The Liberty Idol Contest (a thirteen week competition) held auditions for the first 4 weeks and 65 people were selected to compete.  The first round continues this Saturday as the audience votes to determine the contestants who will make it through to the second round.  Anyone can enjoy the show and has the opportunity to participate by casting their ballet.  In order for a vote to be valid, each ballet must have five people circled as the best for the evening.  It is FREE to vote and FREE for the contestants to compete and every week, the audience also has an opportunity to win.  So far, over $2000 in cash and prizes have been awarded to people in the audience and the shows are just beginning.

In 2008, over 50,000 people attended Liberty Idol.  This year is pacing to exceed those numbers with an event that is family oriented, safe and fun for the entire community.  On May 30th, over 3000 people came out for a perfect evening of music under the stars.  Those wishing to attend the concert can begin setting up lawn chairs at 2PM.  There are different guest judges each week and this week Billy Mitchell from Greenville and Bill Sorachek, CEO of the Ronald McDonald House of the Carolinas will be our guest judges.  Liberty Idol continues to attract attention from many people in the recording and acting community.  One thing that you can be sure is that you never know who will be in the audience.  The Ronald McDonald House of the Carolinas is the Liberty Idol 2009 Charity of Choice.  Our goal is surpass the $5000 that was raised last year.  This will be accomplished with the addition of the 1st Annual Liberty Idol Golf Tournament on July 17th and the Liberty Idol Value Card (cost $10) with 100% of the profits going to the Ronald McDonald House.  This event is completely funded by sponsorships of local businesses, the City of Liberty, The Liberty Chamber of Commerce and through grants from Pickens County.