MEISA’s showcase winners sound off
December 2, 2010
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MEISA’s first UNA Music Showcase was a success, according to MEISA
President Mason Kirkland. “I thought the awards that were given
were well deserved,” he said.
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MEISA Vice President Traci Hite was very pleased with the turnout.
“I really think it went smooth, and all the performers were
awesome,” Hite said.
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MEISA’s guest judges included music industry insiders such as
Suzanne Bolton from FAME Recording Studios, songwriter Mark
Narmore, and radio personality from Kix 96 Josie Lane.
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“There was great talent and great showmanship,” MEISA Secretary
Karyn Lowe said. “The judges did an awesome job.”
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“The performances were a great choice,” UNA student Shanaah Cole
said. “They all did equally great and I am looking forward to next
year’s showcase.”
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The judges awarded duet Grace and Spencer (Grace Oaks and Spencer
Murphy) the award of Entertainer of the Year. With the award of
Entertainer of the Year, Grace and Spencer will have an opportunity
to have a time block in the upcoming Spring Festival. Oaks and
Murphy had a packed section of supporters to cheer them on during
the performance.
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“I think everybody here did a great job and we are honored to have
this award,” Oaks said.
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“We are stoked to be performing in the Spring Festival,” Murphy
added.
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The judges also gave out many more awards. The judges awarded
Group of the Year to Only in Stories, a Christian alternative band.
Female Vocalist of the Year went to Sheni Hamilton, Male Vocalist
of the Year went to Ben Skipworth, Song of the Year went to Only in
Stories for their original work, and the Horizon Award went to
Caleb Banks.
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“I love it, and I am super excited,” Hamilton said. “I think
everyone else did an awesome job, I really liked Only in Stories, I
think one of my friends was in tears during their
performance.”
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Archie Hubbard also performed during the showcase. Hubbard was The
Department of Entertainment Industry’s artist they chose to be
signed to Singing River Records, the department’s own student-run
record label.
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