Iris Callahan performing in Taste of Talent on July 20, 2022
For Taste of Talent competitor Iris Callahan, choosing to help a family friend in a time of need was more important than winning a vocal competition. The friend had to have emergency surgery and needed someone to help them during recovery.
"Besides my commitment to Taste of Talent, I didn’t have much on my calendar, so it was fortunate timing to be able to step up and help where I could," she said.
This unfortunate turn of events meant that Wednesday's elimination round didn't need to eliminate anyone after all. The event organizers decided all remaining contestants would move into the semi-final round.
The votes collected Wednesday will not be in vain, they will be kept and added to the votes cast in Saturday night's semi-final round.
"Besides my commitment to Taste of Talent, I didn’t have much on my calendar, so it was fortunate timing to be able to step up and help where I could," she said.
This unfortunate turn of events meant that Wednesday's elimination round didn't need to eliminate anyone after all. The event organizers decided all remaining contestants would move into the semi-final round.
The votes collected Wednesday will not be in vain, they will be kept and added to the votes cast in Saturday night's semi-final round.
So, Madison Wakefield, Alexander Karg, Christian Agnew, Shanay Jackson, Kaleb Beichner, Tim Craver and Ruth Herrick will be back vying for a shot at the finals the following day. Only four of the seven will advance. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. Saturday.
The finals begin at 4 p.m. Sunday with the remaining competitors each singing two songs for a chance to woo the crowd.
Callahan expressed regret that she won't be able to make it back to watch her new found friends in the Taste of Talent family. "I had a wonderful time participating in Taste of Talent. It’s been refreshing, coming from a somewhat competitive gigging scene in Dallas/Fort Worth to be met with support and camaraderie from other musicians in the midst of a literal competition," she said.
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| "It was an honor to be welcomed by the Franklin community as well. People have been so supportive and lovely," she said. "I’m wishing everyone good luck and will be following along from afar. The plan is to come back next year and compete again."  |  |
| Editor's note, We were a little late getting to Taste and missed the first three performers including Alexander Karg who sang first, this photograph of him was a from week two of the competition. |  |
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