Liberty
Idol Contest breaking all records – Last Saturday
over 4000 people were in attendance for the third
night of competition. Liberty Idol drawing
people from all across Upstate and peaking the interest
of Nashville.
Amanda Boone, Anna Gravely, Brooklyn Garrett,
Deidra Tipton, Richard Baxter, Sr., Ryan Gillespie,
Taylor McCollum and Willie Monkus were voted through
on May 10th 2008, the first night of the competition.
Cayce Franklin, Derek Brackett, Angela Seaborn,
Thomas Coleman, Jennifer Johnson, Lauren Vaughn,
Brittany Blackwell and Kayla Maw were voted through
on May 17th, the second Saturday night of the competition.
Merry Adams, Katelyn Bowen, Lyndsey Whitfield,
Travis Owens, Chelsea Cantrell, Lakeenya Hampton,
Elizabeth Mullinax and Ronn Lusk were voted through
on May 24th, the third Saturday night of the competition. |
| |
Liberty,
SC – May 27, 2008 – A combination Karaoke
and “Reality Show” type contest with over
$6,000 in cash and prizes has brought in record crowds
to downtown Liberty area. This past Saturday,
May 24th, 2008, over four thousand people came out
to watch the show. Talent Scouts from Nashville have
been to the shows and are now interested in some of
the talent. Prizes are: $2500 first prize, $1250
second place, $1000 third place, $750 fourth place
and $500 fifth place finish.
|
| |
The
Liberty Idol Contest (a thirteen week competition)
began on April 12th and, over the course of 4 Saturdays,
potential contestants auditioned for their slot to
compete. Sixty
four contestants were selected to compete. Each
Saturday the audience will vote to determine who will
continue through to the finals. This is the third
year for Liberty Idol. In 2007, over 40,000 people
attended Liberty Idol from start to finish. This
Saturday, the crowds are expected to top 4000 again
with the contest show from 7:00PM until 10:00PM. There
are different guest judges every week. The special
Guest Celebrity Judge this week is business Ronald
McDonald House of the Carolinas CEO Bill Sorochak and
he will join WORD morning show host Lisa Rollins. “The
response to this contest has been overwhelming” was
the comment from Brian Deese, Mayor. This is
a family oriented event where both audience members
and contestants are coming from across the upstate. It’s
free to enter and free to watch. The
real story is that the audience and the contestants
have created and shaped this event into something that
is reminiscent of a small town family reunion with
thousands of people. “Everyone that comes
to this event for the first time can’t wait for
the next show.” This year The Ronald McDonald
House of the Carolinas is the Liberty Idol 2008 Charity
of Choice and each contestants can earn additional
votes (up to 20% of the audience vote) by twenty five
cent donations with ALL money raised going to the Ronald
McDonald House. Liberty Idol was chosen as the
Media Achievement Award winner for the State of SC
by the South Carolina Municipality Association.
|
|
|
*DOWNLOAD
SPEEDS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR
CONNECITON SPEED.
CLICK
HERE TO DOWNLOAD VIDEO |
| |
Contact: Roy Costner
Costner Entertainment
186 Liberty Hwy.
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864-843-3139 |
Liberty
Idol was created in the theme of national TV “talent
show” type programs. This event is sponsored
by several local businesses with the title sponsor of
the City of Liberty and a major presenting sponsor of
the Liberty Chamber of Commerce.
For additional information contact the Roy Costner
Phone: 864-843-3139 or Cell numbers: (864) 270-3675 or
(864) 270-9082
|
|
