Kerry Christensen

One of a small handful of master yodelers based in the United States, Kerry Christensen discovered yodeling while in Austria in the mid-'70s. He was fascinated with the odd European singing style, dedicating himself to it and studying recordings he purchased, although he considered it only a hobby at this point. However, brought up on an Idaho farm, Christensen found himself with plenty of time to practice, and soon he developed into a world-class yodeler specializing in a particularly speedy and dexterous form known as Bravour. In 1984, a chance encounter with a talent scout ...