Joyce Rouse grew up on a farm near Cresco, Iowa where the music of the Earth touched her at an early age. She's been singing and writing ever since. With a Masters of Arts in Earth Literacy and extensive music and theatrical training, she has traveled the country for over ten years, spreading the concepts of Earth connection and sustainability. Earth Mama's motto is Helping Heal the Planet One Song At A Time. Her first album of family music, Earth Mama, was a finalist for the Nammies, a prestigious Nashville Music Award. Her success has continued to grow with each subsequent album, motivating listeners to take action to preserve and protect our amazing planet. Her music is heard in over eighty countries on syndicated public radio programs, like My Green Earth, Every Living Thing, and Environmental Directions. With over 90 writer credits on recordings to her name, Joyce's songs have been recorded by pop and country music artists, featured in movies and ads, and used as theme songs for a number of events including national celebrations. Joyce's original music has been used extensively by educators and by international and environmental and peace organizations, such as the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, UNESCO, and Earth Charter. For the 75th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage in 1995, Joyce wrote and performed the theme song, "Standing On The Shoulders", which premiered at official events in Washington, D.C. Earth Mama has been a featured performer at the Nashville Songwriters Association International annual Tin Pan South concerts, hosted shows at the Bluebird Cafe, and commanded the main stage at Nashville's annual Italian Street Fair. Joyce is also featured in the book The Soul of a Writer. Intimate Interviews with Successful Songwriters, by Susan Tucker, Journey Publishing. Earth Mama has recently released her 10th CD, "Blessings of the Universe" and is working on a new roots music project, children's book and music video on endangered species.