PRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED 70'S ATTIRE
70'S ATTIRE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED
PRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED 70'S ATTIRE
70'S ATTIRE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Nick Connors has his own distinctive style of contemporary pop, set afire by the range and timbre of his uniquely massive voice. The 22-year-old Houston-native utilizes his rare vocal talent to harness the superpowers of his biggest influences: The power and control of Adele and Whitney Houston, the pop prowess of Michael Jackson, and the raspy-ness and soul of Chris Stapleton. Connors aims to bring an appreciation for raw talent back into the mainstream, and he leaves fans with pure inspiration, confidence and belonging—all the things that his idols have left behind for him.
Nick Connors is no stranger to virality. The young star has already amassed over 1 million YouTube streams, 138K Facebook followers, over 663K followers and 3.5 million likes on TikTok. Connors is no stranger to the spotlight either. Connors appeared on American Idol season 22, performing for celebrity judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie. In 2019, he also made it to the Judge Cuts of America’s Got Talent’s 14th season, performing for hundreds of thousands of viewers. He’s sung the National Anthem for nearly every professional Houston sports team, and he has been featured in numerous news articles and interviews including ABC News and Right This Minute.
Connors’ newest single “Sayin Too Much” was released January 26th, 2024, capturing his new style and swagger. “Sayin Too Much” was co-written and co-produced with Erich Joseph Niekamp and Tia Sillers (hit songwriter for Dixie Chicks, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Lee Ann Womack, and many more). On this single, Connors dives into a mature manner of writing packed with purpose finding, weathering adversity, and staying true to oneself.
At age 10, Connors began performing the national anthem for small organizations, quickly rising up the ranks to regularly singing at major Texas sporting events including NFL, MLB, and NBA. Throughout his Anthem performances, Connors has gathered support from many sport stars including Texan JJ Watt’s tweeting “Could y’all help me get in contact with Nicholas? He dominated the national anthem last night?”
Fall of 2023, Connors performed at Nashville’s Film Festival catching the eye of some of the most prestigious Music Supervisors located in Los Angeles, New York, and Nashville.
Connors credits his hometown of Pasadena, Texas for his diverse taste in music, performing everything from soul to contemporary pop. He notes that Texas is “not just country people” and his state’s growing diversity has led him to want to “please all kinds of ears”. Connors attributes his success to his mother, who single handedly raised two children with grace and relentlessly supported their dreams. Connors’ first band, Nick and The Groove, formed in 2018 with other young Houston locals, catapulted the teenager to overnight success. Videos of the bands live performances playing “Barracuda” and “Tennessee Whiskey”, went viral on Reddit and Facebook, expanding his fanbase and generating widespread awareness among music media. Now Connors is charting his own course in the music industry with his new single.
Energetic, Engaging, Ecclectic, and Entertaining. These are some of the wordsused to describe a live experience with Joey Richey. He is no stranger to the music scene, with one of the most underrated resumes in the music industry.
Joey is a proud native of Nashville, TN who has been involved in music since the age of five (5). Most people who have experienced a live performance with Joey Richey leave wondering, “How does he do ALL that and never seem to get tired?” Joey would tell you himself that he works hard on every aspect of his craft. “I am very fortunate to call some of the best musicians in the world my close and personal friends. I like to make certain the viewing audience gets a ‘Million Dollar Show’.”
Joey is a product of all things Nashville… Educated in Public Schools, a graduate of M.L. King Magnet High School (class of 1995), continued his passion for music on into his college career at Tennessee State University and Belmont University (class of 2000). Joey says, “I have tried to channel all the education and training from school and being around some of the greatest musicians alive into this experience. Having performed with and supported some of the greatest musical beings on the planet surely helps!!!” A list that includes the likes of One Republic, Cece Winans, Victor Wooten, Jonny Lang, Patti LaBelle, Keith Urban, Motley Crue and even doing voice character work for the Disney Global franchise surely doesn’t sound like the beginners club. “I’ve been inspired by the GREATEST.”, Joey Says, naming Earth, Wind, and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, James Brown, Michael Jackson, and Frank Sinatra as just a few of his main influences in popular music.
As the keyboardist/vocalist for The Steve Miller Band since 1993, Joseph Wooten is a devoted husband and father, keyboardist, writer, arranger, producer, educator, motivational speaker, and author. He has received three Grammy Award nominations. When his busy traveling schedule permits, Joseph Wooten also plays keyboards for his brother Victor Wooten in addition to leading his own band, Joseph Wooten & The Hands of Soul.
“Who’s that lady?” may be a phrase that you hear often when Laia is a topic of discussion. She is a myriad of things all wrapped up into one, strong, woman.
Hailing from the city of Memphis, Laia is an artist with deep southern roots with musical styling influences ranging from gospel, soul, funk, and R&B. Though her passion for music is heard and felt through her soulful voice it equally resonates through the power of her pen as a songwriter.
Like many of the greats, her musical journey's roots began with the church. Laia is an astute musician who has studied music and these diverse paths have merged in order for Laia to become a multi-genred performer ranging from a worship leader and team member, coral ensemble singer, session vocalist, and live performance band front woman.
As a songwriter, Laia's artistic expression adapts many voices. Having covered the genres of Country, Americana, Christian, Soul, and R&B her voice as a writer speaks to many people.
Like with her songwriting, her artistry is also expressed physically through her apparel line, 66 And Change Apparel. This apparel line takes quirky phrases and adapts biblical concepts encrypted inside of the t-shirt's graphics. With love as her primary topic of expression, both her songwriting and apparel line find ways to display her love for mankind through her art.
Laia is a daughter, sister, friend, and overcomer in her everyday life. Her artistry is an extension of the woman that is Laia.
Born into and surrounded by a family of talented singers from Gallatin, TN, NaCole’s gift of song was evident at an early age. She seriously embraced her gift, joining American Idol’s Kimberly Locke, Selena Robb, and Shandra Boone, to collectively form Shadz of U. NaCole learned how to skillfully showcase her unique harmonic and soulful voice. After more than fifteen years of performing as part of a group, NaCole chose to pursue a solo career. With the support of family, friends, and industry professionals, NaCole’s current studio involvement includes working alongside producer Shannon Sanders, producer for India.Arie, and Heather Headley, as well as R&B and Hip-Hop’s Dale Babb, Mike T of (ColorBlind Soul Productions), Montgomery Alabama’s Da Grindaz (T.I.& Jayz), Nashville’s Kriz Kang, and newcomer Lenny Hamilton, Jr.
NaCole’s premiere project covers acclaimed recording artist, Patti LaBelle’s, “If Only You Knew” as a loving tribute to her favorite singer. “I’ve sung this song many times, but I wanted to do something new,” expressed NaCole. “Since it’s a Patti song I definitely had to bring integrity to it. I believe I’ve created something that both Patti and listeners will enjoy.” NaCole’s debut release, “ Now NaCole” will undoubtedly evoke a multitude of emotions. “People are going to listen. People will feel,” says a confident NaCole.
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