Franklin's 2021 Taste of Talent vocal competition sent the vote scrutineers into a frenzy of recount after recount until they realized that it was....... a tie.
Ian Best and Scott Gressley were crowned co-champions. Substitute emcee Tammi Dahl made the big announcement, including that votes had to be counted three times to determined which of them had won with the answering coming up - Both.
The crowd gave a loud cheer of approval at the two crooners sharing the crown.
Traditionally the winner gets $1,000. Mike and Joyce Hughes elected to make sure this years champs didn't have to split the cash prize and graciously insured each went home with a grand.
Ian Best and Scott Gressley were crowned co-champions. Substitute emcee Tammi Dahl made the big announcement, including that votes had to be counted three times to determined which of them had won with the answering coming up - Both.
The crowd gave a loud cheer of approval at the two crooners sharing the crown.
Traditionally the winner gets $1,000. Mike and Joyce Hughes elected to make sure this years champs didn't have to split the cash prize and graciously insured each went home with a grand.
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Best and Gressley shared a hug following the announcement and then likely headed down the street to prepare for their respective roles in this week's opening of "Together Again for the First Time" at the Barrow-Civic.
The 2019 contest also ended in a tie when Joni Zacherl and Joey Lillard shared the spotlight. Those two were back in town performing Sunday night as well. They joined judges Rachel Mellor and Nathaniel Licht in a special performance of "You Are So Beautiful" that was dedicated to Ronnie Beith.
The song was part of a surprise intermission ceremony honoring Beith for her longstanding contributions to to the community especially in the area of event planning. Franklin Mayor Doug Baker declared August 8, 2021 Ronnie L. Beith Day.
Beith became emotional during the surprise announcement, which included the announcement that a plaque that will be displayed on the bandstand in the future. During her brief remarks she shared how blessed she feels to be part of the Franklin community.
Later she posted further comments online. "What an amazing and humbling day! Thank you for your love and I am at a place in life that I accept the love with gratitude and will continue to give it back and pass it on."
The 2019 contest also ended in a tie when Joni Zacherl and Joey Lillard shared the spotlight. Those two were back in town performing Sunday night as well. They joined judges Rachel Mellor and Nathaniel Licht in a special performance of "You Are So Beautiful" that was dedicated to Ronnie Beith.
The song was part of a surprise intermission ceremony honoring Beith for her longstanding contributions to to the community especially in the area of event planning. Franklin Mayor Doug Baker declared August 8, 2021 Ronnie L. Beith Day.
Beith became emotional during the surprise announcement, which included the announcement that a plaque that will be displayed on the bandstand in the future. During her brief remarks she shared how blessed she feels to be part of the Franklin community.
Later she posted further comments online. "What an amazing and humbling day! Thank you for your love and I am at a place in life that I accept the love with gratitude and will continue to give it back and pass it on."
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