2013 Rotarian Idol Results

On Saturday, March 16, 2013, The Hickory Rotary Club conducted its annual Rotarian Idol fundraiser to benefit local educational initiatives. The singing contest was held at P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir Rhyne University. The twenty finalists who competed for the top prize of $2500 were:

Contestant	Song	Contestant	Song
Elisabeth Ballard	Sittin’ on Top of the World	Collin Nixon	Standing Strong
Kevin Barlowe	Tonight	Summer Rahn	I Will Always Love You
Lark Bodnar	On My Own	Carolina Romero-Leon	One and Only
Michael Brown	T-R-O-U-B-L-E	Amanda Sigmon	If I Ain’t Got You
Leslie Cline	I Remember You	Shawn Snook	Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Jonathan Dale	Felling Good	Hannah Stancil	Somethin’s Got Ahold on Me
Amanda Harren	Black Velvet	Curtisha Stephens	Summertime
Tim Lee	Shine the Light	Greg Suddreth	My Girl
Joni Marley	Hey Big Spender	Lauren Wasmund	The Way I Am
Jennifer Murray	Mama’s Broken Heart	Johnny White	Can’t Give Up Now

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The runner-up received $1500, and the “Audience Favorite” received $500. The contestants were judged by a panel of four music industry professionals who said the talent was so outstanding that the selection of a winner and runner-up was difficult.

A generous donation (autographed memorabilia) by country music star, Eric Church, was awarded as a door prize to Bryan Setzler whose ticket stub was drawn as the door prize winner.

The fundraiser, co-chaired by John Rambo and Sandi Fotheringham, and conducted with the participation of the entire club was an outstanding success, exceeding fundraising goals established by the board. A near capacity crowd was entertained for approximately two and a half hours. While the votes were counted, Ulysses Long, a national finalist on America’s Got Talent, performed for the crowd.

At the conclusion the judges announced the winners. First prize and a $2500 check was awarded to Hannah Stancil. Runner-up and a $1500 check went to Jonathan Dale. The Audience Favorite as voted by those in attendance and on-line was Kevin Barlowe who received a $500 check.

View the 2013 Rotarian Idol Event Program here.