IDAHO FALLS — The tapestry of life has woven many things together for Grammy award winning singer/song writer Carole King.

    That includes Idaho’s Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, Nicole LeFavour.

    It turns out King purchased the ranch property in Custer County she now calls home from LeFavour’s parents 30 years ago.

    “I’ve just been so proud of her,” King said about the young woman next door who grew up to become an Idaho classroom teacher, state legislator and now candidate for U.S. Congress. “I just think she’s great.”

    The admiration prompted King to make another campaign appearance for LeFavour in Idaho Falls Friday night. The performer had already done a fundraising concert in Boise in September.

    King has won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for her song writing. Her 1971 album “Tapestry” topped the U.S. album chart for 15 weeks in 1971, and remained on the charts for more than six years. King’s recent collaboration album with James Taylor, “Live at the Troubadour” reached number 4 in sales in 2010.

    The talented songstress calls Idaho home and she said LeFavour will best represent Idahoans in Congress. The Democrat is challenging incumbent Republican Mike Simpson.

    “She works well with both sides of the aisle,” King said about LeFavour. “She has represented all of us in the state well and would do a great job in Washington.”

    King’s ranch is located between Stanley and Challis and she said she has watched LeFavour grow through the years.

    “She’s just terrific,” King said.

    LeFavour said it is wonderful to have someone like King support her campaign.

    “When I was in high school, a remember getting to meet her for the first time,” LeFavour said. “She’s been so generous with her time and talent.”

    As the candidate crisscrosses the state during her campaign activities, she said she keeps hearing concerns about education in America and the need for more jobs.

    “I stand up for people,” LeFavour said. “And I want to see teachers get what they need to help children succeed.”

    As Republican stands have made women upset, LeFavour said she has heard more comments from females saying they are definitely going to vote this year. Simpson voted against legislation that would have given women equal pay for the same jobs performed by men. It was the first legislation signed into law by President Barack Obama.

    When it comes to solving problems in the nation, LeFavour said she believes in a bipartisan approach. To get her message out, LeFavour has enlisted “hundreds of volunteers who have made 100,000 phone calls.”

    “I pinch myself every day,” she said “It’s been amazing.”