Terry Sater is a three-time Emmy-winning journalist whose passion for music took off when he was 10 years old with a Harmony mandolin. Born in Minneapolis and raised in suburban St. Paul, and rural Wisconsin, Terry faced early challenges when his family lost their home to foreclosure, leading them to an abandoned farmhouse in Wisconsin. Influenced by his father's country tunes and his mother's favorites like Nat King Cole, he developed a diverse musical and literary palette. From performing Seals and Crofts covers with his brother to singing in school choirs, and competing in school forensics, Terry's musical and literary journey continued professionally, including roles in the Medora Musical and playing in various cover bands, all while balancing factory jobs to fund his education in voice performance. His love for language and information led to a decades long journalism career.