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Inspired by her military veteran
father, singer-dancer Erinn Dearth
found her true calling with Letters
From Home, her USO-style show
that travels across the country to
honor those who have served.

Were you always a fan of USO-style
music and tap dance?
Definitely. I still remember, after seeing
a play at age three, declaring that I’d
perform on stage and have my own
theater one day. Tap dance was my first
true love; I started taking lessons that
same year. I took voice lessons when
I was around eight. I always knew I
OUTSHINING was going to perform and wanted to

incorporate tap dance into it. I never
wanted to do anything else.
THE SHADOWS I’ve also never listened to pop music. I

only know ‘40s, ‘50s, and ‘60s music
and musical theater. My family was
interview with erinn dearth | written by matthew brady | photography by zimbro photography studios, unless noted
always playing oldies and musicals. My
grandparents listened to Frank Sinatra,
the Andrews Sisters, and the McGuire
Sisters, and my parents listened to
Vietnam-era music but also all the
standards like Eleanor Powell and
crooners like the Rat Pack.

Tell us about Letters From
Home’s origins:
I’d started a company called First in
Flight Entertainment, and we were
doing a lot of small, customized shows.
One night, I told my dad I needed
ideas for a new show. He said, “You’ve
got to do a show for veterans.” He
Pictured: was a veteran of the Coast Guard and
Erinn Dearth (back)
performing with always spoke very highly of our service
Courtney Groves (front).
members.

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