What Happens Next?
After the big weekend, there is still more to do. The cash prize winners will be trading their BIG checks for ones they can really take to the bank! In addition,the top singers this year, Shondea Thomas in the 21 and Above Division and Miriam Gilbertson in the 13-20 Division will each be presenting their favorite home-town charities with a check for $500 to give back to the good works they do. We will be sure to post photos of those exciting exchanges as soon as they happen.
Perhaps the biggest thrill, other than finishing in 1st and 2nd place in their division, is the opportunity to travel to Cannon Falls and participate in a session at Pachyderm Recording Studios! Shondea and Miriam will be joined by Anna Blasy and Charisma Pruitt in adding their names to the elite musicians who have laid down tracks at this prestigious venue. Those sessions will be scheduled in upcoming weeks and with more photos to come from these exciting visits.
Decisions are still being made for a 2026 event, so please stay tuned. And be sure to check out social media formats for even more photos and updates.
21 & Older Division Finalists Named
Congratulations to the following amateur singers in the 21 & older division who will be advancing to the finals held on Sunday, October 12th in Austin!
Momo A.–Stephanie S.- Paul C.–Lainey D.–Kari G.–Annamarie W.–Megan H.–Jennie B.–Andrea S.–Mark Fla.– Brendin K.– Angie K.– Charisma P. — Laura P.– Hannah Q.– Connor S.– Matthew G.– Aisa R.– Shondea T.– Calista V.– Rebecca W.– John W.–Ruth JC.–Mark S.– Hannah B.– Mark Fitz.– Melody M.– Elena B.–Michael M.
The judges have decided who will be going to Austin
Congratulations to the following amateur singers that have advanced in the 13 to 20 year old division.
The judges said the competition was intense and it took them longer than anticipated to select the finalists.
The 13 to 20 year olds will be competing on Saturday, October 11th.
The event starts at 10:00 AM.
Doors open to the public at 9:30 AM.
Judges also said that if you weren’t selected, please continue to sing, continue to improve, continue to compete.
There is no substitute for practice-practice-practice.
After you practice, record yourself and listen critically to the playback and then start the cycle over:
practice-record-listen critically to the playback.
practice-record-listen critically to the playback.
practice-record-listen critically to the playback.
The competition was so close that when you were scored, many of you lost by only one point.
The judges decisions are final and all recordings have been deleted.
Good luck in Austin!
Here is the list of finalists in the 13 to 20 year old division. (First name and last initial–in no particular order)
Anna B.——Miriam G.——Matthew W.——Grace H.——Liliana R.——Sophia R.——Seth B.——Laurent B.——Uche N.——Lillyonna O.——Riley B.——Diya S.——Amelio P.——Adhya K.——Emily T.——Grace V.——Lisa V.——Sadie M.——Cecilia H.——Aria I.——Kambria L.——Haley S.——Sloka R.——Aurora G.——Adrianah M.——Kcin S.——Liahna H.——Mara B.
Looking Forward To Auditions In Bemidji
Last chance to audition for the 2025 Minnesota Sings!
