Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale
7 pm Friday, March 27, 2009
Grace Hall in Grace Lutheran Church on Carroll Street in Westminster.
The finalists are:
Jaime Baile, 30, of Union Bridge
Jaime has a bachelor’s degree in dramatic arts specializing in scenic design. She has taken master vocal classes in Nashville, with Renee Grant-Williams. A well-rounded individual with hobbies including working horse shows, dancing, painting, designing and singing, Jamie she takes her performances seriously and is professional in her approach.
Ashley Marie Davis, 16, of Westminster
Ashley is a student at Seton Keough High School who sings in her school choir and also with the group, Maryland Sings, a musical theater ensemble. She has opened for Randy Fisher, an Elvis impersonator.
John Norman Grenagle, 27, of Westminster
John started singing at age 16 and feels motivated to sing while listening to music in his car. A resident of Westminster for the past five years, he is a self-taught guitar player who loves to play whenever he can. He’s also an avid fisherman.
Kelsey Mai Jezierski, 16, of Finksburg
“KJ” attends Westminster High School, and sings in her school ensemble and her church choir. She also performs with the Children’s Chorus of Carroll County and has performed in numerous musicals. She enjoys acting, dancing and playing rugby.
Floyd Jones, 16, of Mount Airy
Floyd is a student at South Carroll High School. He first performed publicly while in the fifth grade, and now sings in the All-State Mixed Chorus, the Children’s Chorus of Carroll County and the Maryland State Boy’s Choir. He also enjoys writing music, dancing, playing tennis and basketball.
Mary Kathleen Mobley, 42, of New Windsor
Mary is originally from Syracuse, N.Y. While in high school, she sang in her school choir and the South Jersey and All-State Choir. She plays piano and the harp and enjoys reading, exercising and taking a body combat class.
Kimberly A. Muhl, 36, of EldersburgKimberly is a graduate of Penn State with a degree in civil engineering and is a residential designer for Winchester Homes. She has sung in high school musicals, church choirs and at state fairs. She has performed with bluegrass and modern pop bands and was Baltimore’s Middle Aged Idol winner for 2003. She enjoys spending time with her family, jewelry making and teaching in her church.
Brenton Skolaski, 20, of Eldersburg
Brenton is currently attending Hood College, and has sung in numerous school choruses, the Children’s Chorus of Carroll County, the All-County Chorus and his church choir. He also enjoys performing karaoke. He enjoys playing and watching all kinds of sports and wants to teach elementary school to make a difference in the lives of children.
Brooke Poklemba, 23, of Westminster
Brooke is a behavioral therapist working with autistic children. In 2006, she won the talent award in a “Miss Nashville” competition. She has performed at numerous special events and weddings, and enjoys singing karaoke, field hockey, jogging and traveling. She currently holds the title of “Miss Maryland” and will be competing in the “Miss USA” competition.
Sunshine Safley, 31, of Manchester
Sunshine currently operates a home day care center and is a full-time mom. She has performed with the North Carroll Ensemble, the Carroll County Children’s Choir and with the community theater group, September Song. She loves spending time with her family and friends, dancing and being a sports team mom for her children.
The master of ceremonies, Wayne Wrightson is albout to take the stage...
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