, Kari highlights some of her favorite new country songs during the new 9 a.m. show, Country on the Rise.
From new songs by artists you already know and love to tunes from country up-and-comers, Country on the Rise covers the industry s latest gems and gives them their much-deserved spotlight.
Here are Kari s featured songs for Country on the Rise s January 23 episode.
Jon Pardi - Tequila Little Time
There s nothing like a good country drinkin song to get you pumped for the weekend. We re kicking off this week s Country on the Rise with Jon Pardi s new single, Tequila Little Time.
After suffering paralysis and amputation from being the victim of a DUI crash in mid-2020, Sarah Frei’s injury inspired HB47 bill, called "Sarah’s Bill," which passed the Utah House on Tuesday.
Russell Dickerson is making one young fan s Christmas so much brighter this year.
Over the summer,
Sarah Frei, a 17-year-old high school student in Utah, was driving with her friends when they were hit head-on by a drunk driver. Sarah was paralyzed from the waist down in the crash and had both of her legs amputated.
While in the hospital recovering, Frei s cheerleading squad surprised her with a routine set to Dickerson s Home Sweet, which is her favorite song. When the country star heard Frei s story, he knew he wanted to do something special for her. To see the joy, and to see the zeal for life still that she had.it just drew me in and captured me, and I was in, the country star explains. Dickerson decided to partner with Chevrolet to surprise Frei with a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, fully equipped with amenities to suit her needs, including maximized cabin space and a fully-powered and lighted ramp.