Each year we celebrate the incredible people that make Nashville a beautiful place to live. This year, we toast a lineup that includes creatives, business people, culinarians, and everything in between. With a passion for philanthropy and a beautiful outlook on life, these are the men and women who make Music City shine.
Name: Mickey Guyton
Age: 38
Hometown: Arlington, TX
Occupation: Country Artist
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
I’m most proud of becoming a mother.
Name the person who has been the greatest influence in your life.
My husband Grant.
Tell us about someone you consider a hero and why?
My husband is my hero. He had a very difficult life growing up. He faced so much adversity that could have very much caused him to give up on himself but he never did.
What are a few of your favorite places in Nashville?
I love Santa’s Pub. It’s truly a Nashville treasure.
Do you have a favorite quote you live by that you would like to share (and why)?
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou
What is your definition of beauty—as it pertains to yourself and/or others?
Beauty is honesty. Being your most authentic self is the definition of beauty to me.