Beneath the glow of stage lights, Jake Vaadeland is a true performer, drawing applause and accolades for his unique country and bluegrass notes.

Back in Cut Knife, what matters most is the simple stillness he feels after closing his front door.

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“I haven’t been home for a long time. Now I’m home, I get some good time off,” he said.

Homecomings have been rare for him.

This year, Vaadeland received a Juno, toured overseas, reached the top three in SiriusXM’s Top of the Country competition, and on Sept. 13, stood beneath the lights of Prospera P

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